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Victorian Pocket Watch, Barometer and Thermometer Compendium Set
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Pocket Watch, barometer and thermometer compendium set.
Housed in the original brown
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key
15ct Yellow Gold Tested
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian short T-bar box pocket watch chain set with a tassel pendant. The vest T-bar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian braided hair cord for a pocket watch.
Comprised of braided, twisted, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham.
Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch 1915 Grade 293 Engraved Size 16
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Elgin Railroad Pocket Watch 1915 Grade 293 Engraved Size 16
Elgin Pocketwatch
All
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Pocket Watches
Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
original Company.
A rare and exquisite double-sided enameled hunter pocket watch made by the world
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Victorian Thomas Russell & Sons Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Thomas Russell & Son
Located in London, GB
This pocket watch is made of 18ct Yellow Gold and has a Gold dial. It was made by Thomas Russell in
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
watch!
Made of silver, the large sized pocket watch forms the shape of a realistic, 3-dimensional human
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Exquisite Victorian Enamel Cherub Garden Scene 18 Karat Gold Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
A Swiss Victorian pocket watch crafted in 18k gold.
The round case measures 35mm in width
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish and complex perpetual calendar minute-repeating chronometer pocket watch was created
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a sleek 18K yellow gold hunter's case, the watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel
Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Pendant Pocket Watches Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 28.5 grams.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
Vintage 1910s European Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Swiss Made Pocket Watch Movement
retailed by Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool
44mm
Signed to
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Metal
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section
These were used to display medals ,coins ,
but are now a
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Watch Fob with Sliding Station. The unique ladies watch fob features a 48" long
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maret Geneve (Swiss) Antique XIXc 48mm Solid Silver Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare, this antique pocket watch by Maret Geneve –
Another timepiece by H. Maret
Category
Antique 1850s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pocket Watches
18K Yellow Gold & Enamel Rose Bush Motif OpenFace Antique Ladies' Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold,
this delightful ladies’ pocket watch dates back to circa
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare,
this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega
dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer.
Very fine half hunter pair
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
The white enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals, bezel wind and hand setting, the rose cut diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line.
Mechanical mo...
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Paris, FR
figure-eight chains, in the center a round motif chiseled with a rosette. The polychrome gold watch
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Early Victorian Round Pocket Watch Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
back in time with this exquisite early Victorian pocket watch locket, crafted from 15ct yellow gold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters
Category
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Watch Key for a Pocket Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold key for a pocket watch.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
For the winding of a pocket
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
By Waltham Watch Co
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1897 Waltham hunting style gold pocket watch. Movement - American Waltham Watch Company
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...
Materials
Gold
$2,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian 14 karat gold long rolo link pocket watch chain. The three-row chain is very well and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880
A striking and finely crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Victorian Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Victorian Watch Chain. Chain Measuring 6 in. long with a Gold Knot that has a center rose
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Black Jet Pocket Watch Chain Fob
Located in Wallkill, NY
1880's to 1890's Jet Watch Chain Fob. Lovely piece in lovely condition. 16.08 mm in diameter on
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Enamel Pocket Watch Key, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional pocket watch key is a fine example of 19th-century horological artistry and the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pocket watch was made by the well known Hamilton watch company of the United States in
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch and Brooch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Vacheron Constantin chatelaine pocket watch featuring 18K yellow gold construction with
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold Galloping Horse Motif Pocket Watch Chain, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This rare and luxurious 19th-century pocket watch chain is an outstanding example of equestrian
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand.
Brass with enameled ornaments.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Staffordshire Couple w Peacocks Pocket Watch Holder Figurine 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback figural mantel pocket watch holder, allowing
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$356 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous little solid silver Swiss ladies pocket watch from 1880.
L'Excelsior Suisse
White
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian More Clocks
Materials
Silver
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Shepherd Pocket Watch Holder Mantel Figurine 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
section to hold a pocket watch, allowing it to serve as a table clock. Figure depicts a shepherd with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Staffordshire Castle Cherub Pocket Watch Tower Spill Vase 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
displaying a pocket watch for use as a table clock. The towers on either side also act as spill vases
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$131 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique English Wood & Brass Dresser Top Pocket Watch Stand & Vide Poche
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large wooden dresser top pocket watch stand and vide poche is unmarked, but believed to have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
19th Century Enameled Pocket Watch Stand, Jewelry Stand, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch stand, or jewelry stand, France, circa 1880.
Brass with enameled ornaments.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to protect them from loss
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
Victorian 9K Gold Carved Jade Spinning Watch Fob Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful Victorian style spinning pocket watch fob pendant in 9K yellow gold. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.30 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver covered pocket watch pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite antique 1870s watch pendant features 2.30 carats of shimmering rose cut diamonds
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain With Pink and Blue Sapphire Accents
Located in New York, NY
A striking and elegant chain necklace.
This piece features a series of vibrant blue and pink sapphires, each bezel set along the length of the chain.
The chain is crafted from a warm...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Victorian Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact victorian pocket watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a victorian pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Take a look at a victorian pocket watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian 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 Victorian Pocket Watch?
The price for a victorian pocket watch starts at $95 and tops out at $64,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,278.
A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
Questions About Victorian 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 12, 2021Full 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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