Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Breitling Stainless Steel Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand Breitling Case Material Stainless Steel Dimensions 2" x 2.5" x 0.6" Weight 65.9 dwt (102.5g
Stainless Steel
Breitling Super Avenger, Ref A13370, Complete Set, Outstanding Condition
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
renowned UK Breitling authorised dealer. A substantial saving over equivalent new. This watch will fit a
Stainless Steel
Breitling Laederick Gold Enamel Victorian Pocket Watch 1850s
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: Breitling Laederick Beautiful 1850s Enamel Pocket Watch ·Era: Victorian / 1850s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,732Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...
Sterling Silver
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...
14k Gold, Gold
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
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...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim: A extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types li...
BULGARI Gold Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold minaudiere, Bulgari. The oval mesh case opening to reveal a mirror separating two compartments; the whole completed by a fluted shell form beneath a hinged b...
Gold, 18k Gold
Collectors Retro Style Cigarette Case 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Impressive, and in original condition with its original finish and toning, this minty 14 karat yellow gold retro period cigarette case is quite a luxury find. Rectangular in shape, m...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Tiara Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
A luxurious way of carrying your make-up! This vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from the 1940s, features a diamond-accented closure in 18K white gold with round cut diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
A Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box An oval snuff box with pink, blue, and green enamel. The top of the box features an enamel plaque of a lady at an altar of love with baby Cupid. ...
Gold, Enamel
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals an...
Silver
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer Circa 1850's Dimensions: 3.44" x 2" x 0.75" Accom...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.