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Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Rose Gold Crystal Ball Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

circa 1880-1890 Crystal ball watch with a 20-Inch-long solid rose gold chain with a swivel catch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa

1950s Italian Pocket Watch Pendant Light in the Style of Pietro Chiesa

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Hanover, MA

the center axis of the UFO, this pendent is in the form of a pocket watch, having etched glass crystal

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch
Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch

Cartier, A Rock Crystal, Diamond and Enamel Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier: A Rock Crystal, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Pocket Watch, open face keyless dress pocket

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold

A Gold and Rock Crystal Pocket Watch Key Necklace by Monica Rich Kosann
A Gold and Rock Crystal Pocket Watch Key Necklace by Monica Rich Kosann

A Gold and Rock Crystal Pocket Watch Key Necklace by Monica Rich Kosann

By Monica Rich Kosann

Located in New York, NY

An 18K Yellow Gold Mini Round and Mini Oval Pocket Watch Key Necklace with Rock Crystals, each

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

A Gold and Rock Crystal Pocket Watch Key Necklace by Monica Rich Kosann
A Gold and Rock Crystal Pocket Watch Key Necklace by Monica Rich Kosann

A Gold and Rock Crystal Pocket Watch Key Necklace by Monica Rich Kosann

By Monica Rich Kosann

Located in New York, NY

An 18K Yellow Gold Rectangular Pocket Watch Key Necklace with Rock Crystal and Diamond Accents

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin 1940 Rock Crystal Pocket Watch
Rene Boivin 1940 Rock Crystal Pocket Watch

Rene Boivin 1940 Rock Crystal Pocket Watch

By René Boivin

Located in London, GB

This beautiful pocket watch by Rene Boivin is from 1940. It has a square shaped rock crystal case

Category

Vintage 1940s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal

Lacloche Freres Art Deco Rock Crystal Pocket Watch
Lacloche Freres Art Deco Rock Crystal Pocket Watch

Lacloche Freres Art Deco Rock Crystal Pocket Watch

By Lacloche Freres

Located in London, GB

This Art Deco pocket watch is set within a reeded Crystal Rock circular frame. The winding crown is

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver, Base Metal

Estate Cartier Rock Crystal Pocket Watch with Skeleton Movement
Estate Cartier Rock Crystal Pocket Watch with Skeleton Movement

Estate Cartier Rock Crystal Pocket Watch with Skeleton Movement

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous estate Cartier pocket watch made out of rock crystal with skeleton movement. Made in

Category

20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rare 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
Rare 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch

Rare 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, White Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch
Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch

Vacheron & Constantin Rock Crystal Turquoise Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This is a fine rare square shape pocket watch made of Gold, Rock Crystal, and with a turquoise

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

1910s Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Pendant Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
1910s Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Pendant Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

1910s Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Pendant Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Geneva, CH

Belle Epoque Diamond Platinum Pendant Pocket Watch Chain Necklace. Circa 1910. The watch has not

Category

Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Cartier Jadeite Diamond Rock Crystal Enamel Manual Pendant Watch
Cartier Jadeite Diamond Rock Crystal Enamel Manual Pendant Watch

Cartier Jadeite Diamond Rock Crystal Enamel Manual Pendant Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

rock crystal ring, together with a black cord accented by a pierced slider set with an old mine-cut

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Enamel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Greenwich, CT

streamlined aesthetic. Encased in rock crystal with a black matte lacquer face sporting Arabic numbers, this

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal

Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder
Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder

Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian-style, sterling silver-mounted, crystal inkwell/pocket watch holder, London, 1988

Category

Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell or Pocket Watch Holder
Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell or Pocket Watch Holder

Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell or Pocket Watch Holder

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell or pocket watch holder, Birmingham

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome
Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome

Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An amazing hand blown pocket watch holder in cranberry and clear crystal with a latticino twist

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Clocks

Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts
Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts

Gold Filled Rock Crystal Victorian Pocket Watch Chain 15 3/4" Antique Parts

Located in Greensboro, NC

Crystal Chain Style: Fancy Link Fastening Type: Carabiner Clasp Measurements Length (from end to end

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

guilloche, toped with purple-blue glass enamel and accents in white enamel. The watch remain in excellent

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Cartier Magnificent Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
Cartier Magnificent Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch

Cartier Magnificent Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Art Deco Cartier pocket watch, the circular rock crystal watch comprising an engine

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

CARTIER A Fine Rock Crystal Platinum&Gold Diamond Set Watch
CARTIER A Fine Rock Crystal Platinum&Gold Diamond Set Watch

CARTIER A Fine Rock Crystal Platinum&Gold Diamond Set Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

This is a unique Cartier/European Watch and Clock, Co., Inc., a fine rock crystal, platinum and

Category

French Pocket Watches

Cartier Rose Quartz and Black Onyx Rock Crystal Desk Timepiece

Cartier Rose Quartz and Black Onyx Rock Crystal Desk Timepiece

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Rose Quartz and Black Onyx Rock Crystal, Black Enamel and Gold Desk Timepiece, 18k gold

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond, Rock Crystal, Lapis, Platinum and Gold Seal Pendant Watch
Cartier Diamond, Rock Crystal, Lapis, Platinum and Gold Seal Pendant Watch

Cartier Diamond, Rock Crystal, Lapis, Platinum and Gold Seal Pendant Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous Art Deco Diamond, Rock Crystal, Lapis, Platinum, Yellow Gold and Enamel Seal Pendant

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Pocket Watch Crystal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pocket watch crystal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 205 vintage or 21 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a pocket watch crystal may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing pocket watch crystal — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Cartier and Elgin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a pocket watch crystal featuring rock crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. Most of our pocket watch crystal for sale are for men, but there are 121 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Pocket Watch Crystal?

Prices for a pocket watch crystal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $241 and can go as high as $250,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,973.
Questions About Pocket Watch Crystal
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.