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Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
Category
1890s French Antique Pocket Watches
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch.
Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate.
Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923.
Fancy Octagon case and...
Category
1920s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14ct Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1900.
Dial: The elegant white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve with Arabic numerals o...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Le Roy & Fils. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Roy & Fils. An 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1880.
Dial: The elegant unsigned white enamel dial with fine Roman numerals outer minute t...
Category
1880s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Swiss Gold Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Swiss 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Pivoted Detente Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890.
Dial: The elegant white enamel unsigned dial with Roman Numerals , outer minute track wih Arabic nu...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Eugene Bornand & Cie. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880.
Dial: The lovely white enamel dial with Roman numeral outer minute track with subs...
Category
1880s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Eugene Le Coultre. A Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Eugene Le Coultre. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880.
Dial: This very rare dial having black enamel with gold coloured Roman numeral and out gold min...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold & Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co.
This is a beautiful and very fine antique pendant watch created in Switzerland by the LeCoultre et Cie, back in the 1890. The an...
Category
1890s Swiss Baroque Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$7,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.51 in W 1.23 in Dm 0.42 in
1912 Patek Philippe Shreve & Co. & Antique Mens 44mm Pocket Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive
By Longines
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare antique pocket watch
by Longines is a Minute Repeater Chronograph –
an ultimate find for collectors!
Indeed, this captivating timepiece is more...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Stylized Art Deco Enameled Travel Clock In .925 Sterling ca' 1920's
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A stylized Art Deco enamel and .925 sterling silver travel clock. Also it could be worn as a pendant. Dial marked "Corona Hnus", has a quality Swiss movement, mechanical hand winding.
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,750
H 1.19 in W 0.99 in Dm 0.32 in
Le Roy & Fils. A Rose Gold Keywind Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch. C1820
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Le Roy et Fils. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Keywind Cylinder Openface Pocket Watch, C1820.
Dial: The superb Silver dial with engine turning to the centre of the dial wit...
Category
1820s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1890 Patek Philippe 18KT Yellow Gold Jumbo Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of 19th-century haute horology, this antique Patek Philippe pocket watch dates to circa 1890 and showcases the brand’s early mastery of both engineering and ae...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
20th Century Enamel Silver Boule de Geneve Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch pendant with chain in silver.
A charming antique jewel, this set consists of a chain of blue enameled spindle-shaped links separated by silver rings. The clasp is a spring ring...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket watch and Chain C1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a rare white enamel dial C1890s.
Dial: A beautiful white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Gene...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman Numerals and outer minute track. The centre ...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron Case...
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
Category
1910s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Patek Philippe for M. Schooler New Orleans Pocket Watch. 38 M.M. 14K Multi Color, applied decorations Hunting case with inside Gold Dust cover Cuvette. 18 Jewel Mechanica...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Henry Capt. Genève Pocket Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Henry Capt Genève Antique Pocket Watch
Serial Number: 97313
Total Weight: 55.01 grams
This distinguished pocket watch by Henry Capt of Genève reflects timeless Swiss craftsmanship. ...
Category
Early 1800s Central American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Nicole, A. Nielsen & Co London 18K Gold Double Hunter 53mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This important centre second Flyback Chronograph
Pocket Watch by Nicole, Nielsen & Co dates back to circa 1864,
retailed by Mac Donnell & Co, Sydney (signed to the dial)
It is in ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional example of early haute horlogerie, this antique Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal pocket watch embodies precision, prestige, and timeless design. Crafted in soli...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Providence, RI
This 18k gold Tiffany & Co. pocket watch, crafted by the renowned Agassiz Watch Co. of Switzerland, dates to the 1920s, confirmed by the inscription “Christmas 1927.” It features a c...
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds.
Circa 1910s
2 7/8 inch pendant, 17 inch chain
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO BORGNIS 18-carat polychrome gold chatelaine, 750‰ decorated with a pierced and foliated number, topped with a marquis' crown, set with red and green stones and cultured pear...
Category
1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Louis Audemars. A Heavy Gold Minute Repeater Full Hunter C1880s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Louis Audemars. A Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Dial: The perfect plain white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute tr...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Plique à Jour Enamel Watch In 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel Plique à Jour watch
This is a very fine miniature brooch-pendant-watch, created in Genève Switzerland during the Art Nouveau period, between 1890-1900. The fabul...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
$9,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3.03 in W 1.1 in
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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 Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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 Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mid Victorian Period - English Lever Large / Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch with Attached Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain, T-Bar and Coin. Hallmark Birmingha...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch, polychrome painted enamel Dial in Silver 1803
Located in Mumbai, IN
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch with polychrom painted enamel dial in silver, London Hallmark 1803, smooth sterling silver case, outer case with lateral hinge and Monogram-engraving...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique 18th Century George III Verge Fusee London Pocket Watch 47mm With Case
Located in Mumbai, IN
An antique 18th Century George III pocket watch featuring a Verge escapement type and a Fusee movement. The watch has a 47mm size and comes with a case. It is a unique timepiece that...
Category
1810s British George III Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
John Forrest Of London Maker To The Admiralty Pocket Watch 54mm Fusee
Located in Mumbai, IN
This vintage John Forrest London pocket watch was manufactured in the late 19th century in the United Kingdom. It features a mechanical (manual) movement with a fusee mechanism, a 54...
Category
1890s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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 monogrammed. The white dial features Roman numerals and a seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock p...
Category
1890s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a mechanical manual movement. This vintage piece, dating back to 1800, features an intricate...
Category
1820s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Gabriel London. A Rare 18ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1891.
Dial: The excellent white enamel dial Signed Gabriel London and numbered limited series with Roman num...
Category
1890s English Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Schwab Loeillet. A Gold Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Schwab Loeillet Geneva. An 18ct Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket watch C1890.
Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer mi...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
TEMPORA Quarter Repeater Chronograph 14k Solid Gold With 12 Award Winning
Located in Mumbai, IN
pocket watch by Tempora - Le Phare “ The master of complications in pocket watches”
Initially named after the founders, the company name was changed from Guye & Barbezat to Le Phare...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Open Dial Pocket Watch – 1881 – 80.9g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This rare 18ct yellow gold open dial pocket watch, made in London in 1881, is a remarkable antique timepiece crafted by Leon Allamand for F. Basse Adelaide. The case is stamped “18”,...
Category
1880s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone. This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and features a m...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,750
H 2.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Watch
By Geneva
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 18K yellow gold diamond blue enamel pendant watch. This magnificent piece features intricate carved 18K gold designs contrasting against the vibrant deep-blue e...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Let yourself be captivated by a special piece of classic horology – an antique unique item that not only impresses with its fine mechanics but also with its noble exterior. This rare...
Category
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
A Gold Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant Watch C1840
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Gold Emerald & Diamond Heart Shape Keywind Cylinder Full Hunter Pendant Watch C1840
Dial: The super white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track with fine original blu...
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A. Huguenin & Sons. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
Dial: The magnificent original silver dial, signed A. Huguenin & Sons...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, circa 1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 44 mm ). Gold with Arabic numerals; sub dial...
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm
MOVE...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Des Granges. A Rare Rose Gold Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Des Granges Late Recordon. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Keywind Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Dial: A superb 18ct gold dial with raised Roman gold numerals outer dotted minut...
Category
1810s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch With Engraved Gold Floral Dial And To Back
Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ
Weight: 40.1g
This exquisite open-faced pocket watch is...
Category
19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
1870 - 1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss Made Pocket Watch Open Faced
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This 1870–1920 Monte Ancre 14ct Gold 15 Jewels Swiss-Made Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a beautifully preserved antique that captures the elegance and craftsmanship of its era.
Feature...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Antique 19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Engine Turned Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
19th Century 9ct Gold Open Faced Machine Engraved Pocket Watch With Shield Detail To Centre Of Back With Turquoise Hands
Weight: 46.3
This 19th-century open-faced pocket watch is a ...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement,
English
Signed “Nicole Nielsen & Co Ltd” &
engraved “14 Soho Square, London”
Numbered 10025
Crown wind, pin set
40mm
White ena...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1889
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1889 - Manual winding; 11 jewels. Gold plated ( 41mm ). White dial with roman numerals and sub dial at 6 oclock. Pre-owned with custom b...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC & Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Weight: 76.14g
This 1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a stunning example of early 2...
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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1870
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 54mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Early S...
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1870s American Civil War Antique Pocket Watches
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Gold-filled
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Antique Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of antique pocket watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 919 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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. Pieces in our collection of antique pocket watches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Patek Philippe, Elgin and American Waltham Watch Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 118, are particularly popular. There are many rose cut, round cut and bead antique pocket watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of antique pocket watches 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 Antique Pocket Watches?
Prices for antique pocket watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $115 and can go as high as $500,000, while antique pocket watches, on average, fetch $2,976.
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 Antique 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 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.
- 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2021Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 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, 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford 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 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.
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