Pocket Watches From The 1800s
Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bonnet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches
Tiffany & Co. by Haas Neveux Platinum Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Dial by Stern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
innovative pocket watches and wristwatches. They were renowned, especially for their digital timepieces and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Gothic Table Clock w. Stunning Antique Pocket Watch Made of Gilt Bronze or Gold
Located in Lisse, NL
pocket watch) inside however, is either late 1700s or early 1800s. In our view the quality of the hand
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Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$2,125
H 7.1 in W 5.1 in D 3.55 in
Pocket Cigarette Case Geometric Design Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
mid-1800s in Switzerland by watch manufacturers to embellish the dials of their luxurious artefacts
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$5,038
H 0.6 in W 4.34 in D 2.64 in
French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Veibel began his career by crafting exceptional table clocks and pocket watches. Later he specializes in
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$16,400
H 19.5 in W 11.25 in D 5.25 in
Castellani Etruscan Style 15kt Gold Jabot Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
with a spring ring enables the jabot to hang a pendant (not included) or small pocket watch. The jabot
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1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Recent Sales
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order
An
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock
Located in New york, NY
ability to be creative than found on pendant/pocket watches which only had one or possibly two sides for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Ruby, Brass, Yellow Gold
H 2.21 in W 1.58 in D 1.34 in
Upcycled 14k gold chain and vintage agate bracelet by Glitter and Gold Studio
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
waistcoat pocket, give the bracelet its distinctive drape on the wrist. Watch fob chains are a particular
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2010s North American Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique French Gold and Green Enamel Watch Fob Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This antique brooch would have been worn to hold a pocket watch on one side to match the 3 watch
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Antique 1860s French High Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
early 1800’s. Where other American clock companies came and went in a relatively short time period the
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 21.26 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Georgian 9K Gold Chased White Agate Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Georgian 9 karat yellow gold pocket watch key charm pendant. This antique watch key has
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 9k Gold
20thC Louis Vuitton "Bell Air" Handbag In Monogram Canvas, Made In France c.1990
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
brass buckle at the front. The interior includes a zipped pocket for added functionality.
A brief
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20th Century French Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 4.34 in
1800s French Art Nouveau Enamel Angel Winged Flower Pearl Wreath Pendant Watch
Located in New york, NY
Set Flower Wreath Pendant Watch with matching
Blueish Green Enamel Portrait of French Bourgeois woman
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch
Located in New york, NY
& Emerald Set ‘Swallow’ Lapel & Pendant Watch, Circa 1840-1880
Basic Specs & Overview
*Pendant Drop
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch
By Angelus
Located in New york, NY
Pocket Watch by Fabrique Angélus, movement Ebauche attributed to LeCoultre
BASIC DETAILS
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Antique 1890s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1880s Art Nouveau Gold Zigzag Enamel Star Pendant Lapel Pin Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Enamel Breguet Dial & Case Art Nouveau Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch accompanied with its original matching
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Eterna Austrian Silver Travel Alarm Clock / Watch
Located in New York , NY
Austrian silver travel alarm clock from the late 1800's, by Eterna, retailed by Franz Wess & Sohne
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20th Century Austrian Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Important Antique Diamond Giardinetti Guilloche Enamel Pendant Gold Enamel Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
An absolutely STUNNING and one-of-a-kind Edwardian golden pocket watch conversion pendant! Made of
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Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
French 1800s Art Nouveau 18kt Zig Zag Enamel Breguet Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Art Nouveau Pendant Lapel Pocket Watch
Basic Specifications & Case Dimensions
- 35mm Length mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 18 Karat Multi-Color Yellow Gold Turquoise Amethyst Pocket Watch
Located in New york, NY
Beautiful French fusee pocket watch from late XVIII-very beginning of XIX century, 1790-1800s
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Antique 1790s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Antique Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, Remontoir Watch Gold Bird Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
held Remontoir pocket watch and still carries a serial number, dedication engraving and watch brand
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Slide Longchain Pockwatch Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in Manchester, NH
This fabulous antique 14k rosy yellow gold Victorian pocket watch longchain comes to us from a New
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Antique Silver Long Chain, circa 1880s, Barley Corn Link
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
a pendant or pocket watch, the chain can be worn doubled or trebled around the neck.
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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18-Karat Gold Art Deco Cigarette Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A solid 18-karat gold case with geometric Art Deco lines, this cigarette case has lines textured along the exterior and is completed with a complex grid pattern in the center. It has...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging.
This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass
$2,539
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set.
The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
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2010s Italian Medieval Games
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
$28,345
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigarette Case - Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver, hinged cigarette case, London, year-hallmarked for 1931, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths (located at 112 Regent Street West, London) - makers. The cigar...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
$875
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 0.25 in
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix.
This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made and finely detailed, gilt bronz...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,641
H 21.5 in W 10.6 in D 5.2 in
Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
By Royal Worcester
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of Royal Worcester dinner plates, each hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who...
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Vintage 1910s English Rococo Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$3,300 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard.
The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Musical Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$400,000 Sale Price
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H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Vintage Omega Lady Wrist Watch in 18 Karat White Gold, Set with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Omega Lady Wrist Watch in 18 Karat White Gold. Set with Diamonds.
Mechanical manual winding movement.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo
...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper, Gold
$1,476,319
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
Tiffany Studios Glass Decorating New York Monumental Interior Entry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiffany Studios monumental interior entrance
as you can see by the pictures
The side lights, how beautiful Tiffany furnace drapery glass with shallow mottel background
The archw...
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Antique 1890s Windows
Materials
Glass
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 ...
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English 8 Day Fusee Brass & Glass Dome Skeleton Clock, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique 19th century eight day single fusee skeleton clock, under a glass dome, circa 1870.
The clock has just been serviced and overhauled by a clocksmith, the brass...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21 in Dm 11 in
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 45 mm ) with black enamel . Silver dial with Arabic raised...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill, Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim for Alfred Dunhill.
This is an extraordinary and extremely rare desk box with double enameling. The box have been created in the city of Pforzhei...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
$19,985
H 2.13 in W 4.52 in D 3.35 in
Awesome Antique Bronze Gothic Revival 9 Light Chandelier with Phoenix Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly impressive Neo-Gothic Church fixture that can also be used for candles.
Over the decades we have sold a number of very good antique bronze, Gothic light fixtur...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$9,448
H 34 in Dm 22 in
Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complem...
Category
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Gold
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Pocket Watches From The 1800s For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of pocket watches from the 1800s. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, enamel and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 19th Century. Pieces in our collection of pocket watches from the 1800s made by Art Nouveau jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Angelus are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of bead, old european cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of pocket watches from the 1800s, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Pocket Watches From The 1800s?
On average, pocket watches from the 1800s at 1stDibs sell for $4,250, while they’re typically $1,240 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Pocket Watches From The 1800s
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old your pocket watch is, learn about its maker by conducting online research using trustworthy sources. For each maker, there is a set of characteristics used to date its timepieces. You may need to examine the maker's mark, serial number, model number, movement number, dial features or other aspects. If you run into any difficulty, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the dating process. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Elgin pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The first Elgin pocket watch debuted in 1867, and the Elgin National Watch Co. watchmaker continued to produce them until 1968. At the height of their popularity, Elgin pocket watches accounted for half of all pocket watches sold in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Waltham pocket watches are more than 150 years old. The American watchmaker introduced its first pocket watch in 1857, and it called this groundbreaking watch the Model 1857 in honor of its launch date. Waltham went on to become one of the leading makers of pocket watches for personal use and the railroad industry in the U.S. Shop a diverse assortment of Waltham watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Pocket 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.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex 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.
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