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Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
entirely hand engraved by a master engraver. It is supplied with a vintage pocket watch chain so you can
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

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
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
this fabulous watch! Made of silver, the large sized pocket watch forms the shape of a realistic, 3
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
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W 1.25 in D 1.75 in L 1.88 in
Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870
Located in Bilbao, ES
Exquisite Gold hunter-case Swiss pocket watch COURVOISIER #10673. Golden case with three 43mm
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
Located in Bilbao, ES
XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case. The dial has black Roman
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
was to make complete cased watches signed with his own name, however he passed away in 1833
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18kt. yellow gold Gondolo open-face pocket watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt. yellow gold Gondolo open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1900's
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
banding design around the face of the watch is symbolic of OMEGA pocket watches of that period. The gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian pocket watch by George Stockwell & Co. An amazing and very beautiful piece, created
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
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H 2.44 in W 0.41 in D 0.41 in Dm 1.86 in L 2.44 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
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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
of actual watch. Model #258729, 18 Jewels. Details: - Brand: Patek Philippe - Model Name: Pocket
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer tachometric
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post
By Agassiz
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 47 mm ) with
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lanco Pocket Watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, 15 Jewel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lanco Pocket watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, Very Good Condition, 15 Jewel
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
. This watch is not an original Breguet pocket watch but it was made by a competent watchmaker who used
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Hy Moser & Cie. 14kt gold quarter-repeater full hunter keyless pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Hy Moser & Cie antique 14kt yellow gold quarter-repeater full hunter case keyless pocket watch. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Movado 18 Karat Solid Gold Ermeto Date Travel Pocket Watch, circa 1950s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
Movado. The name, Ermeto means hermetic in Esperanto. When you open and close it the watch is wound up
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer. Very fine half hunter pair
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Full Size Half Hunter Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe 14k Gold Travel Clock Pendant Pocket Watch Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Patek Philippe 14k gold travel clock pendant pocket watch. The watch is circa 1920s and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is truly a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard brand name until 1935
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with a vintage pocket watch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
J.M. Badollet & Cie Geneve. A Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Half Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Pocket Watches

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent original condition. We seldom see watches this old in such fine condition. This watch comes
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's Dial: The
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Antique 1890s Swiss Post-War Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
. Around 1890 the company name was changed back to "J. J. Badollet". The “Charmilles” pocket watch based on
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Waltham
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Hand Engraved Pocket Watch
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham
Waltham
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Pequignet Travel Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful travel PEQUIGNET watch in gold plated and steel. Quartz movement. Hours engraved in Roman
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1990s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Pequignet Travel Watch
Pequignet Travel Watch
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H 1.58 in W 0.44 in L 1.82 in
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Company" in 1885. It has
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Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Yellow Gold Watch Russian 56 Gold Chain, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
the jeweller name. Russian Gold Watch Chain has a complete package for a gentlemen’s suit and vest
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Harry Potter's Watch London 1791 Gold Repousse Verge Fusee
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Harry Potter STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Cased Repousse Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique 1790s British Pocket Watches

1940s Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Cocktail Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The watch has a black minute and hour hand, and the maker's name 'HELVETIA'. The manual wind movement
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Questions About Pocket Watch Name
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches 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
    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 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 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.