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Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rockford Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 15 Jewels Gr: 85
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Rockford Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style numerals and outer
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Antique Regency Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, Fusee movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magnificent Regency era sterling silver full hunter pocket watch. It is large substantial pocket
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

IWC Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Gold Full Hunter Calendar Quarter Repeater Chrono Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Calendar Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: A
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer minute track with five
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Erotic Automation Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896. Dial: The
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume Swiss Full Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch, C1890s
By Baume
Located in London, GB
Baume. A Swiss 18ct yellow gold, full hunter keyless lever minute repeater pocket watch, C1890s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch, C1900
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An Omega 50mm, 14ct rose gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1900. Dial: The superb
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Freres Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
A rare antique 60mm full hunter minute repeater chiming chronograph pocket watch, in rose gold, by
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1890s Vintage Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18k Rose Gold Full Hunter Double Sided Calendar Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 . Dial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Full Hunter Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
. A full Biography is available with this watch.
Category

Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Dresden Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A. Lange & Sohne. A heavy 18ct yellow gold keyless lever, full hunter pocket watch, C1920s. Dial
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Early 20th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hy Moser & Cie. 14kt gold quarter-repeater full hunter keyless pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Hy Moser & Cie antique 14kt yellow gold quarter-repeater full hunter case keyless pocket watch. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Full Hunter 18CT Yellow Gold Swiss Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Full Hunter Swiss 18ct Yellow gold quarter repeater pocket watch. Dial: White enamel dial roman
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edda &Co Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
EDDA Watch Company 14ct rose gold full hunter minute repeater calendar chronograph pocket watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Rare Hunting Festival Rose & Green Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C!900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Independent Second Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
W. Ehrhardt. A Rare Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Independent Seconds Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Volta Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Volta. A 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Highly Engraved Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vulcain 18kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880
By Vulcain
Located in London, GB
Vulcain 58mm 18Kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880 Case: The
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Antique Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The white enamel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Ladies 9k Gold Pocket Watch, Floral, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
antique pocket watches we cannot guarantee accuracy, timekeeping or lifetime and always recommend a full
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold

IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1900-1909 Model: HOLY GRAIL Dial Color: White Brand: Hampden Watch Co. Closure: Full Hunter Movement
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Escasany
Located in NEWARK, GB
pocket watches we cannot guarantee accuracy, timekeeping or lifetime and always recommend a full service
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss 14 Carat Gold Monopol Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket C1920s
Located in London, GB
Monopol. A Swiss 14ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket C1920s. Dial: A very clean white
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
yellow gold complete the facing. Crafted in 14k gold full hunting Ladies’ pocket watch. The case is
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
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Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled Case Rare Anti Magnetic Case and Dial, circa 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Vintage Victor Kullberg Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
spring pocket watch, C1894. Dial: The beautifully made Willis enamel dial with Roman numerals outer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Gold Keyess Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
numbered with micro regulation. This lovely condition Full hunter Pocket Watch would make a perfect gift
Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe. A Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1918
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with It's Original Box
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch, Box & Papers
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch Extra glass and spring in box as well
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Ct Hunter Pocket Watch, Hallmarked in Chester, 1867
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 18ct Hunter Pocket Watch,Hallmarked In Chester,1867 This chain driven movement
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A heavy English minute repeater chronograph 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch
Category

Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial: The
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Manual Wind Art Deco Era Platinum Pocket Watch With Old European Cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl
Category

Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
pocket watch, London, C1803. Dial: A beautiful original fully signed and numbered white enamel dial
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Full Size Half Hunter Pocket Watch METAL
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

French Rose Gold Antique Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
cartouche to rear opens to reveal a gilt metal duster cover. The full plate unsigned verge fusee quarter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Full Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact full pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a full pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic full pocket watch over the years, but those made by American Waltham Watch Co., Elgin and Hamilton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A full pocket watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a full pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Full Pocket Watch?

On average, a full pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,886, while they’re typically $222 on the low end and $40,748 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Full Pocket Watch
  • 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 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 difference between a half hunter and full hunter pocket watch is its lid. On a full hunter, the lid covers the entire face of the watch and you must lift it to see the face. On a half hunter, the lid has a glass panel that allows you to read the time without opening the timepiece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 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.

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