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Pocket Watch With Key

Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770
Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770

Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

champleve dial verge pair cased pocket watch with it's steel chain and steel crank key. It would make a fine

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Antique 1770s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob
18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob

18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century Oil - Lady with a Pocket Watch Chain
19th Century Oil - Lady with a Pocket Watch Chain

19th Century Oil - Lady with a Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Corsham, GB

shawl and an ornate bonnet. She sports a pocket watch chain adorned with ornate keys to the right side

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate

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Antique Early 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Brass

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English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key
English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key

English Silver & Enamel Key-wind Pocket Watch with Original Key

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is an early 19th century English ladie's keywind enamel faced pocket watch with

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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Dial

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch With Silver Dial. This watch is working and ticking well. It

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial

Located in London, GB

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Less Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Enamel Dial
Antique Silver Key-Less Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Enamel Dial

Antique Silver Key-Less Pocket Watch with Hand Painted Enamel Dial

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking well

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vacheron & Constantine Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Vacheron & Constantine Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Vacheron & Constantine Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in DALLAS, TX

Vacheron & Constantine 36.5 mm Pocket Watch. 18k Yellow Gold with key. Made in Geneva-Swiss made

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob
Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob

Small Antique Ornate Gold Pocket Watch Key / Fob

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful and small antique pocket watch key with a clear white and green paste is measured

Category

Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 18-Karat Gold Watch with Exceptional 10 Karat Gold Associated Chain
Victorian 18-Karat Gold Watch with Exceptional 10 Karat Gold Associated Chain

Victorian 18-Karat Gold Watch with Exceptional 10 Karat Gold Associated Chain

Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim

A fine Victorian open face 18-karat gold pocket watch, engraved dial, hallmarked with original key

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Gold

Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key
Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key

Bautte & Co. Yellow Gold Mid-1800s Pocket Watch with Key

Located in Birmingham, AL

This beautiful 19th century pocket watch features a unique, intricate engraved design on both sides

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

J.W. Benson 18ct Pocket Watch With Hand Engraving and Original Key
J.W. Benson 18ct Pocket Watch With Hand Engraving and Original Key

J.W. Benson 18ct Pocket Watch With Hand Engraving and Original Key

Located in London, GB

This J.W. Benson 18ct pocket watch with hand engraving and original key is a wonderful piece of

Category

2010s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

A Rare Rose Gold Super Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1840
A Rare Rose Gold Super Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1840

A Rare Rose Gold Super Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1840

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Rose Gold Extra Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch with it's original key and it's

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Pocket Watch, Silver Cased Chester, 1884
Antique Pocket Watch, Silver Cased Chester, 1884

Antique Pocket Watch, Silver Cased Chester, 1884

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H 0.48 in W 1.74 in D 1.74 in

Antique Pocket Watch, Silver Cased Chester, 1884

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a good quality antique silver cased Lever pocket watch with key. Keeping good time, this

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch with Enamel Decoration
Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch with Enamel Decoration

Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch with Enamel Decoration

Located in Firenze, IT

Date: Circa 1830 Movement: Gilt cylinder, 3-arm balance Dial: Engine turned pale champagne, black Roman numerals to eccentric dial, black outer minute markers, black hands Case: Poli...

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Antique 1850s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pre-1822 MI Tobias and Co 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Winding Key
Pre-1822 MI Tobias and Co 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Winding Key

Pre-1822 MI Tobias and Co 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Winding Key

Located in Birmingham, AL

This magnificent antique pocket watch features an elaborate tri-color face, with a yellow gold

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

GEORGIAN WATCH KEY Collection
GEORGIAN WATCH KEY Collection

GEORGIAN WATCH KEY Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

in the Georgian and Victorian periods. Watches large and small were wound with watch keys that would

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English More Jewelry

Victorian Diamond Enamel and 14 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant
Victorian Diamond Enamel and 14 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant

Victorian Diamond Enamel and 14 Karat Gold Watch Key Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pocket watch key with a navette form top One side with blue enamel dot in a Celtic knot motif

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Amethyst Color Enamel Watch Key Fob Jaci Gold Charm Bracelet, 19th Century
Amethyst Color Enamel Watch Key Fob Jaci Gold Charm Bracelet, 19th Century

Amethyst Color Enamel Watch Key Fob Jaci Gold Charm Bracelet, 19th Century

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Fine Amethyst with color Enamel pocket watch Key and Fob with engraved name of “Jaci” on it. Please

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 18k Yellow Gold Chased Shell Winder Pendant
Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 18k Yellow Gold Chased Shell Winder Pendant

Antique Victorian Watch Key Fob 18k Yellow Gold Chased Shell Winder Pendant

Located in Torrance, CA

. The beautifully detailed antique watch key fob was originally worn by a gentleman with a pocket watch

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement
Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement

Masonic Calendar Key Winding Pocket Watch with Fusee Movement

Located in Carlisle, GB

A beautiful handcrafted enamel dial, masonic calendar key winding Pocket watch. It has a fusee

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

"Grandfather" Pocket Watch and Chain
"Grandfather" Pocket Watch and Chain

"Grandfather" Pocket Watch and Chain

Located in New York, NY

An 18K yellow gold pocket watch with its original key and gold chain.

Category

French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Silver Plated Key-Winding Pocket Watch with a Chain
Antique Silver Plated Key-Winding Pocket Watch with a Chain

Antique Silver Plated Key-Winding Pocket Watch with a Chain

Located in Carlisle, GB

This charming silver plated pocket watch is in good working condition and it ticks nicely and runs

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Very Fine Hands
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Very Fine Hands

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Very Fine Hands

Located in Carlisle, GB

Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch With Very Fine Hands. This pocket watch is working and it is

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez
Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez

Fine Large Oil Painting Portrait of the Lady with the Fan Diego Velazquez

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the Lady with a Fan English School, second half 20th century after Diego Velazquez's (1599-1660) original painting oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 28 inche...

Category

Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle
Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle

Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle

Located in Delft, NL

Niello Silver wax seal stamp and rectangular niello and crystal scent bottle Niello Silver wax seal stamp and rectangular scent bottle with tilt cap and stopper. The scent bottle ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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 plate. Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923. Fancy Octagon case and...

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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Portrait of a Lady, Oil on Canvas, 1840's, In Style of Jacob Eichholtz
Portrait of a Lady, Oil on Canvas, 1840's, In Style of Jacob Eichholtz

Portrait of a Lady, Oil on Canvas, 1840's, In Style of Jacob Eichholtz

Located in Doylestown, PA

This interior portrait of a woman dressed in an elegant lace shawl is a 30" x 25" oil on canvas painting in the style of Jacob Eichholtz. The artist is unknown but the painting is be...

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Mid-19th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Large 18th Century European Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady Lace Collars
Large 18th Century European Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady Lace Collars

Large 18th Century European Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady Lace Collars

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Noble Lady European School, 18th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 37.5 inches canvas: 30 x 24.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good ...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870

Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870

By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New York, NY

Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

$2,988Sale Price|25% Off

H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in

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

Materials

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

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting
"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely portrait of a turn-of-the-century elegant woman, perhaps commissioned by a devoted husband (she has a ring on her right hand, which is more common as a wedding ring in north...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find. Manufactured pre-1900 by one ...

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 . Dial: the excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track with f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

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Pocket Watch With Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pocket watch with key you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Silver, Enamel and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect pocket watch with key among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pocket watch with key over the years, but those made by Vacheron Constantin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping for a pocket watch with key, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Pocket Watch With Key?

On average, a pocket watch with key at 1stDibs sells for $1,595, while they’re typically $209 on the low end and $7,010 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Pocket Watch With Key
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.