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IWC Schaffhausen 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930
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Early 20th Century Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Key/Pendant, featuring Leda and the swan
Located in Braintree, GB
This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key/pendant is crafted from 18k yellow gold and adorned with
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1880s British Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A. Lange & Söhne, 18 Karat Gold, Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1898 Constantinopel
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite and rare pocket watch from A. Lange & Söhne represents an extraordinary combination
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19th Century German Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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1840s Swiss Baroque Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille
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1780s French Georgian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bautte & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Semi Hunter Pocket Watch Agate Fob
Located in New York, NY
18 kt. yellow, white & rose gold, demi textured case, stylized blue enamel Arabic numerals, white
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19th Century French Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Vintage Paul Ditisheim 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Solvil Original Box
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 18 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Paul Ditisheim is a stunning piece of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorini & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch is all original and remarkably, it has a flawless enamel dial. Seldom do we get pocket watches
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1850s French Baroque Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Antique Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A antique 1820s 58 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater Gents Pocket Watch
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19th Century Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Phare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Open-Face Pocket Watch by Le Phare Features Minute Repeater Gong Open Face Design
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Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Murray Royal Exchange 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pocket Watch by James Murray Royal Exchange Key-Operated Movement (NOTE: Key is missing
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats and decorated with Victorian motifs. Fully engraved with floral and organic
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1880s American Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain
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1880s Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Thomas Cooper London Key Operated 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 13 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Thomas Cooper of London Pocket Watch w/ Amazing Machine-Etched Dial Dial has
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Early 20th Century Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

John E. Hyde London 18 Karat Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This magnificent solid gold keywinding pocket watch is entirely hand
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1830s British Baroque Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
created in Switzerland in the 1900s. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold. The movement is original
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Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
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Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with an original vintage Gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

White Gold

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
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Late 19th Century American Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

14k Gold

20th Century Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Collar watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Lady's watch with manual winding. Dark
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
unlikely to be original to the watch. The finely crafted pendant watch is made from 18 karat yellow gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch chain with T Bar, spring ring and very unique Elks tooth Fob. The
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1890s American Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Capt 18 Karat Gold Handmade 31 Jewel Quarter Repeating Watch, 1900s
By Henry Capt
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 53mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
three hinged lids in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with
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1880s Swiss Belle Époque Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia
Located in Hummelstown, PA
French eagle's head marking, indicative of a 18 karat gold. On the inside of the main cover is the same
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1910s French Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Enamel Sapphire 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
exquisite craftsmanship. Encased in lustrous 18 karat gold, the clock features a traveling shutter design
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1920s Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Swiss 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
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Early 1900s Swazi Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
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Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
the case was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with applications of foiled vivid red enamel
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the top of the clock are in onyx. The 18 karat yellow gold case has black enamel fillets. An elegant
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1920s French Art Deco Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

James Bonnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: James Bonnet STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 18 karat yellow gold flintlock revolver pocket watch key pendant from the past. This
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
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H 1.89 in W 0.28 in L 1.89 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
York hangs from a secure bale of a lovely 14 karat yellow gold chain. The 18 karat gold watch has
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Late 18th Century Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Seed Pearl Enamel Portrait Pendant Watch 18 Karat
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Enamel Portrait Pocket Watch measures 25mm in 18K yellow gold. Beautiful tiny Jaeger LeCoultre
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1920s Art Deco Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Champlevé Green Enamel Diamond Châtelaine and Watch Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique French 18 Karat Gold Enamel Châtelaine
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with very elegant Japonism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in platinum for the
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1920s American Art Deco Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Early and Rare Verge Fusee 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful Early Verge Fusee 39mm case diameter (excluding crown) gold pocket watch is working
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1860s Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
An 18kt Gold Minute Repeater and chronograph in half hunter cased. A white enamel dial with a very
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Antique Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
18K Gold Antique Pump up Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch. This beautiful pump up quarter repeater
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1880s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This gorgeous piece is an 18 karat gold verge quarter repeating pocket watch, it has an open face
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1880s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
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H 6.391 in W 5.376 in D 1.865 in
Antique 18 Karat Gold Stem-Wind Dress / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautifully 18K Gold Full engraved case antique Dress Pocket Watch is in good Working
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1910s French Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch, 1887
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18K Rose Gold Diameter 50M White, Short seconds. Manual clockwork
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1880s Unknown Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Tempora 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectors dream! 18K yellow gold Tempora hunting case engraved pocket watch. The repeater
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18K Gold Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch. This beautiful 51mm diameter full
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Small 18 Karat Gold Antique Hand Winding 'Keyless' Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small approximately 33mm diameter antique gold hand winding pocket watch is in good
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Early 1900s British Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Fine Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Lightweight Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A fine antique 18k gold quarter repeater lightweight pocket. Nice silver dial and breguet hand. It
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Quarter Repeater Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 52mm diameter hand winding ( keyless) quarter repeater gold pocket watch is
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Slim 18 Karat Gold Quarter Pump Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light and small
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1870s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned gold quarter repeating pocket watch is in full working order and it is
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

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18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Victorian Period Ladies Fob or Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Swiss 18ct cylinder fob watch, gilt frosted bar movement, the gilded dial with a matt centre, Roman
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1880s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Thos. Russel and Son Pocket Watch
By Thomas Russell & Son
Located in Bradford, Ontario
pocket watches. This watch was made in 1876 and sold probably from the Toronto store as a presentation
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1870s Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in
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1780s French Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
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W 4.84 in D 2.39 in L 6.31 in
Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small 21mm diameter gold fob watch is in good working condition and it has been
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1860s French Early Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833 18 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Miami, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial
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1830s Modern Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

18 Karat Gold Patek, Philippe & Co. Geneve Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carlisle, GB
18K Gold Patek, Philippe & Co. Geneve Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch. This 45mm diameter
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Fine 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Chronograph and Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
complicated & collectible pocket watch. It sits on an 18K Gold heavy casing, with its fine white enamel dial
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1880s Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique 18 karat gold pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect antique 18 karat gold pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique 18 karat gold pocket watch over the years, but those made by Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co. and Vacheron Constantin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique 18 karat gold pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 11, is particularly popular. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique 18 karat gold pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 93 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Antique 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch?

Prices for an antique 18 karat gold pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $24,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,214.

Finding the Right pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

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