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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

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
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
this fabulous watch! Made of silver, the large sized pocket watch forms the shape of a realistic, 3
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
$10,795
W 1.25 in D 1.75 in L 1.88 in
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

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

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

Victorian 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

Exquisite Victorian Enamel Cherub Garden Scene 18 Karat Gold Swiss Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Swiss Victorian pocket watch crafted in 18k gold. The round case
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

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
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
$1,265
W 0.71 in D 0.08 in L 4.34 in
Civil War MJ Tobias Silver Pocket Watch Picturing Major General
Located in Stamford, CT
MJ Tobias silver key-wind pocket watch with a porcelain dial featuring a picture of Major General
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling 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

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Nicole, A. Nielsen & Co London 18K Gold Double Hunter 53mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This important centre second Flyback Chronograph Pocket Watch by Nicole, Nielsen & Co dates back to
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 925 Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch, signed R. Seale, Clonmel, c1882
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique 925 Sterling Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch dates back to circa 1882 Despite its age
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Antique 1880s Irish Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

44mm 18kt Gold Yellow 19th Century Pocket Watch, Warranty, Serviced, New Crystal
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 44mm 19th Century 18kt Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Good Working Condition, Case # 68495, Very
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 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

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

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

Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
$2,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3.01 in W 1 in Dm 2.28 in
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 Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ANTIQUE Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Pendant Watch 1880s. Weighing 10.3 gram 36 mm
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal. Comprised of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
face, while also allowing the wearer to open up the back of the pocket watch and view the fascinating
Category

Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass. The long black silk fob
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed
Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k 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

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.375 in
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

Victorian Locket Pendant and Pocket Watch Chain 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
locket pendant, suspended of a pocket watch chain; both are 14k gold.
The front cover is adorned with
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Converted Pocket Watch Case Pendant 14k Antique ShieldDisc
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Converted Pocket Watch Case Era: Victorian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Shield
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
an early Victorian gentleman's jacket, ready to wind his pocket watch. Today, these decorative
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

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

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

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 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

A late 19th Century hanging trade sign, modeled as a Pocket watch.
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A late 19th Century hanging trade sign, modeled as a Pocket watch. The double sided cast iron
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signs

Materials

Metal

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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow 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.
Questions About Victorian 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.