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Antique Napoleon III Gold Pocket Watch with Perpetual Calendar, 1890
Antique Napoleon III Gold Pocket Watch with Perpetual Calendar, 1890

Antique Napoleon III Gold Pocket Watch with Perpetual Calendar, 1890

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnificent 19th century pocket watch. The glass is detached and bumps at the sides. On the back

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cappiello, Original Poster, Election, Pocket Watch, Clock, Chronometer Time 1922
Cappiello, Original Poster, Election, Pocket Watch, Clock, Chronometer Time 1922

Cappiello, Original Poster, Election, Pocket Watch, Clock, Chronometer Time 1922

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

twelve women coming out of a pocket watch, each holding a Roman numeral for an hour. He shows most of the

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Pocket Watch Holder, circa 1900 style
Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Pocket Watch Holder, circa 1900 style

Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Pocket Watch Holder, circa 1900 style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porte-montre de poche Art Nouveau en bronze patiné, cette sculpture décorative représente une jeune femme nue voilée, aux lignes souples et retenues. Réalisée en bronze massif et pos...

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch
18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

jewels imported into France since 1864. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sculpture of a Borzoi Greyhound, Watch Holder, France, circa 1880
Sculpture of a Borzoi Greyhound, Watch Holder, France, circa 1880

Sculpture of a Borzoi Greyhound, Watch Holder, France, circa 1880

Located in Milan, IT

green veined marble base. A hook holds the pocket watch. France circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box, seal stamp and a pocket watch stand, France circa 1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

CZAPEK & CIE Pocket Watch

CZAPEK & CIE Pocket Watch

Unavailable|$19,200

CZAPEK & CIE Pocket Watch

Located in Southampton, NY

An 18 karat half hunter pocket watch in the lepine style. A presentation piece by Napoleon III

Category

French Pocket Watches

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

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding (keyless) silver pocket watch is in good working

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau French Omega Ladies Gold Diamond Mechanical movement Pocket Watch
Art Nouveau French Omega Ladies Gold Diamond Mechanical movement Pocket Watch

Art Nouveau French Omega Ladies Gold Diamond Mechanical movement Pocket Watch

By Omega

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An Omega 18k yellow gold ladies pocket watch set with old mine cut diamond. Mechanical movement.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch

Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch. This beautiful

Category

Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding pocket watch is working and it keeps a good time

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Watch and Table Clock
Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Watch and Table Clock

Van Cleef & Arpels Pocket Watch and Table Clock

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Keep this beautiful 18K gold Van Cleef& Arpels clock either in your pocket or on your night stand

Category

Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Lapine Paris Madame de Pompadour Portrait Pocket Watch
Lapine Paris Madame de Pompadour Portrait Pocket Watch

Lapine Paris Madame de Pompadour Portrait Pocket Watch

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique jeweled pocket watch, the back centering on an oval-shaped enamel portrait of a young

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Base Metal Erotic Hand Winding Automation Pocket Watch
Vintage Base Metal Erotic Hand Winding Automation Pocket Watch

Vintage Base Metal Erotic Hand Winding Automation Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal

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

Antique 18 Karat Gold Stem-Wind Dress / Pocket Watch
Antique 18 Karat Gold Stem-Wind Dress / Pocket Watch

Antique 18 Karat Gold Stem-Wind Dress / Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautifully 18K Gold Full engraved case antique Dress Pocket Watch is in good Working

Category

Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Le Soir Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Le Soir Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Le Soir Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Metairie, LA

From a French Creole estate. Circa 1915. This gorgeous antique pocket watch pendant necklace has

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Antique Square 29 Jewels Repeater Pocket Watch
Cartier Yellow Gold Antique Square 29 Jewels Repeater Pocket Watch

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

Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This early Verge Fusee Gold small pocket watch is Not working. The spring is broken. The balance

Category

Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Fine and Rare Antique Gold Quarter Repeater and Musical Pocket Watch
Fine and Rare Antique Gold Quarter Repeater and Musical Pocket Watch

Fine and Rare Antique Gold Quarter Repeater and Musical Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful early 1820's fine and very rare old gold musical and quarter repeating pocket watch

Category

Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in

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Antique 1780s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch
Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch

Very Fine and Rare 18 Karat Gold Antique Pocket / Fob Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful small 21mm diameter gold fob watch is in good working condition and it has been

Category

Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Hessen à Paris Gold Pocket Watch with Enamel Scene to Case Back
Hessen à Paris Gold Pocket Watch with Enamel Scene to Case Back

Hessen à Paris Gold Pocket Watch with Enamel Scene to Case Back

Located in London, GB

Gold verge watch with engraved gold and enamelled case back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, RM Pendant Watch #42342, circa 1810
French 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, RM Pendant Watch #42342, circa 1810

French 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, RM Pendant Watch #42342, circa 1810

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Circa 1810, working French pendant watch or a petite pocket watch features an 18 karat yellow gold

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Déco platinum Brooch Watch
Art Déco platinum Brooch Watch

Art Déco platinum Brooch Watch

Located in New York, NY

An ARt déco platinum, diamond and sapphire watch

Category

French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond

Adamson et Millenet Gold and Enamel Cylinder Watch
Adamson et Millenet Gold and Enamel Cylinder Watch

Adamson et Millenet Gold and Enamel Cylinder Watch

Located in London, GB

Gold and enamel cylinder watch by Adamson et Millenet, set with 48 diamonds

Category

French Pocket Watches

Antique Small Hand Winding Ornate Silver Fob / Pendant Watch
Antique Small Hand Winding Ornate Silver Fob / Pendant Watch

Antique Small Hand Winding Ornate Silver Fob / Pendant Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful 30mm diameter (excluding the crown)small ladies fob / pocket watch is Not working

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Barcelona, ES

Van Cleef & Arpels lady's lapel watch in yellow gold with circular-cut rubies. Signed on the dial

Category

Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

CARTIER An Art Deco Gem-Set Pendant Watch
CARTIER An Art Deco Gem-Set Pendant Watch

CARTIER An Art Deco Gem-Set Pendant Watch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The circular cream coloured dial appplied with Roman numerals, within a blue enamel bezel accented with gold dots, the contours applied with a geometric design composed of cream enam...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, 18k Gold

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch

By Verger Frères

Located in Calabasas, CA

dial is stamped France, the movement signed Verger. The watch is topped by a fan-shaped platinum bale

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Early Blue Enamel /Gold Full Hunter Cased Paris Fob Watch for Restoration
Early Blue Enamel /Gold Full Hunter Cased Paris Fob Watch for Restoration

Early Blue Enamel /Gold Full Hunter Cased Paris Fob Watch for Restoration

Located in Carlisle, GB

Blue Enamel & Gold Full Hunter Cased Fob Watch signed Champion A’ Paris For spares or repair

Category

Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch

14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

OTS Arnaud France Rare and Fine Stopwatch, 1954
OTS Arnaud France Rare and Fine Stopwatch, 1954

OTS Arnaud France Rare and Fine Stopwatch, 1954

Located in Berlin, DE

Oversized stopwatch by manufacturer OTS Arnaud in original wooden box. The watch has several

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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Charles Humbert Fils 18 Karat Pocketwatch
Charles Humbert Fils 18 Karat Pocketwatch

Charles Humbert Fils 18 Karat Pocketwatch

Located in Frederick, MD

condition Keyless lever entry pocket watch

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Amazing large antique double sided pocket watch trade sign.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Metal

French Art Déco 'Pélican' Night Light / Pocket Watch Holder by  Max Le Verrier
French Art Déco 'Pélican' Night Light / Pocket Watch Holder by  Max Le Verrier

French Art Déco 'Pélican' Night Light / Pocket Watch Holder by Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in South Gippsland, Victoria

A rare combination of night light & pocket watch holder modelled as a pelican with an open beak

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Edwardian 18k Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant
Edwardian 18k Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant

Edwardian 18k Gold Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

pocket watch pendant. It has an elegant bluish gray guilloche enameling and is framed with the gentle

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

French Pocket Watch Wall Clock
French Pocket Watch Wall Clock

French Pocket Watch Wall Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

Porcelain and brass wind up pocket watch wall clock with large brass chain.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Clocks

Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror
Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror

Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror

Located in London, GB

A small brass pocketwatch mirror. French, circa 1950s. Naturally patinated brass. These

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror 'No.2'
Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror 'No.2'

Midcentury Brass French Pocket Watch Mirror 'No.2'

Located in London, GB

A large brass pocket watch mirror. French, circa 1950s. Naturally patinated brass. These

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s
French Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s

French Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A round brass pocket watch mirror made in France during the 1950s. Its frame is made from solid

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890
French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890

French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pocket watch perfection! A charming late 19th Century French pocket watch display stand in the

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

A gorgeous and unusual French pocket watch from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Yellow Gold Diamond Cameos Pocket Watch
French Yellow Gold Diamond Cameos Pocket Watch

French Yellow Gold Diamond Cameos Pocket Watch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Style: French 18k Yellow Gold 5ctw Diamond Cameos Vintage Pocket Watch Case Material: 18k Yellow

Category

Early 20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucheron, Onyx Open-Faced Square Pocket Watch, France, 1930s
Boucheron, Onyx Open-Faced Square Pocket Watch, France, 1930s

Boucheron, Onyx Open-Faced Square Pocket Watch, France, 1930s

By Boucheron

Located in Braintree, GB

Boucheron - Onyx Open-Faced Square Pocket Watch Made in France Circa 1930 Movement: Manual winding

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx

Cartier, European Watch & Clock Enamel Pocket Watch
Cartier, European Watch & Clock Enamel Pocket Watch

Cartier, European Watch & Clock Enamel Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Gents Pocket Watch, European Watch & Clock manual wind

Category

French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

French Gothic Revival Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pocket Watch
French Gothic Revival Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pocket Watch

French Gothic Revival Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Cape May, NJ

Antique French Gothic Revival 18K Gold, Amethyst & Diamond Pocket Watch. The dial is perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare French 18K Yellow Gold Transparent Pocket Watch Pendant
Rare French 18K Yellow Gold Transparent Pocket Watch Pendant

Rare French 18K Yellow Gold Transparent Pocket Watch Pendant

By Mido

Located in New York, NY

A rare and visually striking French 18K gold pocket watch, this piece features a transparent double

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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French Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the french 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 Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 199 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect french pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic french pocket watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Breguet are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any french pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 45 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a french pocket watch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a French Pocket Watch?

Prices for a french pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $140 and can go as high as $128,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,200.
Questions About French 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.