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Omega Century 10k Gold-Filled Manual Winding Watch
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega century 10k gold-filled manual winding watch caliber 266, circa 1950. No band, 17 jewel case
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled, Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 39
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 3919R) - Manual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Movado Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Oversized Manual Winding Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Ref.620N DIAL / HANDS: Silver / Arabic Numbers / Blued
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 22mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

A. Barthelay for Moribito Sterling Silver Bracelet Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 17 Jewels / Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Original Roman / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold Mid Century Manual Winding Watch, 1960's
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini 27mm Dial Manual Winding Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
: 18K Yellow Gold Dial Size: 27mm Movement: Manual Winding Condition: Estate Powered by a manual
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet 18kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Manual Winding Watch, Circa 1950's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Tank Style METAL
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Bulgari 18 Karat Gold Tubogas Serpenti bracelet watch 1970's Movado
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Bulgari Tubogas lady's snake bracelet watch in 18k yellow and blackened gold. This Manual
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccable condition, this
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tonneau
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
manual-winding watch features a unique platinum tonneau-shaped case (26.0 x 39.0 mm) and an octagonal
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Wrist Watches

10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
back … Ronson long service award, Dec 1956 Original case, dials an crown Manual Winding Watch The
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Textured Silver Large Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape, the light gray brushed back, marked "Azur Antichoc". Manual winding watch, revised and controlled
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

BUCHERER Art Deco Retro 1940 Watch and Brooch in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
By Bucherer
Located in Aventura, FL
carats). The intricate design conceals a Bucherer manual-winding watch, a brilliant blend of artistry and
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

French 1970s Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woman Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Poitiers, FR
features 7 onyx discs set in gold, held together by gold clasps. The clasp is ratchet. Manual winding
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Pocket Watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900
By Zenith
Located in Delft, NL
black numbered plate and also 24 hour outer indicators in blue It is a manual winding watch and
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss More Clocks

Materials

Silver

Zenith manual winding gold watch
By Zenith
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Zenith in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18 Kt Grand Eberhard Manual Winding Collectors Wrist Watch
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Grand Eberhard Manual Winding Collectors Wrist Watch, Referece 20019 EXTREMELY BIG AND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Omega 34MM 284 Manual Winding Stainless Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
One stainless steel OMEGA Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested and determined to be stainless steel
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ European Case from 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm x Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Movado Ladies Platinum Diamond Mid Century Manual Winding Dress Watch
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Original 1970s Alexis Barthelay Manual-Winding Movement Chain Silver Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1970's, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Wrist Watch, an iconic piece characterized by an
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Original 1970s Alexis Barthelay Manual-Winding Movement Chain Silver Watch
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1970's, Exquisite Alexis Barthelay Wrist Watch, an iconic piece characterized by an
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Silver Niello Ladies Manual Winding Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Niello Ladies Manual Winding Wrist Watch - Manual. Steel case with checkered Niello pattern ( 26 mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique A. LeCoultre 19.5k White Gold Manual Winding Diamond Emerald Watch
Located in Houston, TX
): Green Comments: Emeralds show slight surface damage due to age. Antique Manual Watch Properties
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Retro Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch Original 396428 Manual Winding
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Retro Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch Original 396428 Manual Winding Genuine Ladies
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Caliber 88 Rare Manual Winding Calatrava
By IWC
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold IWC Wrist Watch Caliber 88 Rare Manual Winding Calatrava Extremely rare IWC collectors
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage 18kt Gold Tissot Manual Winding Chronograph Watch, Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
By Tissot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Tissot Chronograph manual winding Wrist Watch ,Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gubelin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Manual Winding Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Length 36mm X Width 13mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18 Jewels DIAL / HANDS
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
are consistent with age. Antique Manual Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Antique Manual Model
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dior Bulova 23 Blue Diamond Bezel Manual Winding 14K White Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
grams One ladies 14K white gold diamond Swiss-made Christian Dior Collection by Bulova watch. The metal
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sekel Wristwatch with Manual Winding, Mid-20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Sekel wristwatch with manual winding. Mid-20th century. Case diameter: 35 mm. Defective joint in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Reference 2390/5 Functions
Category

20th Century Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Howard Steel Oversized Wristwatch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Dial / Breguet Moon Hands ATTACHMENT
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding , Collectors Case: 15 Kt Gold diameter 25.5 mm x 8.3
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfectly accurate since
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely 18 kt. Pink Gold Omega Honeycomb Ref 2624, Manual Winding Reference number: 2624 Movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hampden Yellow Gold Engraved Hunting Case Manual winding Pocket Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Solid yellow gold case
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Functions: Hour, minutes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

18kt Pink Gold Vacheron Constantin Manual Winding, Excellent Condition from 1935
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: 18kt pink gold, Measurements 21 mm x
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Marcus by Gallet and Co. Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Winding circa 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Venus 150 Ebauch DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Breguet Engine
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Louis 18k Model 78086 Manual Winding Ca' 1980's Classic!
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A classic Cartier tank model 78086, manual wind movement. Made ca' 1980's, 18k gold, with an
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days 44 Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref: PAM 00560
By Panerai
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional polish and it’s working well. The watch
Category

1990s Romanian Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tissot 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Tissot 14k Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold (16 x 7mm). White dial
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving
Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Chopard Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Rectangular Vintage Winding Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
) This Manual Winding movement watch features an Onyx dial with silver-tone hands. Top Bezel Measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
: Brand: Patek Philippe Reference number: Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding Case material: Yellow gold
Category

1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19
Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Cartier Rotonde 42mm 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Manual Wind Watch W1556203 Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
winding movement, this watch offers precise timekeeping and showcases its intricate mechanics through an
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Pery Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage Manual Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Ladies Rose Gold (Diamond/Ruby) Pery watch - Manual winding. Rose gold ( 13 x 25 mm ). Rose
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Piaget white gold Diamond Dial and Bezel Mecanique manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Honolulu, HI
winding. The watch has the full length Bracelet with all the original links. This watch would fit up to
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Swiss Watch BELL Collector.
By Bell & Ross
Located in Barcelona, CT
Swiss Bell unisex Vintage Argentium PW1 Pocket Watch : Manual winding mechanical watch with Dubois
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Grade 575 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 jewels. Gold filled ( 49 mm). White
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Panerai Luminor Due 3-Day Men's Watch
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor Due 3-Day 42mm Men's Watch - Manual winding 3-Day Power Reserve. Stainless Steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 52 mm ) with
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Manual Winding Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate manual winding watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a manual winding 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic manual winding watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any manual winding watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a manual winding watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Manual Winding Watch?

The price for a manual winding watch starts at $105 and tops out at $38,933 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,407.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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Questions About Manual Winding Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To manually wind your Patek Philippe watch, locate the crown and rotate it clockwise 30 to 40 times. Stop as soon as you feel resistance to avoid overwinding — this is important, as overwinding can potentially damage your watch. Find an assortment of vintage manual Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
  • Jewels on TimeAugust 12, 2021
    You have to manually wind the crown to generate power for the watch every 2 days.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A manual watch works as the user winds it on a regular basis. This timepiece has an inner movement driven by a mainspring that requires regular winding. Most manual watches last up to 40 hours with a single wind. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Rolex watches use a Perpetual rotor which means that they do not need winding if worn regularly. If you have not worn your watch in some time, you can manually wind it by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Make sure to screw the crown back into place after winding to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Piaget watch, pull out the winding crown located on the side. Turn it clockwise until you detect resistance. For a full wind, you will normally need to twist about 20 times. On 1stDibs, find a range of Piaget watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Vacheron Constantin, turn the winding crown clockwise until you sense some resistance. Typically, manual-winding watches require daily winding. You usually won't have to wind a self-winding timepiece unless you do not wear it for a day or two. Shop a range of Vacheron Constantin 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.