Waltham Pocket Watch Models

Browse a vast assortment of waltham pocket watch models for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of waltham pocket watch models to choose from, but Art Deco and Edwardian waltham pocket watch models are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by American Waltham Watch Co., Waltham and Waltham Watch Company are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of antique cushion cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of waltham pocket watch models, as most of the options available are for men.

On average, waltham pocket watch models at 1stDibs sell for $1,658, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $11,922 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.