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Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
in depth, 2.7 inches in total length with the bow and crown. This classic pocket watch winds up and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
a . The face of this watch has break on the dial. This watch was produced in Estimated Production
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Omega De Ville Pocket Watch Art Deco Steel Manual Wind Immaculate
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Omega De Ville Pocket Watch
Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual-wind movement, Guillaume balance, 18k yellow
Category

1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

A Stauffer Cx. de Fond Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch, Key wind
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Stauffer Cx. de Fond precious yellow metal 18ct Solid Gold ladies' pocket watch, key wind
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch Elliptical Manual Wind Steel Cased Limited 1/550
By Girard Perragaux
Located in London, GB
Girard Perregaux Manual Wind Pocket Watch. Limited Edition - one of 550 Calibre GP09 Based on the
Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Movement Antique Pocket 34.7g Watch
Located in New York, NY
dial, and has hand roman numerals style markers. The face of this watch has a few insignificant
Category

20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Tiffany & Co Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Manual Hand Wind Up
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Puyallup, WA
A Tiffany & Co hunter pocket watch made from 18k yellow gold. This watch is engraved and
Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

L Aiglon Vintage Pocket Watch 14k Gold & Enamel Champange Dial Manual Wind
Located in Mayfair, London, London
L Aiglon. An Enamel 14ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s Dial: The Gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original
Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
of London Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty Excellent and Heavy Key-wind Open Faced Pocket Watch
Category

Antique 1890s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled pendant bezel wind watch in the shape of a cherry. Fantastic miniature cherry shaped
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.98 in D 0.91 in L 1.42 in
Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pocket watch, London, C1803. Dial: A beautiful original fully signed and numbered white enamel dial
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu
Located in Montclair, NJ
Movement) Condition: Antique, Swiss-made pocket watch. The movement winds, sets, and runs smoothly and
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

English Silver Pair Cased Chain Driven Fuzee with Original Dial and Blued Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: English Chain Driven STYLE / REFERENCE: Pair Cased Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches

Chopard Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and elegant pocket watch from the luxury jewelelry designers Chopard. The watch
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Movado Ermetoscope Men's Hand Wind Date Travel Pocket Watch
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
This distinctive Movado Ermetoscope watch boasts a unique sliding case design with a textured black
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Elgin B.W. Raymond Wind Indicator 21 Jewels Railroad Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Elgin Model: 15 Grade: 478 Movement Serial #: 27805836 Size: 16 # of Jewels: 21 Weight: 89.8 Grams Item #: BR-1611-060325-04
Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

A.W. Co Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold circa 1890s Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced circa 1890s The dial has minor cracks near subdial as visible in pictures
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Wrist Watches

Victorian Pocket Watch, Barometer and Thermometer Compendium Set
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
pocket watch surmounted by a crown winder with enamel dial, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
an early Victorian gentleman's jacket, ready to wind his pocket watch. Today, these decorative
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning key-wind silver pocket watch is working and is ticking well. It comes with a key
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Gunmetal Stem-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch Working. This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless stem winding
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Stem-Wind Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Antique silver nicely engraved Pocket Watch is in good working condition and it is ticking
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is working and ticking well. Visible dents on the silver
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Niello Stem-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 50mm diameter Keyless stem-winding good quality pocket watch is in good working
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Niello

Chopard Yellow Gold manual wind Pocket Watch
By Chopard
Located in Colmar, FR
A Chopard Gold Case Pocket Watch, manual winding with spring cover. White porcelain dial with black
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Antique Gold-Plated Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Key-wind Pocket Watch. This very fine quality watch is in good working order
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Fine Antique Gold-Plated Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gold Plated Key-wind Pocket Watch. This very fine quality watch is in good working order
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed GT
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Key-wind Pocket Watch Signed GT. This watch is working and ticking well. visible
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Stem-Wind Pin Set Mechanical Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Hand-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful 52mm diameter hand winding(keyless) watch is in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Fine Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver key-winding pocket watch is in good working condition. It has recently been
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

Antique Small Key-Wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Key-wind Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch. This beautiful 42mm diameter key winding silver
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 46mm diameter silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Engine Turned Case Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful silver key-wind pocket watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Antique 18 Karat Gold Stem-Wind Dress / Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautifully 18K Gold Full engraved case antique Dress Pocket Watch is in good Working
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Silver Niello Stem-Wind Pocket/ Fob Watch with Chain
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Niello Stem-wind Pocket/ Fob Watch with chain. This good quality watch is in good
Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Niello

Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Longines Stainless Steel Dress Manual Wind Pocket Watch, circa 1960s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Longines man’s pocket watch circa 1960’s. Featuring a 40.5mm diameter open face “modernist
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed James Wood Neston
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 48mm diameter watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible
Category

Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Breguet 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wind Movement Pocket Pendant Watch
By Breguet
Located in Roma, IT
This Breguet watch in yellow gold has extra-white diamonds all around the case and a rich pavé at
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin Key-Wind Movement Intricate Filigree Detail
Category

Antique 19th Century German High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Key-Wind Victorian Period Silver Pocket Watch with Mint Green Enamel Dial
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful full engraved silver case pocket watch is working and It is ticking well, however
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Signed A. Bremer, Geneve, circa 1880s
Located in Carlisle, GB
SMALL ANTIQUE SILVER KEY WIND POCKET WATCH. Circa 1880’s. This beautiful clean silver dial and
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Silver Key-Wind Fob / Pocket
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful small antique mechanical watch is working and it is ticking well. It’s come with
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver key-wind Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking nicely. Visible chipped
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver Yellow Enamel Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Silver Yellow enamel Dial key-wind Pocket Watch. This beautiful pocket watch is in good
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Finely Engraved 18 Kt Yellow Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
An 18 Kt yellow gold half hunter key wind pocket watch. The front with fine engraving around blue
Category

Early 20th Century British George V Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Pocket Watch Signed a Pendula Numinense, Rio de Janeiro N20248
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Stem wind Antique Pocket Watch is working and ticking nicely. Visible Crack on the Glass
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

18K Gold Victorian Period Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch Signed by John Neal, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key-wind gold pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. The metal ring
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

9ct.GOLD PRESENTATION OPEN FACED POCKET WATCH - WALTHAM TRAVELER - Dated:- 1913
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in York, GB
& .375 being 375 parts of 1000 A superb, self wind pocket watch, in first rate condition, the lever
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

New Era New York Mechanical Pocket Watch
Located in Luton, GB
New era New York mechanical pocket watch A superb mechanical wind aeroplane cased pocket watch
Category

Antique Early 1900s Central American Aviation Objects

Hampden 10K Gold Filled White Enamel Roman Dial Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Minor Crack On dial. as visible in pictures This Watch Dated approx Circa 1895. Brand Hampden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pocket Watches

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Pocket Watch Winder For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pocket watch winder you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 156 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pocket watch winder 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 21st Century. A pocket watch winder from Patek Philippe, Elgin and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any pocket watch winder from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pocket watch winder, 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 Winder?

The price for a pocket watch winder starts at $203 and tops out at $35,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About Pocket Watch Winder
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex watch that is worn daily does not need winding. The Perpetual rotor uses the movement of your body to power the watch and it can hold this power for up to 70 hours. If you take off your watch for an extended period of time, more than the 70 hours, then it will need winding. Manual winding can be done by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Remember to screw the crown back tightly to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques 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 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
    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
    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 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What 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.