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Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch, 15-jewel movement, serial number 5703127, size 6s
Category
Antique 1890s American Gilded Age Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Riverside. A Gold Keyess Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A 9ct Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
Dial: The perfect Arabic
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose 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
Category
Early 20th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 2.05 in
C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann 18k Gold Minute Repeater Double Hunter Pocket Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Double Hunter Pocket Watch by C.H. Meylan & Fleischmann
Features Minute Repeater
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Romantic Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Dm 1.95 in
Antique 9 Carat Solid Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Marvin
Located in London, GB
A substantial 9 carat solid gold half hunter pocket watch by Marvin Watch Company, Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
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
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H 0.2 in W 0.05 in Dm 0.16 in
Antique 9 Carat Solid Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A substantial 9 carat solid gold half hunter pocket watch by Syren Watch Company, Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines 18ct yellow gold keyless lever slim half hunter pocket watch retailed by Mappin & Webb
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897 with it's original box.
Dial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k 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
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Dm 1.89 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884.
Dial
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
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
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
Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s.
Dial: The excellent white
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
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Dm 2.05 in
Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880
Located in London, GB
An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Enamel
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Dm 2.17 in
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
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Dm 2.37 in
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
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Dm 1.97 in
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
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Dm 2.17 in
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
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
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter.
Important and beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
Reserve, Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Dial: The excellent cream coloured dial with Roman numeral outer
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
B.Hass Jeune Rose Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1895.
Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman numeral
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
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Dm 2.37 in
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer.
Very fine half hunter pair
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 3.01 in W 1 in Dm 2.28 in
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Located in London, GB
Dent London. A Rare and Important 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1906
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
A Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Half Hunter Chronograph Calendar Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin 18k Yellow Gold Mini Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Color Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Semi Hunter Pocket Watch Agate Fob
Located in New York, NY
18 kt. yellow, white & rose gold, demi textured case, stylized blue enamel Arabic numerals, white dial, sub. seconds hand, lever-set, 'BAS' monogram of 27 old-mine cut diamonds, roun...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie.
Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.85 in W 1.3 in D 0.35 in L 1.85 in
J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
J.M. Badollet & Cie Geneve. A Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Half Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
This double hunter watch
Category
Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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H 0.24 in W 0.04 in Dm 0.16 in
John Cashmore Yellow Gold Half Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1893
Located in London, GB
A John Cashmore 18ct yellow gold, half quarter repeater keyless lever half hunter pocket watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 1.97 in
LeCourltre Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter PocketWatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Le Coultre. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s.
Dial
Category
Early 20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Dm 2.05 in
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
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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Dm 2.29 in
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
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Dm 2.37 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
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H 1.57 in W 1.14 in D 0.39 in L 157 in
Illinois Silver Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1893 with Pocket Watch Chain
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Chain
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic Hunters Case
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company.
A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
Dial: The
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches
Materials
18k 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Dm 2.09 in L 3.27 in
Antique IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, heavy IWC Pocket Watch Hunter 14 Karat Gold.
Pocket watch can be wound and works
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870
Located in Bilbao, ES
Exquisite Gold hunter-case Swiss pocket watch COURVOISIER #10673.
Golden case with three 43mm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283.
Cronograph with o'clock and quarter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Rose Gold
Rockford Yellow Gold Box Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k yellow gold hunter case ornately engraved (apx. 45mm in diameter). White dial
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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Hunter Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of hunter pocket watches. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Enamel and 18k Gold. Find a collection of 238 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of hunter pocket watches bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but American Waltham Watch Co., Patek Philippe and Elgin produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 2, are particularly popular. If you’re browsing the variety of hunter pocket watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.
How Much are Hunter Pocket Watches?
Prices for hunter pocket watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $234 and can go as high as $66,811, while hunter pocket watches, on average, fetch $2,270.
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 Hunter Pocket Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 12, 2021Full 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like 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, 2022A 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022How 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, 2022A 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.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex 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, 2022The 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, 2022To 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.
- What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Pocket 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 26, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
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