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Blue Enameled Pocket Watch

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant Watch in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique pocket watch, round case. The back is white enamel

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin
Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Pin

By Geneva

Located in Westport, CT

An original Victorian 18K yellow gold diamond and blue enamel pocket watch with ribbon pin. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds

Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds. Circa 1910s 2 7/8 inch pendant

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant

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

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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860

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

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Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

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

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Antique J Ullmann & Co. Enamel Pocket Watch Silver Gilt
Antique J Ullmann & Co. Enamel Pocket Watch Silver Gilt

Antique J Ullmann & Co. Enamel Pocket Watch Silver Gilt

Located in New York, NY

This Antique J. Ullmann & Co. Enamel Pocket Watch showcases exquisite double-sided enamel artwork

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Swiss Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Antique Swiss Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant

Antique Swiss Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Portland, England

A charming antique Swiss pendant watch, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century (circa 1900

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20th Century Swiss Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel
Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel

Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

Boucheron, an Art Deco 18k Gold and Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel Pocket Watch, an octagonal

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch
Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch

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W 0.964 in D 0.277 in L 0.932 in

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A gorgeous Swiss midnight blue enamel ladies pin set fob watch. The dial of the watch is also

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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in

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Antique 1780s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Victorian Period Blue Enamel Silver Fob / Brooch Watch
Victorian Period Blue Enamel Silver Fob / Brooch Watch

Victorian Period Blue Enamel Silver Fob / Brooch Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

ticking well. visible wear on the enamel watch Bessel as shown. Please study the images carefully as

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, 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

Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant
Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant

Art Deco Blue Enamel and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Lady Watch Pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

authentic Art Deco emblem by its geometrical blue and black enamelled patterns. In between the stylish

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

1930s and has been well taken care of, as the condition is truly superior. The intense blue enamel is

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Pin

Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Pin

Located in Houston, TX

An Edwardian platinum pendant watch with a blue guilloché enamel back decorated with small rose-cut

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20th Century Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Antique Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch c1900
Antique Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch c1900

Antique Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch c1900

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Cape May, NJ

Antique Vacheron & Constantin 18K Gold Blue Enamel 31mm Pocket Watch in original Case. The

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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch, Blue Enamel, 1910s
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch, Blue Enamel, 1910s

Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch, Blue Enamel, 1910s

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique 9 karat gold and blue enamel half hunter pocket watch or fob watch. It is a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pateck & Co. 18kt Diamond, Pearl + Enamel Pocket Watch
Pateck & Co. 18kt Diamond, Pearl + Enamel Pocket Watch

Pateck & Co. 18kt Diamond, Pearl + Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

yellow gold, this stunning piece has a striking black and blue enamel pattern. The round pocket watch has

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Star Fob Watch, 18k Gold, Blue Enamel, Bow Brooch
Antique Diamond Star Fob Watch, 18k Gold, Blue Enamel, Bow Brooch

Antique Diamond Star Fob Watch, 18k Gold, Blue Enamel, Bow Brooch

Located in NEWARK, GB

enamel and Rose cut diamond fob watch. A rich 18kt yellow gold case with deep cobalt blue Guilloche

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Pocket Watch. Antique Blue enamel rose cut diamonds. Fleur de Lis WORKS
18k Gold Pocket Watch. Antique Blue enamel rose cut diamonds. Fleur de Lis WORKS

18k Gold Pocket Watch. Antique Blue enamel rose cut diamonds. Fleur de Lis WORKS

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Antique Pocket watch. 18k Yellow Gold Hunter case. Deep Blue enamel. Rose cut diamond set in a

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch
1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch

1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 14K Ralph Dewey Paris New York Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Yellow Gold ·Era: 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Blue Enamel Square Trench Watch
Silver Blue Enamel Square Trench Watch

Silver Blue Enamel Square Trench Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful blue enamel silver Swiss trench watch is finely made and it’s in good working

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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Belle Epoque Pendant Watch with Chain
Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Belle Epoque Pendant Watch with Chain

Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Belle Epoque Pendant Watch with Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greenwich, CT

, in an elegant guilloche light blue enamel platinum case with rose-cut diamond-set and hand-engraved

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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch
1930s Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch

1930s Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Frederick, MD

Ornate Blue Enamel Swiss Movement Pocket Watch ·Era: Vintage / 1930s ·Composition: 18k Gold Marked

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise or Blue Enamel Silver Fob Watch
Antique Turquoise or Blue Enamel Silver Fob Watch

Antique Turquoise or Blue Enamel Silver Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Turquoise / Blue Enamel Fob Watch . This small fob / pocket watch is working and ticking

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

PATEK PHILIPPE Enameled Open-Face Pocket Watch
PATEK PHILIPPE Enameled Open-Face Pocket Watch

PATEK PHILIPPE Enameled Open-Face Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine and rare, 18kt yellow gold and blue enamel, open-face "Murat" pocket watch by Patek Philippe

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Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

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Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

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Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880
Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880

Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals, outer minute t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

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Rose Gold, Enamel

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

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Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings

Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats  Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
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18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...

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Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
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Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Brass

Chic 1960s Bubblegum Pink Jackie O Style Vintage 60s Raw Silk Bow Dress
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Located in San Diego, CA

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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 that can be worn alone. You can also attach the crystal ball watch to the swivel or a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

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

MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold

MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in Paris, FR

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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Gold

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

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Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Located in London, England

A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...

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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...

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French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant Watch in 18 karat rose and green gold, horse head hallmark. Women's pocket watch with a round case. The back is white enamel, with gold hands and black enamel Roman numerals....

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Blue Enameled Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the blue enameled pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Enamel, Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a blue enameled pocket watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic blue enameled pocket watch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Tudor and Vacheron Constantin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any blue enameled 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for a blue enameled pocket watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Blue Enameled Pocket Watch?

On average, a blue enameled pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,050, while they’re typically $397 on the low end and $33,000 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.