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Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Pocket Watch Size 16
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois pocket watch, 21 jewels, Bunn Special, open face, gold-filled case. Lever time set. Model
Category

Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style numerals and outer
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
watch is in excellent antique condition. Please note with all of our pocket watches we sell them as 'not
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Excellent Condition 14kt Yellow Gold Omega Pocket Watch, Calibre 163, Gold Dial
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
In Excellent condition 14kt Yellow Gold Omega Pocket watch, Calibre 163, Gold Dial Calibre: 163
Category

20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day. The entire watch is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega pocket watch in 18k yellow gold with cream dial. Manual with sub-seconds dial. 47 mm case
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Pocket Watch
Omega Pocket Watch
H 1.86 in W 1.86 in L 0.95 in
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 1920s Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with embossed Enamel
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
please reference W526195.Watch is in Excellent condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
you have inquiries about this Waltham Vanguard watch please reference W526190.Watch is in Excellent
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in
IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in London, GB
A vintage 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch by IWC. The silver dial features a small seconds
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Manual pocket watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. decoratively engraved hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 35mm case size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
orientation. United States, Circa 1888 In Excellent Vintage Condition and watch has been recently serviced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

International Watch Company Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920S
By IWC
Located in London, GB
An International Watch Company 14ct yellow gold, keyless lever open face pocket watch, C1920s with
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
R. Lannier 18k Yellow Gold Men's Pocket Watch - Manual winding; pivoted detent pocket chronometer
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

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

Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
this Hamilton Double Roller watch please reference W526196.Watch is in Excellent condition.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
this fabulous watch! Made of silver, the large sized pocket watch forms the shape of a realistic, 3
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Patek Philippe. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1914
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
elegant pocket watch is a fine example of Patek's excellent craftsmanship in producing such a beautiful
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16 Hamilton gold filled pocket watch with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Fob Pocket Watch English Hallmarked for 1893. Dial: The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Omega 1970s Presentation Pocket Watch for United States Steel
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Omega Presentation Poket Watch for United States Steel, 44 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch for Raymond Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 International Watch Company IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch Retailed by Raymond Yard, 44
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283. Cronograph with o'clock and quarter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
" thick. The overall weight of the piece is 63.1 grams. The pocket watch remains in excellent antique
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
box stamped Carl Buchy & Bohne Wien sold in Vienna. This pocket watch would make an excellent addition
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch. 10k gold filled case. Size 16, 21 jewels with 8
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897
Located in London, GB
watches were made and also to have the original box is a bonus. This watch would make an excellent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin. A Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Pocket watch C1920
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Minute Repeater Pocket watch C1930
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Chronometer Royal Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1910
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Antique Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Located in London, GB
Dent London. A Rare and Important 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1906
Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
where most of the Prince pocket watches produced were in 9ct gold. This watch would make a superb
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
regulation and compensation balance. This is an excellent example of a fine Rolex Cellini range pocket watch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch by Garrard
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
, 15 Jewels, Swiss Made’. This pocket watch is in excellent condition and has been fully serviced in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Yellow Gold Antique Square 29 Jewels Repeater Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Manufacturer: Société Cartier Watch type: 29 Jewels Repeater Serial number: 3169 Case number: 72
Category

20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Patek Philippe Ref. 258729 white face pocket watch in 18K yellow gold. Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Swiss Silver and Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in Portland, GB
Antique Swiss Silver Gilt and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch/Pendant dated circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Erotic Automation Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
unsigned is of excellent quality. It chimes the hours and quarters very clearly. This pocket watch is
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian French Swiss Silver Enamel OpenFace Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Silver Gilt & Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch dates back to Edwardian period c1900's of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe. A Gondolo Rose Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1900s. Dial: A
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rare Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Prince. A very rare 9ct yellow gold dress pocket watch C1930s Dial: The excellent silver
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Rockford Hunter Case pocket watch, 17 jewels enamel dial and spade and whip hands in 14k
Category

Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

A Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Half Hunter Chronograph Calendar Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Repeating pocket watch with an unusual dial and an unusual chronograph hand. It would make an excellent
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Swiss Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
A Rare Swiss 14ct Rose Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in London, GB
John Cragg. A Rare and Important Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By Longines
Located in London, GB
mechanism on the back plate, slow fast regulator and compensated balance. This pocket watch is an excellent
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

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You are likely to find exactly the excellent pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an excellent pocket watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An excellent pocket watch from Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An excellent pocket watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 30, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for an excellent pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Excellent Pocket Watch?

The price for an excellent pocket watch starts at $150 and tops out at $248,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,215.
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  • 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 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.
  • 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.