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Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
entirely hand engraved by a master engraver. It is supplied with a vintage pocket watch chain so you can
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Elgin WWII US Military Ordinance Bombardier's Stop Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a timepiece of history with this rare find military stop watch designed exclusively for timing
Category
Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Ulysse Nardin British Military Issue Deck Watch Vintage Silver White Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in London, GB
A 50 mm Silver British Military Issue Vintage Gents Deck Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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Dm 1.97 in
Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
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H 2.68 in W 1.86 in D 0.48 in
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
This elegant pocket watch is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is truly a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This watch is supplied with a vintage pocket watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
original blued steel hands. It is also supplied with a white gold filled pocket watch chain so you can wear
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent original condition. We seldom see watches this old in such fine condition. This watch comes
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Hand Engraved Pocket Watch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Omega Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph with Breguet Hands Military Issue
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
faced pocket watch by the legendary house of Omega is fitted wit a flawless enamel dial. We seldom see
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Vacheron Constantin NOS Open Face Deck Watch in Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
military deck watch however, due to never being used in service it does not have any military markings.
In
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
guilloche, toped with purple-blue glass enamel and accents in white enamel. The watch remain in excellent
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...
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H 1.5 in W 1.02 in L 1.5 in
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.48 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine pocket watches. In 1888 they relocated to Canton, Ohio. In 1923 the firm merged with a the watch
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage pocket watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
case and is all original. It comes supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain as well, so you
Category
Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This classic American pocket watch has a flawless original kiln fired enamel dial. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches.
The military, for any
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1904 Solid Gold Waltham Trench / WW1 , Rare 17J Riverside Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
military dial from the famous Dennison watch case manufacturing company.
Examine this case very carefully
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company / Shreve and Co
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wristwatch
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
company first introduced the Veri Thin movement in a pocket watch which was an innovation that rearranged
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
watch collectors
I will be listing other trench watches and there are many pocket watch movements
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in Dm 0.44 in
1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches.
I have an active
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era.
A genuine Bold Military dial that has
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
innovative as well. Howard watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch Drivers Style and Original Dial
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches were used by scientists and engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch Company was
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers in military and industry because they were rugged and dependable.
In 1903, the Howard Watch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches.
I
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches
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H 0.34 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 14k Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Rare Black Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Style / Military
METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
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Military Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate military pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Stainless Steel and Silver Plate — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a military 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic military pocket watch over the years, but those made by IWC, Rolex and Hamilton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping for a military pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.
How Much is a Military Pocket Watch?
The price for a military pocket watch starts at $344 and tops out at $7,717 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,675.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Military Pocket Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023There are no specific criteria for what makes a military watch a military watch. However, people may call watches "military" if they resist damage due to shocks, are highly waterproof, accurate and easy to read in extreme environments. On 1stDibs, find a selection of military watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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, 2022The 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.
- Did Omega make military watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 4, 2024Yes, Omega has made military watches. In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions.
In 1948, Omega launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. While the Omega Seamaster is known as a dive watch, it wasn’t originally made for divers. Introduced in 1948, it was marketed as a dress watch for posh modern gentlemen and featured new waterproofing technology developed by the firm during World War II.
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. To commemorate the partnership, the firm created 007 editions of the Seamaster. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Find vintage Omega watches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like 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, 2021Full 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, 2021A 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.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022How 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, 2022A 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.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
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