Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamete...
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Please note that the movement is currently not working and is due to be repaired. A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...
Gold
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 / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Key Win...
Silver
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
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
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 52mm x ...
Yellow Gold
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...
White Gold
Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...
Gold-filled
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEMENT / ...
Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
White Gold
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company for Montgomery Brothers Los Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENS...
14k Gold, White Gold
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Pocket Watch Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.5g This masterfully hand-constructed pi...
White Gold, Enamel
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912. 14k white gold 21.9 grams Tested: 14k 14k white gold Length: 22 ...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with round transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k White Gold Features: Etched & Milgrain Case Detailing Measurements Tall (from exte...
14k Gold, White Gold
Janesich Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Janesich
Located in New York, NY
This travel clock is triptych shaped. When its doors are opened, the dial appears, which is adorned with hours in black enameled Roman numerals on a white background under glass. Squ...
18k Gold
Longines Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Gentleman's Dress pocket Watch C1920
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This is an excellent example from Longines of a fine Art Deco gentleman's dress pocket Watch.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Art Deco 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 2.04 carat diamond and platinum ladies fob watch brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,518Sale Price|20% Off
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915. The rare watch was crafted wi...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Gubelin 14Kt. Multi Colored Art Deco Ladies Pendant Watch circa 1930's by Movado
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pendant Watch Referenc 42143 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Three Colored Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVE...
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
Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a pendant. Dial marked "Corona Hnus", has a quality Swiss movement, mechanical hand winding.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco French Made Hammered Brass and Gilt Desk Clock, 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 16" wide X Diameter 11" tall MOVEMENT / CAL...
Brass, Gilt Metal
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Art Deco Asian Themed Enameled Desk Clock circa 1930's
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 1.25 X 1.50 Inches or Length...
$7,850Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Gold Mother-of-Pearl Agate Clock Engraved for Maurice Chevalier
Located in Greenwich, CT
If you are a fan of the famous French singer, actor, and entertainer Maurice Chevalier, who died in 1972, then this handsome hexagon shaped agate clock is a must have. The clock's h...
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Star and Frost STYLE / REFERENCE: Footed Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Nickel Finished CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8" Wide X 5" Tall MOVEM...
Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in New York, NY
The reeded gold panel opens to reveal the square-shaped cream dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel-hands, on a black enamel base with cabochon serpentine double crowns; mounted ...
Enamel
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Folding Travel & Desk Alarm Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Folding Travel & Desk Alarm Clock An exceptional piece of mid-century Swiss horology, this authentic Jaeger-LeCoultre folding travel and desk a...
Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco platinum chain with pocket watch pendant by Bailey Banks & Biddle.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Theodore B. Starr STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / C...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph / Au Diademe / Tiara METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...
Patek Philippe manual wind Deck clock from 1926
By Patek Philippe
Located in Ermatingen, TG
90mm Patek Philippe Deck watch with Silver dial, Enamel Hour markers Geneva Observatory rating of quality '' Extra'' Gilt brass, 21 jewels, movement is double stamped with Geneva ha...
Brass
Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fattorini & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Keywind METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
L'Aiglon Swiss Hand Made Sterling Silver with Synthetic Sapphires 1900's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: L'Aiglon STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels / Calibe...
Silver
Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated stop watch, London, 1930's, Findlay & Co. - makers. Excellent working order; @2" diameter. Case is in very good condition, with some very minor scratches commensurate w...
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finished CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3.5 Inches Wide & 5.5 Inc...
Brass, Other
Art Deco 12K Gold-Filled Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This is a beautiful Art Deco pocket watch chain that consists of paper clip links alternating between a row of three circular links.
Gold, Gold-filled
Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Boston, MA
This Illinois Watch Company pocket watch is crafted in gold-filled material. The watch features a white dial with bold Arabic numerals housed within a round case. A gold bezel frames...
Gold-filled
Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Boston, MA
An early 20th century Illinois Watch Company Railroad grade Mens Pocket Watch. The watch features a white dial with bold Arabic numerals housed within a round case. A gold engine-tur...
Gold-filled
Vacheron Constantin Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch with Ceylon Sapphires, 1920
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Merimont Watch Co. was a high-end luxury brand and elite jewelry retailer based in New York during the late Belle Époque and Art Deco eras.
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Stone Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Stone Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Onyx CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Van Cleef & Arpels STYLE / REFERENCE: 1/2 Hunter Pocket Watch / Ultra Thin METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 54mm...
Audemars Piguet Platinum and Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket / Wristwatch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinun and 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Chopard Pocket Watch. Vintage LUC Chopard Sterling Silver Manual 3021 Watch
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Chopard Pocket Watch. ref. 3021 Sterling Silver Case Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly. Details: 28...
Stainless Steel
18k Rolex Cellini 3729 Pocket Watch. 18k Yellow gold Rolex Oval Ellipse Pocket
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini Pocket Watch. Ref: 3729 Circa 1957 1601 Rolex Manual Movement. Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Keeps accurate ...
Stainless Steel
1920s Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pocket Watch with Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant WORKING Tiffany & Co. Diamond pocket watch exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless luxury associated with one of America's most iconic jewelers. The watch...
Diamond, Platinum
Eterna 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wristwatch, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL: 18Kt.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rolex Pocket Watch. Antique Rolex Precision Lever 7 World's Records
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Antique Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Lever 7 World's Records Circa 1940s Ref 408 Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves s...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly. Details: 45....
Stainless Steel
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Driver's Style Manual Watch, 1920s
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pocket-Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
White Gold
Cartier 1920's Montre Couteau 'Knife Edge' Ultra Thin 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
An Antique Cartier pocket watch crafted in 18k gold. The watch features a gold dial with bold Arabic numerals housed within a round case. A gold bezel frames the dial, and the watch...
18k Gold
Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1896 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT...
Agassiz 14Kt. Solid Gold Pocket Watch with Period Gold Chain 1930's Hand Made
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamete...
14k Gold, Gold
French Art Deco Ceramic Longwy Pocket Watch Stand
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Art Deco period gilt metal pocket watch stand with Longwy faience dish to hold rings and jewelry.
Metal
Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain c1920.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - VHK#438A
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Title: Estate Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - VHK#438A Item Details: Year: 1920s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 62.3 grams Me...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 10.4 Grams Chain Type: Hand Engraved Square Boxy w/ Cable link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") ...
Gold, White Gold
Charming Pocket Watch Stand in the shape of an Elephant. Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Pocket Watch Stand in the shape of an Elephant in Art Deco from the 1930s.
Onyx, Bronze
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.