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Pocket Watches For Sale
Creator: Hamilton
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

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Hand Engraved Case CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Hamilton Co. Railway Special Pocket Watch 1957
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 karat yellow gold filled 16 size Hamilton Watch Co. Hamilton Railway Special open face pocket watch. The movement is manual wide, leve...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six position in motion. As military issue, circa 1942, this American made watch by Hamilton Watch Co...
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1940s American Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

US Navy Mounted Hamilton Model 22 Bureau of Ships Chronometer
Located in Dallas, TX
US Navy Mounted Hamilton Model 22 Bureau of Ships Chronometer - Manual winding; Chronometer. Brass case with inscription in the back " MTD Watch bureau of ships US Navy ( 74 mm ). W...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...
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1910s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915. Case#179832 Thi...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case Signed "Keystone base metal 3262545" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton W...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this ...
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size case made by Dueber. P...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton pocket watch in 14k yellow gold - model 923 manual wind movement with 23 jewels. The best of the best made in America. Arabic numerals w...
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1950s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gents Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold, Manual W/ Subseconds
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. Size of the case: 56mm Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified pre...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Open Face Gold Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 992E 21 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ No Design on Case ...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 191...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 44mm DIAL COLOUR: Gold STRAP: 44mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: MT5612 SERIAL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Piaget Open Face Pocket Watch Tigers Eye Dial 990 P 66
Located in London, GB
A vintage 43 mm open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Piaget. Features a tigers eye dial with gilt lance hands. Fitted with mineral glass and a manual wind movement beneath the sn...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys. Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals. Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition, Working condition t shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands and dedicated seconds dial 14k Solid Gold Case with Beautiful Engraving on both sides Black Arabic Numer...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch. Reference Nr. H787160 Made in Switzerland. The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6 o'clock and the sub-second dial is at 9 o'clock. Gender: Men Case Size: 42 mm ( Without a crown ) Dial colour: Grey with black and orange accents Movement: Automatic Unidirectional bezel Numerals: Arabic Watchband Material: Stainless steel Water resistant: 30 BAR/435 Psi Caliber : H - 31 Case material: Stainless Steel Display Type: Analogue Box / Papers: No Glass: Sapphire Crystal Weight: 239 grams Comes with a box. Condition: The watch is pre-owned, and in excellent working condition, please see pictures. History: Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Originally, the firm manufactured high-quality pocket timepieces, which were soon popular among American railroad employees owing to their precision and dependability. Hamilton Watch Company started manufacturing wristwatches for the United States military during World War I. This shifted the company's attention to wristwatch manufacture, and by the 1930s, Hamilton was producing some of the world's most popular and creative wristwatches. During WWII, Hamilton once again developed military timepieces, notably the famed "Marine Chronometer," which was utilised by US Navy navigators. Hamilton continued to develop after the war, creating the world's first electric watch in 1957 and the first digital watch in 1970. Hamilton has also been a popular brand among Hollywood filmmakers, with its timepieces featuring in various films such as "Interstellar," "The Martian," and "Men in Black." Hamilton is now a component of the Swatch Group, one of the world's major watch makers. Despite ownership changes and altering watch...
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2010s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin Antique Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch Gr 27 15 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Gold Filled Case w/ Intricate Etched Design...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exi...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915. Case#179832 Thi...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
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1890s French Antique Pocket Watches

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
H 2.3 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this ...
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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

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Hamilton 925 Pocket Watch - Circa 1903
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Hamilton Pocket Watch Grade 925 - circa 1903 Serial Number 219198 / swing out nickel case Size 18S / 57.3mm Screw Set 17Jewels Fancy aci...
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Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches

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Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...
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1910s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DI...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Ladies 14kt White Gold 1.00cttw Diamond Hamilton Watch 1970's, Quartz, Warranty
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ladies 14kt white gold diamond Hamilton watch with 56 diamonds of approximately 1.00cttw that are G in color and VS/SI in clarity. Th...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Triple sunk white dial with bold Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size case with 51 mm diameter. Presentation engraving dated...
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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Pa 1257610
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company 992 Elinvar in gold fill. 21 Jewels adjusted in 5 positions. Movement signed double roller. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Model #992. Case signed "Hamilton Watch Company 10k Gold Filled Lancaster PA 1257610" Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Classic Hamilton pocket watch...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Pa 1257610
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Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Military Timer METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 52mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy. All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch...
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1940s American Modernist Vintage Pocket Watches

Ladies 14kt White Gold Diamond Hamilton Watch, 1970's, Quartz, Serviced, Warranty
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ladies 14kt white gold diamond Hamilton watch with 56 diamonds of approximately 1.00cttw that are G in color and VS/SI in clarity. Th...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton Model 917 Vintage Pocket Watch with Display Back circa 1939
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Observe the mechanics of this circa 1939 ten karat yellow gold filled Hamilton Model 917 Men's Pocket Watch with skeleton display back. In watch size 10S, measuring approximately 1-3...
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1930s American Vintage Pocket Watches

Wartime Era Hamilton Watch Co. Railroad Grade Steel Skeleton Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Interesting vintage timepiece and considered by many as one of the most reliable railroad grade pocket watches for the period. Circa 1942, this American made pocket watch by Hamilton Watch Company is a hard to find, working wartime veteran piece. Its' unusual black dial and white Arabic numerals keep military time with a 24 hour clock...
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1940s American Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton 14K White Gold Pocket Watch - Manual. 14K White Gold ( 47 mm). White enamel dial with Roman numerals; seconds subdial at 6 o'clock . Pre-owned wi...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Hamilton Railroad Style Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1925
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy owning this heirloom circa 1925 Hamilton Railroad Style Pocket Watch. Set in a brass case with gold plating, this fabulous size 16S American made piece is restored with a displ...
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1920s American Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

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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