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18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch gold Floral Dial Engraved Back
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch With Engraved Gold Floral Dial And To Back Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ Weight: 40.1g This exquisite open-faced pocket watch is...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

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 outer back case #607954 and a open front crystal display. It's interior has a back dust cover and inner movement display crystal. The 17 jewels movement is number 560749. Ornate brass hands grace the pristine white face with an easy-to-read dial of Roman numerals and minute markers. Circa 1880-1900, European maker unknown, this larger size watch...
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1890s European Antique Pocket Watches

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Other

Cartier Gold Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tissot Steel Round Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Excellent Condition 14kt Yellow Gold Omega Pocket Watch, Calibre 163, Gold Dial
Located in Antwerp, BE
In Excellent condition 14kt Yellow Gold Omega Pocket watch, Calibre 163, Gold Dial Calibre: 163 Movement: The movement is signed Omega Swiss,...
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20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Signed Antique Austrian Art Deco Period 14k Gold and Smoky Quartz Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Austrian Art Deco cufflinks. In 14k yellow gold. Set with buff top smoky quartz cabochons in a robust geometric Art Dec...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Quartz, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Mechanical
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Movement: Mechanical Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Open Face Features: Roman numerals marking the 12, 2, 4, 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands. Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on reverse of case. Black numbers. Case se...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Thomas Cooper London Key Operated 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 13 Jewels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Thomas Cooper of London Pocket Watch w/ Amazing Machine-Etched Dial Dial has acquired a rich rainbow colored patina over the year...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Incl...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Pair-Cased Pocket Watch with Tri-Coloured Face Chester 1822
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Pair-cased Pocket Watch With Tri-coloured Face Chester 1822 The case is made by Thomas Helsby of Liverpool The movement is made by Thomas and John Ollivant of Manchester....
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1820s English George IV Antique Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with archive extract detailing the movement and o...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Breguet Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking hand made watch was produced by the legendary house of International Watch Company, based in Schaffhausen Switzerland. The firm is still in business today and makes spectacular watches. This piece, done in the art deco style is in nearly new condition and it comes with a pocket...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Elgin Full Hunter Gold Filled Pocket Watch 11 Jewels 1888 Gr: 102
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Pastoral Design on Front and Reverse,...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Ebel loupe travel and table clock with quartz alarm clock new
By Ebel
Located in Perugia, IT
Ebel Loupe travel and table clock with alarm clock made of steel. NOS (New Old Stock) New condition. Dimensions when closed mm 58 x 37 x 20 Dimensions all open mm 97 x 37 x 20 Net we...
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1990s Italian Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880’s Despite the age, its in a great vintage condition & in excellent working order...
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1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Stainless Steel

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold / Supplied with a Solid Gold Pocket...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed ornate engraving ( 54 mm ). White dial with Roman...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 33mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned with custom box. Will be serviced...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Presentation Indian Penny / Gold Quartz Watch Fob from President Teddy Roosevelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Presidential presentation gold quartz watch fob with an Indian head penny. Presented by President Teddy Roosevelt to a US Navy Captain D...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

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Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Copper

Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Manual pocket watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Tiffany & Co. decoratively engraved hunter case pocket watch in 18k yellow gold. 35mm case size. Engraved with "M".Manual wind movement under glass. Fine Pre-owned Tiffany & Co. Watc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Colonial Series Open Face 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 14s 19 Jewel
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...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Large Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mid Victorian Period - English Lever Large / Heavy Sterling Silver Ornate Open Faced Pocket Watch with Attached Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain, T-Bar and Coin. Hallmark Birmingha...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Anker Silver Horse and Carriage Monarch Brooch/Watch with Marcasite, 1950's
Located in London, GB
This Anker Silver 1950's Horse and Carriage Monarch Brooch/Watch with Marcasite is a vintage piece that is in very good condition, with safety chain. It has the original Anker on the...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Silver

Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter. Important and beautiful collectors watch. Minimal signs of wear.
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19th Century Danish Antique Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size Full Plate METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1870 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 54mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Early Stem Winding and Key Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Kiln fired Enamel with Rare Seconds Bit at 3:00 / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the rarest American pocket watches...
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1870s American Civil War Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

American Watch Co. Yellow Gold Waltham Presentation Manual Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 17 jewels. 14K Yellow Gold solid case with an engraved R in the caseback....
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20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated and surrounded by detailed hollow curled figures on its border which features delicate decorative engravings on both sides. For the presentation behind the glass human hair is used to create a highly detailed floral design with white accented make it look like pearls. The shrine is probably made of bone and draped with these 'pearls', overall in excellent condition. The two arrowed hearts - depicting above the shrine - are a sign of love, the love between two people. Watched by The All Seeing Eye enclosed in a triangle surrounded by a ray of light. The eye also known as the Masonic Eye or Eye of Providence, is up there as one of the most recognized Freemason symbols. On the other side a lock of hair is beautifully displayed with the initials 'JAvJ'. The presentation has been impeccably preserved beneath the glass. The Georgian watch...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Louis Audemars & Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
Born in 1782, Louis Audemars was founded in 1811 by Louis-Benjamin Audemars in the Vallée de Joux, near le Brassus in Switzerland. Together, Audemars an...
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1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver and Brass Thomas Scott Gainsborough Pocket Watch
Located in Towson, MD
One 1790s Georgian silver and brass Thomas Scott Gainsborough fuse movement open face pocket watch. This watch is engraved with T MARIOT on the watch back. The original paper watch m...
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1790s Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver, Brass

Æs Hanhart German Chromed Stopwatch. Seven Lever Shockproof. c1960's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Circa 1960Æs Hanhart German chromed stopwatch with seven lever shockproof & 55mm Case Anti-magnetic Water-protected Self-compensating
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1960s German Vintage Pocket Watches

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids. Made of 14 ct slight red gold, with eight diamonds (= 0,40 ct in total) decorating...
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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co Movado Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch, with Movado movement. Made in Switzerland. Serial no. 550273. Marked: Tiffany & Co. / Swiss made / 1...
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1940s Vintage Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Oudin / France STYLE / REFERENCE: Chatelain Hanging Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver / "Bakelite" DIMENSIONS: Diameter 40...
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1820s French Antique Pocket Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm ). Gold matte/ textured with single sunken s...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Watch Buttonhole Blued Steel Swiss, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Watch Buttonhole Blued Steel, 1890 An amazing gadget from the late 19th century. White enamel with gold dots and Arabic numerals watch dial. This watch is ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Steel

Vintage Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Patek Philippe open face square pocket watch with a platinum case. The dial has black Roman indices and is equipped with the Breguet style hands. The case is polished platinum (the cover is stamped inside with a platinum mark). A monogram decorates the back of the case with the initials G M W. The movement is fully marked with the Patek Philippe maker’s mark, a serial number and a place of origin (Geneve). The case was made by American Watch Company and it is stamped inside A. W. C. CO., platinum, 204954. This vintage Patek watch with the white flat face framed in platinum is a classy accessory. The watch has a loop and can be worn as a pendant. The movement is mechanical, with a manual wind. The watch is in working condition. This vintage pocket watch is made of platinum (stamped). The movement is mechanical, Swiss made. The Patek vintage watch measures 1 5/8” x 1 5/8” x ¼” (4.2 x 4.2 x 0.7 cm) and weighs 73.3 grams. Stamped with Patek Philippe maker's mark and logo, serial number, hallmark for platinum. The overall condition of this Art Deco pocket watch is very good. The watch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. We give one year warranty to all our watches. This watch will be serviced once sold. About Patek Philippe Brand: Being one of the world biggest watchmakers, Patek Philippe shares this status with two other giants, Vacheron & Constantin and Audemars Piguet. The brand was established in Geneva in 1839. Ever since every Patek Philippe watch has been assembled by hands - the process which takes up to a year and longer. Initially the company called Patek, Czapek & Co. and was ran by a group of polish immigrants in Geneva. In 1845 a French horologist Adrien...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Platinum

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 ...
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1880s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1886 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

1884 Elgin Silverode Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 18S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated seconds dial (missing second hand). Silverode case. Black Roman numerals. Case serial # 525305...
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19th Century American Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Mathey-Tissot Watch, #3560625, Manual, 25mm Case, 37.2gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This beautiful ladies' watch by Mathey-Tissot features an 18kt yellow gold case measuring 25mm in diameter and 7mm in thickness. The watch has a gold face adorned with black Roman nu...
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1960s Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A & S Railroad 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

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size Multi Colored Hunters Case / Crescent Street METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold Multi Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIME...
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold

E.M. GATTLE Plat. Enamel Diamond Chain 18kYG Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
E.M. Gattle has created this stunning antique platinum diamonds and blue enamel chain that features an 18k yellow gold pendant watch. You will never ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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

Illinois Watch Co. Grade 525 14 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch w/ Discolored Dial 14KT White Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case "TEM" on Back of C...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Le Phare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Open-Face Pocket Watch by Le Phare Features Minute Repeater Gong Open Face Design, Dedicated Second Dial 18k Yellow Gold Case w/ Ornate Inner...
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Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AS&F Silver Mysterieuse Pocket Watch with Transparent Dial and Silver Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Amazingly Engineered AS & F Brevete SGDG Transparent Mysterieuse Pocket Watch Movement Included in Small Upper Crescent Moon-Shaped Case while dial is com...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver

Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this ultra-rare piece of Elgin history! Have you every seen something this sophisticated and beautiful? This is featured in a white and brilliant gold with a black ...
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1940s American Vintage Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or 16 size. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Ce...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Gold, Gold Plate

English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
English 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K yellow gold case ( 53 mm ) . White dial with Roman numerals with sunken sub second dial . Signed WM Robinson. Pre-owned wi...
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Waltham Octagon Antique 14 Karat Open Face Pocket Watch Gr 225 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Gold Case w/ Initials "DM" Etched ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled pendant bezel wind watch in the shape of a cherry. Fantastic miniature cherry shaped pendant watch, created in Switzerland, back in the 1910-1920. The movement is mechanica...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elgin 15 B.W. Raymond Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Grd 478 Sz 16s J21 Runs
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Model: 15 B.W. Raymond Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 21 Year: 1923 Dial Color: White Grade: 478 Size: 16s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Filled Style: Open Fa...
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1920s Vintage Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled

LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915. The rare watch was crafted wi...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch Material: Gold Plated Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x Thickness 9.5 mm, gold plated Dial: Goldish dial...
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1950s Artisan Vintage Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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