Birks & Sons Split Seconds Pocket Watch Watch 1920's Original Flawless Dial
By Henry Blank & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS /...
Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The Watchmaker Jeweller and Silversmith reported on the watches, chromometers and repeating watches exhibited by them at the Inventions Exhibition of 1885.
Silver
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 7 Chain with Original Box & Papers.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Fernando Wehrle Silver& Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Silver and Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The white enamel dial signed Fernando Wehrle Barcelona with Arabic numerals and outer minute...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s Open face watch with one pearl and old mine cut rough diamonds, enamel dial with Roman numerals; marked 24388; inscribed "F...
Diamond, Gold
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels.
14k Gold, Gold-filled
A Heavy Rose Gold Swiss Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Heavy 18ct Rose Gold Keyless Lever Swiss Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The perfect unsigned white enamel with roman numerals with outer minute track and Arabic ...
Rose Gold
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The movement is numbered. Split Second watches are rare to find made by Longines. This pocket watch is in amazing condition considering how old the watch is.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bahne Bonniksen. A Rare Gold Kew A Karrusel Watch C1895
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This was done in order to cancel out the deleterious effects of gravity in fixed escapement watches. This watch would make a fine addition to one's collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870
By Baume
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Case: The 18ct yellow case which is very rare and interesting to find as it is a Cabriolet which means that it can be a full hunter or it can convert into an open face pocket watch s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Encrusted Cocktail Wrist Watch, Platinum
Located in West Hollywood, CA
art deco rectangular face platinum wrist watch set with rose diamond encrusted case, round 9k white gold snake link wristband with clasp closure.
Diamond
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman numerals, oute...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee, Free Sprung Up & Down Open Face Pocket Watch C1906. Dial: The perfect white enamel two piece dial is numbered and signed T.R.
Gold, 18k Gold
Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length & Diameter 52mm CIRCA: 1910 / 19...
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Military Silver Deck Pocket Watch C1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Heavy Silver keyless Lever Open Face Military Deck Watch with its Original Wooden Deck Box, C1940s.
Silver
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Open Face Keywind Fob Watch C1860 Dial: The elegant Champagne dial with Roman numerals outer dot minute track with the the centre of the dial exq...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. A Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1910
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Split Second open Face Pocket Watch C1910. Dial: The white enamel dial signed Bailey Banks & Biddle Co with Arabic numeral with outer minute track ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1850's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels DIAL / HANDS:...
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch. 10k gold filled case. Size 16, 21 jewels with 8 adjustments.
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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 ...
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch (c.1930's)
By IWC
Located in Wailea, HI
The time is displayed by elegant, blued steel Breguet-style moon hands, offering a classic contrast against the dial face. Mechanically, this watch is just as impressive as its exte...
18k Gold
Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850's Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 53mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 900 Silver DIMENSIONS: Diameter 55mm CIRCA: 1910 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA: 1770 / 80's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...
Rose Gold
Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay CIRCA: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
Niello
Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm M...
Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking open faced pocket watch was produced in Switzerland by Paul Vallette for the premier American house of Black Starr & Frost.
14k Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 30-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch features a white face and is crafted with precision and elegance.
Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee, Free Sprung Open Face Pocket Watch. C1870 Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track signed Barraud & Lunds...
Silver
Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton Keywind Fusee Open Face Pocket Watch. C1820 Dial: The Silver dial with black Roman numerals and outer minute track.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Silver
Chaika Hand Painted Porcelain Rose Gilt Filigree Suite, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
The centerpiece of this rare collection is a mechanical locket bracelet wristwatch, which cleverly conceals its watch face beneath a hinged porcelain panel. The watch dial reveals a ...
Sterling Silver
$12,240Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet. 4.1ct Baguette Single Cut Diamond Bracelet 6.5 inches
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, this timepiece reflects the period’s geometric sophistication and intricate detailing. The watch face is framed by a stunning arrangement of baguette and sin...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Bracelet. 4.10ct Baguette & Single Cut Diamond Art Deco Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, this timepiece reflects the period’s geometric sophistication and intricate detailing. The watch face is framed by a stunning arrangement of baguette and sin...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Medusa Face Gold and Gemstones Watch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Medusa Face Gold and Gemstones Watch Pendant. The Top features the Face of Medusa, accented by Gemstones.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Phillipe Red Guilloché Enamel Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
This watch is open-face with a case showcasing rousing red guilloché enamel on the front and reverse sides.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
Located in valatie, NY
At night gentleman usually hung their pocket watches on special stands. Because the face was raised and visible, this had the effect of converting the pocket watch into a clock.
Paper
Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Figure Watch Holder, circa 1820
Located in valatie, NY
At night gentleman usually hung their pocket watches on special stands. Because the face was raised and visible, this had the effect of converting the pocket watch into a clock.
Ceramic
Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time
Located in valatie, NY
At night gentleman usually hung their pocket watches on special stands. Because the face was raised and visible, this had the effect of converting the pocket watch into a clock.
Ceramic
$783Sale Price|25% Off
Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French Empire watch holder, early 19th century circa 1820. The watch holder allows conversion of an open faced pocket watch in to a desk clock or table clock.
Siena Marble, Bronze
Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche. Gorgeous long necklace with an open face pocket-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in th...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 OAK GREENMAN & LiONHEADS DWARF OPEN BOOKCASE
Located in Pulborough, GB
A prominent Greenman, a symbol of nature's regenerative power, is expertly carved, its leafy face watching over the shelves. Flanking the Greenman are two lion heads, each meticulous...
Oak
19th Century Oil - Jack Fishing A Bite
Located in Corsham, GB
A thoroughly charming and humorous 19th Century scene, showing a smartly dressed gentleman on the bank of a stream with his fishing rod, being rudely interrupted by a mischievous don...
Oil
$3,469Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of Mr R H Sinclair - Scottish 1914 art male portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in Hagley, England
He is beautifully captured as an aging, dignified gentleman with his glasses and pocket watch. The detail in his face illustrates the skilled hand of Dobson.
Oil
Art Deco, Aquamarine, Platinum, and Diamond Bracelet with GIA Certification
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
It's very likely this piece was originally a cocktail watch which has had the face removed and had the large aquamarine fitted in its place, however this does not detract from the be...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
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