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Thomas Cooper London Key Operated 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 13 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Thomas Cooper of London Pocket Watch w/ Amazing Machine-Etched Dial Dial has
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

John & Will Mitchell London & Glasgow 6325 Pocket Watch Movement
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
John & Will Mitchell London & Glasgow Pocket Watch Movement Porcelain Dial 42mm x 8mm movement
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Early 20th Century British Pocket Watches

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1862 Assayed in London
Located in London, GB
Victorian Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1862 Assayed in London Case made by John William Hammon
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Located in London, GB
Dent London. A Rare and Important 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1906
Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
London importer and retailer George Stockwell & Co. This ultra thin elegant pocket watch was crafted in
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
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H 2.44 in W 0.41 in D 0.41 in Dm 1.86 in L 2.44 in
John E. Hyde London 18 Karat Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: John Hyde STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Antique 1830s British Baroque Pocket Watches

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter
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Antique 19th Century British Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
London hallmark on inside & a letter date - 1827. Bow & crown are both beautifully detailed in floral
Category

Antique 1820s British George III Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 15kt gold open-face pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 15kt gold open-face pocket watch. Made in England, London, Circa 1900-1910 Fully hallmarked
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Fob Pocket Watch English Hallmarked for 1893. Dial: The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Regency Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, Fusee movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magnificent Regency era sterling silver full hunter pocket watch. It is large substantial pocket
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Charles Frodsham Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1897 with it's original box. Dial
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Klaftenberger. Rare Miniature Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1871
Located in London, GB
Klaftenberger. A Rare Miniature 18ct Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Antique Pocket Watch C1871. Dial
Category

Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

9 Carat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch by Garrard
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A handsome 9 Carat Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch, retailed By Garrards, The Jewellers, London
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
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H 0.21 in W 0.21 in D 0.04 in Dm 0.17 in
XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
Located in Bilbao, ES
Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614. Solid gold case, gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Potter's Watch London 1791 Gold Repousse Verge Fusee
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harry Potter STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Cased Repousse Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique 1790s British Pocket Watches

Antique Victorian 18 Ct Hunter Pocket Watch, Hallmarked in Chester, 1867
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 18ct Hunter Pocket Watch,Hallmarked In Chester,1867 This chain driven movement
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
Located in London, GB
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769 The movement was made in Walton-On
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Antique 1760s English Baroque Pocket Watches

Materials

22k Gold

John Cragg. A Rare Heavy Gold Cabriolet Keywind Pocket Watch C1850
Located in London, GB
John Cragg. A Rare and Important Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Cabriolet Keywind Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A heavy English minute repeater chronograph 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850's Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Charles Frodsham Rare 18ctGold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900s
Category

20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
pocket watch, London, C1803. Dial: A beautiful original fully signed and numbered white enamel dial
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original pocket watch
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Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original pocket watch
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Antique 1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Rare Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Independent Second Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
W. Ehrhardt. A Rare Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Independent Seconds Full Hunter Pocket Watch
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Antique Late 19th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct yellow gold half hunter half quarter repeating pocket watch, C1880s
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

John Cashmore Yellow Gold Half Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1893
Located in London, GB
A John Cashmore 18ct yellow gold, half quarter repeater keyless lever half hunter pocket watch
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
signed Gabriel Cornhill, London. This pocket watch is indeed a rarity. Never have I seen a Karrusel
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
London in the 19th and in Philadelphia in the 20th century. This watch would make an excellent addition
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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
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Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie. Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

S. Smith And Son. A Gold Keyless Lever Fusee Up & Down Free Sprung Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1919. Dial: The beautiful cream coloured Willis dial signed S. Smith & Son Ltd Trafalgar
Category

20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
By JW Benson London
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass, Other

Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl
Category

Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago
Located in London, GB
Chambers, London EC. Stauffer subsequently retired with his place being taken by Charles Nicolet. They were
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated stop watch, London, 1930's, Findlay & Co. - makers. Excellent working order; @2
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pocket Watches

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
By Dunhill
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1913 London Parkinson & Frodsham
By Parkinson & Frodsham
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1913 London Parkinson & Frodsham Famous prolific watchmakers in
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to the Vintage Watch Corner, a vintage watch place where you will find the unusual and most
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique 1814 London England Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Clock Key Wound
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century pocket watch. Sterling silver case with glass front. Swivel panel on
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Antique 1810s George III Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

17th Century German Pocket Watch In 18k Gold
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century German Pocket Watch In 18k Gold ELEGANT POCKET WATCH WITH CASE AND SPHERE IN 18 K GOLD
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Antique 17th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold

Gothic Table Clock w. Stunning Antique Pocket Watch Made of Gilt Bronze or Gold
Located in Lisse, NL
London, 1780-1810. We know too little about antique pocket watches to be able to tell you if the pocket
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Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass
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Vintage 1910s Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

George I Lacquered Longcase Clock by Peregrine Tawney, London
Located in Norwich, GB
.1700 to 1730. The South Kensington Museum have a fine repeating pocket watch by him.
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Antique 1720s English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Winsor Newton English Oil Portrait Painting Young Man London
Located in Dayton, OH
in traditional attire with big sideburns, a bowtie and pocket watch. Finished with a gothic inspired
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

John Galliano Honcho Woman 1991 S/S Runway London Medium L Dress Ensemble Suit
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
" collection! London labelled. Watch the runway video :) Metal zipper at the ankles. Galliano tab on the front
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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Vintage 1990s Carl Bucherer link bracelet two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
the first watch brands to adopt watch straps. Pocket watches were still the more popular option among
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1990s Swiss Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer link necklace in two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
watch brands to adopt watch straps. Pocket watches were still the more popular option among men at the
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Box, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
founded a watch-making company in London in 1877. A pocket watch was famously featured in the Harry Porter
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Antique 1890s European Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
pocket watch. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1904 (i), maker W.H for William
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, they were celebrated makers for their high-quality chronometers, pocket watches and clocks
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Antique 19th Century More Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Portrait of a Gentleman in a Bowler Hat - British late 19th century art
Located in London, GB
handkerchief in pocket. We can also just see the chain of his pocket watch. He is positioned again a wall with
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1880s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
Located in Amersham, GB
were noted London makers, celebrated for the their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Portrait of Mr R H Sinclair - Scottish 1914 art male portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
, dignified gentleman with his glasses and pocket watch. The detail in his face illustrates the skilled hand
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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Buffalo, 2008
By Valay Shende
Located in ATLANTA, GA
built out of minute metal discs, pocket watches, copper-plated fiberglass and other non-traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

 Buffalo, 2008
H 90.16 in W 54.33 in D 31.1 in
French antique golden gilt bronze cartel clock by Autray Fils, Paris
By Autray Fils
Located in London, GB
high quality, beautiful timekeeping devices, including mantel clocks, Cartel clocks, pocket watches and
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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Surely you’ll find the exact london pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Enamel and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 51 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a london pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a london pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by JW Benson London, Invicta and Mappin & Webb are consistently popular. A london pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a london pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

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The price for a london pocket watch starts at $150 and tops out at $13,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $949.
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  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
  • 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 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 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 key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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
    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.