Antique 14k White Gold Waltham Grade 1235 Size 12S 17j Open Face Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Waltham Watch Co. Movement: Waltham - Grade 1235 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - Stem Set - 17 Jewels - Size 12S - American-Made Movement Serial No.: 23743246 Case Maker: Wa...
White Gold
Waltham Colonial Series Open Face 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 14s 19 Jewel
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ Gold Color Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ No design on Case Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial # 5...
14k Gold
1906-A Waltham Colonial Series Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The rear cover is inscribed For Waltham/ Colonial Series. The 3/4 plate, demaskeened, 17 jewel movement is inscribed A.
1941 Waltham Gold Filled 17 Jewel Open Faced Sugar Bowl Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Birmingham, AL
Serial # 4693418 and is engraved " For Waltham CWCCO Trademark Colonial Series, Warranted Crescent 25 Years, 15778".
Waltham Colonial R Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Vintage Waltham Pocket Watch w/ Silver Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case Case Serial #6196495 2...
14k Gold
$649
D 0.39 in Dm 1.97 in L 2.56 in
1905 Antique Waltham Gold Filled 15 Jewels Open Face Pocket Watch Working Condit
By Waltham
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional antique American pocket watch by the renowned Waltham Watch Company, produced in 1905. This classic 16-size open-face watch features a pristine white enamel dial with ...
Gold-filled
Antique Waltham Amn. Watch Co. Grade 18k Yellow Gold 16j Size 8s Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique American Waltham pocket watch featuring a solid 18k gold case. The case is magnificently hand etched with floral patterns throughout. The...
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 900 Silver
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Glass and hour hand are missing. Original case! Age-related condition. Including certificate of authenticity.
Silver
1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Antique Big OpenFace Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W.Co)
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Unusually Large OpenFace Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham American Watch Co (A.W.W. Co) featuring a big - 58mm - 925 Sterling Silver case, case back is detailed wit...
Silver
$1,050
H 0.85 in W 2.3 in L 3.34 in
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 1911 - Size: 18s - Jewels: 17j Jewel Setting: Scre...
Silver
Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
This petite and classy antique Waltham pocket watch features a solid 14k yellow gold double full hunter case made by Lambert Bros. The case is adorned with an elegant floral design t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
American Waltham Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1980, Unisex, 59.42g
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and timeless design. Weighing 59.42 grams, it has a substantial feel, reflecting the qual...
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 900 Silver DIMENSIONS: Diameter 55mm CIRCA: 1910 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm / Width 42mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Gold-filled
Glashütte Uhrenfabrik Union Silver Pocket Watch, Case by Dürrstein & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Case by Dürrstein & Co. Case number and movement number are not identical. Glass damaged. Watch can be wound and works. Accuracy not tested.
Silver
Antique E. Howard 14k White Gold Size 10S 21j Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: E. Howard Watch Co. Movement: Mechanical - Hand Wound - Stem Set - 21 Jewels - Size 10S - American-Made Movement Serial No.: 4697 Case Maker: Keystone Case Material: Soli...
14k Gold, White Gold
1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Platinum
Waltham 16 size 23 jewel Vanguard Circa 1937 Open Face Railroad Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham 16 size 23 jewel Vanguard Circa 1937 Open Face Railroad Pocket Watch - Manual winding. White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned.
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels. Stainless Steel ( 50 mm) . White dial with roman numerals and sub dial at 6 oclock. ...
Late 19th Century Large Desk Size Nickel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cased in nickel, this hefty desk-size 70mm pocket watch is certainly impressive. With a bright brass crown, this large robust palm-size 2-5/8 inch round pocket watch has a nickel ou...
Other
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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.