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Chinese Pocket Watch

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
. From 1800 onward, requests started coming in from China. This era saw the emergence of pocket watches
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

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Pearl, Enamel

Hy Moser & Cie. 14kt gold quarter-repeater full hunter keyless pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Hy Moser & Cie antique 14kt yellow gold quarter-repeater full hunter case keyless pocket watch. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1895, inspired by the Chinese market, chain pendant with watch. Necklace is 32" long
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I have an active
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Stamford, CT
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
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Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
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H 2.3 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in
Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise surround, silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at 6 0'clock and breguet style...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k Gold The clock works.
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Early 20th Century Swiss 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: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track and tachymetric track. ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 431J Extra Large Curved Rectangular Art Deco watch features a case that measures 47 x 25mm and comes with a raised gold Breguet dial and a 10” 200 c...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910
By Longines
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Longines Gold Rubies Diamonds Russian Gold Lady Watch Bracelet, 1910 Gold Case Longines Swiss Watch with fine Diamonds and Rubies. Highly important and collectable item. Longines Sw...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1930's Details: Case diameter: 42 mm Case shape: Round Movement: Manual wind,...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet Grey Sunburst 26mm Dial Model # 3800 serial #353XXX Bracelet is Gold-Plated Silver Manual Wind c.1...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watch...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pavel Buhre. A Massive Gold Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

JW Benson Nickel Silver WW I Trench Watch with Original Enamel Dial, Circa 1915
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Trench Shrapnel / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm ...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian 14 karat gold long rolo link pocket watch chain. The three-row chain is very well and finely made from small rolo belcher links. All three chains are individual and all c...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking
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Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Bovet Fleurier Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very fine and rare, openface pocket watch for the Chinese Market CASE yellow-gold, 18k ,colorful
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Yellow Gold and Champlevé Enamel Dress Pocket watch
Located in London, GB
Made for Chinese market
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Agassiz Gold and Champlevé Enamel Pendant Watch
Located in London, GB
18k gold champlevé enamel pendant watch by Agassiz. Made for Chinese market.
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Gold Rose-Form Pendant Watch with Matching Brooch
Located in London, GB
18k pendant watch in shape of a rose with matching brooch, made for the Chinese market.
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch Depicting A Bird Scene
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold and enamel pendant watch depicting a bird scene, made for the Chinese market.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch Depicting A Bird Scene
Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch Depicting A Bird Scene
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H 2.76 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in
Masha Archer Thousand Flowers Red Wreath Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in San Francisco, CA
-free pewter (from India). Ending in plated furnishings with two-sisters pocket watch clasp and a 1974
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Masha Archer White Opalite and Red Millefiore Beaded Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in San Francisco, CA
textured lead-free pewter end-beads (from India). With plated furnishings and two-sisters pocket watch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Masha Archer "Cameroon Bronze Wreath" Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in San Francisco, CA
North Africa). Plus two-sisters pocket watch clasp and one schilling coin (1981, Austria). YOUR
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Elgin Coin Silver Pocket Watch Presented to Minister of China
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
the first 100 watches apparently having been set aside as presentation pieces for important
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Chinese Duplex Silver Case Pendulum Pocket Watch Peacock Motif, circa 1870s
Located in Long Beach, CA
winding pocket was produced for the newly opened Chinese marketplace in the 1970's. The watch is all
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Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Erotic 18 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
watchmaking. Today, these risqué pocket watches remain popular among timepiece connoisseurs, as well as
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
” What are Trench watches? They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Masha Archer White Metal Blue Wreath Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in San Francisco, CA
-sisters men's pocket watch clasp. Ending with 2009 twenty five kopeks coin (from Ukraine). YOUR
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Masha Archer Green Season Beaded Necklace
By Masha Archer
Located in San Francisco, CA
pocket watch clasp and one new shekel coin (from Israel). YOUR PURCHASE BENEFITS THOSE WHO ARE
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Questions About Chinese 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 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 key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind 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.

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