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Gold Howard Pocket Watch

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MO...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper
Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper

Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

Howard History The history of the Howard watch company began in the mid-19th century when mechanical pioneer Edward Howard, alongside partner Aaron Dennison, co-founded the short-li...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial

Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALI...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

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

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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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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HOWARD Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
HOWARD Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

HOWARD Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Howard

Located in Dallas, TX

E. Howard Co. of Boston 14k yellow gold pocket watch, 23 Jewels manual-wind movement.

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American Pocket Watches

Howard Yellow Gold mechanical Pocket Watch
Howard Yellow Gold mechanical Pocket Watch

Howard Yellow Gold mechanical Pocket Watch

By Howard

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: mechanical 19 jewel movement Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: round 46.50mm 14k yellow gold case, solid case-back, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, winding cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain
Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain

Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain

By Howard

Located in Dallas, TX

Howard 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Filled Chain - Manual winding; 19 jewels . 14K Yellow gold with ornate engraving on the back ( 44 mm). 2 tone silver dial with gold inn...

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Antique Howard Keystone 14k Gold 45mm Open Face Pocket Watch Size 12s Model 1912
Antique Howard Keystone 14k Gold 45mm Open Face Pocket Watch Size 12s Model 1912

Antique Howard Keystone 14k Gold 45mm Open Face Pocket Watch Size 12s Model 1912

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Montclair, NJ

Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold Case Type: Open Face Case Diameter: 45.8mm Case Serial No.: 202313 Gross Weight: 69.1 Grams (Case, Crystal and Movement) Condition: Antique Americ...

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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Howard Gold Plated manual wind Pocket Watch
Howard Gold Plated manual wind Pocket Watch

Howard Gold Plated manual wind Pocket Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind 17 jewel movement Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: round 46mm gold plated case with plastic crystal, solid case back, winding crown on top of case Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

E. Howard Auburn Yellow Gold Vintage manual wind Pocket Watch
E. Howard Auburn Yellow Gold Vintage manual wind Pocket Watch

E. Howard Auburn Yellow Gold Vintage manual wind Pocket Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind, 17 jewels, movement number 1247190 Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: 52mm 14k yellow gold case, acrylic crystal Dial: white dial, black Arabic numera...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique E. Howard Watch Co. Series IV Size N 14k White Gold Open Face Pocket Wat
Antique E. Howard Watch Co. Series IV Size N 14k White Gold Open Face Pocket Wat

Antique E. Howard Watch Co. Series IV Size N 14k White Gold Open Face Pocket Wat

Located in Montclair, NJ

Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold Case Type: Open Face Case Width: 44mm (1.7") Case Serial No.: 234925 Gross Weight: 50.1 Grams (Case, Crystal and Movement) Condition: Antique Amer...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

E. Howard Watch Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
E. Howard Watch Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

E. Howard Watch Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

E. Howard Watch Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 23 jewels . 18K Yellow Gold ( 49 mm ) with an initial crest engraved in the back .

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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Howard 17 Jewel Pocket Watch in Original Box
Howard 17 Jewel Pocket Watch in Original Box

Howard 17 Jewel Pocket Watch in Original Box

By Howard

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Handsome Howard 14 Karat Gold Plated Pocket Watch in original box with papers. 17 Jewel Movement #21998 / Case # 1553839.

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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For sale is an antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled pocket watch.

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Early 20th Century American Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / 12 X 14 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White G.F CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

E. Howard 17 Jewels 3 Positions White Gold Filled Pocket Watch, circa 1917
E. Howard 17 Jewels 3 Positions White Gold Filled Pocket Watch, circa 1917

E. Howard 17 Jewels 3 Positions White Gold Filled Pocket Watch, circa 1917

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mechanical hand winding - White Gold Plated Brand: E. Howard Temperature Keystone Extra White Gold plated Model: pocket watch Gender: Men Period: 1901-1949 Movement: Mechanical ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Howard 14 Karat Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923
Howard 14 Karat Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923

Howard 14 Karat Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

These watches, while being made in Geneva, had to meet rigorous design features which only were met by this one model, made by this one American Watch Company, made by Howard.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Howard 14 Karat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch from
Howard 14 Karat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch from

Howard 14 Karat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch from

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

These watches, while being made in Geneva, had to meet rigorous design features which only were met by only one American Watch Company, this one model made by Howard.

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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

1928 Knights of Columbus La Rubida Gold Howard Pocket Watch
1928 Knights of Columbus La Rubida Gold Howard Pocket Watch

1928 Knights of Columbus La Rubida Gold Howard Pocket Watch

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 1928 Howard 14K White Gold 44mm Pocket Watch ·Era: Vintage / 1928 ·Composition: 14K Gold Marked / Tested ·Condition: Watch is in good running order and sets properly.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Howard Pocket Watch 14k White Gold Case Manual
Howard Pocket Watch 14k White Gold Case Manual

Howard Pocket Watch 14k White Gold Case Manual

By Howard

Located in Surfside, FL

Fine Pre-owned Howard Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Howard pocket watch watch is made out of white gold.

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Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Howard Gold Plate Series 9 Rare Antique Pocket Watch, 1915
Howard Gold Plate Series 9 Rare Antique Pocket Watch, 1915

Howard Gold Plate Series 9 Rare Antique Pocket Watch, 1915

Located in Metairie, LA

From an eccentric watch collector’s estate. This antique pocket watch is over 100 years old. For all you collectors out there looking for an original box and paper on an early 1900...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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By Elgin

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By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT /...

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900
A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900

A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Full Hunter Chronograph Calendar Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1900's. Dial: A white enamel dial with roman numerals and outer tachymeter minute t...

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track, signed A.W.W. Co at twe...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
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By Waltham

Located in Greer, SC

Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and...

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By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937

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By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...

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Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920

By Ball Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch / METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Screw Off Bezel and Case Back CIRCA / YEAR:...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company for Montgomery Brothers Los Angeles STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENS...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman numerals, oute...

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Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
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Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct yellow gold half hunter half quarter repeating pocket watch, C1880s. with it's original box. Dial: The fine enamel Roman dial signed and numbered CHAs ...

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Howard Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold howard 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, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect gold howard pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold howard pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but E. Howard & Co., Howard and Howard & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a gold howard pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Howard Pocket Watch?

On average, a gold howard pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,450, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $5,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.