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Ladies Diamond Pocket Watch

Chaumet Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ladies pocket watch from the world renowned luxury jewellery designer
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18k Gold Diamond Set Swiss Made Pocket Watch Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This 18k yellow gold Swiss-made Ladies’ pocket watch features a decorative raised and engraved
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage Art Deco 2.04 carat diamond and platinum ladies fob watch brooch; part of our
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Cocktail Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique ladies diamond watch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This lovely ladies pendant watch is about 170 years old and it still works
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Watch Fob with Sliding Station. The unique ladies watch fob features a 48" long
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
that this was commissioned by Queen Victoria as a gift to be given. Ladies enamel watches in this
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement This elegant ladies diamond dress watch This unique art deco ladies diamond dress watch has just
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
States to make wrist watches for ladies, diamond watches, sautoir watches, ring watches, watches with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, manual winding. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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. ...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Brass

Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: E396*** Year: 1990 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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1990s Wrist Watches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch, Omega De Ville, with Lapis Lazuli Dial
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Yellow gold ladies' watch, Omega De Ville, with lapis lazuli dial. Mechanical manual wind movement. Glass has small scratches on the glass. Fully functional. Including c...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masoniс Art Deco Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920 Extremely Rare Antique Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch by Levrette Swiss. Highly collectable item, enamel dial ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch, Watch does run watch and case are both signed enamel is pristine, watch is 29 mm This is a real nice piece, watch shows sign...
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Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxury of the vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch, a true testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Chopard brand embodies. Crafted from th...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum 0.45ctw Diamond Fancy Ladies Dress Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an elegant and classic vintage Hamilton ladies' watch mounted in a solid platinum case that is covered with approximately 0.45 carats of fine quality diamonds. The watch...
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

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. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Waltham Manual Pocket Watch Gold Filled Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham pocket watch with 20 year gold filled case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size. 19 jewel manual wind Riverside movement. 50 mm case size. Ci...
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch by Valère, Paris is an important, truly unique & simply extraordinary piece that dates back to early 1800's Being over 2...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex Cellini White Gold Vintage Mechanical Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Cellini collection Pocket Watch and chain, 39 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 piece case with a faceted and textured bezel. 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Platinum

Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard watch has a diamond surround. The diamo...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...
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Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Art Nouveau French Omega Ladies Gold Diamond Mechanical movement Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Omega 18k yellow gold ladies pocket watch set with old mine cut diamond. Mechanical movement.
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A gorgeous Swiss midnight blue enamel ladies pin set fob watch. The dial of the watch is also
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch
Midnight Blue Enamel & diamonds Fob Pocket Watch
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Victorian Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Shamrock Brooch Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ladies Victorian style Shamrock blue enamel, eighteen karat yellow gold and diamond
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 22mm diameter gold / diamonds brooch fob watch is in good working used condition
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamonds Red Enamel Mechanical Ladies Fob or Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 28mm diameter hand winding gold and diamond ladies brooch watch is in good
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Antique Early 1900s French Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Girard- Perragux 18K Gold Pendant Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful antique art nouveau ladies hunter case pendant watch c.1900. The watch is in
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch. Gorgeous pocket watch with wind up
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Viennese Ladies 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Diamonds Pocket Watch, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Key-wind Ladie's Pocket Watch 18 Karat yellow gold, engraved case with black and gold
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Waltham Ladies Platinum Fob Watch
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ladies' fob watch by Waltham. Circular dial with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands
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Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex 6917 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies President Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company - Rolex Model - 6917 Ladies President Case Metal - 18k Yellow Gold Case Measurement - 26mm
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moussaieff 18 Karat Gold Ladies Necklace Pendant Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
By Moussaieff
Located in Braintree, GB
Moussaieff 18k gold ladies necklace pendant watch with diamonds and rubies. Made in Israel
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Early 2000s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Lady's Pocket Watch and Detachable Gold Bird Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This antique Victorian (ca. 1895) ladies pocket watch and brooch, most probably of French
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Ladies Automatic rose gold and diamonds 2022 case papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bilbao, ES
NAUTILUS “LADIES AUTOMATIC” 7118/1200R - NAUTILUS SELF-WINDING excellent condition With the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Tiffany & Co. Enameled Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Ladies open Faced Enameled & Bejeweled Pocket Watch suspended from matching Pin. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional 5.79 carat garnet and seed pearl, 18 karat rose gold ladies Albertina watch chain
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Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Clé de Cartier Ladies Watch WJCL0003
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A classy timepiece with a rounded profile, the Cartier Clé de Cartier Ladies Watch WJCL0003
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bovet 1822 Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Miss Audrey Self Winding Wristwatch
By Bovet
Located in Paris, FR
and pocket watch Amadeo® convertible system - fully Integrated Convertible Case (wristwatch, pocket
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Platinum and Diamond Long Guard Art Deco Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
with a pendant, wrapped twice or even three times around the neck with a pendant or ladies pocket watch
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Patek Philippe Lady's Pocket Watch adorned with seed pearls and a diamond. The watch features a pin
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Watch - Manual winding 15 jewels. Yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming lever-set watch with a porcelain dial, heavily decorated with royal blue enamel and rose
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Antique Swiss 14K Gold Pocket Watch with Old Cut Diamonds in Box
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm pleased to offer a lovely ladies' gold pocket watch featuring an elegant design with old cut
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Heavily Chased Art Nouveau Gold Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Patek Philippe Ladies Pendant Watch, 27 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold case with Heavy Floral
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1920s EWC Gold Platinum Gem Set Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Ladies pendant watch, 27 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with with Platinum
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Vintage 1920s French Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Art Deco Platinum Gold Enamel and Gem Set Pendant Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Audemars Piguet Ladies Pendant Watch, 18K Yellow Gold Case with Platinum Top, the 2
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch Having 52 Total Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch 52 Total Diamonds 17.85 grams 2.00 TDW. The Hamilton Watch Company
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Antique 1906 Elgin National Deuber Special 7 Jewel 14k GF Hunter Pocket Watch
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century ladies pocket watch / time piece and chain by Elgin National Watch
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Belle Epoque, Gold, Diamond, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Watch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This rather unusual brooch pendant watch is one of the most unusual ladies pieces of jewellery we
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
the United States to make wrist watches for ladies, diamond watches, sautoir watches, ring watches
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. 1918 Art Deco Watch Necklace in Platinum with 4.03ctw Diamonds
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H 1.46 in W 0.87 in D 0.21 in Dm 36 in L 36 in
Gold Enamel and Diamonds Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18k yellow gold enamel and diamonds ladies pocket watch with its original brooch. French work.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Enamel Ladies Pendant Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany and Co. 18kt.yellow gold ladies pendant watch in bronze color guilloche enamel case with
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Openface Pendant with Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a Patek Philippe ladies18kYG openface pendant watch with diamonds and blue enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau, Ladies Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Lecoultre
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Biarritz, FR
Lady yellow gold watch Lecoultre & Co, manual "Art Nouveau" 18 karat gold engraved and enamel case
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

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18k Gold

Chopard White Gold 3.00 Carat Round Diamond Statement Ladies Fashion Ring
By Chopard
Located in Columbia, MO
chronometers and pocket watches, Louis-Ulysse Chopard far exceeded expectations. The 1960’s saw explosive
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-own 35mm diameter 18K Gold Hand-winding pocket watch is in good working
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Small 10 Karat Gold and Diamonds Antique Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 29mm diameter hand winding ladies fob / pocket watch is in good working condition
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Diamond Pink Mother of Pearl DateJust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This exquisite Rolex Ladies Datejust watch features a beautiful pink mother of pearl face with
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Pendant/Lapel Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine and rare 18kt Gold, Rose Cut diamond, and black enamel, ladies lapel/pendant watch by
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Ladies Diamond Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ladies diamond pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 18k gold. You’re likely to find the perfect ladies diamond pocket watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a ladies diamond pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hamilton and Elgin are consistently popular. Take a look at a ladies diamond pocket watch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and old european cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a ladies diamond pocket watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Ladies Diamond Pocket Watch?

On average, a ladies diamond pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,202, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $15,988 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Ladies Diamond Pocket Watch
  • 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.

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