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Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche, Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. Crafted in solid yellow gol...
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Sterling Silver

Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cellini. A Rare Coral Coloured Dial,18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970. Dial: The Coral coloured dial fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at six o'clock with gold pointer hands. Case: The 18ct yellow gold slim line case. The snap back case is fully signed, numbered and Swiss hallmarked. Movement: The fully jewelled and signed movement calibre 1600 in pristine working order with fast slow regulation and compensation balance. This is a good example of a fine Rolex Cellini range...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The fully signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve- Suisse silver satin finished dial with gold Breguet...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Watch Co. Waltham 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874 - Manual winding; 16 jewels. 18K Yellow Gold solid case ( 52 mm ). Double dial chronogr...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Vintage Rotary 9 CT Gold Watch Floral Brooch
Located in Portland, GB
Beautiful and unique vintage Rotary 9ct Gold Watch Floral Brooch. The watch is made circa 1968 by an award-winning worldwide brand of classic timepieces. This Rotary watch...
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1960s European Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Mickey Mouse New, Old Stock Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mickey Mouse STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: Original White WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This nearly new, old stock watch...
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1960s American Vintage Pocket Watches

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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1897 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
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1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Wilsdorf & Davis 'Early Rolex' Sterling 925 Silver Round Pocket Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique Wilsdorf & Davis ( early Rolex ) sterling 925 silver round pocket watch. Made in Switzerland. Case Made in England, 1919 Case has been numbered. Dial colour: White Glass: ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Tone Carnelian Pocket Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely Victorian pocket watch key fob charm pendant crafted in base metal and adorned with gold. It features rectangle carnelian which is set in ...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with floral design hunter case. 8 size (36mm case size). Manual wind with sub-seconds. Roman numeral dial. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Longines Tilden Tur 18k Yellow & White Gold Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Tilden Thurber pocket watch in 18k yellow & white gold. Manual wind Longines movement w/ sub-seconds. High-grade, thin profile. Fine Pre-owned Longines ...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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White Gold

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

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Yellow Gold

Illinois 10k Gold Fill Pocket Watch Manual Wind
Located in Surfside, FL
Illinois Elvinar pocket watch in 10k gold fill. Triple sunk white porcelain dial with bold Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 21 jewel manual wind movement. 50 mm Wadsworth case signed...
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1930s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

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

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Yellow Gold

Waltham Manual Pocket Watch Gold Filled Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham pocket watch with 20 year gold filled case. Triple sunk white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds. 16 size. 19 jewel manual wind Riverside movement. 50 mm case size. Ci...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique Elgin "Hunter Case" 42mm diameter, 14K gold filled pocket watch with scalloped edges all around. 1895 dated engraving. Elaborate rose,...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Waltham Vanguard Gold Filled Pocketwatch 9232658 Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard gold filled pocketwatch. Manual wind 23 jewel movement, adjusted in 6 positions. 16 size/50 mm case size. Case Signed "Waltham Premier...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin B.W. Raymond Gold Fill Pocket Watch 2.21.28 E092682 Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin National Watch Company B.W. Raymond in gold fill. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels 5 Adjusted Positions. Case signed "BW Raymond Model 1...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Elgin Double Roller Gold Fill Father Time Pocket Watch 4396587 Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin Father Time Double Roller in heavy gold fill with triple sunk porcelain dial. Manual. 16 size/50 mm case size. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positons. Case signed "Star WCC Warrantied 2...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster GMT Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elbon 17 Jewels Timemaster. Swiss unadjusted 812-17 Winton Watch Company. Case Signed "Defiance 6775633." Case size 50mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Elb...
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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches

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 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

Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement # 32403383. Case signed "Waltham Keystone J. Boss 10k Gold filled 9561627" Fine Pre-owned...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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. Certified preowned Classic Waltham Vanguard ...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual Wrsitwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin B.W. Raymond Manual. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Keystone Signed Nickel Case. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Elgin B.W. Raymond B.W. Raymond watch. This...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Waltham Vanguard 10k Gold Filled 9217364 Wristwatch
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard in gold fill with triple sunk porcelain dial. Manual. 50 mm case size or 16 size. Case signed "Waltham Premier Keystone J. Boss 10k Go...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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10k Gold, Gold-filled

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

Waltham 10k Yellow Gold Manual Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham pocket watch in 10k yellow gold. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Waltham Watch. Certified preowned Dress Waltham pocket watch watch. This Waltham watch has a Round caseback and White ...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Standard Sterling Silver Manual Pocket Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Unisex Standard pocket watch in sterling silver w/ roses, yellow gold birds & flora inlay. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Standard Watch. Certified preow...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Sterling Silver

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

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Gold-filled

Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref. 783
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and timeless piece of craftsmanship Patek Philippe pocket watch, made of 18K yellow gold, and with mechanical movement. The gold hands and graduation marks are a beautifu...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Patek Phillipe Gold Pocket Watch with Wearable Leather Strap
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare antique 18Kt Yellow Gold Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe Shreve Crump & Low with White Face and Black Stylized Arablic Numbers, comes with stylish genuine leather wearable wrist strap, giving the lucky owner the option to utilize the watch as a proper pocket watch or a unique wrist watch.. This beautiful timepiece has an eighteen jewel Swiss movement and is in very good running order. The Patek Philippe pocket watch itself is in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, and the leather strap is lightly worn. The comfortable genuine leather watch wrist...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet 18k Gold Pocket Watch 1910s Vintage RA369
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Audemars Piguet open face pocket watch, c.1910s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Audemars Piguet signed white enamel...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches

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18k Gold

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
Located in London, GB
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original silvered dial fully signed Movado Chronometre Emerto with Breguet style numerals and Cathederal hands. Case: The case is made from silver which is fully numbered, Swiss Hallmarked and also having British import marks for 1929. The case is laquered with a special Japernese style called Make-E. Featured on this watch is a traditional Pagoda and a flowering cherry tree called Sakura. The back of the case has the initials JDS presented in 1932. Movement: The fully signed and jewelled manual wind movement with fast slow regulation. The movemnt is wound by opening and shutting the...
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1920s American Vintage Pocket Watches

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Silver

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals outer minute track and an early tachograph configuration with Louis XVI style hour and minute hands and an unusual and rare chronograph...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Silver Watch with a Silver Dial by Stern Freres of Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking dress watch by the iconic house. The case is done in Sterling Silver and engraved and filled with Niello. Niello is an ancient process no longer done today, The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print by Stern Freres. Stern was house that bought Patek Philippe when it went bankrupt in the 1930s. Stern Still owns Patek Philippe today. You will likely never see another example of this watch again. We have just serviced it and it keeps dependable time as well. The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...
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1910s Swiss Art Deco 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

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Pocket watch, the case is round and engraved all around with floral and arabesque patterns. The back is white, the hands golden, t...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

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

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1906
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand Engraved METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1906 DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Patek Philippe Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Art Deco Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 41 M.M. 3 piece Platinum Case, 18 Jewel mechanical, manual wind Nickle Lever movement. Silver Satin dial with Diamond set Roman Nume...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Eszeha Germany 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock in Sterling Silver with Guilloche
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by Eszeha Clock Co. Beautiful foldable travel clock, manufactured in Pforzheim Germany by the Eszeha Clock Co. back in the 1920. This exceptional c...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters.
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Exceptionnal Tavannes for Hermès Vintage Belt Buckle Golf Watch in Silver RARE
Located in ., FR
This is a rare opportunity to get an authentic Tavannes Golf Watch Made for Hermès IN WORKING CONDITION Unusual, fine, this is a true gem for Golf Lovers...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

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Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Verge Fusee Key Wind 18kt Gold and Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18th-century Verge Fusee Key wind 18kt gold and Silver pocket watch, decorated with Repoussé metal work and paste case. Made in France, 18th Cent...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold, Silver

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at six o'clock with black pointer hands. Case: The 18ct white gold slim line case with the original green Rolex sticker on the back of the case. The snap back case is fully signed, numbered, and Swiss hallmarked Movement: The fully jewelled and signed movement calibre 1600 is in pristine working order with fast, slow regulation and compensation balance. This is an excellent example of a fine Rolex Cellini range...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Blancpain Leman Perpetual Calendar Chrono Men's Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Blancpain Leman Perpetual Calendar Chrono Men's Watch 2585-1418-53 - Automatic winding with day, date, month and moonphase. 18k Yellow Gold (38mm diameter). White dial with applied g...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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

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Gold-filled

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Retailed by Tiffany & company, 43 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case, 18 Jewel Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Silver Sa...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Platinum

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 Jewels. 18K Yellow gold original HC with "M W K" in...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880
Located in London, GB
An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Roman Numerals, outer minute track with Arabic numbers at five minute intervals, subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock and gold original spade hands with a blued steel seconds hand. Case: The heavy 18ct rose gold half hunter case with inlaid blue enamel Roman numerals to the front of the case. The rear of the case is beautifully enamelled with the Coat of Arms of General Friedrich Wilhem von Steuben. The inner case is engraved Chronometre a l' Esperance, 33 Bould st Martin Paris. The cases are all numbered and marked18Kt Gold. Movement: The superb nickel finished, highly jewelled movement with keyless pivoted detente chronometre escapement Breguet overcoil hairspring and fast slow regulation. The Coat of Arms belong to General Von Steuben (1730-1794) He fought alongside General George Washington to help him defeat the British and gain Independence from Britain on the 4th July 1776. This is a rare and important watch to carry this Crest. An extract from the Royal College of Arms...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Enamel

French Victorian Yellow Gold Locket Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian French key wound gold locket-watch by Boudin Freres circa 1850. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #W1175. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This is an ea...
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1850s French Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 DI...
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1910s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand Engraved METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1905 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with a Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Rare Patek Philippe Regulator Dial Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch C1878
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A Rare and Important Regulator Dial Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch C1878. Dial: The white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve and numbered wi...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1862 Assayed in London
Located in London, GB
Victorian Silver Pocket Watch Dated 1862 Assayed in London Case made by John William Hammon Movement made by H Gallewski of Sunderland The watch face is beautifully engraved in the c...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

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Silver

Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Silver pocket watch. Height: 7.00 centimeters. Gross weight: 83.44 grams.
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Early 20th Century European Anglo-Indian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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 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 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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