Pocket Watch Used
Owned & Used By ZZ TOP'S Dusty Hill - Harley Davidson Chrome Pocket Watch
By Franklin MInt
Located in Suwanee, GA
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OWNED & USED BY ZZ TOP'S DUSTY HILL - Harley Davidson Chrome Pocket Watch
Full Provenance with 2 COAs
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Railroad Grade Pocket Watch was designed for use by US Air Force Navigators and Bombardiers. Dated
Category
1960s American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Steel
Antique 925 Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch, signed R. Seale, Clonmel, c1882
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
report
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Regaining their popularity in recent years,
pocket watches are no longer used for just
Category
1880s Irish Late Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver
Lorenz Pocket Watch and Chain, all in 18 kt Gold, gift never used, Italy, 1990
Located in Palermo, IT
Lorenz pocket watch and chain, all in 18 kt gold, gift never used, Italy/Switzerland, 1990
Total
Category
1990s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold
$19,121
H 0.2 in Dm 1.58 in
Antique Boulle Porte Montre/pocket watch stand 1830-1840
Located in Berlin, DE
). On the back with a hanging device.
The pocket watch is only used as a model and is not included in
Category
1830s French Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Staffordshire Couple w Peacocks Pocket Watch Holder Figurine 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
a pocket watch to be used as a table clock. Depicts a pair of figures in colorful clothing with
Category
19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Porcelain
$356 Sale Price
25% Off
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
Antique Staffordshire Castle Cherub Pocket Watch Tower Spill Vase 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
displaying a pocket watch for use as a table clock. The towers on either side also act as spill vases
Category
19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Porcelain
$131 Sale Price
25% Off
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
watch key is a magnificent jewel from ancient times.
A variety of pocket watch chains were used by
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
14k Gold
Pocket watch stand, designed by Friedrich Schinkel around 1830 - Berlin Iron
Located in Berlin, DE
frieze. Height 31 cm.
*The pocket watch is only used as a model and is not included in the price
Category
1830s German Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Berlin Iron
$2,856
H 12.21 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Nautical pocket watch holder stand, sailing ship, carved, folk art, 1880 Germany
Located in Wien, AT
pocket watch.
The high quality, the use of oak wood and the imaginative design speak for the production
Category
1880s German Folk Art Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Oak
$500
H 9.25 in W 9.06 in D 3.14 in
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
included. It is just being used to show you what a pocket watch would look like hanging on the hook
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
$975
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
with meaningful and often practical charms was fashionable. The use of pocket watch keys signifies the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
pocket watch chains, used by men and women to adorn their outfits while keeping their watches close at
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, Gold-filled, Base Metal
Recent Sales
Lorenz Pocket Watch, 18 Kt Gold, 18 Kt Gold Chain, Never Used, Still under Warra
Located in Palermo, IT
Pocket watch in 18 kt gold, Lorenz brand. Quartz movement. 18 kt gold chain. As new.Purchased
Category
2010s Italian Retro Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Pocket Watch. Condition is Used. This watch is in good working order. A visible
Category
1880s Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Swiss Made Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Swiss Made Pocket Watch. Condition is used. This watch is in good working order. Visible
Category
Early 1900s Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels
Located in London, GB
produced the timepiece.
There are two pocket watch styles in wide use: open-face and hinged. This piece
Category
1970s European Retro Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
pocket watch mechanisms and are therefore normally quite small. A typical size would be similar to a golf
Category
1910s British Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
Category
1940s American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
pocket watch.
Condition:
Good used condition overall, overall patina and age commensurate surface wear
Category
19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
Haseler, 1920.
A lovely chunky heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch
Category
19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Era Watch Chain Toggle Necklace 9K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We absolutely love this vintage beauty!
She was likely used as a chain for a pocket watch & later
Category
19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
replacement.
A lovely chunky chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch.
Condition
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe Solar Dome Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
pieces from this era actually use a pocket watch mechanism for movement. Thus, this unique timepiece
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Patek Philippe Gilded Demi-Lune Solar Desk Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
pocket watch mechanism for movement. Thus, these handsome timepieces each marry cutting edge 1960s
Category
20th Century Swiss Empire Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Gold Early 20th Century Tassel Fob on String of Rutilated Quartz Beads
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
- tassels used with pocket watches and chatelaines. These tassels were widely manufactured well into the
Category
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Located in New Orleans, LA
pockets, used as watches are today. Dually functional, the sun ring dial not only tells the hour of the
Category
17th Century German Other Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Longines 1984 Olympics Yellow Gold and Diamonds Pocket Watch Never Used
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1984 Longines Commemorative Limited Edition Pocket Watch of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Category
1980s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
,
accompanied by watch report
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Regaining their popularity in recent years, pocket watches are no longer
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
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Regaining their popularity in recent years, pocket watches are no longer used for just telling time,
but
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! This is one of the really great Railroad movements! Pocket watches that were to be used by conductors
Category
Early 20th Century American Artisan Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold-filled
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
Category
1940s American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Patek Philippe Oversized Gondolo with Custom Platinum Case from 1900s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement in the 60's or 70's for the family as they no longer wore the pocket watch. Franck Muller used the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watch Used
Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Tustin, CA
approximately 5.5 ounces.
During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as a
Category
Late 19th Century French Pocket Watch Used
Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket
Located in Tustin, CA
, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches
Category
Late 19th Century French Pocket Watch Used
H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watch Used
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Antique Art Deco Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
lovely chunky heavy chain, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch.
Condition:
Good
Category
Early 20th Century British Pocket Watch Used
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
, the perfect piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch.
Condition:
Good used condition overall
Category
19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Trombone Link L, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
piece for displaying your favourite pocket watch.
Condition:
Good used condition overall, some rubbing
Category
19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Sterling Silver
Verichron Eames Wooden Clock
Located in Soquel, CA
Hermle of West Germany movement. This particular movement is similar to a pocket watch design and first
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
London watchmaker. The clock runs through an escapement (just like a pocket watch), it can also be used
Category
Early 1800s English Empire Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 9ct Gold Victorian Facted Ball & Paper Clip Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
or tucked under a belt or in a watch pocket. Depending on their use, such chains were also called
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Patek Philippe Solar Desk Clock for Holscher
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
desk time pieces from this era actually use a pocket watch mechanism for movement. Thus, these handsome
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Metal
Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami Beach, FL
used on pocket watches and the split second technology for wristwatches had just began.
This A
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1940s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique 1900's Waltham 14k Gold Combination Open Face Pocket/Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
seconds dial.
14k yellow gold case with intricate hand-etched design on case.
Can be used as pocket watch
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Used
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Maidstone Watch by Joseph Barling, 19th Century
Located in Bradford, Ontario
I know few people actually use pocket watches currently. In fact, let's face it, fewer and fewer
Category
Late 19th Century English Art Deco Pocket Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1913
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
watches worn on chains were the norm. However, the impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in
Category
1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch, 1916
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
using a pocket watch during combat in the trenches, led many Officers to privately purchase and wear
Category
1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch 1926
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
watches worn on chains were the norm. However, the impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in
Category
1920s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Rose Gold Officers Trench Watch, 1928
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
chains were the norm. However, the impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in the trenches
Category
1920s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 18ct Gold Officers Trench Watch circa 1914
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in the trenches, led many Officers to privately purchase and
Category
1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1919 Elgin Pershing Dial with Military Nickel Pilots Watch
By Elgin
Located in Bradford, Ontario
aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904 to wear on his wrist. Pocket watches were used in that period but
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Base Metal
Early 1900's 14 Karat Yellow Gold "Hermetic" Trench Watch"
By Cyma
Located in Raleigh, NC
were Trench watches? They were created often using small pocket watch movements and installing into
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watch Used
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
watches worn on chains were the norm. However, the impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in
Category
1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1917
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
watches worn on chains were the norm. However, the impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in
Category
1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Sterling Silver Officers Trench Wristwatch, 1915
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
watches worn on chains were the norm. However, the impracticality of using a pocket watch during combat in
Category
1910s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Antique 9 Karat Gold Black Onyx Intaglio Fob / Pendant
Located in Carlisle, GB
piece can be use as pocket watch Fob, a bracelet charm or as necklace pendant. It weigh at 19.3 grams
Category
1880s British Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Onyx, 9k Gold
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This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
$5,950
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
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15th Century and Earlier African Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Bone
$34,657
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1894 ticks away time. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Brass
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain 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
1890s American Pocket Watch Used
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Cocktail Ring, Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Moissanite Stone
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style 13 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Stone 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my hand...
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob is sleek with rich gilt end caps and a chain length suspended from the bottom.
The...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gilt Metal
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch.
10k gold filled case.
Size 16, 21 jewels with 8 adjustments.
Model 20, grade 571, 3/4 plate, serial number N804928.
Time tested for 8 hours...
Category
Mid-19th Century Pocket Watch Used
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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 ...
Category
1880s American Victorian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,988 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watch Used
Mercedes Stainless Steel Post WWII Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In mint condition, enjoy this post WWII Style Mercedes Winder 32mm Men's Wrist Watch. With a pristine linen face, the gold tone hands and matchstick indexes are sleek and easy to rea...
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1950s Swiss Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Antique 18K Gold Lépine Pocket Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Antique Lépine Pocket Watch in 18 Carat Gold - Enamel Dial and Roman Numerals
Material: Yellow gold case, 18 carats, of a remarkable finesse and brightness.
Dial: Delicate white ena...
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1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watch Used
Materials
18k Gold
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Marcus & Co Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch Vintage Wind Up Monogram
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Greer, SC
Antique Marcus & Co. pocket watch with dazzling diamonds set in platinum. Featuring a monogram centerpiece, this small but gorgeous watch measures 1 inch in diameter with a total dro...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$3,750
H 1 in W 1 in Dm 1 in
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watch Used
Materials
Gold Plate
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
D 0.56 in Dm 1.93 in
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Pocket Watch Used For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pocket watch used for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a pocket watch used from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a pocket watch used has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Elgin and Cartier are consistently popular. A pocket watch used can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 218, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pocket watch used, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a Pocket Watch Used?
Prices for a pocket watch used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $55 and can go as high as $500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,797.
Questions About Pocket Watch Used
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertDecember 5, 2024People never stopped using pocket watches entirely. In fact, many luxury watchmakers continue to release new pocket watches. Some notable contemporary models include the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Pocket Watch, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Pocket Watch, the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Pocket Watch, the Breguet Classique Pocket Watch and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Pocket Watch. As to when wristwatches became more popular than pocket watches for daily wear, the shift happened in the years following World War I. Although the first wristwatches date back to the 19th century, it wasn't until soldiers who had worn wristwatches in the field returned home that demand for the timepieces really grew. Many watchmakers had developed new designs and technologies to contribute to the war effort, adding to the increased popularity of wristwatches during the 1920s and ’30s. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket compass is used for navigation. The magnetic needle turns until one end points north and the other points south. You can use this information to orient yourself and choose which direction to travel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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, 2024The 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.
- How do I use a doctor's watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a doctor's watch, use the large dial to track the time. The smaller dial is for measuring a patient's pulse. If you would like to try it, find the pulse point and wait for the second hand to reach the 12 o'clock position. Then, count the number of beats you hear until the second hand returns to that point. You'll find a selection of doctor's watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch fob used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A watch fob is a pocket watch chain. It is used to make the pocket watch more accessible, giving the user something to grab on to when pulling a pocket watch out of a vest or pants pocket. The classic way to wear a pocket watch is at the end of a fob in the waistcoat pocket. Shop a range of antique and designer watch fobs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There isn't one specific brand or model of watch that the military uses. Generally, members of the military wear watches that are durable, waterproof, shockproof and accurate in the field. Shop a variety of watches on 1stDibs.
- Are diamonds used in watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Yes, diamonds are used in watches. Many watches contain bearings crafted out of lab-made jewels, which minimize friction and support more accurate timekeeping. In some cases, makers use lab-made diamonds for these features. Watchmakers may also set decorative diamonds into the bezel or bracelet to enhance the visual appeal of their timepieces. Some makers well-known for their diamond watches include Graff, Chopard, Jacob & Co., Piaget, Hublot, Cartier and Bulgari. Shop a collection of diamond watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022How 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.
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