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Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch
Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch

Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Stamford, CT

Open face John Moncas Liverpool 18k gold pocket watch. circa 1810-1840 with solid gold tri color highly detailed dial. Runs well and keeps good time. Fusee chain drive movement, key ...

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Early 19th Century Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s
Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1800's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key ...

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Early 1800s French Art Deco Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

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Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Located in London, GB

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An exceptional example of French craftwork estimated from the mid-1800s with delicate enamel pai...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key
Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key

Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key

Located in Birmingham, AL

This beautiful 19th century pocket watch features a unique, intricate engraved design on both sides of the case. The case and dial are in remarkable condition (especially considering...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderfully unusual gilt necklace and bracelet made from ornate watchcocks from Georgian verge pocket watches dating to the 1700s to 1800s. Each watch cock is fabulously ha...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

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Gilt Metal

1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch
1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch

1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch

Located in New york, NY

An Impressive & Extremely Well-Made Art Nouveau 1840s-1860s, Iridescent Enamel Angel Winged Pearl Set Flower Wreath Pendant Watch with matching Blueish Green Enamel Portrait of Frenc...

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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch
1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch

1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch

Located in New york, NY

A Very Rare Signed Golay Fils & Stahl, Geneve, 18kt Yellow Gold, Pearl Set, Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Set ‘Swallow’ Lapel & Pendant Watch, Circa 1840-1880 Basic Specs & Overv...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Longines Ernest Francillon Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1850s
Longines Ernest Francillon Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1850s

Longines Ernest Francillon Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1850s

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: Ernest Francillon of Longines 1800s Key Wind Beautiful Enamel Pocket Watch ·Era: Victorian / 1850s ·Composition: 18k Gold Marked / Tested ·Condition: Watch is not running.

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1850s Unknown High Victorian Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 1800s Patek Philippe Diamond Set Aquamarine Blue Engine Turned Guillouche
Late 1800s Patek Philippe Diamond Set Aquamarine Blue Engine Turned Guillouche

Late 1800s Patek Philippe Diamond Set Aquamarine Blue Engine Turned Guillouche

By Patek Philippe

Located in New york, NY

A Late 1800s Patek Philippe Diamond Set Aquamarine Blue Engine Turned Guillouche Enamel with Scalloped Engraved Case design Pocket Watch *Fully Signed, Dial, Case & Movement Case...

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1800s Art Nouveau 18kt Zig Zag Enamel Breguet Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch
French 1800s Art Nouveau 18kt Zig Zag Enamel Breguet Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch

French 1800s Art Nouveau 18kt Zig Zag Enamel Breguet Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch

Located in New york, NY

An Impressive French 1880s Double Sided Red “Zig Zag” Guilloche Enamel Breguet Numeral Dial & Case Art Nouveau Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch Basic Specifications & Case Dimensions ...

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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pocket Watch Chain 56 Yellow Gold Purple Box, 1900
Pocket Watch Chain 56 Yellow Gold Purple Box, 1900

Pocket Watch Chain 56 Yellow Gold Purple Box, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Yellow Gold Watch Russian Chain. Created around 1900 Stamped 56 for Gold Hallmark and Cyliric F for the jeweller name. Russian Gold Watch Chain has a complete package for a gentlemen...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven
LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven

LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven

Located in Boston, MA

A fine and rare LeCoultre minute repeating chronograph pocket watch in 18 karat gold. With exceptional engraved case displaying Greater and Lesser versions of the Belgian coat of ar...

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Early 20th Century Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Gold

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
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Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

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Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box

By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...

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1960s Swiss Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

Located in La Jolla, CA

GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...

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20th Century North American Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue,  Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Stick White Dial Men Watch 116508
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Stick White Dial Men Watch 116508

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Mint condition. Box and papers included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the wa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown,  fw 2008
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown,  fw 2008

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...

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Early 2000s French Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937

Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...

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20th Century French Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

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Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891

Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891

By Patek Philippe

Located in Baltimore, MD

Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 65.3 grams Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem Serial: 256368 Signed...

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1890s Swiss Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...

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20th Century American Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Swiss 14 ct Gold Blue Guilloché  Enamel And Diamond Wristwatch
Antique Swiss 14 ct Gold Blue Guilloché  Enamel And Diamond Wristwatch

Antique Swiss 14 ct Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel And Diamond Wristwatch

Located in Portland, England

This exquisite antique 14ct gold, diamond and royal blue guilloché enamel ladies' wristwatch is dated circa 1900 and made in Switzerland. The watch has a round yellow gold case embel...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Yellow Diamond Necklace
Yellow Diamond Necklace

Yellow Diamond Necklace

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and important yellow diamond necklace with yellow diamond drop. 31.86 carats of yellow diamonds and 68.35 carats of white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold and plati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique 1800S Pocket Watch

Materials

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

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Antique 1800S Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique 1800s pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Finding the perfect antique 1800s pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 19th Century. Creating an antique 1800s pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe are consistently popular. An antique 1800s pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and round cut alternatives. Most of our antique 1800s pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Antique 1800S Pocket Watch?

The price for an antique 1800s pocket watch starts at $856 and tops out at $18,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,750.

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.