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Pocket Watch Stand, 18th Century French, Carved Polychrome
Pocket Watch Stand, 18th Century French, Carved Polychrome

Pocket Watch Stand, 18th Century French, Carved Polychrome

Located in Doylestown, PA

This is a beautifully sculptural and rare pocket watch holder, found in Provence. It has a carved

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial More Clocks

Materials

Wood

8 Day Watch / Hebdomas Watch / Pocket Watch
8 Day Watch / Hebdomas Watch / Pocket Watch

8 Day Watch / Hebdomas Watch / Pocket Watch

Located in Beaune, FR

8 day pocket watch in good condition and working. It is made of silver metal. Bréguet hairspring

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Dark Brass Medium Pocket Watch Shaped Mirror
French Dark Brass Medium Pocket Watch Shaped Mirror

French Dark Brass Medium Pocket Watch Shaped Mirror

Located in Troy, MI

French dark brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirror
Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirror

Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Brass vintage pocket watch mirror from the Art Deco period in France. We love the unique and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - French Antique Necklace - French eagle head
18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - French Antique Necklace - French eagle head

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - French Antique Necklace - French eagle head

Located in Antwerp, BE

was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Located in Antwerp, BE

originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Crafted Iron "Pocket  Watch" Mirror
Hand Crafted Iron "Pocket  Watch" Mirror

Hand Crafted Iron "Pocket Watch" Mirror

Located in Buchanan, NY

Unusual iron mirror suspended by a smaller ring with a hammered and hand applied silver finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors

18K French solid gold pocket watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 16.34 Inch
18K French solid gold pocket watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 16.34 Inch

18K French solid gold pocket watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 16.34 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

heads and a rhino head. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - French Sautoir 14.57 Inch
18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - French Sautoir 14.57 Inch

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - French Sautoir 14.57 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

pictures. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oversized European Brass Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror
Vintage Oversized European Brass Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror

Vintage Oversized European Brass Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in North Miami, FL

This very large (largest of its kind) eye-catching brass pocket watch shaped wall mirror in the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Cartier Platinum Seed Pearl Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace, 1920s
Cartier Platinum Seed Pearl Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace, 1920s

Cartier Platinum Seed Pearl Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace, 1920s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

, suspending a platinum pocket watch, to the seed pearl, white enamel long chain, dial signed Cartier Paris

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bronze and Beveled Glass Porte-Montre or Pocket Watch Display Case
Bronze and Beveled Glass Porte-Montre or Pocket Watch Display Case

Bronze and Beveled Glass Porte-Montre or Pocket Watch Display Case

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Bronze and beveled glass porte-montre or pocket watch display case, c. 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays
Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays

Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays

By Patek Philippe

Located in Greenwich, CT

derived, and description/name of the pocket watch, in French, inclusive of the date manufactured. 7 3/8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Objets d'Art and ...

Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays
Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays

Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays

By Patek Philippe

Located in Greenwich, CT

from which the front design is derived, and description/name of the pocket watch, in French, inclusive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Objets d'Art and ...

Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays
Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays

Patek Philippe Commemorative Limited Edition Limoge Porcelain Trays

By Patek Philippe

Located in Greenwich, CT

front design is derived, and description/name of the pocket watch, in French, inclusive of the date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Objets d'Art and ...

Patek Philippe Hand-Painted Commemorative Limoge Trays

Patek Philippe Hand-Painted Commemorative Limoge Trays

By Patek Philippe

Located in Greenwich, CT

pocket watch from which the front design is derived. C. Description/name of the pocket watch in French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vintage 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

Unique Limoges France Pocket Watch Time for Celebration Trinket Box with Chain
Unique Limoges France Pocket Watch Time for Celebration Trinket Box with Chain

Unique Limoges France Pocket Watch Time for Celebration Trinket Box with Chain

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature pocket watch look trinket box is handmade

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant Le Roy Enamel Gold French Original Case, 1890
Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant Le Roy Enamel Gold French Original Case, 1890

Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant Le Roy Enamel Gold French Original Case, 1890

By Julien Le Roy

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Pocket Watch Pendant Le Roy Ladies Painted Enamel Gold French in Original Case. Le Roy French

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze Pocket Watch Holder
Antique French Gilt Bronze Pocket Watch Holder

Antique French Gilt Bronze Pocket Watch Holder

Located in New York, NY

An antique French Napoleon III period gilt bronze pocket watch holder consisting of a round base

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Cartier Art Deco Pocket Watch
Cartier Art Deco Pocket Watch

Cartier Art Deco Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Antique Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Antique Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch

Antique Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in Napoli, NA

Antique jeweled gold pocket watch decorated with a finely enameled miniature portrait of a women

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Onyx Pocket Watch
Cartier Art Deco Onyx Pocket Watch

Cartier Art Deco Onyx Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch by Cartier is in a class all its own. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

, accompanied by watch report ~~~ Regaining their popularity in recent years, pocket watches are no longer

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch
Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch

Ancre DePrecision Key Wind Sterling Silver Antique Pocket Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

In superb original condition, circa 1880, Ancre DePrecision sterling silver 48mm pocket watch with

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch

1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

Case n. 64483, engraved inside: Medaille d’Or 1895 Exposition Nationale de Bordeaux Invicta. White dial with black and red Arab numerals, black outer minute track, black hands, su...

Category

Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow and Rose Gold Chiseled Pocket Watch, circa 1895
Vacheron Constantin Yellow and Rose Gold Chiseled Pocket Watch, circa 1895

Vacheron Constantin Yellow and Rose Gold Chiseled Pocket Watch, circa 1895

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pocket watch in 18 karats yellow and rose gold, owl hallmark. Chiseled back of initials in floral

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille

Category

Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key Wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style
18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key Wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style

18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key Wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style

By Breguet

Located in Manhasset, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold Breguet Paris Key wind Pocket Watch Medallion Style 43 mm diameter. No. 1394

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant

French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pequignet Travel Watch
Pequignet Travel Watch

Pequignet Travel Watch

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful travel PEQUIGNET watch in gold plated and steel. Quartz movement. Hours engraved in Roman

Category

1990s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890
Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890

Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This extremely unique French watch pin has an 18 karat yellow gold, black enamel diamond fluer de

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Hermes Watch, Kelly 2
Hermes Watch, Kelly 2

Hermes Watch, Kelly 2

By Hermès

Located in Vannes, FR

Hermes Watch, Kelly 2 Women’s bracelet watch in steel, white dial with applied Arabic numerals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 1920s EWC Gold Platinum Gem Set Pendant Watch
Cartier 1920s EWC Gold Platinum Gem Set Pendant Watch

Cartier 1920s EWC Gold Platinum Gem Set Pendant Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Cartier Ladies pendant watch, 27 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with with Platinum

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Era Travel Clock
Cartier Art Deco Era Travel Clock

Cartier Art Deco Era Travel Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

square-shaped pusher is set with rose-cut diamonds. Movement signed European Watch and clock Co Inc. On

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Stainless Steel Travel Clock Box and Papers
Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Stainless Steel Travel Clock Box and Papers

Mauboussin “Fouga” Vintage Stainless Steel Travel Clock Box and Papers

By Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

esteemed French design heritage that Mauboussin is known for. Complete with original box, certificate of

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef &Arpels Domino Clock Black Shell Wood Stainless Quartz Limited to 2001
Van Cleef &Arpels Domino Clock Black Shell Wood Stainless Quartz Limited to 2001

Van Cleef &Arpels Domino Clock Black Shell Wood Stainless Quartz Limited to 2001

Located in Tokyo, JP

■Item No: 32290410 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Name: Domino Clock ■Material: Black shell, wood, SS stainless steel ■Weight: 24.4g (Approx) ■Display: Black shell ■Movement: Quartz ■Co...

Category

Early 2000s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Must de Cartier Travel Clock, Quartz, Mounted in Onyx and Gold Plate, Signed
Must de Cartier Travel Clock, Quartz, Mounted in Onyx and Gold Plate, Signed

Must de Cartier Travel Clock, Quartz, Mounted in Onyx and Gold Plate, Signed

By Cartier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Must de Cartier travel clock, quartz, mounted in onyx and gold plate, signed Cartier alarm clock , small table jewel with wonderful engravings and decorations Movement: Quartz + ...

Category

20th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Gold Plate

Silver Vintage Pocket Watch Mirror
Silver Vintage Pocket Watch Mirror

Silver Vintage Pocket Watch Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage silver pocket watch mirror made of silvered metal in the Art Deco style. We love the fun

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Antique Pocket Watch Stand Moon, Brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1910s
Antique Pocket Watch Stand Moon, Brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1910s

Antique Pocket Watch Stand Moon, Brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1910s

By Gaston Bigard

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful pocket watch holder in the shape of a moon. France, around 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Grouping (8) of Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirrors, France
Outstanding Grouping (8) of Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirrors, France

Outstanding Grouping (8) of Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Mirrors, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Over-the-Top Vintage grouping of eight (8) brass pocket watch wall mirrors in varying sizes

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 1930s French Bronze Serpent Pocket Watch Stand Lamp Combo
Art Deco 1930s French Bronze Serpent Pocket Watch Stand Lamp Combo

Art Deco 1930s French Bronze Serpent Pocket Watch Stand Lamp Combo

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Awesome 1930s French Art Deco Bronze Serpent Cobra Pocket Watch Table Lamp Combo with white mottled

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Holder
19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Holder

19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Holder

Located in valatie, NY

refined "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been prominently displayed on a gentleman's desk or night stand

Category

Antique 1840s French Early Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Tole Clock Face / Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Late 19th Century French Tole Clock Face / Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Late 19th Century French Tole Clock Face / Pocket Watch Trade Sign

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite French late 19th century tole trade sign depicting an oversized pocket watch. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Signs

Materials

Iron, Tôle

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder France, Circa 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle
French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle

French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle

Located in Delft, NL

French bronze 19th century pocket watch holder with crane on a turtle A French 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock
French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock

French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

highlighted with brass accents. The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket watch, with the typical circular

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Audoux Minet Style Nautical Wall Rope Clock Shaped Pocket Watch France
Vintage Audoux Minet Style Nautical Wall Rope Clock Shaped Pocket Watch France

Vintage Audoux Minet Style Nautical Wall Rope Clock Shaped Pocket Watch France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Audoux Minet style nautical wall rope clock shaped in form of a pocket watch France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Rope

Antique French Bronze and Beveled Glass Porte-Montre or Pocket Watch Case
Antique French Bronze and Beveled Glass Porte-Montre or Pocket Watch Case

Antique French Bronze and Beveled Glass Porte-Montre or Pocket Watch Case

Located in Fayetteville, AR

interior. Originally designed to hold a pocket watch for display at one's bedside, this rare find would

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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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 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 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
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.