Verge Pocket Watch
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
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Antique Early 1800s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
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
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Antique 1810s British George III Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English 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
Category
Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This early Genovese pocket watch has an original verge fuzee movement. Remarkably, as old as it
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
French Rose Gold Antique Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Painted Enamel Dial
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A fine and rare 18kt rose gold French keywind Verge 55mm Open face quarter repeater.
The hand
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Silver Cased French Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch 54mm Repousse
Located in Mumbai, IN
This Antique Silver Cased French Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch from the late 19th century is
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Recent Sales
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
Category
Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Victorian Silver Pair of Cased Verge Pocket Watch, London, circa 1840
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pair cased verge pocket watch is in good working condition and it
Category
Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 1820s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
A fine and early example of
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
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
Category
Antique 1780s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, 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
Category
Antique 1760s Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
Located in Carlisle, GB
This gorgeous piece is an 18 karat gold verge quarter repeating pocket watch, it has an open face
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 1860s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
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
Category
English Pocket Watches
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch by Thomas Lambford, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch By Thomas Lambford, London c.1768.
This 51mm
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Antique 1760s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed John Scott, Gloucester Street, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed John Scott, Gloucester Street, London.
Condition
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Base Metal
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
Category
Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Early Verge, Fusee, Red Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge ,Fusee, Red Enamel Gold Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve.
This
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Solid 18 Karat Gold Verge Fusee Pocket Watch, Joseph Johnson, circa 1820-1830
Located in Rome, IT
. The Verge Fusee movmente key wound and set. Movement and case nr. 5757. Working order. Diameter 48 mm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
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
Category
Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
W 4.978 in D 1.879 in L 6.593 in
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
Category
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
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
Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Open Face Repeating Verge Pocket Watch, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century rare and fine Swiss 18-carat gold open face repeating verge pocket watch
Category
Antique 19th Century More Clocks
Materials
Gold, Enamel
R. Howard English Verge Fuzee
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: R. Howard / England
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pair Cased Verge Fuzee
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British 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
Category
Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
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
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Category
Antique 1780s Swiss Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch by Thomas Maston, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch Signed Thomas Maston, London.
This watch is working and
Category
Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1780s Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
H 6.59 in W 5.215 in D 2.423 in
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
Category
Antique 1760s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1790s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 1850s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early Verge English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Richard Smith, Newport, circa 1730
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Richard Smith, Newport c.1730.
This silver pair
Category
Antique 1730s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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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, 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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Dent Pocket Watch
Geneve Watch Pendant
Pocket Watch Fusee Silver
1800 Pocket Watch Silver
22k Gold Watch
Antique 1800S Pocket Watch
Dent London Watch
Geneva Silver Watch
J E Watch 18k
Pocket Watch Day Date
Smiths Pocket Watch
48 Mm Watch
Bourquin Pocket Watch
Brown Face Watch
Pocket Gold Watch 1780