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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique Tavannes Watch Company Silver Keyless Open Face Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Tavannes Watch Company. A silver keyless lever, open face enamel pocket watch, C1920s.
Dial: A
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Enamel Pocket Watch
By Mido
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco pocket watch featuring intricate enamel work on both sides. Circa 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Pateck Geneve Silver Enamel Pocket Watch 45mm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual
Function: hours, minutes
Case: 45mm case, fixed bezel
Dial: porcelain
Serial #: 69XXX
No box or papers included
Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place. A chain crafted
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
HAND ENGRAVED VINTAGE 1930S 18K YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL POCKET WATCH.
This is a vintage pocket watch in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company.
A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Tiffany & Co Gold and Enamel pocket watch Circa 1900s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Green enamel and diamond gold pocket watch 1900s
Pocket Watch set in yellow gold
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark.
Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Angle Baby 18k Gold Enamel Pocket Watch with Seed Pearls Chain
Details:
Signed
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Movado Ladies and Enamel Pocket Watch, circa 1925, All In 18ct Gold
By Movado
Located in London, GB
A rare Movado 18ct yellow gold pocket watch, crafted circa 1925, showcasing exquisite green enamel
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Longines Art Deco Enamelled Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ladies pocket watch from the world renowned Swiss luxury watchmakers
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand.
Brass with enameled ornaments.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Edwardian 1900 Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch lavalier Necklace in 18kt Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
detailed guilloche enamel design. The centerpiece is an antique pocket watch, beautifully accented with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, Jewelry Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand, France, circa 1880.
Brass with enameled ornaments.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Enamel Pocket Watch Key, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional pocket watch key is a fine example of 19th-century horological artistry and the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Enamel Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enamel Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch made for the Indian Market
Lévy Hermanos
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic 18 size American Watch is fitted with a flawless original kiln fired enamel dial. The case is
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Pocket Watches
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 17.8 grams.
The enamels on the clock were restored again
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Paris Antique Gold Pearl Enamel Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Paris 18k gold pocket watch, featuring blue enamel decorated case, set with pearls and rose
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
By Zenith
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers.
Pocket
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Diamond, Seed Pearl, Guilloche Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This antique pocket watch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with seed pearls and guilloché enamel
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
numerals, outer five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, black enamelled case borders with snap on
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch, polychrome painted enamel Dial in Silver 1803
Located in Mumbai, IN
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch with polychrom painted enamel dial in silver, London Hallmark 1803
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold,
this delightful ladies’ pocket watch dates back to circa
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Seed Pearl, Guilloché Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique seed pearl, guilloché enamel, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant/brooch pocket
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
band and back accented by white and blue enamels, case signed Courvoisier Geneve
35 mm. diameter
Category
Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1810
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Female Winding Ultra Slim Jump Hour Pocket Watch with it's
Category
Antique 1810s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J.M. Badollet & Cie Geneve. A Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Half Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
14Kt Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain, or Necklace or Bracelet with Enamel Inlay
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a unique hand made Art Deco chain from the 1920's it is a wonderful and versatile design. It can be worn for all sorts of occasions and event. It is the perfect gift for a y...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches
20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Enamel Star Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
cracked.
Our opinion : The black enamel of this charming antique watch contrasts beautifully with the rose
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, heavy Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial.
Pocket watch can be wound
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel.
Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Circa 1910s
Watch 1 1/2
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie.
Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Watch or Travel
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Moricand & Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Moricand & Degrance, Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Antique 1830s Swiss Pocket Watches
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a sleek 18K yellow gold hunter's case, the watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel
Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This nearly flawless high grade American pocket watch was produced by the legendary
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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Enamelled Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the enamelled 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 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 734 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect enamelled pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing enamelled pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A enamelled pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 104 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and bead versions for sale. Most of our enamelled pocket watch for sale are for women, but there are 458 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Enamelled Pocket Watch?
On average, a enamelled pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,877, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $451,913 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.
Questions About Enamelled Pocket Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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, 2021Yes, 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.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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