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Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch
Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch

Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch

By Verger Frères

Located in New York, NY

steel-hands, on a black enamel base with cabochon serpentine double crowns; mounted in 18k yellow and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770
Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Three Colour Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Enamel Verge Keywind Pocket Watch

Category

Antique 1770s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds

Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds. Circa 1910s 2 7/8 inch pendant

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Swiss Silver & Guilloché Enamel Pendant/ Fob Watch, c.1890
Antique Swiss Silver & Guilloché Enamel Pendant/ Fob Watch, c.1890

Antique Swiss Silver & Guilloché Enamel Pendant/ Fob Watch, c.1890

Located in Portland, England

An exquisite antique Swiss guilloché enamel pendant/ fob watch with a ribbon brooch is dating to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Gold & Blue Enamel Keyless Wind Pendant Watch
Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Gold & Blue Enamel Keyless Wind Pendant Watch

Tiffany & Co. Antique 18K Gold & Blue Enamel Keyless Wind Pendant Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

in diameter, the watch is complemented by a coordinating gold chain decorated with blue enamel and

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch

French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch

Located in New York, NY

French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s Open face watch with one pearl and old

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant

By Longines

Located in Stamford, CT

Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860
A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Open Face Keywind Fob Watch C1860 Dial: The elegant Champagne

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Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This Art Nouveau pendant watch on chain was made for Tiffany & Co for retail in the United States

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870
Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870

Antique 14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland, C. 1870

Located in Chatham, CA

Antique Swiss 14K yellow gold pendant watch - elaborate double hunter case with hand tooling to the

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Plique à Jour Enamel Watch In 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Plique à Jour Enamel Watch In 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Plique à Jour Enamel Watch In 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Art nouveau enamel Plique à Jour watch This is a very fine miniature brooch-pendant-watch

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white

Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's
Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's

Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph

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

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s

J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s

By JW Benson London

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass, Other

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's
Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's

Omega Steel Open Faced Enamel Dial Pocket Watch from 1920's

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

pocket watch sometime in the 1920's. Remarkably, the watch is still fitted with a flawless enamel dial

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Bracelet Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Bracelet Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Bracelet Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

pocket watch chain. It currently features a striking Masonic fob, which is securely attached via a

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Necklace Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Necklace Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Necklace Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

pocket watch chain. It currently features a striking Masonic fob, which is securely attached via a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Movado of Enamel 18k Pocket Watch
Movado of Enamel 18k Pocket Watch

Movado of Enamel 18k Pocket Watch

By Movado

Located in Toledo, OH

Movado of Enamel 18K Pocket Watch. 20th century. Enameled front and back case. Winged griffins and

Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier Edwardian Diamond Enamel & Pearl Drop Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Cartier Edwardian Diamond Enamel & Pearl Drop Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Cartier Edwardian Diamond Enamel & Pearl Drop Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cartier Edwardian Antique Platinum & Gold Natural Diamond Enamel & Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch and Brooch
Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch and Brooch

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch and Brooch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Vacheron Constantin chatelaine pocket watch featuring 18K yellow gold construction with

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pocket Watch, Lz Maurin, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc, 19th Century
Pocket Watch, Lz Maurin, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc, 19th Century

Pocket Watch, Lz Maurin, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Pocket watch, Lz MAURIN. Gilded metal, enamels, etc. XIX century. Pocket watch with a white dial

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Other

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain
Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain

Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain

Located in valatie, NY

Antique Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Decorated Pocket Watch Chain c1920. This totally

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold guilloche pocket watch pendant necklace
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold guilloche pocket watch pendant necklace

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold guilloche pocket watch pendant necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional Tiffany & Co. pocket watch pendant necklace embodies the refined elegance of the

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd
English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd

English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING White Metal Pocket Watch With Sterling Silver Mounted Stand From our

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Valère à Paris Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch

Valère à Paris Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in London, GB

18k gold and enamel pocket watch with a verge movement by Valère à Paris.

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Swiss Pocket Watches

An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille
An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille

An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille

Located in Carlisle, GB

An Early Rare Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed VAN.DEN.BRUEL A LILLE. This Beautiful 51mm

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville
Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville

Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, by Martin & Marchinville

Located in London, GB

A Swiss Open-Faced 18k Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch, By Martin & Marchinville Circa. 1880 This is

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch
Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch

Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier: A Rock Crystal, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Pocket Watch, open face keyless dress pocket

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold

Early Verge, Fusee, Red Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve
Early Verge, Fusee, Red Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve

Early Verge, Fusee, Red Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve

Located in Carlisle, GB

An Early Verge ,Fusee, Red Enamel Gold Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel
Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel

Boucheron Art Deco Gold Pocket Watch with Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

Boucheron, an Art Deco 18k Gold and Black and Periwinkle Blue Enamel Pocket Watch, an octagonal

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega

Located in London, GB

A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Waltham Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Waltham Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Pocket Watch

Waltham Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Pocket Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in London, GB

Waltham scalloped-edge hunting case pocket watch with black enamel scene.

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American Pocket Watches

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in London, GB

A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Enamel Dial Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch is in good working order. And it is

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co
Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Gold Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co. United States of

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Yellow enamel Dial key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful pocket watch is in good

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch
Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A gorgeous Swiss midnight blue enamel ladies pin set fob watch. The dial of the watch is also

Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch
14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch

14 Karat Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique 14K Gold American Watch Co. Waltham Full Hunter Ladies Size Pocket Watch. This Beautiful

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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

1930s Mechanical Silver and Enamel Mido Vintage Pendant Watch
1930s Mechanical Silver and Enamel Mido Vintage Pendant Watch

1930s Mechanical Silver and Enamel Mido Vintage Pendant Watch

By Mido Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

serviced and runs well. Visible signs of wearing on the watch Silver & enamel case. Visible tiny scratches

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver and Enamel Viennese Pocket Watch
Silver and Enamel Viennese Pocket Watch

Silver and Enamel Viennese Pocket Watch

Located in London, GB

Silver Viennese pocket watch with enamel painting, circa 1870.

Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch

By West End Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

fine hairline split on the dial. Signed West End Watch Co. on its enamel dial with roman numerals, a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch
14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch

14 Karat Gold Small A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This lovely small stem-wound gold watch is working and ticking well but I cannot guarantee the time

Category

Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

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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, 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 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.