A. Lange & Söhne, 18 Karat Gold, Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1898 Constantinopel
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
The numbers harmonize perfectly with the elegant hands and the minute-accurate chronograph display. This pocket watch was originally sold to the Huber Frères company in Constantinop...
Gold, 18k Gold
French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pocket watch perfection! A charming late 19th Century French pocket watch display stand in the form of a miniature sedan chair.
Rolex Cellini Pocket Watch 18 Karat Gold, 3727, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Pocket Watch Made in Switzerland Circa 1970's Fully hallmarked Pocket Watch Ref : 3727 Movement: Mechanical Display type : Analogue Dial : White ( See Photos ...
18k Gold
Omega, Gurzelen Silver Nielo Pocketwatch Russian Retailer, Switzerland, 1895
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Fully hallmarked 875 silver Pocket Watch Serial: 1196227 Movement: Mechanical Display type: Analogue Dial: White ( See Photos ) Casing Material: 875 Silver Hands: Gold Dimensions -...
Silver
International Watch Company Automatic Gents Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
During its early years, IWC produces pocket watches with a digital “Pallweber” display, as well as wristwatches for women and men.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This sweet antique Illinois Watch Co. private label for Burlington Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1919 is converted to a skeleton watch with a glass display back for a mesmerizing view of...
Brass
Illinois Steel Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Illinois 305 Steel Pocket Watch expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this time piece to be viewed.
Steel
Waltham Seaside Display Back Brass Antique Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With an interesting display back to observe the gears of the movement, this circa 1899 Waltham Seaside Brass Pocket Watch is great find.
Brass
Waltham Watch Company Steel Pocket Watch with Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the unmatched craftsmanship in this American Waltham Watch Company Steel Pocket Watch expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this t...
Other, Steel
Rockford Watch Co. Railroad Style Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this circa 1903 Rockford Railroad Style Pocket Watch with fancy engraved brass case. This fabulous size 16S American made piece is restored with a display back for a mesmerizin...
Brass
Waltham American Watch Company Stainless Steel Display Back Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1902, Stainless Steel Waltham American Watch Co. Display Back Pocket Watch , Serial #1131634, 58 mm.
Stainless Steel
Illinois Bunn Special Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Illinois Bunn Special Brass Pocket Watch expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this time piece to be vie...
Brass
American Waltham Watch Company Men's Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Waltham Watch Company, this circa 1926 antique brass pocket watch, model number 1894, has been restored with a display back for a mesmerizing view of its beautiful fancy acid etch...
Brass
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.
Brass
Elgin Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Featuring a unique display back to observe the inner 17 jeweled movement in motion, enjoy this restored Elgin pocket watch.
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.
Brass
Antique Elgin National Watch Company Display Back Brass Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy the dapper details on this smart looking, circa 1928, 45mm Elgin National Watch Company Pocket Watch No. 345. Outfitted with glass display back allowing view of the intricate 1...
Brass
Antique Tacy Watch Company Admiral Display Back Pocket Watch, Circa 1920
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy the view into the inner workings of this circa 1920 antique gold filled Tacy Watch Company Admiral pocket watch with skeleton display back.
Gold-filled
Antique Elgin Men's Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
By Elgin National Watch Co., this circa 1912 American made brass pocket watch model #303 has been restored with a display back for a mesmerizing view of its beautiful fancy acid etch...
Brass
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Raymond 54.9 millimeter Brass Pocket Watch expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed.
Brass
Audemars Piquet Swiss Platinum Display Back Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sleek, late twentieth century platinum pocket watch by Audemars Piquet Swiss for Tiffany & Co. with special order glass display back to view its intricate nineteen jewels seven adjus...
Platinum
Hamilton Model 917 Vintage Pocket Watch with Display Back circa 1939
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Observe the mechanics of this circa 1939 ten karat yellow gold filled Hamilton Model 917 Men's Pocket Watch with skeleton display back. In watch size 10S, measuring approximately 1-3...
Sold
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
Will hold a small to medium sized pocket watch. Pictured pocket watch is for display purposes only and is not included.
Rolex Sabot or Hoof Dealer Display Clock "Time to the Second"
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Rolex Sabot or Hoof Dealer Display Clock - Finest example we have ever seen; Electro- mechanical Rolex movement (Battery winds a small mainspring periodically to build up the power r...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
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...
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5150 or “T150” in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. This model was offered ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$14,500
H 1.44 in W 1.38 in L 6.88 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with round transitional cut diamonds. This classic Art Deco style Tiffany watch can be wor...
Diamond, Platinum
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow 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...
18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Rolex Day-Date II 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a white dial with roman applied numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph NOS 5990/1A-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A now discontinued model, this Nautilus Travel Time in stainless steel by Patek Philippe is in unworn NOS condition. Featuring a black gradated horizontally embossed dial that featur...
Stainless Steel
$23,606
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.38 in W 2.13 in
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Travel Clock, Mid-20th Century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This compact, 18K yellow gold, Van Cleef and Arpels travel clock is a unique piece of vintage luxury. At its heart is a Movado Ermetophon alarm movement inside the exquisitely crafte...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Manual Wind Art Deco Era Platinum Pocket Watch With Old European Cut Diamonds. Fixed with old-cut diamond-encrusted bail, hour markers, hands, and bezel. Hand-win...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.
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