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Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch
Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch

Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch

Located in New York, NY

Silver-plated stop watch, London, 1930's, Findlay & Co. - makers. Excellent working order; @2" diameter. Case is in very good condition, with some very minor scratches commensurate w...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Heuer Stopwatch 542 838  Rally Timer  Swiss Precision
Vintage Heuer Stopwatch 542 838  Rally Timer  Swiss Precision

Vintage Heuer Stopwatch 542 838 Rally Timer Swiss Precision

By Heuer

Located in London, GB

Vintage Heuer Stopwatch 542 838 Rally Timer Swiss Precision This vintage Heuer Stopwatch 542 838

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Vintage 1980s European Pocket Watches

Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden
Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden

Russian Submariners Watch by the American House of Hampden

Located in Long Beach, CA

Factory and continued the manufacture of pocket watches and stopwatches, as well as the Type-1 191-ChS

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Mid-20th Century European Modernist Wrist Watches

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel
Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel

Russian Submariners Watch All Original from 1940s / 50s Steel

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

First Moscow Watch Factory and continued the manufacture of pocket watches and stopwatches, as well as

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Mid-20th Century Modernist Wrist Watches

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Vintage Base Metal Cased Mechanical Stopwatch
Vintage Base Metal Cased Mechanical Stopwatch

Vintage Base Metal Cased Mechanical Stopwatch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful vintage hand winding stopwatch is in good working condition and it is ticking well

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage 1970s Swiss Made Mechanical Stopwatch for Gallenkamp
Vintage 1970s Swiss Made Mechanical Stopwatch for Gallenkamp

Vintage 1970s Swiss Made Mechanical Stopwatch for Gallenkamp

Located in Carlisle, GB

This vintage hand winding Swiss Stopwatch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate, Base Metal

OTS Arnaud France Rare and Fine Stopwatch, 1954
OTS Arnaud France Rare and Fine Stopwatch, 1954

OTS Arnaud France Rare and Fine Stopwatch, 1954

Located in Berlin, DE

Oversized stopwatch by manufacturer OTS Arnaud in original wooden box. The watch has several

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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

TAG Heuer Stopwatch, 1970-1980s
TAG Heuer Stopwatch, 1970-1980s

TAG Heuer Stopwatch, 1970-1980s

Located in bronshoj, DK

Tag Heuer stopwatch 1970/80s. The clock works. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 5.0 ​​cm W 1.6

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

1960s Swiss Made La Marque 7 Jewels Pocket Timer Stopwatch Nonworking
1960s Swiss Made La Marque 7 Jewels Pocket Timer Stopwatch Nonworking

1960s Swiss Made La Marque 7 Jewels Pocket Timer Stopwatch Nonworking

By Omega

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pocket timer Swiss made La Marque 7 Jewels Pocket Stopwatch Nonworking 2 w x 2.88 tall x .5 d

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

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Metal, Stainless Steel

1968 Vintage Nonworking Pocket Omega Game Stopwatch Mexico Olympics
1968 Vintage Nonworking Pocket Omega Game Stopwatch Mexico Olympics

1968 Vintage Nonworking Pocket Omega Game Stopwatch Mexico Olympics

By Omega

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Olympic Stopwatch 1968 Vintage Omega Stopwatch Mexico Olympics Nonworking Tested not working needs

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Stainless Steel

Antique Swiss Flyback Pocket Stopwatch
Antique Swiss Flyback Pocket Stopwatch

Antique Swiss Flyback Pocket Stopwatch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful piece is working and it is ticking and running well. Visible signs of ageing and used. The dial is a bit worn as shown. Light scratches on the silver plate metal case ...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sekonda Mechanical Stopwatch
Vintage Sekonda Mechanical Stopwatch

Vintage Sekonda Mechanical Stopwatch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned 54mm vintage hand winding stop watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.

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Vintage 1980s Russian Pocket Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Rare 1940s Military Chronograph Stopwatch with Split-Seconds PATT. 4 No. 11643
Rare 1940s Military Chronograph Stopwatch with Split-Seconds PATT. 4 No. 11643

Rare 1940s Military Chronograph Stopwatch with Split-Seconds PATT. 4 No. 11643

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful and rare hand winding military stop watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs well. Visible signs of used with small light scratches on the glass a...

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Vintage 1940s British Pocket Watches

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Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back

Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...

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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Brass

Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880
Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880

Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals, outer minute t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel

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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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved

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 / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm Diameter MOV...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury solid gold timepiece is made with exquisite fine details. It features a 46mm...

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pocket Watch
Antique Pocket Watch

Antique Pocket Watch

Located in Geneva, CH

Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.

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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

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

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

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 Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman numerals, oute...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890. Dial: A beautiful condition white enamel dial with large Art Nouveau Arabic numerals...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track, signed A.W.W. Co at twe...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in Narberth, PA

Born in 1782, Louis Audemars was founded in 1811 by Louis-Benjamin Audemars in the Vallée de Joux, near le Brassus in Switzerland. Together, Audemars and his sons crafted high qualit...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.