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Antique Watch Tools

Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set
Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set

Antique Kendrick & Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set

Located in Norwalk, CT

A very unusual Jewelry and watchmakers tool, makes for a great curiosity item for the shelf!

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Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

small drawer used for watch tools, chain, or personal ephemera. Drawer is 2.5" x 2.5" x 2". Watch in

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

18k Rose Gold Doxa Watch circa 1946 Very Rare Brand
18k Rose Gold Doxa Watch circa 1946 Very Rare Brand

18k Rose Gold Doxa Watch circa 1946 Very Rare Brand

Located in Wailea, HI

production standards in the mid-40s before they shifted more heavily towards professional tool watches (like

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Materials

18k Gold

1920's Movado Full Hermetic Mens Nickel Watch - Early Waterproof Design
1920's Movado Full Hermetic Mens Nickel Watch - Early Waterproof Design

1920's Movado Full Hermetic Mens Nickel Watch - Early Waterproof Design

By Movado

Located in Suwanee, GA

waterproof cases. This was decades before the tool watch era of dive watches. Fully hermetic watches were

Category

1920s Swiss Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Other

Antique 10k Gold Cigar Cutter Pendant 10k Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Antique 10k Gold Cigar Cutter Pendant 10k Gold Watch Chain Necklace

Antique 10k Gold Cigar Cutter Pendant 10k Gold Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

of a wearable watch‑chain tool. The pendant has a tapered case with raised scroll and foliate design

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Steel

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

$1,937Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.8 in W 21.26 in D 12.8 in

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

drawers useful for watch parts and tools respectively Each dressed with an inset, brass-lined lock

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Wood

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

$12,260

H 92.5 in W 28 in D 9.5 in

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

large clocks, 1 mantle clock, 1 Box of watch hands, 1 silver watch, 1 Tool case and contents, Lot of

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

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Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega

Located in London, GB

industry began to boom in the 19th Century, pocket watches became the must-have tool for everyday people

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Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Wièse Watch Key Pendant
Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Located in London, GB

crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the form of a watch key; a tool used as a mechanical winder on

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19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace
Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace

Edwardian Citrine Watch Key Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

watch key; a tool used as a mechanical winder on any spring driven device during the period. This

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753

22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753

Located in London, GB

dial has a very slight hairline showing. John Wyke's company made watches, hand tools, lathes, gear

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1750s English George II Antique Watch Tools

Materials

22k Gold

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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...

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1940s American Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Gold-filled

LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's

LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9488 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch

Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...

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1970s Swiss Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch
Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch

Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in Wailea, HI

Elgin 10K Gold-Filled Vintage Wristwatch, 26 x 31 mm This elegant vintage Elgin wristwatch is a fine example of American horological craftsmanship. Housed in a 10K gold-filled rectan...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin:14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch, Hooded Scalloped Lugs
Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin:14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch, Hooded Scalloped Lugs

Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin:14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch, Hooded Scalloped Lugs

By Lord Elgin

Located in Wailea, HI

Rare Mid-Century Lord Elgin: 14K Gold-Filled Wristwatch with Hooded Scalloped Lugs This exceptional Lord Elgin timepiece is a quintessential example of mid-century American luxury an...

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Mid-20th Century American Antique Watch Tools

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool

Located in Buchanan, MI

An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.

Category

19th Century English Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

$2,750Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in W 16 in D 13.75 in

Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set

Located in Norwalk, CT

Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Glass

Ladies Patria Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Watch, Enamel Inlay & Carved Filigreed Case
Ladies Patria Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Watch, Enamel Inlay & Carved Filigreed Case

Ladies Patria Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Watch, Enamel Inlay & Carved Filigreed Case

Located in valatie, NY

Ladies Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Watch With Enamel Inlay and Carved, Filigreed Case, c1930. Patria Watch Co was a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Bienne, Switzerland and founded ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch
Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch

Art Deco 1930s Two Color Gold Benrus Mechanical Wrist watch

By Benrus

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930 True Art Deco Benrus Wrist Watch, 28 x 26 M.M. 14k White and Yellow Gold 2 piece hinged case with hand Chased design work on the top and sides. 17 Jewel, mechanical, manua...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Tools

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1930s 14k Gold Waltham Art Deco Wristwatch with Historic Engraving
1930s 14k Gold Waltham Art Deco Wristwatch with Historic Engraving

1930s 14k Gold Waltham Art Deco Wristwatch with Historic Engraving

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Wailea, HI

1930s 14k Gold Waltham Art Deco Wristwatch with Historic Engraving A remarkable piece of horological and personal history, this 1930s Waltham wristwatch is housed in a solid 14k yel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Antique Watch Tools

Materials

14k Gold

19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool
19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool

19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool

$1,950

H 10.75 in W 22.75 in D 11.75 in

19th Century Watchmaker's Precision Tool

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a wonderful piece of 19th century historical memorabilia.

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19th Century European Antique Watch Tools

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Antique Watch Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique watch tools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, enamel and 15k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of antique watch tools bearing Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Longines and Omega are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 2 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of bead and cabochon can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique watch tools for sale are for men, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Antique Watch Tools?

On average, antique watch tools at 1stDibs sell for $3,200, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $43,435 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Watch Tools
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.