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Italian Pocket Watch

Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box
Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box

Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A playful and finely crafted brass hinged box, formed in the shape of an oversized pocket watch and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Hanover, MA

the center axis of the UFO, this pendent is in the form of a pocket watch, having etched glass crystal

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

$1,850

H 5.63 in W 5.69 in D 5.69 in

Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand with flower and leaf relief, circa early

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Large Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s
Large Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s

Large Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s

$2,559

H 25.01 in W 18.63 in D 2.17 in

Large Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Mirror Eye-catching brass pocket watch shaped wall mirror in the

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Wall Mirror Pocket Watch Gold Mid Century
Italian Brass Wall Mirror Pocket Watch Gold Mid Century

Italian Brass Wall Mirror Pocket Watch Gold Mid Century

$3,523Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in

Italian Brass Wall Mirror Pocket Watch Gold Mid Century

Located in Milano, IT

Italian round mirror, circa 1960s shaped as a pocket watch. Frame and suspension hook in brass and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, Italy 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Italian Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass and Red Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1950s
Brass and Red Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1950s

Brass and Red Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

brass pocket watch shaped wall hanging mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti. Italy, 1950s. Nicely

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Metal

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy
Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

Charming brass pocket watch stand with an aragonite stone base and a red velvet watch tray. A putto

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Brass

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy
Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

Charming brass pocket watch stand with an aragonite stone base and a red velvet watch tray. A putto

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone, Brass

19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder
19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder

19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-Century French or Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder, Circa 1870s

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti, Italy
Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti, Italy

Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Decorative wall mirror in the form of an oversized pocket watch, im the style of Piero Fornasetti

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Vintage Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960
Italian Midcentury Vintage Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960

Italian Midcentury Vintage Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Vintage Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Cut Glass, 1960 Gorgeous wall

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Dandy Clown with Pocket Watch Top Hat Italian Art Glass Vintage Sculpture
Murano Dandy Clown with Pocket Watch Top Hat Italian Art Glass Vintage Sculpture

Murano Dandy Clown with Pocket Watch Top Hat Italian Art Glass Vintage Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

oversize bow tie. He has a large pocket watch, and gold leaf top hat. The figure also has gold flecks on

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Blue Velvet
1950s Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Blue Velvet

1950s Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Blue Velvet

$2,559

H 24.02 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in

1950s Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass and Blue Velvet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brass and Blue Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1940-1950s Nicely constructed in brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pocket Watch Beveled Wall Mirror in Brass and Garnet Velvet, 1950s
Pocket Watch Beveled Wall Mirror in Brass and Garnet Velvet, 1950s

Pocket Watch Beveled Wall Mirror in Brass and Garnet Velvet, 1950s

By Fornasetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Brass and Garnet Velvet Fornasetti Pocket Watch Mirror, Italy 1940-1950s Nicely

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Made by Order of King Victor Emmanuel
18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Made by Order of King Victor Emmanuel

18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Made by Order of King Victor Emmanuel

$7,995Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.6 in W 1.85 in D 0.5 in

18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Made by Order of King Victor Emmanuel

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy Swiss Richard pocket watch. Made by order of King Victor. Early

Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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Italian Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror
Italian Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror

Italian Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror

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H 41.34 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic round brass framed mirror, with a 1" bevel, in the design of a pocket watch. The mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Orologetto Wooden Pocket Watch by Bottega Ghianda
Orologetto Wooden Pocket Watch by Bottega Ghianda

Orologetto Wooden Pocket Watch by Bottega Ghianda

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H 0.4 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

Orologetto Wooden Pocket Watch by Bottega Ghianda

By Bottega Ghianda

Located in Valmadrera, IT

bring elegance to the environments around them: walls, writing desks, when pulled out of a pocket. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful round mid-century brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch with a facetted

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box
Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box

Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box

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H 1.58 in W 11.82 in D 4.93 in

Fornasetti Pocket Watches Design Box

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

A Piero Fornasetti box decorated with pocket watches metal, lithographically printed and hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy
Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy

By Fornasetti

Located in Vienna, AT

A huge 28 inches high round midcentury brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch. Made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror
Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror

Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror

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H 22.45 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in

Mid-Century Brass Convex Pocket Watch Mirror

Located in London, GB

A brass rimmed pocket watch style small mid-century wall mirror, Italy, c1970s. Original red

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron
Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron

Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron

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H 31 in W 22 in D 2.5 in

Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron

Located in New York, NY

This Large Scale Pocket Watch Style Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron takes inspiration from the classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Yellow Gold Open-Faced Pendant Pocket Watch
Yellow Gold Open-Faced Pendant Pocket Watch

Yellow Gold Open-Faced Pendant Pocket Watch

By Piaget

Located in Roma, IT

Manual winding. 40 mm diameter, 3 mm height. White Quadrant, Roman Numbers Case in yellow gold 18-karat. Fully functional, in excellent conditions except a scratch on glass. Eleg...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold

Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands
Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands

Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands

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H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

Set of 4 Bronze Snake Pocket Watch Stands

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa late 19th century Originally pocket watch stands - now sculptural pieces in their

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron
Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron

Located in New York, NY

This Large Scale Gilt Iron Mirror takes inspiration from the classic design of a pocket watch, It

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the Style of Piero Fornasetti
Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the Style of Piero Fornasetti

Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in the Style of Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Rochester, NY

in the shape of a pocket watch. Circa 1950. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s
Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s

Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s

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H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in

Pocket Watch Mirror in Brass, Italy 1960s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Gilt Wall Mirror, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: 31x42 cm Styled as an oversized pocket watch, the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass Convex "Pocket Watch" Wall Mirror
Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass Convex "Pocket Watch" Wall Mirror

Mid-Century Italian Modern Brass Convex "Pocket Watch" Wall Mirror

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pocket-watch form mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti (ca. 1950s, Italy) composed of inset

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Stand with Glass Bell
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Stand with Glass Bell

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Stand with Glass Bell

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

hook has been fixed to be able to hang a pocket watch. The watch is not supplied with the stand. It

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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy
Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy

Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Wall Mirror, Attributed to Piero Fornasetti, Italy

By Fornasetti

Located in Vienna, AT

A huge 23 inches high round midcentury brass wall mirror in the shape of a pocket watch. Made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass
Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass

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H 21.66 in W 15.56 in D 2.37 in

Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Fornasetti Style Midcentury Brass Pocket Watch Round Wall Mirror Eye-catching brass pocket watch

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fornasetti Round Brass Mirror in Form of Pocket Watch
Fornasetti Round Brass Mirror in Form of Pocket Watch

Fornasetti Round Brass Mirror in Form of Pocket Watch

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage Italian 1950's wall hanging circular mirror in solid brass frame in the form of a pocket

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Special Listing for D: Piero Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass
Special Listing for D: Piero Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass

Special Listing for D: Piero Fornasetti Style Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

// 10,23 in diameter Piero Fornasetti Brass Pocket Watch Mirror // Mid-Century Modern Italian Fornasetti

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Brass 'Pocket-Watch' Style Indoor or Outdoor Wall Sconce
1960s Italian Brass 'Pocket-Watch' Style Indoor or Outdoor Wall Sconce

1960s Italian Brass 'Pocket-Watch' Style Indoor or Outdoor Wall Sconce

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a fabulous, 1960s Italian brass indoor/outdoor wall sconce in the form of a 'pocket

Category

20th Century Italian Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

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H 7.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

By PIETRA DURA

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand made in Firenze with flower motifs, circa early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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Italian Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian pocket watch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and gold, every Italian pocket watch was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Italian pocket watch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Italian pocket watch bearing mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Italian pocket watch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arval Argenti Valenza, Franz Bergmann and Giorgio Salimbeni are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Pocket Watch?

Prices for an Italian pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $394 and can go as high as $84,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,050.
Questions About Italian 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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.