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Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case Signed "Keystone base metal 3262545" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton W...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large Swiss made pocket watch by International Watch Co. cased in a solid 14k yellow gold concentric designed case and features throughout beautiful patina that's inta...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
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1890s French Antique Pocket Watches

Antique Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
$3,750
H 2.3 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in
LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co. This is a beautiful and very fine antique pendant watch created in Switzerland by the LeCoultre et Cie, back in the 1890. The an...
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1890s Swiss Baroque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
$7,462 Sale Price
25% Off
H 1.51 in W 1.23 in Dm 0.42 in
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate. Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923. Fancy Octagon case and...
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1920s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard 14Kt Solid White Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1925 with Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

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

Materials

Silver

Rolex. A Rose Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1924
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A 9ct Rose Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1924. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial simply signed Rolex with Roman numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary ...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare 14ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve with Arabic numerals...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage J.D. Burritt Brooksville Fla. 59MM Silver Manual Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: J.D. Burritt Gender: Men Metal Type: Silver Diameter: 59.00 mm Weight: 174.50 grams Gent's silver Swiss-made pocket watch. The "J.D. BURRITT" trademark (or hallmark) can ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Julius Assmann. A Heavy Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Julius Assmann. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s Dial: The beautiful silver and gold dial with raised gold floral garlands to the centre of th...
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1880s German Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy Gold Half Hunter Pocket watch C1901
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Hunt & Roskell. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C190. Dial: The superb white enamel dial, Roman numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds d...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

S. Katz Geneve. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
S. Katz Geneve. A Rare Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch. C1890. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with slim Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex. Asprey. A Rare Gold Observatory Pocket watch C1920
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex, Retailed by Asprey. A Very Rare Gold Observatory 18ct Two Colour Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920 with Matching Two Colour Gold Dress Chain Dial: The original silver ma...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1863 Waltham CIVIL WAR Pocket Watch - Same Model 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 Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Double Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Towson, MD
One vintage 14 karat yellow gold double pocket watch chain measuring 19 inches in length. This elegant chain is fitted with two spring ring clasps, designed for securing a watch and ...
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines 18K Yellow Gold Finely Engraved Jungle & Raised Lion Pocket-Watch
By Longines
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite timepiece from Longines, crafted in Switzerland in 1920, exemplifies luxury and artistry. It features a manual movement and a striking 52mm ivory dial that displays el...
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1920s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Swiss 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold lapel watch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
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Early 1900s Swazi Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron Case...
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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1862 Waltham CIVIL WAR Watch with Soldier Provenance Same Model Given to 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 Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Antique Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Extremely RARE. 18k Yellow gold Case 43mm Round Case. Ornate Wheat Engraving on the Case. Just a wonderful peace. Enamel details on the b...
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1910s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm / Width 42mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14K Gold Double Cased Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful 14k pocket watch is made by Waltham. It has a triple case, numbered 583785, that has intricate engravings and details. This watch was made around 1910. The dial has Ar...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop
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1910s Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

1920 Cresarrow by Piguet with case same as V & C Mens Rare & Unusual Art Deco
By Cresarrow
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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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic example of a J. Assman I/Sachsen Glasshutte pocket watch from circa 1890. The White Enamel dial in perfect condition with no hairline cracks or marks, with Arabic...
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1890s German Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique circular pendant watch, circa 1880s Tear drop-shaped rubies surrounded by rose-cut diamonds; center stone is a diamond of approximately 0.10 carat Marked: Geneve, No. 86891...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEME...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

A Swiss Gold Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Swiss 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890. Dial: The elegant white enamel unsigned dial with Roman Numerals , outer minute track wih Arabic nu...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Eugene Bornand & Cie. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880. Dial: The lovely white enamel dial with Roman numeral outer minute track with subs...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Eugene Le Coultre. A Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Eugene Le Coultre. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: This very rare dial having black enamel with gold coloured Roman numeral and out gold min...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Le Roy & Fils. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Roy & Fils. An 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The elegant unsigned white enamel dial with fine Roman numerals outer minute t...
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1880s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1912 Patek Philippe Shreve & Co. & Antique Mens 44mm Pocket Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
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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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive
By Longines
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare antique pocket watch by Longines is a Minute Repeater Chronograph – an ultimate find for collectors! Indeed, this captivating timepiece is more...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved all around with floral and arabesque patterns. The back is white, the hands golden, t...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
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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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Platinum

Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a pendant. Dial marked "Corona Hnus", has a quality Swiss movement, mechanical hand winding.
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Le Roy & Fils. A Rose Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch. C1820
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Roy et Fils. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Keywind Cylinder Openface Pocket Watch, C1820. Dial: The superb Silver dial with engine turning to the centre of the dial wit...
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1820s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

Gold-filled

20th Century Enamel Silver Boule de Geneve Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch pendant with chain in silver. A charming antique jewel, this set consists of a chain of blue enameled spindle-shaped links separated by silver rings. The clasp is a spring ring...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a beautiful hunter case decorated with t...
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1870s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912. 14k white gold 21.9 grams Tested: 14k 14k white gold Length: 22 ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896 Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman Numerals and outer minute track. The centre ...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket watch and Chain C1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a rare white enamel dial C1890s. Dial: A beautiful white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Gene...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Blue and White Guilloche Enamel. Mechanical, Manual wind EWC, European Watch & Clock M...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
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1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Patek Philippe for M. Schooler New Orleans Pocket Watch. 38 M.M. 14K Multi Color, applied decorations Hunting case with inside Gold Dust cover Cuvette. 18 Jewel Mechanica...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Henry Capt. Genève Pocket Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Henry Capt Genève Antique Pocket Watch Serial Number: 97313 Total Weight: 55.01 grams This distinguished pocket watch by Henry Capt of Genève reflects timeless Swiss craftsmanship. ...
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Early 1800s Central American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Nicole, A. Nielsen & Co London 18K Gold Double Hunter 53mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This important centre second Flyback Chronograph Pocket Watch by Nicole, Nielsen & Co dates back to circa 1864, retailed by Mac Donnell & Co, Sydney (signed to the dial) It is in ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional example of early haute horlogerie, this antique Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal pocket watch embodies precision, prestige, and timeless design. Crafted in soli...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Providence, RI
This 18k gold Tiffany & Co. pocket watch, crafted by the renowned Agassiz Watch Co. of Switzerland, dates to the 1920s, confirmed by the inscription “Christmas 1927.” It features a c...
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1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1894 ticks away time. ...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds. Circa 1910s 2 7/8 inch pendant, 17 inch chain
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1910s Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Manual Hand Wind Up
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Puyallup, WA
A Tiffany & Co hunter pocket watch made from 18k yellow gold. This watch is engraved and monogrammed. The white dial features Roman numerals and a seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock p...
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1890s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1892 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual ...
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1890s American Antique Pocket Watches

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Antique Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique pocket watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 919 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique pocket watches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and American Waltham Watch Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 118, are particularly popular. There are many rose cut, round cut and bead antique pocket watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of antique pocket watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Antique Pocket Watches?

Prices for antique pocket watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $115 and can go as high as $500,000, while antique pocket watches, on average, fetch $2,976.

Finding the Right Pocket Watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About Antique 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.