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IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930 Length: 62.54mm Width: 48mm Case thickness: 8.79mm Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Gold Inside Case: 803264 Outside Case: 778838 IWC Schaffhausen
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

French Blue Enamel Diamond Pendant Watch
Located in New York, NY
French blue enamel and diamond pendant watch, circa 1880s Open face watch with one pearl and old mine cut rough diamonds, enamel dial with Roman numer...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché ena...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Antique Gold Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1895, inspired by the Chinese market, chain pendant with watch. Necklace is 32" long, case/pendant is 30mm x 30mm. Case decorated with multi color enamel. Watch has a m...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Waltham Open Face 14k Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch 23 Jewels Size 16 1904
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case Case ...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow GF Antique Pocket Watch Gr 117 17 Jewel, 1897
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue/Black Hands 14K Yellow GF Case w/ Intricate Hand-Etched Design on Case Bl...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Veri-Thin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVE...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This masterfully crafted pocket watch dates back to the Edwardian era and is truly stunning. A bow of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1.00ctw Diamond Watch in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique watch showcases small round cut brilliant diamonds that total up to 1.00carats and set in 14K White Gold.
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2010s American Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Carl Neumann of Berlin Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch Intricate Movement
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Antique Pocket Watch by Carl Neumann of Berlin Key-Wind Movement Intricate Filigree Detail in Movement Silver Case Diameter of Case = 55 mm Thickness of Case = 21 mm Total Mass = 125.8 grams...
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19th Century German High Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Oval Pocket Watch
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Girard Perregaux Rare 1970s Oval Pocket Watch, made of Stainless Steel. A limited edition of 550, Calibre GP09, Silver dial with black Roman numerals, black hands, manual wound movement. Case 35 mm x 45 mm. Metal: Stainless Steel Carat: N/A Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: N/A Weight: N/A Engravings/Markings: N/A Size/Measurement: Case - 35 mm x 45 mm Current Condition: Excellent - Consistent with age and use. Accompanied by: This Girard Perregaux Pocket Watch...
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1970s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
A round skeleton watch pendant designed by Mauboussin. Very nice retro piece, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin during the mid-century period, back in the 1950...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel

Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Russian Imperial presentation jewelled platinum and gold pendant watch Made by Moser & Co Made in St. Petersburg, 1908-1917 The circular brooch cen...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

French Verge Fusee Day Date Centre Seconds, Intricate Enamel 58mm Pocket Watch
Located in Mumbai, IN
The French Verge Fusee Calendar Centre Seconds Pocket Watch is a luxurious timepiece with a mechanical manual movement. This vintage piece, dating back to 1800, features an intricate...
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1820s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Breguet Paris Pocket Watch with Porcelain Dial
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Breguet Paris Pocket Watch with Porcelain Dial. Second hand missing. This watch is not in working condition currently.
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1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Pocket Watches

Diamond And Enamel Sunfish Lapel Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful blend of watchmaking refinement and unique artistry, this charming lapel watch takes the form of a sunfish. The aquatic creature is stunning in its level of detail. Craf...
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19th Century Unknown Modern Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink and yellow floral embellishments on both sides of the c...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Jump Hour Hunting Case Pocket Watch w/ 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: round 18K yellow gold case, sapphire crystal, push/pull crown Dial: white floral arabic dial Reference # Jump Hour Serial # 1...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burlington Model 9 Pocket Watch - Gold Filled 21 Jewels Grade 107 Size 16s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Burlington Model: 9 Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 21 Year: 1923 Movement Maker: United States Dial Color: Silver & Gold Grade: 107 Size: 16s Metal Content: 14k Go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 10 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Breguet Style Arabic Numerals WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with an original vintage Gold Filled Fob...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold

Pocket Watch Chain by Henry Dankner
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 14-karat gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late 1970s, 20th century, USA. Henry Dankner was an iconic New York jeweler and internationally known...
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger Le Coultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Made by Jaeger LeCoultre, Memovox Model, Switzerland, Movement: mechanical movement Case: Gold plated case, Me...
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20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Antique Birmingham 1925. 9ct Gold EWC & Co 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open Faced Pocket Watch Weight: 76.14g This 1925 Birmingham 9ct Gold Swiss 15 Jewels Open-Faced Pocket Watch is a stunning example of early 2...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

14 Kt Solid Pink Gold Delaunay Chauveau Ruffec pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Solid Pink Gold Delaunay Chauveau Ruffec pocket watch Case: 14 Kt Solid Pink Gold, Diameter 33.5 mm thickness 10 mm Dial: White Enamel dial with black romaine numerals, Tot...
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19th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bonnet STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1850 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...
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1850s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Chanel Ice Cube Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
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Early 2000s French Pocket Watches

Fine Quality Kutchinsky Pocket Watch in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality 18ct Yellow Gold Kutchinsky 39mm Pocket Watch In Working Condition Additional Information: Serial Number: 57424 Case Material: 18ct Yellow Gold Number of Jewels: 17 Pocket Watch Size...
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Late 20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

LEON HATOT Vers Art Deco 18kt white and yellow gold pocket watch.
Located in Braintree, GB
LEON HATOT Vers Art Deco 18kt white and yellow gold pocket watch. Key Features: Movement: The watch is powered by a 15-line movement Design: The octagonal white gold case is framed with yellow gold bezels. The watch features applied Arabic numerals on a silvered dial with a two-tone finish, enhancing the luxurious feel of the piece. Dimensions: 41mm wide Dial: The dial is elegantly finished with a chapter ring and diamond-patter diagonal guilloche. Historical Context: Leon Hatot was a renowned French jeweler and watchmaker, who founded the Leon Hatot brand in 1920. Initially focused on fine jewelry, Hatot eventually expanded into watchmaking, becoming famous for creating some of the most exquisite timepieces of the Art Deco period. The brand quickly became a favorite among high-society clients, with a reputation for innovation and artistic design. Leon Hatot watches...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rockford Pocket Watch 7125385 Gold Fill White Dial Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Rockford hunter case pocket watch 11 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in gold filled case. Dust cover back features lovely flower design. Front features same gorgeous design with a monogram. Manual with sub-seconds.41 mm. Circa 1880's. Fine Pre-owned Rockford Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rockford pocket watch...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Movado Türler , Slide / Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turler Movado, Slide Travel Watch-Clock, Purse Watch, with stand. This one is smaller then usual and extremely rare and collectible. Measurement: 40.5mm closed, 61mm open x 26.3mm x 12.9mm Total weight: 40.7 gram / 1.440 oz / 26.2 dwt The winding covers work and wind the watch as they are opened and closed. These vintage Movado watches...
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1940s Swiss Artisan Vintage Pocket Watches

Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay CIRCA: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Niello

Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 18 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Hand Engraved Dial with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This stunning antique keywinding watch is in remarkable condition. The case and dial are hand engraved at the highest level of workmanship. The unique counter poised balance is one seldom sees on a keywind watch. We have just serviced this watch and it keeps dependable time. As well as coming with a key to wind it. Imagine navigating your day with your smart phone and a watch that is 180 years old. You cannot ask for more contradiction than this. And yet, you can count on this ancient watch...
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1840s Swiss Baroque Antique Pocket Watches

Platinum and Diamond Open Face Pocket Watch, Paul Ditisheim, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Located in New York, NY
This vintage diamond open face pocket watch is rendered in platinum, weighs 62.11 grams and measures 44mm in diameter. Set within a diamond-set bezel and bow, the circular brushed an...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage UTI Skeleton Pocket Watch with Onyx and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 42mm pocket watch by UTI Paris in yellow gold and onyx, encircled by 44 rubies on its sides. Circa 1960s. An open skeleton back reveals the movement.
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1960s French Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. Blue and White Guilloche Enamel. Mechanical, Manua...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Hermes Travel Watch C.1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare time piece by Hermes, a vintage travel watch. The watch set ina red leather case equipped with a slide opening mechanism. ​The face is square shape, with a white dial and gold alpha shaped hands. Gold Arabic numerals alternate with gold sticks topped with the white dots. The case’s back is rib textured metal, with a few engraved initial letters and a date “17/3/66.” This vintage Hermes...
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1960s French Vintage Pocket Watches

Baume Longines Pocket Watch Movement
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Baume Longines Pocket Watch Movement Porcelain Dial with Roman numerals 41mm in working order
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1980s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

James Murray Royal Exchange 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Pocket Watch by James Murray Royal Exchange Key-Operated Movement (NOTE: Key is missing) 18k Yellow Gold Machine-Turned Case 46 mm in Diameter 15 mm Thick Year of Manufactur...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Manual Gold Fill Pcket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Elgin in gold fill. Manual. Certified preowned. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Elgin watch. This Elgin watch has a Gold Arabic Numeral dial. It is Certified A...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this exceptional piece is crafted in 18kt gold and sterling silver, creating a subtle m...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Movado Pocket Watch 1260 Manual Watch, 9k Antique Gold Fob Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado pocket travel clock- watch in a croco-lizard skin case with a 14" 9k antique gold fob chain. Manual. Ref 1260. Circa 1930s. Fine Pre-owned Movado Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Movado pocket watch...
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1930s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

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) with geometrical engraving.. White enamel dial with Roman numerals; Sub seconds at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1845 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 13 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Enamel with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This high grade English chain driven watch...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Antique Pocket Watches

Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, BE
The Ebel brooch watch is a true work of art, crafted with unparalleled attention to detail and quality. The stunning 18k yellow gold body is expertly desi...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

CH. F. Tissot Yellow Gold Pocket Watch circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
CH. F. Tissot & Fils 18k yellow gold pocket watch, circa 1930s. Art Deco. black and white enamel on front and back bezels. Beautiful highly detailed dial. 18k Yellow Gold Width:...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Louis Audemars Movement: Mechanical Date: 1880 - 1881 Dial Color: White Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Open Face Features: Roman numerals marking the hours Sub dial...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare piece is nearly 200 years old, dating back to year 1827, yet it’s in remarkable condition & in excellent working order. Made by the most import...
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1820s British George III Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian braided hair cord for a pocket watch. Comprised of braided, twisted, and woven hair set with gold plated caps and finding...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Gold Mother-of-Pearl Agate Clock Engraved for Maurice Chevalier
Located in Greenwich, CT
If you are a fan of the famous French singer, actor, and entertainer Maurice Chevalier, who died in 1972, then this handsome hexagon shaped agate clock is a must have. The clock's h...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lapel Watch with Glycine Movement
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Art Deco Lapel watch created in France in the 1920's. Beautiful shape, tasteful combination of Marquise cut and Old European cut finest qu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

J.E. Caldwell by I.W.C. 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold and Enamel DIMENSIONS: Diameter 45mm CIRCA: 1920's / 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Kiln Fired Printing / Blued Steel Pierced Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT J.E. Caldwell was the premier old house in Philadelphia. They purchased their watches from only the finest makers in the world. This piece, done in an art deco style has a Stern Freres dial. Stern was the company that bought out Patek Philippe from...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vangaurd Pocket Watch in 10k gold filled case; 23 Jewel movement with rare 8-position adjustment. Railroad watch circa 1948 in Waltham gold-filled keystone case. Original untouched dial. Size 16. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Waltham...
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1940s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Swiss Watch BELL Collector.
Located in Barcelona, CT
Swiss Bell unisex Vintage Argentium PW1 Pocket Watch : Manual winding mechanical watch with Dubois Depráz : Limited edition of 25 pieces worldwide : Limited...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pocket Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised. Alarm clock Brass case mother-of-pearl dial Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910 Dim: 44x44mm dated on the back O...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Winterhalder & Hofmeier for J.E Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia Bracket Table Clock
Located in New York, NY
WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER FOR J.E CALDWELL & CO. PHILADELPIA BRACKET TABLE CLOCK -Vintage. Sold as is. -Good working condition -Dimension: 7”x8.5”x12.5” -Roman numeral dial -Made in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Pocket Watches

Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch
Located in New York, NY
The reeded gold panel opens to reveal the square-shaped cream dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel-hands, on a black enamel base with cabochon serpentine double crowns; mounted ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

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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