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Guilloche Pocket Watch

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold guilloche pocket watch pendant necklace
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold guilloche pocket watch pendant necklace

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold guilloche pocket watch pendant necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional Tiffany & Co. pocket watch pendant necklace embodies the refined elegance of the

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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

Located in New York, NY

This antique pocket watch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with seed pearls and guilloché enamel

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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Antique Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910
Antique Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910

Antique Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910

By Gruen

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique Gruen pendant pocket watch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a finely executed

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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Guilloche Enamel Half-Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch
Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Guilloche Enamel Half-Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch

Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Guilloche Enamel Half-Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

! Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful antique (Edwardian) ladies’ pocket watch is of

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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

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

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique seed pearl, guilloché enamel, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant/brooch pocket

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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

Located in Portland, England

An exquisite antique Swiss guilloché enamel pendant/ fob watch with a ribbon brooch is dating to

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

French Belle Époque Guilloché enamel pocket watch 18k gold necklace
French Belle Époque Guilloché enamel pocket watch 18k gold necklace

French Belle Époque Guilloché enamel pocket watch 18k gold necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exquisite Belle Époque pocket watch necklace showcases intricate guilloché enamel work

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1900 Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch lavalier Necklace in 18kt Gold
Edwardian 1900 Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch lavalier Necklace in 18kt Gold

Edwardian 1900 Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch lavalier Necklace in 18kt Gold

Located in Aventura, FL

detailed guilloche enamel design. The centerpiece is an antique pocket watch, beautifully accented with

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Swiss Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Antique Swiss Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant

Antique Swiss Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Portland, England

A charming antique Swiss pendant watch, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century (circa 1900

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20th Century Swiss Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch

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H 2.44 in W 0.41 in D 0.41 in Dm 1.86 in L 2.44 in

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian pocket watch by George Stockwell & Co. An amazing and very beautiful piece, created

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Pocket Watch with Guilloched Back
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Pocket Watch with Guilloched Back

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Pocket Watch with Guilloched Back

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM682 Model: 8.373 Serial: 8.3** Condition: 9.5 - Excellent condition Age: 28th February 1855 Case Diameter: 38 mm Case Size: 38mm Box and Papers: Sealed Service Box, with Extr...

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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond

Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche, Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Antique Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Lapel Watch
Tiffany & Co. Antique Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Lapel Watch

Tiffany & Co. Antique Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Lapel Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Antique 18k gold pocket lapel watch, crafted by Tiffany & Co, adorned with guilloche enamel and

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel

LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

decorations of scrolls and details of guilloche with applications of red enamel. The watch is very rare and

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Antique 1890s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold & 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond
Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold & 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond

Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold & 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian Guilloché enameled pendant-clock. A beautiful and finely detailed pendant-watch

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace in 14K Gold
Antique Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace in 14K Gold

Antique Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace in 14K Gold

By Longines

Located in Fairfield, CT

Presenting an exquisite Antique 14 Karat Guilloche Enamel Longines Pocket Watch Lavalier Necklace

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch
Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pocket watch features a highly rendered depiction of a dragonfly amongst cattail foliate

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case
Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case

Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case

By Elgin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Stamford, CT

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Geometric Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring

Located in Derby, NY

Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring A refined 1980s platinum ring defined by its geometric architecture and commanding presence. A round brilliant diamond anchors the center, its classic ...

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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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By VR Jewels

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in London, GB

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Guilloche Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the guilloche pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and enamel. You’re likely to find the perfect guilloche 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic guilloche pocket watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Elgin and Angelus are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A guilloche pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 ruby versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our guilloche pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Guilloche Pocket Watch?

On average, a guilloche pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,500, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $28,134 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.

Questions About Guilloche 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.