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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

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
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
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

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
original Company. A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Hunter Pocket Watch, Elaborately Painted Enamel, The Dial Marked Omega
Located in London, GB
-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. He sold his watches from Italy to
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

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
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

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

Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

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

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Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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

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

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

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

Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
original blued steel hands. It is also supplied with a white gold filled pocket watch chain so you can wear
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Vintage 1920s Swiss 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

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch designed by Jean-Moïse Badollet & Cie. Gorgeous medium lady demi-hunter pocket
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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

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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

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
pendant watch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
skeleton watch was crafted with stainless steel parts, a 18 karats white gold bale and a sharp round
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
guilloche, toped with purple-blue glass enamel and accents in white enamel. The watch remain in excellent
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...

Girard-Perregaux Swiss Movement 17 jewels, Dial, Case, Crown & Glass. 1970's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Girard-Perregaux Swiss watch parts: Swiss Manual Movement 17 jewels, signed & numbered 263999 Dial
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts. The Movado Ermeto watch was
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch Engraved June 14th, 1932 Original Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage pocket watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
case and is all original. It comes supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain as well, so you
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Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

Audemars Piguet 18k Gold Pocket Watch 1910s Vintage RA369
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Audemars Piguet open face pocket watch, c.1910s, all original
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Omega Pocket Money Clip Watch Manual Wind 1930s Vintage Collectable JM2
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Omega Pocket or Money Clip watch, manual wind, circa 1930s. A vintage collectable
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic American pocket watch has a flawless original kiln fired enamel dial. The
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Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Period Bracelet from 1935
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue with Breguet Engine Turned Dial from 1939
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company / Shreve and Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wristwatch
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
company first introduced the Veri Thin movement in a pocket watch which was an innovation that rearranged
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch. It is
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
maintenance. This pocket watch can be worn with various clothing for all occasions from formal to casual
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band and Watch by Geneve Quartz
Located in Stamford, CT
co-founder of Universal Geneve and decided to move operations to Geneva in 1919. Their pocket watches
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Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well. Their case designs were
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch Drivers Style and Original Dial
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
maintenance. This pocket watch can be worn with various clothing for all occasions from formal to casual
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very accurate as well
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
establish the principles of industrialization and standardized parts. Howards watches were rugged and very
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this vintage pocket watch
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Pocket Watch Parts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of pocket watch parts available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, gold-filled and 18k gold. Our selection of items includes 235 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to pocket watch parts. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Waltham Watch Company and Rolex are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many rose cut, round cut and bead pocket watch parts for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of pocket watch parts for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Pocket Watch Parts?

Prices for pocket watch parts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $155 and can go as high as $163,658, while pocket watch parts, on average, fetch $1,800.

Finding the Right watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Pocket Watch Parts
  • 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.

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