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Civil War Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870

By Rockford Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

American pocket watches I have ever seen by the Famous Old American firm of Rockford, from Rockford

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Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad
Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad

Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Hunter Very cool old estate watch with a round white ceramic face, roman numerals and a 2nd hand dial

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Antique Early 19th Century American Civil War Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln
1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1863 American Watch Co. / Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch - Same Model Given to Abraham Lincoln

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

1863 Waltham Civil War 18 Size Pocket Watch, Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1863 Waltham P.S. Bartlett Civil War 18 size Pocket Watch - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln at

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln
1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln

1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR 18 Size Pocket Watch with Soldier Provenance - Same Model Given to Abraham

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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General

Located in Stamford, CT

obtained the watch said the this was carried by one of his loyal entourage through the Civil War. Franz

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged betw...

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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu
Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a large Swiss made pocket watch by International Watch Co. cased in a solid 14k yellow gold concentric designed case and features throughout beautiful patina that's inta...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch

$5,500

H 1.38 in W 1.38 in

Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A two-sided Tiffany & Co. gold pocket watch. - Signed Tiffany & Co. New York - 1899 - Serial No. 99103 - Weight: 44.5 grams - Length and width: 3.5 cm Please note that it is not gu...

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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch
Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch

Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Longines Movement: Mechanical - 17 Jewels - 3 Adjustments - Hand Wound - Swiss-Made Case Maker: Wittnauer & Co. Case Type: Open Face Case Diameter; 44mm (1.7 inches) Case...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm thick Stamped SH JW with English Gold Hallmarks inside the case. Date mark of F w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual; 17 jewels . Gold Filled (47 mm) . White dial with Arabic numerals; sub dial at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with cus...

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s Patek Philippe for M. Schooler New Orleans Pocket Watch. 38 M.M. 14K Multi Color, applied decorations Hunting case with inside Gold Dust cover Cuvette. 18 Jewel Mechanica...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Presentation Pocket Watch, 47 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside Gold dust cover, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle L...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size Multi Colored Hunters Case / Crescent Street METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold Multi Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIME...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch
Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch

Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

An exceptional and historically significant Patek Philippe pocket watch, manufactured on January 13, 1891, during the golden era of Geneva watchmaking. This watch features a classic ...

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin. A Very Rare Aluminium Presentation Pocket Watch C1953
Vacheron & Constantin. A Very Rare Aluminium Presentation Pocket Watch C1953

Vacheron & Constantin. A Very Rare Aluminium Presentation Pocket Watch C1953

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vacheron & Constantin. A Very Rare and Historically Important Aluminium Presentation Pocket Watch C1953 Dial: The original elegant silver dial signed Vacheron & Constantin ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket Watch C1900's. Dial: The Perfect rare white enamel dial with Breguet style numerals ...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Retailed by H. Pleister 312 Regent Street London. C1880s. Dial: The beautiful white e...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph
Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph

Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph

Located in Berlin, DE

This rare and elegant half-hunter pocket watch by Arnold & Chas. Frodsham is a true collector’s piece, crafted from solid 18K gold with a triple-hinged case. Weighing an impressive 1...

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Antique 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899
Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899

Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899

By Elgin

Located in Miami, FL

A superb Elgin 14K solid gold open-face pocket watch, featuring a rare and highly desirable 21-jewel high-grade movement, circa 1899. The clean ivory dial presents bold Arabic numera...

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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Civil War Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact civil war pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and gold-filled, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect civil war pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a civil war pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Waltham Watch Company, American Waltham Watch Co. and Angelus are consistently popular. A civil war pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a civil war pocket watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Civil War Pocket Watch?

The price for a civil war pocket watch starts at $600 and tops out at $9,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,700.

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.