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Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled Case Rare Anti Magnetic Case and Dial, circa 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches

Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order An
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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
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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
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Antique Fine Silver Pocket Watch, Fob Watch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early 20th century fine silver, ladies fob watch or pocket watch. It has a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Silver / "Bakelite" DIMENSIONS: Diameter 40mm CIRCA: 1820 / 30 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe Open Face 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Open Face 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 48 mm
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

F. H. Clark & Co. Engraved Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
F. H. Clark & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Key winding. 18K Yellow Gold Hunting case (56mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 18K Gold MOP Dial Womens Watch 123.50.31.20.05.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
ATM) Watch Shape: Round Caseback: Screwback Case Finish: Brushed Case Size: 31 mm Case Thickness: 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Regency Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, Fusee movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
numerals and gilt hands with a subsidiary second dial to the lower half. The watch is a key wind, Fusee
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
fired enamel, done in a furnace at 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. The watch comes with a key and you can still
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Omega Seamaster 38mm Steel Black Dial Diamond Unisex Watch 232.18.38.20.01.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Excellent condition. 1.55 ct total diamond bezel. This watch has the original box
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Philippe who invented a new winding mechanism – a crown that replaced a key. Today Patek Philippe continues
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 18
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Antique 1840s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches

Omega Seamaster 38mm Steel Black Dial Diamond Unisex Watch 232.18.38.20.01.001
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Display model. Excellent condition. 1.55 ct total diamond bezel. This watch has the original box
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe 5015 Gold Watch Power Reserve 18k Estate Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Patek Philippe watch model 5015 is a classic and highly regarded watch. It’s known for elegant
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorini & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gorini & Cie. Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Key Winding Pocket Watch METAL
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Antique 1850s French Baroque Pocket Watches

Penlington 18Kt. Solid Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch 1850's Breguet Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
with gilded plates and a lever escapement. This watch comes with a key for easy winding. And, believe
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Frodsham ) The inner cuvette with winding holes for a key. Movement: This rare and unusual English keyless
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tudor Glamour Date 55000 Black Dial Mens Watch W/ Box & Card
By Tudor
Located in Miami, FL
watch is powered by the Calibre T601 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Key features include a
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18 kt. Pink Gold Pocket Watch Michelez student Breguet Paris, Quarter Repetition
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Breguet Student with Quarter Repetition Movement: mechanical winding with a key, Quarter Repeater
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 18K Gold MOP Diamond Dial Watch 231.23.30.20.55.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
: 150 m (15 ATM) Watch Shape: Round Caseback: Exhibition Case Finish: Satin-Finished Case Size: 30 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Prince Cellini Unisex Mens Womens 18K Yellow Gold Watch 5440/8
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, adding to its allure and value. Key Features: - Rolex Prince Cellini Men's 18K Yellow Gold Watch 5440/8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780s
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA: 1770 / 80's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / Jeweled
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Antique 18th Century Pocket Watches

Breitling Chronomat GMT Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch AB042011/BB56-153S
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Rose Gold Pink Dial Mens Watch 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA: 1770 / 80's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / Jeweled
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Antique Late 18th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in
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Antique 19th Century French Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
caseback, an 18k yellow gold inner cuvette case with two winding holes, manual key wind movement, in
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hy Moser & Cie. 14kt gold quarter-repeater full hunter keyless pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
, silver, and steel cases, with winding keys, knobs, and chronographs. Their high-end gold repeater watches
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

U-Boat Classico 40mm Automatic Black Dial Vintage Screws Bezel Watch 8890
Located in Wilmington, DE
lines reinterpreted in contemporary key, all in 40mm. Movement: Swiss automatic winding with U-BOAT
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2010s Wrist Watches

Moricand & Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / Verge Fuzee DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Engine Turned with Kiln Fired Enameled
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Antique 1830s Swiss Pocket Watches

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
Located in Bilbao, ES
. 1.880. Comes with winding key. Weight 88.5gr READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Bonnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1850s
Located in Long Beach, CA
was likely sold in England based on the name of dial. The watch comes with a key as well. In addition
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1845 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 13 Jewels
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Pocket Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe 14k Gold Travel Clock Pendant Pocket Watch Estate Jewelry
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Philippe who invented a new winding mechanism – a crown that replaced a key. Today Patek Philippe continues
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1850 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 8 Jewels
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Antique 1850s Swiss Pocket Watches

Rolex Datejust 31 Steel & White Gold 178274 Rare Goldust Dream Pearl Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
date for easy readability and is the key feature in all Rolex Datejust watches. These women's Datejust
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in Geneva by Favre Perret (key 115) The price is firm. Essay: Rolex Prince 3361; Art Deco watch
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 7 Jewels
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Antique 1880s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Rolex GMT-Master II Oyster Steel Black Ceramic Bezel Automatic Ref: 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in București, RO
watch is powered by Rolex's caliber 3186 movement, a self-winding mechanical movement known for its
Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Silver Pair Cased Chain Driven Fuzee with Original Dial and Blued Hands
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches

Gubelin Lucerne Art Deco Stone and Bronze Table Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
X 16.5mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Integrated Key Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original with Breguet
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Bijou by Racine Sterling Silver and Niello Ladies Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
truly vintage watches with original spring loaded link bracelets that still function well. This watch
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1960's Jaeger Lecoultre Stainless Steel Restored
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Raleigh, NC
winding system. This eliminated the need for keys to wind or set a watch. In 1851, LeCoultre and his
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960's Jaeger Lecoultre Stainless Steel Restored
1960's Jaeger Lecoultre Stainless Steel Restored
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Cartier Paris “Tortue” Diamond and Grosgrain Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
winding stem, and encloses a manual-wind movement signed R.A. and Cartier Paris all completed by a black
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Early 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1814 London England Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Clock Key Wound
Located in Dayton, OH
reverse reveals key hole for winding. White porcelain face with copper hands, Arabic numeral and fleur de
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Antique 1810s George III Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box and Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The hallmarked hinged door opens to allow access to the watch with winding key; the door has an
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 1850s Open Face Remontoir 800 Silver Pocket Watch 10 Rubis Glass Display
Located in Dayton, OH
') is a pocket watch in which the key winding mechanism was replaced with a winding button. It was
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Cartier Gold Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
manual winding. Accompanied by the original key. Measurements approximately 3.5 inches high Stamped
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

William IV Rosewood and Bronze Bracket Clock by Frodsham 185 & Baker
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
feet, with pendulum, winding key and case key. English, circa 1830. William Frodsham was an
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Antique 1830s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Thomas Moss, London, Fusee Bracket Clock in Mahogany Case
By Thomas Moss
Located in Milford, NH
wear commensurate with age and use. The movement has been thoroughly cleaned. Includes winding key
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Ebonized Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lunds
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
8 bells, enclosed by a double locking door. The clock comes complete with its original winding key
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Antique 19th Century More Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
, and flesh tones to the face with reddish rosy cheeks.. Works great, gear driven; operates by winding
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vienna Regulator, Grand Sonnerie Wall Clock in Walnut
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Perth, GB
detachable. There is a winding key for this 8 day clock and a door key at the side this should be
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style French Mantel Clock in Gilded Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
original key; the mechanism is intact but must be checked and oiled by a watchmaker. Our watch is a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

English Antique Red Chinoiserie Six-Bell Hanging Wall Clock ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
from the door; left side of the case with a loss at the extreme tip of the bottom; no winding key
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Antique 19th Century English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique French Louis XVI Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
By Richard & Co.
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
dial is also in excellent condition with some small nibbles to the winding holes. The retailers
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Watch Winding Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of watch winding keys available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Enamel and 18k Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 19th Century. Georgian and Victorian are consistently popular styles when it comes to watch winding keys. When shopping our range of watch winding keys, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for women today than there are for men.

How Much are Watch Winding Keys?

On average, watch winding keys at 1stDibs sell for $491, while they’re typically $228 on the low end and $2,633 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Watch Winding Keys
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How old key-wind pocket watches are varies greatly. Watchmakers used key-wind mechanisms in pocket watches starting in the 16th century and continued the practice until the mid 19th century. You can find a collection of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch key is utilized to wind the watch and set the time in pocket watches. This is generally done by opening the watch back and positioning the key over the winding-arbor and turning the hands. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Rolex watches use a Perpetual rotor which means that they do not need winding if worn regularly. If you have not worn your watch in some time, you can manually wind it by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Make sure to screw the crown back into place after winding to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Piaget watch, pull out the winding crown located on the side. Turn it clockwise until you detect resistance. For a full wind, you will normally need to twist about 20 times. On 1stDibs, find a range of Piaget watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Vacheron Constantin, turn the winding crown clockwise until you sense some resistance. Typically, manual-winding watches require daily winding. You usually won't have to wind a self-winding timepiece unless you do not wear it for a day or two. Shop a range of Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.

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