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Pocket Watch Used

Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)
Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)

Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

In beautiful original condition & in working order Regaining their popularity in recent years, pocket watches are no longer used for just telling time, but becoming a smart-l...

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1890s American Edwardian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver

Owned & Used By ZZ TOP'S Dusty Hill - Harley Davidson Chrome Pocket Watch
Owned & Used By ZZ TOP'S Dusty Hill - Harley Davidson Chrome Pocket Watch

Owned & Used By ZZ TOP'S Dusty Hill - Harley Davidson Chrome Pocket Watch

By Franklin MInt

Located in Suwanee, GA

OWNED & USED BY ZZ TOP'S DUSTY HILL - Harley Davidson Chrome Pocket Watch Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this Harley Davidson pocketwatch ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver

Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906
Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906

Thomas Russell Liverpool. A Gold Keyless Fusee Up & Down Watch C1906

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Russell also had a fallback in case the keyless mechanism stopped working, a key could be used. This pocket watch is indeed rare and unusual watch.

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Early 1900s British Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Boulle Porte Montre/pocket watch stand 1830-1840
Antique Boulle Porte Montre/pocket watch stand 1830-1840

Antique Boulle Porte Montre/pocket watch stand 1830-1840

Located in Berlin, DE

On the back with a hanging device. The pocket watch is only used as a model and is not included in the price.

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1830s French Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Staffordshire Couple w Peacocks Pocket Watch Holder Figurine 11"
Antique Staffordshire Couple w Peacocks Pocket Watch Holder Figurine 11"

Antique Staffordshire Couple w Peacocks Pocket Watch Holder Figurine 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback figural mantel pocket watch holder, allowing a pocket watch to be used as a table clock.

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19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A variety of pocket watch chains were used by wealthy Georgian and Victorian gentlemen.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Staffordshire Castle Cherub Pocket Watch Tower Spill Vase 10"
Antique Staffordshire Castle Cherub Pocket Watch Tower Spill Vase 10"

Antique Staffordshire Castle Cherub Pocket Watch Tower Spill Vase 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century English Staffordshire porcelain flatback figurine in the shape of a castle / manor house covered in flowering vines and a pair of cherubs flanking the cup shaped...

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19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Porcelain

Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron
Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron

Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron

Located in Berlin, DE

High stepped base with mythological scene and acathus frieze. Height 31 cm. *The pocket watch is only used as a model and is not included in the price

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1830s German Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Berlin Iron

Nautical pocket watch holder stand, sailing ship carved, tramp art, 1880 Germany
Nautical pocket watch holder stand, sailing ship carved, tramp art, 1880 Germany

Nautical pocket watch holder stand, sailing ship carved, tramp art, 1880 Germany

Located in Wien, AT

The carver has crafted a boat with its bow in the water (small waves are visible) and a curved, Rococo-style sail with perforations and a charming finish with a hook for hanging a po...

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1880s German Folk Art Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre

Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre

Located in Tustin, CA

During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

These kind of bracelets were popular during the Victorian era (circa 1837-1901), a time when personal adornment with meaningful and often practical charms was fashionable. The use of...

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19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Fob pendants were typically attached to pocket watch chains, used by men and women to adorn their outfits while keeping their watches close at hand.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Gold-filled, Base Metal

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Pocket Watch. Condition is Used. This watch is in good working order.

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1880s Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Swiss Made Pocket Watch
Antique Swiss Made Pocket Watch

Antique Swiss Made Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Swiss Made Pocket Watch. Condition is used. This watch is in good working order.

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Early 1900s Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels
Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels

Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels

Located in London, GB

There are two pocket watch styles in wide use: open-face and hinged.

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1970s European Retro Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initials Pocket Watch Pendant

By Longines

Located in Poitiers, FR

This Longines ladies' pocket watch can also be used as a yellow gold locket by placing a photo or memento between the dust cover and the back.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 K Rose Gold Initial Floral Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant
French 20th Century 18 K Rose Gold Initial Floral Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant

French 20th Century 18 K Rose Gold Initial Floral Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

This rose gold pocket watch can also be used as an antique locket by placing a photo or memento between the dust cover and the back.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII

Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII

By Wittnauer

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the Second World War, compass card with eight winds complete with goniometric circle.

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1940s American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass

Art Deco style Pelican Pocket Watch Holder in Bronze, Inspired by Leopold Verler
Art Deco style Pelican Pocket Watch Holder in Bronze, Inspired by Leopold Verler

Art Deco style Pelican Pocket Watch Holder in Bronze, Inspired by Leopold Verler

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The bird’s wide open beak incorporates a suspension element intended to hold a pocket watch. Made of solid bronze using the lost-wax casting technique, the sculpture displays balance...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely chunky heavy chain, with a rustic aged feel to it, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition: Good used condition overall, overall patina and ...

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19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely chunky heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition: Good used condition overall, overall patina and age commensurate surface wear, ...

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19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold
Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold

Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

We absolutely love this vintage beauty! She was likely used as a chain for a pocket watch & later converted to be used as a beautiful necklace.

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19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely chunky chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition: Good used condition overall, overall patina and age commensurate surface wear, replac...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock
Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

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H 8.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

While the energy source was cutting-edge, all of the Patek Philippe solar desk time pieces from this era actually use a pocket watch mechanism for movement. Thus, this unique timepie...

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20th Century Swiss Other Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass

Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock
Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock

Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

While the movement of these clocks is powered by the energy harnessed in their solar panels, all of the Patek Philippe solar desk time pieces from this era actually use a pocket watc...

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20th Century Swiss Empire Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass

Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads
Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads

Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

With its six strands of square foxtail chain and its "sultan's cap" top, it is stylistically very similar to Victorian- and Edwardian- tassels used with pocket watches and chatelaine...

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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

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H 2.88 in Dm 2 in

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Located in New Orleans, LA

Diminutive, portable sundials such as this model were often carried in pockets, used as watches are today. Dually functional, the sun ring dial not only tells the hour of the day, bu...

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17th Century German Other Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Longines 1984 Olympics Yellow Gold and Diamonds Pocket Watch Never Used
Longines 1984 Olympics Yellow Gold and Diamonds Pocket Watch Never Used

Longines 1984 Olympics Yellow Gold and Diamonds Pocket Watch Never Used

By Longines

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1984 Longines Commemorative Limited Edition Pocket Watch of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, 46 M.M. in Diameter and 8.5 M.M. thick 14K Yellow Gold Hunting covered Case. Quartz ...

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1980s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Antique Silver OpenFace Pocket Watch dates back to Edwardian period, of European provenance Despite its age, its in a great vintage condition & in excellent working order ~~~...

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

The pocket watch is opening to reveal Swiss Manual Movement, signed & numbered Comes in a box, with winding key accompanied by watch report ~~~ Regaining their popularity...

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watch Used

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Silver, Enamel

Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging

Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this steel Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch was designed for use by US Air Force Navigators and Bombardiers.

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1960s American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Steel

Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is one of the really great Railroad movements! Pocket watches that were to be used by conductors and engineers operating trains, had to be those that were "approved for railroad...

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Early 20th Century American Artisan Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII

Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII

By Wittnauer

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the Second World War, compass card with eight winds complete with goniometric circle.

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1940s American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder
Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder

Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder

Located in Tustin, CA

During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as a "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage.

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Late 19th Century French Pocket Watch Used

Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket
Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket

Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket

Located in Tustin, CA

During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage.

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Late 19th Century French Pocket Watch Used

Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre

Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre

Located in Tustin, CA

During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss or damage.

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Early 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Antique Art Deco Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Antique Art Deco Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Antique Art Deco Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely chunky heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition: Good used condition overall, overall patina and age commensurate surface wear, ...

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Early 20th Century British Pocket Watch Used

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely chunky heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition: Good used condition overall, overall patina and age commensurate surface wear, ...

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19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Trombone Link L, Watch Chain
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Trombone Link L, Watch Chain

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Trombone Link L, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

A nice heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch. Condition: Good used condition overall, some rubbing of the marks, overall patina and age commensur...

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19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Sterling Silver

Verichron Eames Wooden Clock
Verichron Eames Wooden Clock

Verichron Eames Wooden Clock

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H 26.75 in W 11.5 in D 2 in

Verichron Eames Wooden Clock

Located in Soquel, CA

This particular movement is similar to a pocket watch design and first-time use or after replacing the battery, to start the clock, the movement needs to be rotated quickly like a po...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Metal

Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Facted Ball & Paper Clip Link Chain
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Facted Ball & Paper Clip Link Chain

Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Facted Ball & Paper Clip Link Chain

Located in Brighton, GB

Depending on their use, such chains were also called ‘watch chains’ or ‘muff chains’.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher
Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher

Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher

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H 5.38 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

While the movement of these clocks is powered by the energy harnessed in their solar panels, all of the Patek Philippe solar desk time pieces from this era actually use a pocket watc...

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Metal

Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's
Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's

Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's

By Universal Genève

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The split second was extremely rare in the 1940s and highly expensive to produce because it was typically used on pocket watches and the split second technology for wristwatches had ...

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1940s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique 1900's Waltham 14k Gold Combination Open Face Pocket/Wrist Watch
Antique 1900's Waltham 14k Gold Combination Open Face Pocket/Wrist Watch

Antique 1900's Waltham 14k Gold Combination Open Face Pocket/Wrist Watch

By Waltham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Can be used as pocket watch or wrist watch. (Requires a watch strap to be used as a wrist watch; not included with purchase.)

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Used

Materials

14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Maidstone Watch by Joseph Barling, 19th Century
18 Karat Gold Maidstone Watch by Joseph Barling, 19th Century

18 Karat Gold Maidstone Watch by Joseph Barling, 19th Century

Located in Bradford, Ontario

I know few people actually use pocket watches currently. In fact, let's face it, fewer and fewer even wear wrist watches other than as a point of status.

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1913
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1913

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1913

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D 0.36 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.34 in

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1913

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1916
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1916

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1916

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W 1.34 in D 0.36 in Dm 1.34 in L 1.62 in

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1916

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch 1926
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch 1926

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch 1926

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W 1.23 in D 0.28 in L 1.26 in

Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch 1926

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1920s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Rose Gold Officers Trench Watch, 1928
Rolex Rose Gold Officers Trench Watch, 1928

Rolex Rose Gold Officers Trench Watch, 1928

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D 0.32 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.58 in

Rolex Rose Gold Officers Trench Watch, 1928

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1920s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex 18ct Gold Officers Trench Watch circa 1914
Rolex 18ct Gold Officers Trench Watch circa 1914

Rolex 18ct Gold Officers Trench Watch circa 1914

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D 0.36 in Dm 1.26 in L 1.46 in

Rolex 18ct Gold Officers Trench Watch circa 1914

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch
1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch

1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch

By Elgin

Located in Bradford, Ontario

It was created for the famous French pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904 to wear on his wrist. Pocket watches were used in that period but were very difficult to utilize...

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20th Century American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Base Metal

Early 1900's 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Hermetic" Trench Watch"
Early 1900's 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Hermetic" Trench Watch"

Early 1900's 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Hermetic" Trench Watch"

By Cyma

Located in Raleigh, NC

Let’s get a better understanding: What is a “Trench Watch” What were Trench watches? They were created often using small pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases th...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919
Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919

Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1917
Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1917

Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1917

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1915
Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1915

Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1915

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Before World War One wristwatches were not commonplace, only a few military men, automobilists and aviators had adopted them. Pocket watches worn on chains were the norm. However, th...

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1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique 9 Karat Gold Black Onyx Intaglio Fob / Pendant
Rare Antique 9 Karat Gold Black Onyx Intaglio Fob / Pendant

Rare Antique 9 Karat Gold Black Onyx Intaglio Fob / Pendant

Located in Carlisle, GB

The intaglio features a tearful greek warrior. This piece can be use as pocket watch Fob, a bracelet charm or as necklace pendant.

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1880s British Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold

Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock
Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock

Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The clock runs through an escapement (just like a pocket watch), it can also be used as a travel clock.

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Early 1800s English Empire Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Enamel

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By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

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1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

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Antique Victorian Thomas Russell & Sons Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
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By Thomas Russell & Son

Located in London, GB

This pocket watch is made of 18ct Yellow Gold and has a Gold dial. It was made by Thomas Russell in England in 1878. The watch is in perfect working order. It is a very rare collecta...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Antique Tiffany and Co Pocket Watch. 18k Yellow gold Case 30mm Round Case. Please refer to pictures to see the movement. Condition: Winds up and ticks. Second hand moves smoothly....

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1910s Pocket Watch Used

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s

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By J.W. Benson

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1890's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windin...

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1890s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Used

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M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's

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Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Key Win...

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1850s British Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

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Silver

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By Waltham

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exceptional antique American pocket watch by the renowned Waltham Watch Company, produced in 1905. This classic 16-size open-face watch features a pristine white enamel dial with ...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch
Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch

Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch

By Waltham

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently hand etched with floral patterns throughout. The...

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19th Century Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Yellow Gold

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

Located in Stamford, CT

Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 L, 10 independent bridges, mustach...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930's
Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930's

Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930's

By Tissot

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.

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20th Century Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver

1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1860s American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique 1885 Rockford Watch Co Floral Engraved 18s Railroad Pocket Watch
Antique 1885 Rockford Watch Co Floral Engraved 18s Railroad Pocket Watch

Antique 1885 Rockford Watch Co Floral Engraved 18s Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century pocket watch made by the Rockford Watch Co. of Illinois, featuring a classic white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a lower sub-dial, and gold floral engraved ca...

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1880s American Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Brass

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...

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20th Century American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890

Located in Worcester, GB

Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890 A rare and finely made late 19th century gold pocket watch by August Ericsson (1842–1910), the highly regar...

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Late 19th Century Russian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold

Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels

Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels

By Hamilton

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 1911 - Size: 18s - Jewels: 17j Jewel Setting: Scre...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Silver

Bornand Genève Pocket Watch in 14kt Gold – Manual Wind with Breguet Hairspring
Bornand Genève Pocket Watch in 14kt Gold – Manual Wind with Breguet Hairspring

Bornand Genève Pocket Watch in 14kt Gold – Manual Wind with Breguet Hairspring

Located in Milano, MI

Rare pocket watch signed Bornand Genève, crafted in 14kt gold around the late 19th century. It features a manual wind movement with Breguet hairspring, 17 jewels, and remontoir syste...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold

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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold

Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold

By Elgin

Located in Bloomington, MN

Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold This Elgin pocket watch dates to 1901 and features a 34 mm hunter-style case crafted in 14k yellow gold. The case is decorated...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage pocket watch, the case is round and engraved with plant motifs all around. The back is gold-plated, engraved, and ...

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1960s French Retro Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Swiss Rose Gold Hunter Chronograph 50mm White Roman Dial C1890
A Swiss Rose Gold Hunter Chronograph 50mm White Roman Dial C1890

A Swiss Rose Gold Hunter Chronograph 50mm White Roman Dial C1890

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Swiss 18ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Chronograph C1890. Dial: The elegant white enamel dial with fine Roman numeral, outer minute scale with Arabic numerals at five min...

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1890s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial
Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial

Rolex Hunter's Case Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch circa 1920's Flawless Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company for Dunkling's STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunter's Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diamet...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters case accented with black enamel. The round watch features a classic dial with Roma...

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1880s Late Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater

18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid & Heavy 18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Case Pock...

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19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...

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1880s American Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

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

Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

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W 1.78 in D 0.24 in L 2.29 in

Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Naples, IT

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...

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1950s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Mysterious Hours White Gold Tourbillon Pocket Watch HPI01075 Masterpiece
Cartier Mysterious Hours White Gold Tourbillon Pocket Watch HPI01075 Masterpiece

Cartier Mysterious Hours White Gold Tourbillon Pocket Watch HPI01075 Masterpiece

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Mysterious Hours White Gold Tourbillon Pocket Watch This men's pocket watch combines classic design and the finest traditions of the Cartier manufacture. It is the perfect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watch Used

Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891

Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891

By Patek Philippe

Located in Baltimore, MD

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1890s Swiss Pocket Watch Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Movement White Face Pocket Watch circa 1900
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Movement White Face Pocket Watch circa 1900

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Movement White Face Pocket Watch circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Towson, MD

An 18K yellow gold open face pocket watch with both the dial and movement signed "Tiffany & Co., New York," the movement additionally numbered 96333, circa 1900. The movement is ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case

Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case

By Elgin

Located in Montclair, NJ

This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch features a solid yellow gold tone double full hunter case, finely decorated with elegant engine-turned detailing with floral and village hou...

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19th Century American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case
Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case

Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case

By Waltham

Located in Montclair, NJ

This petite and classy antique Waltham pocket watch features a solid 14k yellow gold double full hunter case made by Lambert Bros. The case is adorned with an elegant floral design t...

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19th Century American Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 30mm Blued Steel Watch Buttonhole, Swiss, Circa 1890
Antique 30mm Blued Steel Watch Buttonhole, Swiss, Circa 1890

Antique 30mm Blued Steel Watch Buttonhole, Swiss, Circa 1890

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Watch Buttonhole Blued Steel, 1890 An amazing gadget from the late 19th century. White enamel with gold dots and Arabic numerals watch dial. This watch is supposed to be worn on a j...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Used

Materials

Steel

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Pocket Watch Used For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pocket watch used for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a pocket watch used 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 pocket watch used has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Elgin and Cartier are consistently popular. A pocket watch used can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 218, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pocket watch used, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Pocket Watch Used?

Prices for a pocket watch used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $55 and can go as high as $500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,797.

Questions About Pocket Watch Used

  • 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 ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    People never stopped using pocket watches entirely. In fact, many luxury watchmakers continue to release new pocket watches. Some notable contemporary models include the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Pocket Watch, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Pocket Watch, the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Pocket Watch, the Breguet Classique Pocket Watch and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Pocket Watch. As to when wristwatches became more popular than pocket watches for daily wear, the shift happened in the years following World War I. Although the first wristwatches date back to the 19th century, it wasn't until soldiers who had worn wristwatches in the field returned home that demand for the timepieces really grew. Many watchmakers had developed new designs and technologies to contribute to the war effort, adding to the increased popularity of wristwatches during the 1920s and ’30s. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pocket watches.
  • 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
    A pocket compass is used for navigation. The magnetic needle turns until one end points north and the other points south. You can use this information to orient yourself and choose which direction to travel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex 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, 2022
    To 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.