What is a pocket watch pocket called?

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.

What is a Fusee pocket watch?

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.

What is the best pocket watch?

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.

What is a pocket watch fob?

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.

How do I store pocket watches?

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.

How can I speed up my pocket watch?

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.

What is a hunter pocket watch?

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.

What is the most sought-after pocket watch?

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.

What is a full hunter pocket watch?

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.

What are pocket watch chains called?

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.

What is a key wind pocket watch?

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.

What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?

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.

What is a minute repeater pocket watch?

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.

What is a half hunter pocket watch?

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.

What size is a ladies pocket watch?

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.

Does Rolex make pocket watches?

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.

How do I open a Hamilton pocket watch?

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.

How do I open a Howard pocket watch?

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.

How do I know if my pocket watch is valuable?

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.

How do you change a battery in a pocket watch?

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.

Antique Pocket Watches

Art Deco Pocket Watch

Lever Watch

Pocket Watch Gold Full Hunter

Antique 18k Gold Watch Chain

Gold Pocket Watch Roman Numerals

Manual Winding Watch

18k Gold Pocket Watch Enameled

18 Karat Gold Watches

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch

$3,750

H 2.3 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch

By Breguet

Located in Manhasset, NY

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.

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1890s French Antique Pocket Watches

Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch

$5,000

Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold pocket watch, high relief case, decorated with diamonds. Case is 23mm in diameter. With porcelain dial and original filigree hands. Suspended on a 14k g...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880

$10,589

Dm 2.17 in

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 Watch C1880. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals, outer minute t...

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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Elgin 14k Gold Grade 345 Size 12S 17j Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

$4,498

Dm 1.78 in

Antique Elgin 14k Gold Grade 345 Size 12S 17j Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Elgin Watch Co. Movement: Elgin - Model 3 - Grade 345 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - Stem Set - 17 Jewels - Size 12S - American-Made Movement Serial No.: 24520445 Case Maker...

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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold Lady Raymond Elgin Size 5/0S Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

$1,998

Dm 1.15 in

Antique 14k Gold Lady Raymond Elgin Size 5/0S Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Elgin Watch Co. Movement: Elgin - Grade 380 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels - Size 5/0S - American Made Movement Serial No.: 16263294 Case Maker: Keystone Watch Cas...

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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique E. Howard 14k White Gold Size 10S 21j Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

$3,498

Dm 1.73 in

Antique E. Howard 14k White Gold Size 10S 21j Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: E. Howard Watch Co. Movement: Mechanical - Hand Wound - Stem Set - 21 Jewels - Size 10S - American-Made Movement Serial No.: 4697 Case Maker: Keystone Case Material: Soli...

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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

1860 Waltham Civil War Era with Cannons - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

$4,119

W 2.21 in

1860 Waltham Civil War Era with Cannons - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

By Waltham

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1860s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch

$9,500

W 1 in

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch

Located in New York, NY

Antique circular pendant watch, circa 1880s Tear drop-shaped rubies surrounded by rose-cut diamonds; center stone is a diamond of approximately 0.10 carat Marked: Geneve, No. 86891...

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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s

$1,200

H 0.5 in W 0.75 in

Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s

By Juvenia

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Art Deco Swiss travel purse watch dating to the 1920s–early 1930s. The exterior case is crafted in a green galalith-style material. Galalith, an early semi-synthetic material develop...

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1920s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe & Cie. A Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1914

$13,021

Dm 1.86 in

Patek Philippe & Cie. A Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1914

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Patek Philippe & Cie Genève. A Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed by Federico Tornotti Torino-Roma C1914. Dial: The super white enamel dial signed Patek Philippe...

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masonic Elgin pocket watch 1900s Gold Filled

$1,375

W 1.78 in L 2.37 in

Masonic Elgin pocket watch 1900s Gold Filled

By Elgin

Located in Wallkill, NY

1900s Hand painted Masonic Elgin pocket watch - In working condition Manufacturer: Elgin Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Movement Serial Number: 20834797 Grade: 3...

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1910s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's

$124

Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's

Located in Dearborn, MI

Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Ladies Chain Enamel Original from 1890's Lovely Detailed Engraved Design All Original and Handmade Incredible Worksmanship 13 Inches Long Clasp ...

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1890s Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch

$1,950

H 0.63 in Dm 1.97 in

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in valatie, NY

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob

$6,000

Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An exceptional antique pocket watch chain crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a substantial double-sided portrait fob depicting Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, two of t...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch – Late 19th Century

$1,780

Dm 1.46 in

Antique 18ct Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch – Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine 18-carat gold open-face pocket watch, likely of Swiss or English manufacture, made for John Bennet, dating to the late 19th century. This elegant timepiece reflects the craf...

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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. A Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1910

$9,663

Dm 1.82 in

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. A Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1910

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Split Second open Face Pocket Watch C1910. Dial: The white enamel dial signed Bailey Banks & Biddle Co with Arabic numera...

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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

$395

Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate. Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923. Fancy Octagon case and...

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1920s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe A Rare Gold Enamel & Diamond Fob Watch C1899

$7,563

Dm 1.03 in

Patek Philippe A Rare Gold Enamel & Diamond Fob Watch C1899

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Patek Philippe A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Enamel & Diamond keyless Lever Fob Watch C1899. Dial: The unusual white enamel dial with Breguet style hour numerals and red Arabic numerals...

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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

$3,119

W 2.05 in

Personally Owned & Enjoyed By Don McLean with Two COAs - Waltham Antique Pocket

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920

$7,976

Dm 1.97 in

IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company for Boucheron. A Rare 18ct Two Colour Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch with 18ct White Gold Chain C1920. Dial: The beautiful silvered dial with two tone e...

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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860

$8,870

Dm 1.3 in

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keywind Lever Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1860. Dial: The fine and elegant white enamel dial with Roman numerals and oute...

Category

1860s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 3 Hunter Case Hunter Men's Pocket Watch Case - Coin Silver 900 Manual wind

$720

Elgin 3 Hunter Case Hunter Men's Pocket Watch Case - Coin Silver 900 Manual wind

By Elgin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Elgin Model: 3 Specific Year: 1890 Movement: Manual wind Number of Jewels: 11 Design: Hunter Case Dial Color: White Style: Hunter Measurements Diameter: 2 5/32" (54.6mm) D...

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1890s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Patek Philippe 18k Solid Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 32mm Circa 1920s RA696

$7,120Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.26 in

Patek Philippe 18k Solid Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 32mm Circa 1920s RA696

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Patek Philippe open face, keyless pocket watch, c.1920s, in excellent aesthetic and working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker....

Category

1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gorini & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s

$5,000

Gorini & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gorini & Cie. Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Key Winding Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...

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1850s French Baroque Antique Pocket Watches

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

$19,190

H 2 in W 0.52 in

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Please note that the movement is currently not working and is due to be repaired. A Tiffany & Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Robert Hynam. A Gold Pair Case Repousse Repeater Pocket Watch C1770

$16,365

Dm 1.93 in

Robert Hynam. A Gold Pair Case Repousse Repeater Pocket Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Robert Hynam. A 22ct Yellow Gold Pair Case Repousse 1/2 1/4 Repeater Keywind Pocket Watch C1770. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman Numerals and outer minute track with A...

Category

1770s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

$4,275

Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph / Au Diademe / Tiara METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter ...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Antique 1920s Patek Philippe & Co. Pocket Watch Retailed by Spaulding & Co.

$16,500

Dm 1.78 in

Antique 1920s Patek Philippe & Co. Pocket Watch Retailed by Spaulding & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional antique pocket watch from the 1920s was crafted by Patek Philippe & Co. and retailed by Spaulding & Co. of Chicago, reflecting the highest level of Swiss wat...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s

$3,350

Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Touchon & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch

$3,094

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Swiss 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold lapel watch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...

Category

Early 1900s Swazi Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Fleur De Lis Diamond Watch Brooch Pendant 6.75 Carats Platinum

$15,700

L 2.38 in

French Art Deco Fleur De Lis Diamond Watch Brooch Pendant 6.75 Carats Platinum

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite French Art Deco–era watch brooch crafted in platinum, featuring approximately 6.75 carats of old-cut diamonds. The design showcases an elegant fleur-de-lis motif suspending...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Paul Ditisheim “Solvil” Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch

$9,500

Dm 1.73 in L 2.07 in

Paul Ditisheim “Solvil” Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch

By Paul Ditisheim

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional Art Deco platinum and diamond pocket watch by Paul Ditisheim, founder of the prestigious Solvil manufacture, created during the golden age of high Swiss horology and e...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest

$7,475

H 2.41 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

The antique Waltham pocket watch, paired with its chain and fob, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century American craftsmanship. Constructed in 14K rose gold, this timepiece com...

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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Musical Watch Signed Breguet C1820

$18,084

Dm 2.37 in

A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Musical Watch Signed Breguet C1820

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Musical Pocket Watch C1820. This Pocket Watch is signed Breguet but was not made by Abraham Louis Breguet. Dial: The white enamel dial...

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1820s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

$8,841

Dm 1.89 in

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Longines. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Split Second Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The beautiful white enamel dial signed by the Swiss Retailer Oscar Fresard Lucerne. Th...

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870

$10,039

Dm 1.89 in

Baume. A Rare Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1870

By Baume

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Baume. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Cylinder Pocket Watch C1870. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track signed Baume Geneve. The subsidiary...

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1870s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

$3,094

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 the late 19th century. The watch is made in a solid silver case (0.935 standard), bea...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Keywind Fob Watch C1860

$6,670

Dm 1.42 in

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 dial with Roman numerals outer dot minute track with the the centre of the dial exq...

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1860s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870

$5,501

Dm 2.17 in

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee, Free Sprung Open Face Pocket Watch. C1870 Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track signe...

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1870s English Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820

$12,171

Dm 2.13 in

Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. An 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton Keywind Fusee Open Face Pocket Watch. C1820 Dial: The Silver dial with black Roman numerals and outer...

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1820s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond, Seed Pearl, Guilloche Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch

$5,500

H 2.14 in W 0.95 in

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, is a stunning example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. The case is adorned with s...

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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Antique Seed Pearl, Guilloché Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch Pendant/Brooch

$5,500

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 watch is a true collector’s piece. Handmade in the late 19th century, it showcase...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900

$10,520

Dm 2.17 in

International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 7 Chain with Original Box & Papers. Dial: A Beautiful White Enamel Dial in perfect condit...

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retouret Genève. A Heavy Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1890

$14,715

Dm 1.97 in

Retouret Genève. A Heavy Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Retouret Genève. An 18ct Heavy Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch, C1890. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Roman numeral with outer Arabic min...

Category

1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch

$495

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...

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1920s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Patek Philippe 18Kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920's Exhibition Back

$5,350

Patek Philippe 18Kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920's Exhibition Back

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch / Exhibition Back METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925-1930 DIMENSIONS / S...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

David Morice. A Rare Heavy Gold Pocket Chronometer C1805

$21,454

Dm 2.56 in

David Morice. A Rare Heavy Gold Pocket Chronometer C1805

Located in Mayfair, London, London

David Morice. A Rare Heavy 18ct Rose Gold Pair Case Keywind Pocket Chronometer C1805. Dial: The superb original white enamel dial fully signed and numbered David Morice London, with...

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Early 1800s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.

$395

Dm 1.74 in

Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) Swiss Made Pocket Watch Movement retailed by Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool 44mm Signed to th...

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1890s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Metal

Baume Longines Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 30mm, # 665305.

$100

Dm 1.19 in

Baume Longines Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 30mm, # 665305.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) Antique Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, by Baume Longines 30mm Movement is Swiss made, signed...

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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Rotherhams London Pocket Watch Movement, English Made, 42mm, XIXc.

$235

Dm 1.78 in

Rotherhams London Pocket Watch Movement, English Made, 42mm, XIXc.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) Rotherhams London Pocket Watch Movement, 42mm Signed to the porcelain dial, adorned with bl...

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1890s British Antique Pocket Watches

Hardy Brothers (Bros) Ltd Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 16 jewels.

$235

Dm 1.58 in

Hardy Brothers (Bros) Ltd Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, 16 jewels.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) Antique Swiss Pocket Watch Movement, retailed by Hardy Bros Ltd - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane ...

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1890s Australian Antique Pocket Watches

Maret Geneve (Swiss) Antique XIXc 48mm Solid Silver Open Face Pocket Watch

$675

Dm 1.89 in

Maret Geneve (Swiss) Antique XIXc 48mm Solid Silver Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Fine & Rare, this antique pocket watch by Maret Geneve – Another timepiece by H. ...

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1850s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch

$7,200

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 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop

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1910s Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920

$7,563

Dm 1.86 in

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 Company London C1920. Dial: The original silver matt dial engine turned to the cent...

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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

$13,295

Dm 2.37 in

A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s. Dial: The elegant white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, and w...

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1820s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Depose R.U. A Rare Silver Triangular Masonic Pocket Watch C1920

$5,501

Dm 1.58 in

Depose R.U. A Rare Silver Triangular Masonic Pocket Watch C1920

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Silver Masonic Triangular Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920. Dial: The super Mother of Pearl dial in good condition with a few superficial scratches, but no cracks, with the a...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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

$6,670

Dm 1.89 in

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 C1770 Dial: The white enamel dial signed Vauchez A Paris with Roman numerals and l...

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1770s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Recent Sales

18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back

Unavailable

18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch With Engraved Gold Floral Dial And To Back Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ Weight: 40.1g This exquisite open-faced pocket watch is...

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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Antique 19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Engine Turned Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique 19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Engine Turned Pocket Watch

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Machine Engraved Pocket Watch With Shield Detail To Centre Of Back With Turquoise Hands Weight: 46.3 This 19th-century open-faced pocket watch is a ...

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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

1870 - 1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss Made Pocket Watch Open Faced

Unavailable

1870 - 1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss Made Pocket Watch Open Faced

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

This 1870–1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss-Made Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a beautifully preserved antique that captures the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Feature...

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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC & Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC & Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch Weight: 76.14g This 1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a stunning example of early 2...

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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches

1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

Unavailable

1905 Elgin Antique Nickel Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Nickel case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black numbers and markers. ...

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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

Unavailable

1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with champagne colored dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case and initials "SK...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1910's Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16

Unavailable

1910's Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16

By Waltham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black numbers and markers...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

Unavailable

1880's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 10S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Black hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black Roman numerals and m...

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1880s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1910's Hamilton Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

Unavailable

1910's Hamilton Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

By Hamilton

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Hamilton pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with no design on case. Black numbers and markers. Case serial # 22...

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1910s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

Unavailable

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black numbers and markers. ...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

Unavailable

1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case. Black numbers and markers. Case serial # 9123006. 7-jewel Elgin movemen...

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1910s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S

Unavailable

1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black numbers. Ca...

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S

Unavailable

1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black n...

Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S

Unavailable

1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S

By Waltham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case with "M" initial on ...

Category

1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S

Unavailable

1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated seconds dial (missing second hand). Silverode case. Black Roman numerals. Case serial # 525305...

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19th Century American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

1927 Waltham Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

Unavailable

1927 Waltham Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S

By Waltham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial, blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Yellow gold-filled case with no engraving. Black numbers. Case serial # 9733970. 15-j...

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S

Unavailable

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S

By Elgin

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands. Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on reverse of case. Black numbers. Case se...

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807

Unavailable

Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807 A fine and early example of English horology, this 18ct solid gold fusee verge pocket watch dates to London, 1807,...

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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

A Complicated 5 Minute Repeater 18k Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch J Dauer Geneve

Unavailable

Dm 2.05 in

A Complicated 5 Minute Repeater 18k Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch J Dauer Geneve

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A Complicated 5 Minute Repeater 18ct Full Hunter Pocket Watch by J Dauer Geneve This double complications of a 5 minute repeater function and a chronograph function. The watch was...

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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum

Unavailable

H 1.38 in W 0.67 in

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A rare rectangular-shaped pendant watch, enameled on one side in green color and adorned with a blossoming branch ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Unavailable

H 2.17 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

By INVICTA WATCH

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

Invicta. A Swiss Full Hunter 55mm Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style num...

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880

Unavailable

H 0.24 in W 0.04 in Dm 0.16 in

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Compa...

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1880s Central American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elgin Double Roller Gold Fill Father Time Pocket Watch 4396587 Case

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

Elgin Double Roller Gold Fill Father Time Pocket Watch 4396587 Case

By Elgin

Located in Surfside, FL

Elgin Father Time Double Roller in heavy gold fill with triple sunk porcelain dial. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positons. Case signed "Star WCC Warrantied 2...

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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch

Located in Surfside, FL

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance 6775633." Case size 50mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Elbon Watch. Certified preowned...

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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case

By Elgin

Located in Surfside, FL

Elgin National Watch Company B.W. Raymond in gold fill. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case signed "BW Raymond Model 10k Gold Filled Wadsworth Pat'd...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case

Unavailable

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case

By Hamilton

Located in Surfside, FL

Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case Signed "Keystone base metal 3262545" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton W...

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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904

Unavailable

Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case Case w/ Intricate Engraved Design on Reverse of C...

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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822

Unavailable

H 0.32 in W 0.06 in Dm 0.22 in

18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822 The case is made by Thomas Helsby of Liverpool The movement is made by Thomas and John Ollivant of Manchester....

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1820s English George IV Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann 18k Gold Minute Repeater Double Hunter Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Dm 1.95 in

C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann 18k Gold Minute Repeater Double Hunter Pocket Watch

By C.H. Meylan

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Vintage Double Hunter Pocket Watch by C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann Features Minute Repeater, 35 Rubis Dedicated Second Dial 18k Yellow Gold Case w/ Inner Glass for Movement Mo...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Romantic Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 18k Gold Case Black Roman Numerals Case Serial # 122508 Tiffany & Co. Movement...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S

Unavailable

Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 18K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate enamel design in center of dial Black Roman Nu...

Category

Early 1900s American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Humbert Fils 18 Karat Pocketwatch

Unavailable

H 1.97 in

Charles Humbert Fils 18 Karat Pocketwatch

Located in Frederick, MD

Rare 18kt yellow gold Charles Humbert Fils pocketwatch with original box and papers dated in 1901 Original Receipt with serial number and date included in box. Paris Made Light v...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Unavailable

W 1.78 in Dm 1.78 in

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Located in London, GB

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An exceptional example of French craftwork estimated from the mid-1800s with delicate enamel pai...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver K. E. A. Geneve Dress Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Silver K. E. A. Geneve Dress Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 51mm stem-winding(keyless) dress watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny and light surface marks on the...

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Gold-Plated Record Watch Co. Geneve Antique Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Gold-Plated Record Watch Co. Geneve Antique Pocket Watch

By Record Watch Co

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Gold Plated Record Watch Co. Geneve Dress Pocket Watch. This beautiful 51mm diameter stem-winding (keyless) dress watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. ...

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gunmetal Stem-Wind Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Gunmetal Stem-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch Working. This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless stem winding mechanical gunmetal pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visib...

Category

1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 49mm diameter Keyless Stem winding antique gunmetal pocket watch. This watch is good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with ti...

Category

1880s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Silver Niello Stem-Wind Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Silver Niello Stem-Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter Keyless stem-winding good quality pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light surface m...

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Niello

Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This Charming 51mm diameter good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. It comes with a winding Key. This watch shows a sign of aged and ...

Category

1880s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Full Hunter Engine Turned Nickel Cased Turkish Market Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Full Hunter Engine Turned Nickel Cased Turkish Market Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Nickel cased hunter pocket watch for the Turkish market, unsigned movement, the dial with Turkish numerals and blued steel hands, engine turned case, 54mm. This watch is in good wo...

Category

1880s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Other

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Swiss Hand-Winding Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Gold-Plated Full Hunter Swiss Hand-Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 52mm diameter antique gold plated hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking. It is recently been serviced and it is running well. Visibl...

Category

1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Hand-Winding Waltham Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 50mm diameter (excluding crown) Hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light mark...

Category

1910s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold-Plated Cyma Dress Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Gold-Plated Cyma Dress Pocket Watch

By Cyma

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful slim 48mm diameter keyless hand winding mechanical dress watch in good working condition and it is running well. Beautiful gold plated case. Visible signs of ageing an...

Category

1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Mappin & Webb, London Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Mappin & Webb, London Pocket Watch

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Carlisle, GB

This exceptional quality silver hand winding( keyless ) mechanical pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light surface ...

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Stem-Wind Pin Set Mechanical Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Stem-Wind Pin Set Mechanical Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Hand-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful 52mm diameter hand winding(keyless) watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tin...

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed Le Roi

Unavailable

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed Le Roi

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 45mm antique silver stem-winding pocket watch signed Le Roí on the dial is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible crack across the enamel dial as sh...

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed the Waterbury Watch Co

Unavailable

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Signed the Waterbury Watch Co

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 52mm diameter antique silver hand-winding(keyless) pocket watch is in good working condition and it runs well. Visible signs of ageing and used with small and light su...

Category

1910s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique J.W. Benson London Keyless Silver Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique J.W. Benson London Keyless Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter mechanical keyless silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with tiny and light surface ...

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Waltham U.S.A Hand-Winding Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Case Waltham U.S.A Hand-Winding Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter antique gold plated pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Some signs of ageing and wear with tiny and light surface marks on ...

Category

1910s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Silver Plated Swiss 8 Day Hebdomas with Visible Escapement Pocket Watch

Unavailable

Antique Silver Plated Swiss 8 Day Hebdomas with Visible Escapement Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 51mm diameter visible escapement keyless mechanical pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing with small and light surface...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Screw Back Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. USA

Unavailable

Antique Screw Back Gold-Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. USA

By Elgin

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique ScrewbackGold Plated Pocket Watch Signed Elgin Nat’l Watch Co. U. S. A. This beautiful 55mm diameter keyless hand winding gold plated pocket watch is in good working cond...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic

Unavailable

Antique Waltham Mass Pocket Watch Signed Fattorini & Sons, Bradford Non Magnetic

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with small and light surface mark...

Category

1910s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Swiss Made Silver Plated Pocket Watch with Visible Escapement

Unavailable

Antique Swiss Made Silver Plated Pocket Watch with Visible Escapement

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Swiss Made With Visible Escapement Silver Plated Pocket Watch. This beautiful 49mm diameter visible escapement keyless silver plated pocket watch is in good working condition...

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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Gold Plated Full Hunter Cased Pocket Watch Signed Illinois Watch Case Co. United States of America. Condition: This watch is working and ticking well. Visible cracks on the...

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Antique Beautifully Engraved Full Hunter Cased Silver Pocket Watch. This beautiful 56mm antique silver full hunter pocket watch is in good working condition and ticking nicely. Vis...

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Antique Silver Half Hunter Keyless Mechanical Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 54mm diameter half hunter silver keyless pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. A good sound heavy pocket watch. Visible signs of ageing an...

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Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless mechanical silver half hunter pocket watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with some surface m...

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Antique Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique pocket watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 919 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique pocket watches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and American Waltham Watch Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 118, are particularly popular. There are many rose cut, round cut and bead antique pocket watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of antique pocket watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Antique Pocket Watches?

Prices for antique pocket watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $115 and can go as high as $500,000, while antique pocket watches, on average, fetch $2,976.

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.