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Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds
Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920

By Ball Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

By Rockford Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch

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.

Category

Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

International Watch Company Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company. An 18ct Yellow Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch, C1920s

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold
IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold

IWC Open Face Pocket Watch Yellow Gold

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch by IWC. The silver dial features a small seconds

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual; 17 jewels . Gold Filled

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display
Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display

Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display

By Hamilton

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Agassiz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Agassiz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

Agassiz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

By Agassiz

Located in Wallkill, NY

Agassiz 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch, working retailed by Theodore B. Starr, Inc. Made by

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch – Late 19th Century
Antique 18ct Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch – Late 19th Century

Antique 18ct Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch – Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fine 18-carat gold open-face pocket watch, likely of Swiss or English manufacture, made for John

Category

Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s

Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Touchon & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Dent A Heavy Gold Open Face Lever Pocket Watch C1890
Dent A Heavy Gold Open Face Lever Pocket Watch C1890

Dent A Heavy Gold Open Face Lever Pocket Watch C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Dent. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614. Solid gold case, gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical
Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical

Located in Greensboro, NC

Yellow Gold Style: Open Face Features: Roman numerals marking the hours Sub dial at the 6 o'clock

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Mechanical
Tiffany & Co. Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Mechanical

Tiffany & Co. Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Mechanical

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greensboro, NC

: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Open Face Features: Roman numerals marking the 12, 2, 4, 8, and 10 o'clock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tissot Yellow Gold Plated Open Faced Stylist Pocket Watch circa 1950s
Tissot Yellow Gold Plated Open Faced Stylist Pocket Watch circa 1950s

Tissot Yellow Gold Plated Open Faced Stylist Pocket Watch circa 1950s

By Tissot

Located in New York, NY

Tissot 18k yellow gold plated Stylist pocket watch, with sweep center seconds and baton markers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900

A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A. Lange & Sohne. An 18ct Rose Gold Open Face keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The

Category

20th Century German Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899
Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899

Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899

By Elgin

Located in Miami, FL

A superb Elgin 14K solid gold open-face pocket watch, featuring a rare and highly desirable 21

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex. A Rare Gold Bow Tie Dial Open Face Pocket Watch C1936
Rolex. A Rare Gold Bow Tie Dial Open Face Pocket Watch C1936

Rolex. A Rare Gold Bow Tie Dial Open Face Pocket Watch C1936

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex. A Rare Bow TIe Dial 9ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930s Dial: The

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch
Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch

Antique Longines Swiss 14k Yellow Gold 44mm Detailed Open Face Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Montclair, NJ

well as the watch case cover. Condition: Antique Swiss-made pocket watch in excellent overall condition

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch
18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch

18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch Dial: White Enamel dial with

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch

Courvoisier Geneve Yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 18Kt yellow gold case. No. 2381. C...

Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is as fine a pocket watch as we have ever seen. The watch looks like if

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. This elegant pocket watch is

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rare Vacheron Constantin 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C 1920s
Rare Vacheron Constantin 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C 1920s

Rare Vacheron Constantin 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C 1920s

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s. Dial: The

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare YG Keyword Open Face Pivoted Detent Pocket Watch
Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare YG Keyword Open Face Pivoted Detent Pocket Watch

Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare YG Keyword Open Face Pivoted Detent Pocket Watch

By Henry Capt

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare Henry Capt 18ct yellow gold keywind open face, pivoted detent chronometer pocket watch with

Category

Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt. and Platinum Gold Pocket Watch Chain Supplied WARRANTY: 18 months on

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch

Located in Antwerp, BE

E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter

Category

Antique 19th Century British Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pocket Watch Face For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pocket watch face you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 227 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect pocket watch face may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing pocket watch face — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and Hamilton each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a pocket watch face featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. Most of our pocket watch face for sale are for men, but there are 95 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Pocket Watch Face?

The price for a pocket watch face starts at $215 and tops out at $53,028 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,400.

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 Pocket Watch Face
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.