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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 Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

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

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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

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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 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.