Skip to main content

Hunter Pocket Watches

to
19
237
157
21
36
32
25
21
11
319
147
102
74
61
141
2
6
181
212
12
59
36
7
4
1
1
6
21
14
12
7
6
4
3
2
1
1
1
8
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
to
410
5
256
152
Sort By
John Cashmore. A Fine 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920
John Cashmore. A Fine 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920

John Cashmore. A Fine 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920

Located in Mayfair, London, London

John Cashmore. A Fine Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch, C1920. Dial

Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896

A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Stauffer & Co. Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Stauffer & Co. Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

Stauffer & Co. Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Stauffer & Co. An 18ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Swiss Gold Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
A Swiss Gold Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

A Swiss Gold Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Swiss 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890. Dial: The

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy Gold Half Hunter Pocket watch C1901
Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy Gold Half Hunter Pocket watch C1901

Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy Gold Half Hunter Pocket watch C1901

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C190. Dial

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Julius Assmann. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s Dial: The

Category

Antique 1880s German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Volta Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Volta Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Volta Rose Gold Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Eugene Le Coultre. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Eugene Le Coultre. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: This

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vulcain. An 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter  Pocket Watch
Vulcain. An 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter  Pocket Watch

Vulcain. An 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch

By Vulcain

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vulcain. An 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

S.Smith & Son Rare Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1898
S.Smith & Son Rare Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1898

S.Smith & Son Rare Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1898

Located in Mayfair, London, London

S.Smith & Son. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever 18ct Yellow Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch

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

Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch

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

Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906

Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Semi Hunter Pocket Watch Agate Fob
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Semi Hunter Pocket Watch Agate Fob

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

J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters

Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930
Cartier. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930

Cartier. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Cartier. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Slim Dress Pocket Watch C1930 Dial

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A. Lange & Sohne DUF Pocket Watch 14k Gold Near NOS Condition 1930s
A. Lange & Sohne DUF Pocket Watch 14k Gold Near NOS Condition 1930s

A. Lange & Sohne DUF Pocket Watch 14k Gold Near NOS Condition 1930s

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in London, GB

This beautiful pristine 14ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter pocket watch with a champagne two tone satin

Category

Vintage 1930s German Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket

Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890
Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890

Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hunter Pocket Watch, C1890. Dial: The fine white enamel dial with slim Roman numerals outer minute track

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Niello

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860
Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. A Gold Quarter Repeater Hunter C1860

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hri Sordet & Fils Genève. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keywind Lever Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket

Category

Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch

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

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's

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

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size Multi Colored Hunters Case

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved

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

Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870
Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870

Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Exquisite Gold hunter-case Swiss pocket watch COURVOISIER #10673. Golden case with three 43mm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891
GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891

GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Gabriel London. A Rare 18ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The excellent

Category

Antique 1890s English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882
Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch

18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Swiss Full Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch, C1890s
Baume Swiss Full Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch, C1890s

Baume Swiss Full Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch, C1890s

By Baume

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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

Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter
Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter

Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter

By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique, heavy Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial. Pocket watch can be wound

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold

Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Antwerp, BE

Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Hunter Pocket Watches", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Hunter Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of hunter pocket watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 522 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to hunter pocket watches. Patek Philippe, American Waltham Watch Co. and Elgin each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for bead hunter pocket watches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping our range of hunter pocket watches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

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 $227 and can go as high as $96,522, while hunter pocket watches, on average, fetch $5,217.

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, 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.