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Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

circa 1880-1890 Crystal ball watch with a 20-Inch-long solid rose gold chain with a swivel catch

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key
Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key

Late Victorian 1900 Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Ball Pocket Watch w/ Key

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian crystal ball brass pocket watch from 1900 made in Unite States appears to be by

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920

By Ball Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch
Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch

Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Small Antique Beautiful Enamel Pendant / Ball Watch. This beautiful pre-owned pendant / ball

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Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Watch
Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Watch

Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Watch

Located in London, GB

Swiss platinum and blue enamel ball watch with diamonds on a white gold chain.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Gold-Plated Bvler Mechanical Pendant Ball Watch
Vintage Gold-Plated Bvler Mechanical Pendant Ball Watch

Vintage Gold-Plated Bvler Mechanical Pendant Ball Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful miniature hand winding ball watch is in good working condition and it is running

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch

14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good

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Antique Early 1900s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals

Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals

Located in London, GB

pocket watch mechanisms and are therefore normally quite small. A typical size would be similar to a golf

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Vintage 1910s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dunlop Golf Ball Pocket Watch
Vintage Dunlop Golf Ball Pocket Watch

Vintage Dunlop Golf Ball Pocket Watch

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Dunlop Golf Ball Brev Pocket Watch. Novelty 1920's silver plated Swiss made Dunlop golf ball

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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch

Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: 51mm gold filled case, gold filled bezel, plastic crystal, solid case back Dial: white dial, black hands, Arabic nu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Tudor Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Ball watch, 1930s
Tudor Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Ball watch, 1930s

Tudor Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Ball watch, 1930s

By Tudor

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Charming "Ball" watch, compliments of Rolex relative Tudor. This was produced in the

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Carl Bucherer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fan Pin with Ball Watch Drop
Carl Bucherer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fan Pin with Ball Watch Drop

Carl Bucherer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fan Pin with Ball Watch Drop

By Carl F. Bucherer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Brand: Carl Bucherer Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: 26mm case, acrylic crystal, screw down crown Dial: white arabic No box or papers Guaranteed to be authentic by s...

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Gold Ball Tassel Pendant Watch Estate Fine Jewelry
Modernist Gold Ball Tassel Pendant Watch Estate Fine Jewelry

Modernist Gold Ball Tassel Pendant Watch Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Modernist Pendant Ball Watch suspending multi-stand tassel; exquisitely made Swiss made

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Located in Van Nuys, CA

unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock

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Antique Early 1900s More Clocks

Materials

Brass

Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch
Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ball Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 999B circa 1930’s. Featuring 16 size 10K yellow gold

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Vintage 1930s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Bucherer Gilt Silver and Enamel Ball Watch with Chain
Bucherer Gilt Silver and Enamel Ball Watch with Chain

Bucherer Gilt Silver and Enamel Ball Watch with Chain

By Bucherer

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful ball watch and chain by Bucherer. Gilt sterling silver. Lovely buttercup guilloche enamel

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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By Verdura

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Located in London, GB

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Pierre Balmain

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in London, England

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Located in Berlin, DE

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English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Ball Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ball pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a ball pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ball pocket watch over the years, but those made by Ball Watch Company, Bucherer and Tudor are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any ball pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes ball cut alternatives. Finding a ball pocket watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ball Pocket Watch?

On average, a ball pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $13,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Ball Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. 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. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.