Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton open face railroad watch, white Gold-Filled case. Size 16, 23 jewels, 5 position adjust, Grade 950. Scarce movement. Serial number is 1080578, made in 1913. The movement co...
Gold-filled
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch - Manual winding, 21 jewels.
10k Gold, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial, 1921
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic open faced pocket watch was produced by the iconic house of Hamilton based in Lancaster Pa.
Hamilton Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1949
By Hamilton
Located in Hicksville, NY
1949 Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Features a silvery antique white dial, gold Arabic numbers, gold Alpha hands and a Seconds Subdial at the 6:00 position.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed.
Brass
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Manual Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 21 jewels.
Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1939 DIMENSIONS: 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 17 Jewels / ...
Hamilton Yellow Gold Railroad Grade 992B Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Yellow gold-filled Hamilton Grade 992B railroad openface pocketwatch, circa 1960's. The 50mm gold-filled case with stepped bezel unscrews at back to reveal a 21 jewel 992B grade mov...
Gold-filled
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this steel Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch was designed for use by US Air Force Navigators and Bombardiers.
Steel
Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton pocket watch in 14k yellow gold - model 923 manual wind movement with 23 jewels.
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 923 10S 23 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ Gold Colored Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Initials "MEM" engraved on case Black Arabic Numera...
14k Gold
Hamilton Railway Special Gr 992B Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch 21 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 10K Gold Filled Case w/ No Design on Case Back Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial #...
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged betw...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently hand etched with floral patterns throughout. The...
Yellow Gold
A Rare Swiss Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C.1820s. Dial: The elegant white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, and w...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$649
D 0.39 in Dm 1.97 in L 2.56 in
1905 Antique Waltham Gold Filled 15 Jewels Open Face Pocket Watch Working Condit
By Waltham
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional antique American pocket watch by the renowned Waltham Watch Company, produced in 1905. This classic 16-size open-face watch features a pristine white enamel dial with ...
Gold-filled
Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
This petite and classy antique Waltham pocket watch features a solid 14k yellow gold double full hunter case made by Lambert Bros. The case is adorned with an elegant floral design t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,050
H 0.85 in W 2.3 in L 3.34 in
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 1911 - Size: 18s - Jewels: 17j Jewel Setting: Scre...
Silver
Antique Circa 1902 Waltham 14KT Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in New York, NY
This antique circa 1902 Waltham pocket watch is housed in a 56MM 14KT yellow gold hunter case with an engine-turned finish and a blank decorative cartouche on the front cover. The wh...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Army & Navy. A Very Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch, C1882. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial numbered with Roman numerals outer...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage Hamilton 14K gold pocket watch, measuring 44.63mm and crafted in a smooth, fully rounded solid-gold case weighing 54.8 grams. This example houses the highly regarde...
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian Hampden Watch Co. Safety Pinion Gold-Plated Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Bloomington, MN
Edwardian Hampden Watch Co. Safety Pinion Gold-Plated Pocket Watch This Hampden Watch Company pocket watch features a 48mm gold-plated case with ornate engraved detailing around the...
Gold Plate
Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate
By Hamilton
Located in Bloomington, MN
Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate This Hamilton pocket watch dates to approximately 1918 and features a 50 mm white gold plated case with decorative engraved detailing a...
Gold Plate, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 33mm Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
This elegant pocket watch is a classic and timeless piece. The watch face is 33mm in diameter, with beautiful dial, roman numbers crafted in 18ct yellow gold, hand engraved, in full ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Large Desk Size Nickel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cased in nickel, this hefty desk-size 70mm pocket watch is certainly impressive. With a bright brass crown, this large robust palm-size 2-5/8 inch round pocket watch has a nickel ou...
Other
Antique 9k Gold Pocket Watch – Circa 1880-1900, Hallmarked
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique 9k Gold Pocket Watch – Circa 1880-1900, Hallmarked This exquisite antique pocket watch features a solid 9k gold case, finely crafted with intricate engravings and a textured...
Gold
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 33mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned with custom box. Will be serviced...
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 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Elgin
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold This Elgin pocket watch dates to 1901 and features a 34 mm hunter-style case crafted in 14k yellow gold. The case is decorated...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage pocket watch, the case is round and engraved with plant motifs all around. The back is gold-plated, engraved, and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,995
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
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 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,195Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.78 in D 0.24 in L 2.29 in
Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case
By Elgin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch features a solid yellow gold tone double full hunter case, finely decorated with elegant engine-turned detailing with floral and village hou...
Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F. CIRCA / YEAR: 1812 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 1...
Multi-Tone Gold Elgin Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful Elgin multi-tone gold Mint 0 size pocket watch weighs 42.10 grams and is circa 1896. It measures 1.5 inches in diameter and does not have glass.
Gold
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Silver
18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter 45.5 mm, thickness 12.2 mm Total weight: 68.9 gram / 2.430 oz / 44.3 dwt
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A. Lange & Söhne 18 Karat Gold Savonette Pocket Watch, 52mm
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant A. Lange & Söhne triple-hinged savonette pocket watch is a refined example of Glashütte’s finest watchmaking traditions. Crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, the case is ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Masonic Elgin pocket watch 1900s Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Wallkill, NY
1900s Hand painted Masonic Elgin pocket watch - In working condition Manufacturer: Elgin Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Movement Serial Number: 20834797 Grade: 3...
Gold-filled
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels. Stainless Steel ( 50 mm) . White dial with roman numerals and sub dial at 6 oclock. ...
Unavailable|$14,995
Dm 2.17 in
Fine & Rare Carillon Three Chime Minute Repeater 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
A fine and rare three chime minute repeater pocket watch. Playing the Carillon chime on three gongs using three hammers, this spectacular timepiece offers a unique twist on the tra...
18k Gold
Waltham 18 Size 21J Vanguard Up/Down Indicator Ultra Rare For Canadian Market
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham 18 Size 21J Vanguard Up/Down Indicator Ultra Rare For Canadian Market - Manual winding; 21 jewels. Plain polish gold filled screw back and bezel case (54 mm). Up/Down Indicat...
Waltham Vanguard #1892 23 jewels RailRoad Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, c1901.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Waltham Vanguard dates back to c1901 Referred as Railroad pocket watch, it boasts a high precision movement & was used by train conductors...
Gilt Metal
In an era when the safety of America’s bustling railroads absolutely depended on accurate timepieces for its conductors, watchmaker Hamilton pioneered cutting-edge, impossibly precise watches in a complex that spanned one square city block of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, during the late 19th century.
As railroad tracks were laid across the United States and steam locomotives began traversing vast distances, the American railroad system ran into a problem. Back then, time was not standardized across the country. Therefore, in 1883, the railroad companies established the four time zones as we know them today. But, despite setting these zones, train conductors were not always synchronized, leading to deadly accidents on the railroads.
Enter watchmaker Hamilton, founded in 1892. Railway workers would be required to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule, and the watchmaking industry — and early American pocket-watch manufacturers such as Hamilton, Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company — benefitted.
Hamilton’s pocket watches were extremely alluring to train conductors, who began buying them en masse. The East Coast company’s timepieces eventually earned the moniker “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.”
Hamilton transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches in 1914, as it supplied timepieces to American troops fighting in World War I. Wristwatches, naturally, were more convenient to wear and use in battle. The new style of watch was also appealing to aviators, and Hamilton aeronautical watches became all the rage among pilots, specifically those flying for the new U.S. Airmail service.
The general public’s interest in Hamilton watches grew rapidly in the 1920s. Legendary polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd timed his historic flights over glaciers and chunks of sea ice with a Hamilton pocket watch in the late 1920s, and a Hamilton timepiece used by Byrd during these expeditions went on display in 2018 at the National Watch & Clock Museum.
Hamilton’s Piping Rock watch, an Art Deco–inspired design that featured elegant Roman numerals set in black for the hour markers, made its debut in 1928 and was gifted to the New York Yankees to celebrate their World Series win that year. The model was also featured in the film Shanghai Express alongside the brand’s Flintridge watch, further expanding Hamilton’s popularity. (Hamilton watches can also be seen in the films The Frogmen, Blue Hawaii, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Men in Black.)
In the second half of the 20th century, Hamilton became well known for several innovations: It developed the first-ever battery-operated electric watch, the Ventura, in 1957, as well as the first-ever digital wristwatch, the Hamilton Pulsar Time Computer, in 1970. Three years later, superspy and watch enthusiast James Bond donned a Pulsar in Live and Let Die.
Today, the company is part of the Swatch Group, and its headquarters and production facilities relocated from Pennsylvania to Switzerland in 2003.
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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.