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18K Gold genuine Swiss antique Pocket watch in working condition from West End
By West End Watch Company
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 18K pocket watch from West End Watch co. manufactured during initial India's independence
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
H 2.22 in W 0.47 in Dm 1.57 in
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
D 0.79 in Dm 2.33 in
Fine Quality Kutchinsky Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality 18ct Yellow Gold Kutchinsky 39mm Pocket Watch In Working Condition
Additional
Category
Late 20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Agassiz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Wallkill, NY
Agassiz 14k yellow gold open face pocket watch, working retailed by Theodore B. Starr, Inc. Made by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is in working condition.
This vintage pocket watch is made of platinum (stamped). The movement is
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
balance and Breguet overcoil hairspring. The watch is in perfect working order.
This pocket watch is
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This delicate and handcrafted watch dates back to the 1930s. It is in working order and is a pocket
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
.
This watch is not an original Breguet pocket watch but it was made by a competent watchmaker who used
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
44mm 18kt Gold Yellow 19th Century Pocket Watch, Warranty, Serviced, New Crystal
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, 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
Vintage Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Silver plated pocket watch is working and ticking well. The case is a bit tarnished as shown
Category
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Sterling Silver Coin-Heart Pendant Watch (working)
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver pendant watch measures 1-3/4” x 1-1/8” and is in excellent working condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gunmetal Stem-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique Gunmetal Pocket Watch Working.
This beautiful 50mm diameter keyless stem winding
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Small Gunmetal Pocket Fob Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique small pocket watch is working and ticking well. The back cover case is a
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Stem-Winding Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver hand-winding pocket watch is working and it is running well.
Please
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Mechanical Sports Recorder Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This pre-owned antique sports recorder pocket watch is working and it is running well. Visible
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pocket watch is working and ticking well. Visible dents on the silver
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning key-wind silver pocket watch is working and is ticking well. It comes with a key
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Big /Goliath Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This charming antique big hand winding pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Antique Big Silver Key Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful heavy antique 56mm diameter (Excluding the crown) pocket watch is working and
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Pin Set Hand Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 48mm diameter hand winding pocket watch is working and it keeps a good time
Category
Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early and Rare Chinese Duplex Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Early and Extremely Rare Chinese Duplex Key-wind Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Beautifully Engraved Hand Winding Pocket Watch with Roskopf Escapement
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 56mm diameter hand winding pin set pocket watch is working and it is ticking well
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Heavy and Big Antique Silver Plated “Goliath” 8Day Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This amazingly big and heavy 8Day Movement Pocket Watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches
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
Antique Pocket Watch Signed a Pendula Numinense, Rio de Janeiro N20248
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Stem wind Antique Pocket Watch is working and ticking nicely. Visible Crack on the Glass
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Antique Gold-Plated Dennison Cased Swiss Made Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This half hunter pocket watch is working and ticking well . the glass and Bessel are missing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming 51mm diameter good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Early English Lever Fusee Silver Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Charming and good quality English Lever Fusee Silver Pocket watch is working and it is ticking
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Key-Wind Victorian Period Silver Pocket Watch with Mint Green Enamel Dial
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful full engraved silver case pocket watch is working and It is ticking well, however
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
18K Gold Victorian Period Ladies Fob / Pocket Watch Signed by John Neal, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique key-wind gold pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. The metal ring
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1906 Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Natural Ruby and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1906 Tiffany signed pocket watch in working order with marks.
Measures W: 2.7cm H
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
H 1.3 in W 1.07 in D 0.34 in
Antique 18 Karat Gold Engine Turned Case Stauffer Chaux-de-Fonds Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique gold pocket watch is working and it is ticking well. Visible signs of used
Category
Antique 1870s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, Working, Case
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, WORKING, 43mm Case, Silver, Chronograph
Category
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Pocket Watch Gold Plated Year 1908 Working Jewel 16804744
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Waltham pocket watch gold plated, the year 1908. The case is in very good condition with minor wear
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
14kt Yellow Gold 1923 Waltham Pocket Watch 44mm Case Serviced Warranty Working
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Introducing a stunning 1923 14kt yellow gold Waltham pocket watch, boasting a 44mm case adorned
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Year 1883, Working, 11 Jewel, Size 8s, Hunting, Elgin
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Railroad, Gold-Plated, Working, 17 Jewel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket watch, Railroad, Gold Plated, Working, Size 16s, 17 Jewel, Openface
Category
Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, 1920's, Working, 17 Jewel
By Waltham
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, approx. 1928 year, Working, 17 Jewel Movement, 1/0s Size
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Gold Plated Kurz Armin Pendant Watch, Original Box, Very Good Working Condition
By A. Kurz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful gold plated Kurz watch pendant with original box. The 30mm watch case (11mm thick) has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Jules Jurgensen Yellow Gold Demi-Hunter Case Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & Co.
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Holland, PA
yellow gold case, it is in working condition. Manual movement. This pocket watch comes with a Tiffany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1924 Elgin Pocketwatch, Working, 21 Jewel, BW Raymond, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
1924 Elgin Pocketwatch, Working, 21 Jewel, BW Raymond, Gold Filled, 50mm, Adjusted 5pt, Elgin
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch Key Wind Working Sterling Silver 1886 Year
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Illinois co. pocket watch in good working condition. Year 1886. The case is sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
964103. Overall this pocket watch is in very nice condition.
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
1908 Waltham Pocket Watch, Gold-Plated, 7 Jewel, Working
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
1908 Waltham Pocket Watch, Gold Plated, 7 Jewel, Size 0, Working, Black and Red Numerals, White
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1960s Caravelle pocket watch. 41mm base metal case, 9mm thick, very clean plastic crystal
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch, Gold Filled, Working, Pristine, 1907, 15 Jewel
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch, Gold Filled, Working, Pristine, 1907, 15 Jewel, Beautiful Engraving
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 Waltham railroad grade pocket watch that has a 55mm Fahy case that is ore silver, 21mm
Category
1990s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working #16360616 15 Jewels Os Size
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Waltham pocket watch that was made in 1907. The Fahy's case is gold plated, 35mm, and very
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Working, Year 1907, 7Jewel, Model 1899
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Working, Year 1907, 7 Jewel, Model 1899, Good Condtion
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold-Plated Pendant Watch, Dolly Brand, Working, 15 Jewel
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Gold Plated Pendant Watch, Dolly Brand, Working, 15 Jewel, 2 Adjusted, Swiss Made, Ariston
Category
Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch Year 1911 Working Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1911 gold plated pocket watch with a 44mm case that is 11mm thick and a clean plastic
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Colibri Pocket Watch 1960s 17 Jewel Incabloc Working Swiss Made
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
. Overall, this 1960s pocket watch is in excellent condition.
Although this watch is working, it has not
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Base Metal
Lanco Pocket Watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lanco Pocket watch 1950's, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, Very Good Condition, 15 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
1940 Vintage Waltham Premier Pocket Watch, Working, 17 Jewels, 10 Karat
By Waltham
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
1940 Vintage Waltham Premier Pocket Watch, Working, 17 Jewels, Size 12S, 10k Gold Plate, Champagne
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1930's Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition, 47mm Case
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1930's Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition, 47mm Case
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Early 1900s Gruen Verithin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Working
By Gruen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Early 1900's Gruen Verithin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Working, 5 Positions Adjusted
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1929 Vintage Illinois Central Pocket Watch, 14kt White Gold Filled, Working
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Illinois Central Pocket Watch, White Gold Filled with Gold Detail, Beautiful Engraving
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Pocket Watches
Vintage 1909 Gold-Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working, Very Good Condition
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1909 Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch, Working (see video), Very Good Condition, Grade 320
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate working pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Gold Plate and Gold-filled, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect working pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic working pocket watch over the years, but those made by American Waltham Watch Co., Elgin and Waltham are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Finding a working pocket watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
How Much is a Working Pocket Watch?
On average, a working pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $383, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $1,775 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You
Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.
Questions About Working 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.
- How does a manual watch work?2 AnswersJewels on TimeAugust 12, 2021You have to manually wind the crown to generate power for the watch every 2 days.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A manual watch works as the user winds it on a regular basis. This timepiece has an inner movement driven by a mainspring that requires regular winding. Most manual watches last up to 40 hours with a single wind. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- How did old watches work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Here's how old watches worked. First, the wearer would wind the watch, typically using a special key that fit into a slot on the case. As they turned the key, a mechanism placed tension on a spring called the mainspring. After winding, the spring would gradually release its tension, moving the timekeeping balance wheel and the watch hands. Shop a large collection of antique watches on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021As the name suggests, the Breitling Emergency watch has an integrated antenna system and is used in emergency situations. When the beacon is activated, the watch broadcasts a distress signal of approximately 100 miles and remains operational for 48 hours unless turned off. Find a wide range of vintage Breitling watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What 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, 2022To 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, 2024To 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, 2022The 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, 2022How 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.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex 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, 2022To 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, 2022Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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