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Verge Pocket Watch

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch

Located in Antwerp, BE

E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter

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Antique 19th Century British Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770
Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770

Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Thomas Higgart. A Fine Early Champleve Dial Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch with it's Steel

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Antique 1770s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch

Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

SERVICE COMMITMENT This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no

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Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch

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

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770
Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Gold & Enamel Verge Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Vauchez A Paris. A Rare Three Colour Gold Rose Cut Diamond & Enamel Verge Keywind Pocket Watch

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Antique 1770s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, the fusee movement signed Henry Fogden

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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver and Tortoise Shell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Rare Silver and Tortoise Shell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Rare Silver and Tortoise Shell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful antique pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible

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Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Rare and Early English Silver Pair of Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Rare and Early English Silver Pair of Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Rare and Early English Silver Pair of Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Early 19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1821, the fusee movement signed

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Antique 1820s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch

18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in

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Antique 1780s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Signed Abraham Colomby Georgian Verge Watch Rose Cut Diamond 20 Karat Gold
Signed Abraham Colomby Georgian Verge Watch Rose Cut Diamond 20 Karat Gold

Signed Abraham Colomby Georgian Verge Watch Rose Cut Diamond 20 Karat Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

Keep the time This is a rare Georgian Verge pocket watch in very well preserved condition, surely

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Antique 1760s Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch

Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch. This beautiful

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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch

18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch

Unavailable

H 6.391 in W 5.376 in D 1.865 in

18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This gorgeous piece is an 18 karat gold verge quarter repeating pocket watch, it has an open face

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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Early and Rare Verge Fusee 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Early and Rare Verge Fusee 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Early and Rare Verge Fusee 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This Beautiful Early Verge Fusee 39mm case diameter (excluding crown) gold pocket watch is working

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Antique 1860s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel

Benjamin Gurden 1690’s London Shell Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Benjamin Gurden 1690’s London Shell Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Benjamin Gurden 1690’s London Shell Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

Beautiful and intricately crafted verge fusee pocket watch in yellow metal featuring a diamond cap

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English Pocket Watches

Rare Early Verge Fusee London Maker Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Rare Early Verge Fusee London Maker Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch

Rare Early Verge Fusee London Maker Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Rare Early Verge Fusee Silver Half Hunter Cased London Maker Pocket Watch. This watch is in good

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

This early Verge Fusee Gold small pocket watch is Not working. The spring is broken. The balance

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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Unavailable

H 1.25 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Located in Stamford, CT

Memento Mori skull pocket watch winding key fob in vintage condition. This is a Verge pocket watch

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille
An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille

An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille

Located in Carlisle, GB

An Early Rare Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed VAN.DEN.BRUEL A LILLE. This Beautiful 51mm

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris
Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris

Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris

Located in Carlisle, GB

placed at 2 o'clock and elaborate hands. This superb tri-color gold verge fuse pocket watch is dated

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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

William Creak Yellow Gold Verge Watch with Outer Case
William Creak Yellow Gold Verge Watch with Outer Case

William Creak Yellow Gold Verge Watch with Outer Case

Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold pair case repouseé verge watch with protective outer case, made by William Creak

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785

Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Keywind Fusee Verge Pocket Watch C1785 Dial: The

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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

R. Howard English Verge Fuzee
R. Howard English Verge Fuzee

R. Howard English Verge Fuzee

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: R. Howard / England STYLE / REFERENCE: Pair Cased Verge Fuzee METAL / MATERIAL

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Antique Early 19th Century British Pocket Watches

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770
RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH GILT WATCH COCK NECKLACE AND BRACELET c1770

Located in New York, NY

verge pocket watches dating to the 1700s to 1800s. Each watch cock is fabulously hand pierced and hand

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Neuchtel 1780 Verge & Fusee Pocket Watch with Enamel Portraits Pendant 18Kt Gold
Neuchtel 1780 Verge & Fusee Pocket Watch with Enamel Portraits Pendant 18Kt Gold

Neuchtel 1780 Verge & Fusee Pocket Watch with Enamel Portraits Pendant 18Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Fusee pocket watch pendant made by A. Neuchtel. Beautiful verge and fusee antique jeweled watch

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Antique 1780s Swiss Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...

Late 18th Century Silver Pear Shaped Repousse Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Late 18th Century Silver Pear Shaped Repousse Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Late 18th Century Silver Pear Shaped Repousse Verge Fusee Pocket Watch

Located in London, Nottinghill

A pear shaped silver repousse verge fusee cased pocket watch, circa 1780. The watch is key wound

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Antique 1780s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Very Fine 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Enamel Verge Pocket Watch
Very Fine 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Enamel Verge Pocket Watch

Very Fine 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Enamel Verge Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Very Fine Small 18k Gold, Diamonds Enamel Verge Pocket Watch By “Ballon A Paris”. This watch is in

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Antique 1760s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Rare and Early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Rare and Early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Rare and Early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

Rare and early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch. This watch is working and ticking very

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Antique 1790s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Early Rare Silver Verge Quarter Repeater Geneva Pocket Watch
Early Rare Silver Verge Quarter Repeater Geneva Pocket Watch

Early Rare Silver Verge Quarter Repeater Geneva Pocket Watch

Located in Carlisle, GB

A rare early silver verge quarter repeater Geneva pocket watch. It’s open face enamel Dial with its

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Antique 1850s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Early Verge Fusee Pair Cased Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London
Early Verge Fusee Pair Cased Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London

Early Verge Fusee Pair Cased Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London

Located in Carlisle, GB

An Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London This Antique watch is in good

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Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

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Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back

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By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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Brass

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

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Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

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By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Full Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1879 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

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Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Berlin, DE

Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
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Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch

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By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Longines 18ct yellow gold keyless lever slim half hunter pocket watch retailed by Mappin & Webb with a matching 18ct yellow gold chain and original presentation box, C1930s. Dia...

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

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By Vulcain

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

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By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

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American Waltham Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1980, Unisex, 59.42g

American Waltham Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1980, Unisex, 59.42g

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

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Located in NEWARK, GB

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Verge Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate verge pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Enamel, Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a verge pocket watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any verge pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a verge pocket watch, 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 Verge Pocket Watch?

The price for a verge pocket watch starts at $604 and tops out at $53,764 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,500.

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 Verge 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To 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, 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 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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.