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Calendar Pocket Watch

Audemar Piguet Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch C1970
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Audemars Piguet. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The
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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Comor 18kt Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Comor 18kt Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Pocket Watch C1970's
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baquet Yellow Gold Calendar Engine Turned Breguet Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baquet Keywind Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Calendar Pocket Watch
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish and complex perpetual calendar minute-repeating chronometer pocket watch was created
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A. Huguenin & Sons. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Schwab Loeillet. A Gold Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket watch
Located in London, GB
Pocket watch C1890. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer minute track, the
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Full Hunter Chronograph Calendar Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado Ermeto Triple Calendar Moonphase Travel Watch – Ref. 1250/614 M
By Movado
Located in Braintree, GB
Movado Ermeto Triple Calendar Moonphase Travel Watch – Ref. 1250/614 M This Movado Ermeto travel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch
Located in London, GB
quarters only. This pocket watch is indeed rare and unusual insofar that the calendar work is on the
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Phare A Rose Gold Full Hunter Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph C1890
Located in London, GB
making fine complicated pocket watches. This watch is an excellent example of a repeating calendar
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket
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Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Silver Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Swiss moon-phase Calendar Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking nicely
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Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

L'Hardy du Bois Yellow Gold Quarter Repeater and Calendar Pocket Watch, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals has a pair of black steel hands plus a centre calendar
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Military Minute Repeater Perpetual Moon Phase Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A stunning and very rare military, chronograph minute repeater moon phase calendar pocket watch
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

William Rogers Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Calendar Pocket Watch C1862
Located in London, GB
William Rogers Liverpool. A Rare Heavy Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Calendar Pocket Watch C1862
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1890s Vintage Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Full Hunter Minute Repeating Calendar Pocket Watch Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A 55mm 18k Yellow Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1890s Rare World Time Full Calendar Pocket Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Double Sided World Time Full Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RIVAL FULL CALENDAR ANTIQUE Pocket Watch MOON PHASE 1/4 REPEATER SOLID GOLD12.5K
Located in Mumbai, IN
RARE BEAUTIFUL FULL HUNTER RIVAL CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH 7 AWARDS & 8 COMPLICATIONS: 1) DAY
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Jules Jurgensen Pocket Digital Time Calendar Watch
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Kamasutra positions though; they are timing positions. This very rare watch has a full digital calendar. It
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre
Located in New Orleans, LA
pocket watch features a beautifully crafted 18K rose gold case decorated in a foliate and scroll motif
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gustave Sandoz Yellow Gold Triple Calendar Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Gustave Sandoz 18k yellow gold hunter case triple calendar minute repeater pocket watch with manual
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

A Gold Full Hunter Calendar Quarter Repeater Chrono Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Calendar Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: A
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Half Hunter Chronograph Calendar Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Volta 18ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Calendar Minute Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Volta 18ct rose gold minute repeater calendar chronograph full hunter keyless lever pocket watch
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Antique 18th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer tachometric
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edda &Co Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
EDDA Watch Company 14ct rose gold full hunter minute repeater calendar chronograph pocket watch
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Blancpain Leman Perpetual Calendar Chrono Men's Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
Blancpain Leman Perpetual Calendar Chrono Men's Watch 2585-1418-53 - Automatic winding with day
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Rare Digital Triple Calendar Moon Phase Keyless Lever OpenFace PocketWatch C1880
Located in London, GB
A Rare Digital Triple Calendar Moon Phase 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s Dial
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Phare, Gold Pocket Hunter Watch, Chronograph, Repeater, Calendar, Moon Phase
Located in Berlin, DE
Le Phare, Complicated, heavy pocket watch, hunter watch with chronograph, quarter-hour repeater
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Pink Gold Pocket Watch with Triple Calendar and Moon Phases
Located in Firenze, IT
18K pink gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lawson A Rare Full Calendar Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900S
By Baume
Located in London, GB
effluent customers with fine and rare pocket watches clocks and jewellery. This rare and important watch is
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

B.Hass Jeune Rose Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1895. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman numeral
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement
Located in Carlisle, GB
A beautiful handcrafted enamel dial, masonic calendar key winding Pocket watch. It has a fusee
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Gunmetal and Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal & silver Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch. This pocket watch is in good working
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Rare, Antique Full Hunter Silver Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare, Antique Full Hunter Silver & Niello case Moonphase Calendar Pocket Watch. This Lovely good
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Niello

Antique Stem-Wind Silver Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful stem-wind antique 50mm calendar watch is working and it is ticking well. It shows
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Rolex Nickel Silver Pocket Watch with Period Vintage Chain Original Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 49mm DIAL / HANDS: Or...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger YG Love Knot Cufflink Dress Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger YG Cufflink Dress Set in a Love Knot design, bigger knot is marked 18k YG & Schlumberger, 12.1 mm diameter, 1" length, small knot is marked 14k YG, 8.8mm di...
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1990s Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEME...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Natural 12 Carat Green Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat solid yellow gold men's ring mounts a 12 carat green Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and tapered baguette diamond side stones. Hand made with a polished finish and secure bezel settin...
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Early 2000s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Cat’s Eye, Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any questio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 134947 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Dress with Novelty Print and Ruffles, SS 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano bias-cut silk chiffon dress features a surreal botanical print with cherries, butterflies, and ladybugs on a white background. The off-shoulder neckline is adorned...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Mystery-Set Men's Cufflink and Dress Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hermes Birkin 30cm Bubblegum Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
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Wilson & Gill Vulcain Victorian Diamond Blue White Hand Enameled Watch Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Round White Diamond Royal Blue with White Details Hand Enameled Victorian Watch and Necklace. Wilson & Gill is a famous jewelry Company founded in 1892 and located in R...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

1910s Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
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1910s French Suitcases and Trunks

18 kt. Gold Dual Time, Dead Beat Second, Double Barrel A.Perret Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Dual Time, Dead Beat Second, Double Barrel Pocket Watch A.Perret Movement: Mechanical with manual winding Functions: hours,minutes, Dead Second Beat and sweep second; ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture White Bouclé Corseted Skirt Suit, ss 2014
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2010s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

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Calendar Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate calendar pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect calendar pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A calendar pocket watch from Jules Jurgensen — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A calendar pocket watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Ruby rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a calendar pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Calendar Pocket Watch?

The price for a calendar pocket watch starts at $919 and tops out at $58,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,900.

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 Calendar Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A calendar watch, as the name suggests, indicates calendar information. It can either have one or a combination of – date, day, week, month, year and moon phase. Dating from different eras, you can find an early iteration of calendar watches from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Find a variety of classic, vintage and antique calendar watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A triple calendar watch shows the date, day and month with or without the phases of the moon. These watches need the date to be manually adjusted in between months with different number of days. A variety of these watches are available on 1stDibs
  • 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety 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 ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
  • 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 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 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 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.