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Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
) this antique brass skeleton pocket watch has a gold-tone face with black Arabic numerals and a working
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
slow regulation. The movement is working and chiming very well. This pocket watch is a lovely example
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
watch is in excellent antique condition. Please note with all of our pocket watches we sell them as 'not
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Illinois Watch Co. Grade 525 14 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch w/ Discolored Dial
14KT White Gold Case w
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
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Dm 1.86 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
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D 0.56 in Dm 1.93 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled American Waltham Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold American Waltham Pocket Watch. Just serviced in fine working condition.
Case
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1894 ticks away time. In brass, this
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and has been meticulously
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
P Moser Pocket Watch Working Case Year 1910 Swiss Made 875 Silver
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
. The manual movement is working with serial number 176469. Overall, this pocket watch is in very nice
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Lanco Pocket Watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, 15 Jewel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lanco Pocket watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, Very Good Condition, 15 Jewel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
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D 0.32 in Dm 1.86 in
18kt Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch, Key Wind, Working, 40mm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Early 19th Century Gold Pocket Watch. Key Wind and It's Working! 40mm Case
Category
Antique 1840s English Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
entirely hand engraved by a master engraver. It is supplied with a vintage pocket watch chain so you can
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Waltham 14K Gold Grade 620 15 Jewels Manual Antique Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch
14k Yellow Gold Case
Intricate Flower Design on Case
White
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
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D 0.79 in Dm 2.33 in
Rockford Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 15 Jewels Gr: 85
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Rockford Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hampden Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Grade 314 12S 21-Jewel
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
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H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Octagon Antique 14 Karat Open Face Pocket Watch Gr 225 17 Jewel
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Dudley Masonic Model 3 Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Dudley Masonic Model 3 Stainless Steel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Stainless steel ( 45 mm
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
By Breguet
Located in Stamford, CT
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
Category
Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches
Ladies Pocket Watch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ladies Pocket Watch 18kt Gold with bow motif on Front
not working
3 cm wide
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Waltham Open Faced Pocket Watch Circa 1886
By Waltham
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One key-wound 10k gold Waltham open-faced pocket watch with a white dial, black Roman numerals and
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-Plated Metal Pocket Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Geneva, CH
Jaeger-LeCoultre. Gold-plated pocket watch. Signed and numbered.
Original Jaeger-Lecoultre pouch
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Authentic Gueblin 14 Karat Pocket Watch & Chain
Located in New York, NY
Gueblin
Winding pocket watch
Working and tested
14kt. Yellow gold
31.5 grams.
30mm diameter
Category
2010s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This sweet antique pocket watch has stunning hand engraving and features fine enamel work of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands
and dedicated seconds
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
John & Will Mitchell London & Glasgow 6325 Pocket Watch Movement
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
John & Will Mitchell London & Glasgow Pocket Watch Movement
Porcelain Dial
42mm x 8mm
movement
Category
Early 20th Century British Pocket Watches
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
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
Category
Antique 1890s European Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
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
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D 0.44 in Dm 1.19 in
Vacheron Constantin vintage 18k Gold Swiss Geneve Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in San Fernando, CA
Vacheron Constantin Antique pocket watch
Geneve
18 K Gold casing
open face
Dial is champagne
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
Located in Bilbao, ES
XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870
Located in Bilbao, ES
Exquisite Gold hunter-case Swiss pocket watch COURVOISIER #10673.
Golden case with three 43mm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283.
Cronograph with o'clock and quarter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Rose Gold
Solid Gold Ladies Stewart Dawson &Co Antique Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elegant Stewart Dawson & Co 14 carat Solid Gold Open Face Ladies Pocket Watch .
Late 19th - early
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k 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
Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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H 0.85 in W 2.3 in L 3.34 in
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
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
Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in London, GB
working order.
This slim elegant Art Deco pocket watch with it's beautifully tailored chain would
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark.
Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting
Category
Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970
Dial: The cream
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891
Serial number 96510
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
Located in Bilbao, ES
Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614.
Solid gold case, gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Grand Prix 1900 Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Grand Prix 1900 Pocket Watch. Fine Working Condition.
14 karat round
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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
Cartier Yellow Gold Antique Square 29 Jewels Repeater Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Manufacturer: Société Cartier
Watch type: 29 Jewels Repeater
Serial number: 3169
Case number: 72
Category
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
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Working Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
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Rolex Scratched Glass
Rolex Glass Scratch
Rolex Bracelet End Links
1965 Rolex Watch