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Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA
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1850s British Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
your other favorite beauties. The antique pocket watch key winder is in good condition, wear
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning key-wind silver pocket watch is working and is ticking well. It comes with a key
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is working and ticking well. Visible dents on the silver
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch Signed GT. This watch is working and ticking well. visible
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is an early 19th century English ladie's keywind enamel faced pocket watch with
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Early 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Sterling Silver

Very Fine Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver key-winding pocket watch is in good working condition. It has recently been
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch With Silver Dial. This watch is working and ticking well. It
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Key-wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch. This beautiful 42mm diameter key winding silver
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 46mm diameter silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed James Wood Neston
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 48mm diameter watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin Key-Wind Movement Intricate Filigree Detail
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19th Century German High Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Fob / Pocket
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small antique mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well. It’s come with
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Key-Wind Victorian Period Silver Pocket Watch with Mint Green Enamel Dial
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful full engraved silver case pocket watch is working and It is ticking well, however
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed A. Bremer, Geneve, circa 1880s
Located in Carlisle, GB
SMALL ANTIQUE SILVER KEY WIND POCKET WATCH. Circa 1880’s. This beautiful clean silver dial and
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking nicely. Visible chipped
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Yellow enamel Dial key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful pocket watch is in good
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
An 18 Kt yellow gold half hunter key wind pocket watch. The front with fine engraving around blue
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Early 20th Century British George V Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Antique Arnold Adams London Lever Key Wind Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Southampton, PA
14k yellow gold hunting cased 56mm vintage antique Arnold Adams London lever key wind pocket watch
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1920s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Tobias 18 Karat Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch with Engraved Case and Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M. J. Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Key winding Pocket Watch / Open Faced METAL
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Tobias 18Kt Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch with Engraved Case and Dial, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M. J. Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Key winding Pocket Watch / Open Faced METAL
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch. Key Wind and It's Working! 40mm Case
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1840s English Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Key Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe for Tiffany Key Wind Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold (37 mm) . White
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In superb original condition, circa 1880, Ancre DePrecision sterling silver 48mm pocket watch with
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1880s French Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Barraud & Lunds Open Face Pocket Watch Stem Key Wind Yellow Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 46 mm rare antique 1870 open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Barraud & Lunds. Features a
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch with Enamel Decoration
Located in Firenze, IT
Date: Circa 1830 Movement: Gilt cylinder, 3-arm balance Dial: Engine turned pale champagne, black Roman numerals to eccentric dial, black outer minute markers, black hands Case: Poli...
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1850s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key Wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style 43 mm diameter. No. 1394
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
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1750s French Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Early & Rare Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch C.1870
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An early and rare Patek Philippe pocket watch, circa 1870. This
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver

Yellow Gold and Enamel Key-Wind Watch Depicting a Girl with a Puppy circa 1840
Located in London, GB
weight 22.4grams, circa 1840. Key-wind movement.
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Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Yellow Gold

Small Antique Key-Wind Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Key-wind Silver Pocket Watch. This watch is in good working condition and recently
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

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
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1850s Unknown High Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1830s Patek Hunting Case Enamel "Flower Girl" Motif 18 Karat YG Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
A Heavy & Very Early Rare 1830s Enamel Patek Hunting Case With “Flower Girl” Motif pocket watch
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking well. Visible chipped on
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket / Stop Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming Antique Silver pocket watch with a stop watch mechanism is working and it is ticking
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Enamel Inlaid Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Beautiful Enamel Inlaid Key-wind Pocket Watch. This antique stunning enamel inlaid dial
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Silver Victorian Period Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This small and beautiful antique Victorian period with its pink enamel dial pocket watch is in good
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Baume Geneve Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver & gold engraved dial pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. The
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver LA FIDELE, GENEVE key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch is working and
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Antique Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key-wind Gold Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold, Enamel

Small Antique Victorian Key-Wind Silver Fob / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Victorian Silver pocket/ fob watch This beauty little watch is in good Working condition
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Ladies Pocket Watch, circa 1880
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition. It has been serviced and
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Very Fine Hands
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch With Very Fine Hands. This pocket watch is working and it is
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Key-Wind Silver Hallmarked Birmingham circa 1882 Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Key-wind Silver Hallmarked Birmingham c.1882 Pocket Watch. This heavy watch is working
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Silver John Forrest London Key-Wind Pocket Watch, circa 1880
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is in good working condition and has been serviced. Tiny crack on the bottom dial and
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1880s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Silver, Enamel

Dramatic French Tricolor Gold Key Wind Pocket Watch Pendant Non-Working
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pocket watch would make the most elegant pendant or charm!. This French pocket watch is all
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1890s French Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold

Small 18K Gold Victorian Period Key-Wind Thrussell & Son Geneve Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful Antique Gold pocket watch is working and its is ticking well. Visible scratch on the
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold

Antique Silver with Pink Enamel and Gold Inlaid Dial Key Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver with pink Enamel & gold Enlaid Dial Pocket Watch. This beautiful key-wind pocket
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Very Fine Early 18K Gold Key-Wind D. Mottu & Fils A Geneve Small Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and good quality 18K Gold & engines turn cased pocket watch is working and ticking
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1880s Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

18k Gold

Heavy English Lever Fusee Silver Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch, circa 1866
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 58mm watch diameter antique silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working
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1860s British Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Silver

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold

Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century American Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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Brass

Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter. Important and beautiful collectors watch. Minimal signs of wear.
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19th Century Danish Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you can trust
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2010s European Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

18k Gold

Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Patek Philippe 5012J Automatic Calatrava, Bold Case 34mm Circa 1996 Full Set.
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5012J Automatic Calatrava Massive Bold Case 34mm. Made in 18 Yellow gold case, with a 315 SC caliber 29-jewel Automatic movement # 1912537, case # 293...
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1990s European Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...
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1910s French Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
$75,477
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Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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14k Gold

Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Deadstock Black Silk Cowl Neck Maxi Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Cowl Neck Maxi Dress. This dress features all over black bias cut silk in diagonal panels, diagonally draped chiffon ruffles at the botto...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Patek Philippe 5107J Automatic Calatrava Watch, circa 2003
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5107J 37mm Automatic Calatrava watch, made in 18K Yellow gold with 315 SC caliber movement #3252717, Case #4233479. The watch is accompanied with an Pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham A.W.W.Co. 13j 6s Lever Set Pocket Watch in Etched 14k Gold Hunter Case
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co. It features Waltham's grade "A.W.W.Co.", model 1873-6, stem winding and lever set 13...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid & Heavy 18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Case Pock...
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19th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Organza Ruffled Dress with Bow, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This silk organza dress features a fitted, sleeveless silhouette with a deep V-neckline and an asymmetrical hemline. It showcases vibrant tie-dye colors in red, pink, and orange with...
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Early 2000s French Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
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1880s American Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind

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

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique pocket watch key wind you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Enamel and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique pocket watch key wind may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique pocket watch key wind from Breguet and Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking an antique pocket watch key wind, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind?

Prices for an antique pocket watch key wind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $197 and can go as high as $35,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $565.

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.

Questions About Antique Pocket Watch Key Wind
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.