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18K Yellow Gold Swiss Pocket Watch Repeater , 14K Yellow Gold FOB , with Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18K Yellow Gold Swiss Pocket Watch Repeater , 14K Yellow Gold FOB , with Box Swiss 18k yellow gold repeater pocket watch with 14k yellow gol...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Omega 12kt Gold Filled Watch Vintage 15 Jewel Movement 1120 Silver Dial
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 12kt white gold vintage ladies Omega watch with a 16mm x 20mm x 8mm case. The face of the watch is silver, the band has a 26mm cla...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold, Silver

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1887 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBRE: Manual Windin...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Illinois Silver Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1893 with Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 651ZE METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1893 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBRE: Manual Win...
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1890s American Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver

South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket watch. The rear side has an engraved family crest. The movement is signed European Watch and Clock ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 44 mm ). Gold with Arabic numerals; sub dial...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Rockford Yellow Gold Box Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k yellow gold hunter case ornately engraved (apx. 45mm in diameter). White dial with Roman numerals; subseconds at 6 o''clock. Pre-owned with custom box, ca. late 1...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Patek Philippe Triple Signed Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1890
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold triple signed pocket watch by Patek Philippe 1890. Works great, a must have. Details: Case Size: 46mm (20s) Weight: 76.8 grammes Mo...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Roulette Manual Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 14K Yellow Gold Roulette Pocket Watch - Manual. 14K Yellow gold ( 41.5 mm ) Rotating bezel with arrow pointing at roulette wheel. Two t...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of four...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Movado Ermeto rectangular travel pocket watch with sliding doors, Circa 1920's
Located in Braintree, GB
Movado Ermeto rectangular travel pocket watch with sliding doors, Circa 1920's Brand: Movado Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Closure: Travel Type Type: Pocket Watch Escapement ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

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Stainless Steel

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Antique pocket watch featuring a beautiful ornate design dating back to 1903. The watch has a number of makings indicating the piece was made by 'Waltham Watch Company' and it is 14k...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled

AntiqueSilver Blue enamel Ladies Fob Watch on a blue matching enamel link chain
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century European Silver Blue enamel Ladies Fob Watch on a blue matching enamel link chain. Vey good condition for the age watch is in very good running condition. Inside b...
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Early 1900s European Antique Pocket Watches

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Enamel

Enamel Pocket Watch Hunter case tropical landscapes and Heron amazing condition
Located in London, GB
Enamel Pocket Watch Hunter case with lovely tropical landscapes and Heron enamel painting on the other side Case is solid 14ct yellow gold, White circular dial with black painted nu...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Pocket Watches

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Enamel

Enamel Hunter cased watch 18 k attractive ladies painted on bothsides in scenery
Located in London, GB
Enamel Hunter cased Pocket watch painted with attractive ladies with scenery behind Early 20th century. Excellent Fob watch Amazing condition top quality enamel work. Both sides are...
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Early 1900s European Antique Pocket Watches

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Enamel

Green enamel pocket watch scenery 14k split pearl rose cut diamonds
Located in London, GB
An early gold,split pearl, rose cut diamonds and Beautiful Enamel fob watch. Hunter case with top winding. Cut and setting of the Rose cut diamonds prevents total carat weight esti...
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Early 20th Century European Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe Art Deco period 18kt. yellow gold open-face pocket watch. Made in Switzerland, Circa 1930's Details: Case diameter: 42 mm Case shape: Round Movement: Manual wind,...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

IWC Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
By IWC
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket Watch C1990's. Dial: The Perfect white enamel Arabic dial with subsidiary seconds di...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Geneve bracellet watch retro steel automatic
Located in London, GB
Omega Geneve Automatic Steel with steel Omega Bracellet. Retro Dial signed Omega Automatic Geneve Date window at 3 Gray dial . Attractive black numbers Black hands and centre secon...
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Late 20th Century European Pocket Watches

Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision and elegance. Weighing 95.9 grammes, this silver-coloured watch is not only visuall...
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Early 1900s North American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enamelled pocket watch, C1890. Made for the Russian Market. Dial: The perfect white Roman numeral enamel d...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Golay Fils & Stahl Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Golay Fils & Stahl Genève 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900 with 9ct Yellow Gold Watchchain Dial: The perfect white enamel Roman dial signed Gola...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1905. Dial: The perfect fully signed and numbered white enamel dial with Roman N...
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. & Corum Collab 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Pocket Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Thickness: 8.00 mm Length: 40.00 mm Width: 40.00 mm Weight: 44.53 grammes 18K yellow gold pendant. The "Tiffany...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

T. Gaunt and Co. 18ct Solid Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
Located in ARMADALE, AU
T. Gaunt And Co. Pocket Watch. Early English Lever Fusee 18 ct solid gold Full Hunter Engine Turned Case Pocket Watch Very rare. Excellent condition. With case. Still ticking. Weig...
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Early 20th Century Australian Pocket Watches

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Gold

Heuer Split Timer 'Jumbo Sized' Stopclock, Rare Reference, Circa 1970's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Heuer split time stopclock features a continually running seconds hand with flyback function and split timer. A rare reference, this was originally designed for motorsports, inte...
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1970s Vintage Pocket Watches

A & S Railway Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco enamel pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A rare rectangular-shaped pendant watch, enamelled on one side in green colour and adorned with a blossoming branc...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Early 20th century, this Swiss made manual 51mm Vogt Pocket Watch was made as an export to Germany in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold. Assembled with an engine turned hunting case #11...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel OpenFace 28mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Silver OpenFace Pocket Watch dates back to Edwardian period, of European provenance Despite its age, its in a great vintage condition & in excellent working order ~~~...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Patek Philippe 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, Worlds Thinnest Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Diameter MOVEMENT / Calibre: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Calibre Ultra Thin DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered by Stern Freres Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is, The Worlds Thinnest Watch. Patek Philippe produced this watch in 1920. They achieved the ultimate in watch making history by setting the Roller Jewel into the Balance Wheel Arms. This had never been done before. Not even Cartier produced a thinner watch than this one. Additionally, this watch has the ultimate in dials as well. The dial was produced for Patek Philippe by Stern Freres. Stern was renowned in Switzerland, as well as world wide as the finest dial house of all time. In fact Stern, in the early 1930's, purchased the bankrupt house of Patek Philippe and they still own Patek today. The dial is done in Sterling Silver and the printing is engraved out and filled with enamel, fired in a furnace at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, polished, fired again and finally polished for the last time. This work is no longer done as it was to expensive and time consuming. The hands are also of the finest workmanship and these are the original hands and done in Blued Steel. This is done by heating the steel up to 640 degrees Fahrenheit and quickly quenching the hands. Lastly, you may be able to see that the case work on this watch features a remarkable detail. It has what is called the "hidden hinge." When the case is closed you cannot see the hinge. Only the worlds finest jewellers know how to make the "hidden hinge." This watch comes with what appears to be the original period 18Kt. and enamel inlayed chain. The chain is entirely hand constructed. This is the finest example of a Patek Philippe Pocket Watch...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian European Silver & Enamel Double Half Hunter 35mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Silver Double Half Hunter Pocket Watch dates back to Edwardian period, of European provenance Despite its age, its in a great vintage condition & in excellent working o...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian French Swiss Silver Enamel OpenFace Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique Silver Gilt & Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch dates back to Edwardian period c1900's of Swiss / French provenance Despite its age, its in a great vintage condition & in...
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver, Enamel

Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Heavy 1886 Ilinois watch with a 58mm silver colour case (18s size) that has a thick clean glass crystal. There are slight dings on the case. The movement is 7 jewel, hunting, working...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size / Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Fine Enamelled Gold Half Hunter Case Pocket Watch, 1880s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful 18k gold guilloché enamelled half hunter fully engraved case, pocket watch. An elegant timepiece, the roman chapters in dark blue enamel against ...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Brass

Rolex Cellini Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1965
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cellini. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Original Presentation Box C1965. Dial: The simplistic champagne dial with quadrant lines fully signed Rolex Geneve with Rolex...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1892 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / Calibre: Manual ...
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1890s American Antique Pocket Watches

Audemars Freres 14K Gold 1/4 Hour Repeater Moon Phase Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This singed Audemars Freres antique pocket watch features a gilt-finished lever, 1/4 hour repeating movement activated by a push button. White enamel dial with three sunken subsidiar...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago
Located in London, GB
Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater retailed by Lebolt Chicago Dial: The perfect white enamel roman numeral dial signed by the retailer Lebolt Chicago with sub-second dial and blued spade hands covered by a mineral glass. Case: The plain silver case with unusual rose gold attachments to the case. The case back and inner case back both Swiss hallmarked Silver. Movement: The fully jewelled keyless movement with Swiss lever escapement stamped S&Co Swiss Made. The two hammers striking the hours quarters and minutes on two gongs. "Stauffer, Son & Co was founded in 1830 in Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. By 1860 they were trading as a partnership (Jules Stauffer and Francis Claude) at 12 Old Jewry Chambers, London EC. Stauffer subsequently retired with his place being taken by Charles Nicolet. They were listed in Directories at this period as wholesale watch manufacturers and importers. Claude retired in 1874 leaving Nicolet to take control of the firm. The Watchmaker Jeweller and Silversmith reported on the watches, chromometers and repeating watches...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exq...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Invicta. A Swiss Full Hunter 55mm Diamond 14ct Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style num...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

A Rare Rose Gold Super Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1840
Located in London, GB
A Rare Rose Gold Extra Slim Keywind Half Hunter Pocket Watch with it's original key and it's original box C1840 Dial: The beautiful pristine condition Silver engine turned dial in the style of Breguet with Roman numerals outer minute chapter ring and with original blued steel spade hands. Case: The finely engine turned case to the front and back in 18ct Rose Gold with the front cover designed in an early half hunting style case with the dial aperture visible. The case is super slim for a watch as early as this. The back opens to reveal the super slim movement. Movement: The super slim movement which is highly engraved on the back plate and has a special keywind winding system to allow the movement to be so slim. The writing in French for the hand setting is Aiguille and the slow fast setting as well. The movement has a cylinder escapement which was typical for this period. This watch is very rare because of it's super slim size measuring 3mm in depth. The whole watch is like new old stock with it's original gold key and it's original box which is so rare to find. This watch is French craftsmanship at it's best to create such a slim pocket watch...
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19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

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Rose Gold

Vintage 18kt gold cushion square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18kt gold cushion shape square open face AUDEMARS PIGUET & Co. pocket watch. Weight 48.72 grammes. Hallmarked 18k. Case measured 40 mm x 40 mm x 7.2 mm. Back side of watch ha...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Exquisite 18k Gold Tiffany & Co. French Georg L'Enfant Clock for Handbag or Pocket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and whimsical 18k French Tiffany item by highly regarded goldsmith, Georg L'Enfant, appears to be nothing more than a sweet trinket, when closed. It opens to expose a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 ...
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20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Verge Watch Rose cut Diamond 20 Kt gold Abraham Colomby
Located in Napoli, IT
Keep the time This is a rare Georgian Verge pocket watch in very well preserved condition, surely kept with care and treasured for generation Dial a...
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1760s European Georgian Antique Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold

Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial: The white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Co Geneve with Roman numerals outer minute tra...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Dufalga Geneve Gold Pair Case Quarter Repeater Diamond And Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Philippe Cafarello Dufalga Geneve: A Rare and Important Gold Pair Case Quarter Repeater and Repeater A Toc, Diamond and Enamel Pair Case Pocket Watch...
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18th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16 Hamilton gold filled pocket watch with hunting case. Grade 971, Size 16, 3/4 plate , 21 jewels, 5 ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has been fully cleaned and serviced and includes a 90-day warranty. The face of the watc...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels 1940s Gold Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels gold travel clock, circa 1940s 18 karat yellow gold; marked Van Cleef & Arpels Dimensions: length 3.3 cm, width 1.9 cm, depth 0....
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1940s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Goliath World Time Keyless Lever Open Face Nickel Pocket Watch C1900S
Located in London, GB
A rare Swiss Goliath world time keyless lever open face nickel pocket watch, C1900s. Dial: The unusual and rare white enamel Roman dial with outer...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lawson A Rare Full Calendar Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900S
Located in London, GB
Lawson & Son Brighton. A Rare Full Calendar Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute trac...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1925
Located in London, GB
Waltham 9ct rose gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch with a 9ct gold chain, C1925. Dial: The perfect Roman Numeral white enamel dial sig...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Rose Gold

Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches

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 railway. 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 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 jewellery 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.

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