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Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Omega Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega pocket watch in 18k yellow gold with cream dial. Manual with sub-seconds dial. 47 mm case
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Pocket Watch
Omega Pocket Watch
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H 1.86 in W 1.86 in L 0.95 in
Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Surfside, FL
. Crica 1920. Fine Pre-owned Tiffany & Co. Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Tiffany & Co. pocket watch
Category

Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch
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H 1.74 in W 1.74 in L 0.95 in
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pocket Watch 18k High Polish Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe pocket watch in 18k high polish yellow gold. Watch dial features gold applied Arabic
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 726
By Patek Philippe
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. 45 mm case size. Comes with a
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 726
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 726
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H 1.78 in W 1.78 in L 0.95 in
LeCoultre gold fill manual pocket watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Surfside, FL
LeCoultre Gold filled Pocket watch. Manual wind with alarm. Lid folds down so you can use it as a
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Agassiz Pocket Watch 246181 14k Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Surfside, FL
Agassiz Pocket Watch in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. Ref 246181. Fine Pre-owned Agassiz
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham 10k Yellow Gold Manual Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham pocket watch in 10k yellow gold. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Manual Pocket Watch Gold Filled Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham pocket watch with 20 year gold filled case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Manual Pocket Watch Gold Filled Case
Waltham Manual Pocket Watch Gold Filled Case
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
16 size. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Classic Waltham Vanguard Vanguard watch
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in
Movado Pocket Watch 1260 Manual Watch, 9k Antique Gold Fob Chain
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado pocket travel clock- watch in a croco-lizard skin case with a 14" 9k antique gold fob chain
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Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with floral design hunter case. 8 size (36mm case size
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in
Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique Elgin "Hunter Case" 42mm diameter, 14K gold filled pocket watch with scalloped edges all
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
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H 1.66 in W 1.66 in
Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Grandjean Pocket Watch Ref 1833 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial
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Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton pocket watch in 14k yellow gold - model 923 manual wind movement with 23 jewels. The best
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Vintage 1950s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Movado Pocket Watch Vermeil 'Gold over 0.935 Silver' Manual
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Movado pocket watch watch. This Movado watch has a Square
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Vintage 1950s Pocket Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Rockford hunter case pocket watch 11 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in gold filled case
Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gents Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold, Manual W/ Subseconds
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. Size of the case
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham 5024935 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch 7 jewels, with porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k. Manual with
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vangaurd Pocket Watch in 10k gold filled case; 23 Jewel movement with rare 8-position
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral
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Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch, 15 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Rockford Hunter Case pocket watch, 17 jewels enamel dial and spade and whip hands in 14k
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Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Pocket Watch Ref. 337299 Waltham Riverside in 14k Yellow Gold
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Riverside open faced pocket watch 19 jewels, gold dial and heavy spade hands in 14k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
have relied on a precise pocket watch to measure the train schedules, daily paper, and end of the work
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Elgin Double Roller Gold Fill Father Time Pocket Watch 4396587 Case
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
" Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Elgin Double Roller Father Time watch. This
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Longines in yellow gold with a silver dial 43mm Manual pocket watch
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Longines pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with a gold plated chain. Manual wind 17 jewel movent
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Classic 5076629 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold, Porcelain Dial and Spade
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
American Waltham Royal hunter case pocket watch, 7 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is as fine a pocket watch as we have ever seen. The watch looks like if
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Open Face Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Full Size Half Hunter Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
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Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with a vintage pocket watch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A rare Longines Art Deco slim keyless lever 44mm pocket watch in 18ct white gold, C1920s. Dial
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent original condition. We seldom see watches this old in such fine condition. This watch comes
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref. 1, 472009 in 14k Yellow Gold, White Dial
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Hunter Case Pocket watch in 14k. Manual w/ subseconds. 53.3 mm case size. Ref 1,472009
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Agassiz Pocketwatch 18k Manual Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Agassiz pocket watch with white porcelain dial in 18k. Manual w/ subseconds. 51.5 mm case
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability. The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Elgin Manual Gold Fill Pcket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Train Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the train pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect train pocket watch 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 20th Century. Finding an appealing train pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Waltham, Vacheron Constantin and Agassiz each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any train pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our train pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 30 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Train Pocket Watch?

On average, a train pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,630, while they’re typically $640 on the low end and $28,134 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Train Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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