IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IWC for Boucheron. A Gold Keyless Dress Pocket Watch C1920
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. Pocket watches were very trendy in the Art Nouveau period and this pocket watch has the style class and
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
14k Gold, Rose Gold
International Watch Company, A Rare 14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch with B&P C1900
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch 7 Chain
14k Gold, Rose Gold
J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL
IWC Pocket Watch 568502 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain dial, fancy hands and Arabic numbers
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wristwatch, 1927
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1927 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
Antique Silver IWC International Watch Company Pocket Watch, Late 19th Century
By IWC
Located in Bologna, IT
An antique silver IWC International Watch Company pocket watch, dating from the late 19th Century
Silver
IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915
Silver
International Watch Company Platinum Tuxedo Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This 1920's IWC platinum tuxedo pocket watch
Platinum
International Watch Co. Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Box and Papers
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 I.W.C. International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Hunting Case Pocket Watch, 14k Yellow
14k Gold
Antique Silver Cased Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Retailed by Lebolt & Company
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Open Face Pocket Watch, 52 M.M. .935 Sterling Silver case with inside Sterling dust
Sterling Silver
I.W.C. Schaffhausen 18Kt. Yellow Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, Circa 1910
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket
I.W.C. Schaffhausen Stainless Steel Oversized Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch
IWC International Watch Company Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful IWC Art Deco pocket watch in 14k gold. Diameter is without crown and eyelet.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique, Historical IWC Hunter Pocket Watch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, historical IWC Hunter Pocket Watch. 14 Karat yellow Gold. All three lids in 14 Karat
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1940's IWC open face manual wind solid 14k yellow gold pocket watch Length: 62mm Width
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #: 568502. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 52 MM
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #: 568502. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 52 MM
IWC Pocket Watch Ref 761566, Silver Porcelain Dial, Manual
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC open face pocket watch 15 jewels, white porcelain dial and heavy moon hands in silver.manual
Silver
IWC Pocket Watch Ref 564727, Stainless Steel, Arabic Numerals, Spade Hands
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC open face pocket watch in stainless steel. Arabic numerals, spade hands. Manual wind with sub
Stainless Steel
IWC Pocket Watch 568502, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Pocket Watch Reference #: 568502. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 52 MM
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wrist Watch, 1926
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1926 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
Vintage IWC Pocket Watch Conversion to Wristwatch in Stainless Steel, 1926
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1926 Vintage International Watch Company Pocket Watch Converted to Wrist Watch New Stainless Steel
IWC Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC open face pocket watch 15 jewels, white porcelain dial and heavy moon hands in silver. Manual
Silver
IWC Pocket Watch 568502 14k Rose Gold White Dial Manual Watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
IWC hunter case pocket watch with 15 jewels, white porcelain dial, fancy hands and Arabic numbers
Yellow Gold
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
Juvenia Art Deco Swiss Galalith Sterling Silver Purse Watch, 1920s
By Juvenia
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco Swiss travel purse watch dating to the 1920s–early 1930s. The exterior case is crafted in a green galalith-style material. Galalith, an early semi-synthetic material develop...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate. Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923. Fancy Octagon case and...
Gold-filled
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. Meas...
Brass
$3,985
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
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.
Silver
Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1894 ticks away time. ...
Brass
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Watch with Enamel Dial and Archival
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Yellow Gold
Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A heavy Swiss 18ct rose gold 58mm, double sided calendar quarter repeater keyless lever pocket watch, C1900s. Dial: The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track...
18k Gold, Rose 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 Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid & Heavy 18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Case Pock...
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside Cuvette, ( dust cover ) Hand Engraving, Chasing on the Bezel and case back. 18 Jewel M...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A two-sided Tiffany & Co. gold pocket watch. - Signed Tiffany & Co. New York - 1899 - Serial No. 99103 - Weight: 44.5 grams - Length and width: 3.5 cm Please note that it is not gu...
Gold
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 with a matching 18ct yellow gold chain and original presentation box, C1930s. Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,750
H 2.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Escasany
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly spectacular antique Art Nouveau era, 18kt gold and Rose cut diamond pocket watch or fob watch. A rich 18kt gold smooth polished case engraved on the reverse with a typically...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of Switzerland’s major luxury watch companies was started by an American who saw the potential of bringing Switzerland’s superb watchmaking into the modern age through industrialized manufacturing and high-precision interchangeable parts. The New Hampshire–born watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones (1841–1916), who founded International Watch Company — known today as simply IWC — in 1868, was interested in “combining all the excellence of the American system of mechanism with the more skillful hand labor of the Swiss.”
Setting up the company with another American watchmaker, Charles Kidder, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Jones used hydropower from the River Rhine for his plant’s machinery. Rethinking watch design would lead to one of IWC’s early successes: the Pallweber pocket watch. Based on an 1883 patent by Austrian watchmaker Josef Pallweber, the watch employed numbered disks for jumping hour and minute displays, making it a pioneer in digital timekeeping.
After Johann Rauschenbach-Vogel took over the watch manufacturer in 1880, four generations of his family led IWC into the 20th century. In 1905, Ernst Jakob Homberger and his brother-in-law Carl Jung — the famed Swiss psychiatrist — acquired IWC. Homberger bought out Jung’s holdings in 1929, and in the 1930s, the company introduced pilot watches, which were particularly robust and aimed solely at the civil aviation industry. These durable wristwatches were designed specifically to remain operational during extreme temperature shifts. (As blue watch dials are particularly hot right now, IWC's blue-dial Big Pilot is having a moment.)
The company still operates alongside the river where it was founded, having gained an international reputation over the past 150 years for its elegant designs and expert craftsmanship. Vintage IWC watches are prized by collectors — of whom there are many these days — and while the company continues to guard its attention to detail and quality, it has pushed its classic designs forward with modern innovation intended to stand the test of time.
IWC’s 2013 Ingenieur watch collection, with its precision based on an inventive constant-force mechanism, looked back to a 1955 Ingenieur model that featured a durable soft-iron inner cage as well as a 1976 update by leading Swiss watch designer Gérald Genta that encased its mechanism in a sleek steel case. IWC has also had a recent push toward sustainability, designing watches that are made to last a lifetime and beyond and earning the highest environmental ranking of any Swiss watch company in a 2018 report published by the World Wide Fund for Nature Switzerland (WWF).
Find vintage IWC wristwatches, Art Deco–style pocket watches and more on 1stDibs.
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.