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Pocket Watches For Sale
Henry Capt. Genève Pocket Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Henry Capt Genève Antique Pocket Watch
Serial Number: 97313
Total Weight: 55.01 grams
This distinguished pocket watch by Henry Capt of Genève reflects timeless Swiss craftsmanship. ...
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Early 1800s Central American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watches
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin
Keeps Perfect Time, As Expected
Kept It on Desk for 3 Days and Checked It Against My Phone
All Functions Work
C...
Category
1890s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With original issued packaging and in operating condition, this interesting timepiece dates back circa 1960 Vietnam era. Issued by U.S. Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage 9k gold Ladies Rotary pendant watch, floral, Garnet and Pearl brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
An unusual and pretty timepiece is what you will find with this vintage ladies 9ct gold Rotary pendant watch.
A rare design hailing from the 1960's Rotary produced a small number of...
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nicole, A. Nielsen & Co London 18K Gold Double Hunter 53mm Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This important centre second Flyback Chronograph
Pocket Watch by Nicole, Nielsen & Co dates back to circa 1864,
retailed by Mac Donnell & Co, Sydney (signed to the dial)
It is in ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Let yourself be captivated by a special piece of classic horology – an antique unique item that not only impresses with its fine mechanics but also with its noble exterior. This rare...
Category
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Herna 14K YG Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Herna 14K yellow gold pocket watch pendant with 18K yellow gold engraving on both side hinged cover and a 17 jewels incabloc shock protection Swiss made manual wind movement ...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 65.3 grams
Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem
Serial: 256368
Signed...
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1890s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Waltham 15j 6s Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Hunter
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co. It features Waltham's model 1877, stem winding and lever set 15 jewel mechanical movement. The solid 14k y...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM Wheeler Grade 103 Model 3 Pocket Watch is a true find.
Manufactured pre-1900 by one of America's most highly respected watch makers of the period, its journey began with a personalization for M.M. Buss, 1893 .
Added at a later date and complementing this fine pocket watch is an impressive high quality, heavy gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch...
Category
1890s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch, polychrome painted enamel Dial in Silver 1803
Located in Mumbai, IN
WILIAM HUGGIN verge pocket watch with polychrom painted enamel dial in silver, London Hallmark 1803, smooth sterling silver case, outer case with lateral hinge and Monogram-engraving...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob is sleek with rich gilt end caps and a chain length suspended from the bottom.
The...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Waltham A.W.W.Co. 13j 6s Lever Set Pocket Watch in Etched 14k Gold Hunter Case
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co. It features Waltham's grade "A.W.W.Co.", model 1873-6, stem winding and lever set 13...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional example of early haute horlogerie, this antique Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal pocket watch embodies precision, prestige, and timeless design. Crafted in soli...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Early 20th century, this Swiss made manual 51mm Vogt Pocket Watch was made as an export to Germany in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold. Assembled with an engine turned hunting case #11...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
Located in Braintree, GB
Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
An exceptional example of early haute horlogerie, this antique Vacheron &...
Category
1970s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique American Waltham Royal Grade 11j 8s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Full Hunter Ca
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: American Waltham Watch Co.
Movement: Waltham - Model 1873 - 11 Jewels - American Made
Movement Size: 8s
Movement Serial No.: 2464351
Grade: Royal
Case Material: Solid 14k...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual movement. 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 44 mm ). Gold with Arabic numerals; sub dial...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
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...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Model: "Chronometre Royal"
Movement...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exq...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large Swiss made pocket watch by International Watch Co. cased in a solid 14k yellow gold concentric designed case and features throughout beautiful patina that's inta...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO BORGNIS 18-carat polychrome gold chatelaine, 750‰ decorated with a pierced and foliated number, topped with a marquis' crown, set with red and green stones and cultured pear...
Category
1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Pocket Watch Chain 56 Yellow Gold Purple Box, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Yellow Gold Watch Russian Chain. Created around 1900
Stamped 56 for Gold Hallmark and Cyliric F for the jeweller name. Russian Gold Watch Chain has a complete package for a gentlemen...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18K Gold "Drawer" Watch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1950s, this mid-century Van Cleef & Arpels Paris "Drawer" travel watch is formed of 18K gold. The exterior is designed as a small rectangular box with basketweave moti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and has been meticulously hand engraved on both the back and the front. Attached is a 14 karat yellow gold watch double fob with twin gold curb chains; one finished with a puffed heart charm...
Category
1880s American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Lépine Pocket Watch
Located in Vannes, FR
Antique Lépine Pocket Watch in 18 Carat Gold - Enamel Dial and Roman Numerals
Material: Yellow gold case, 18 carats, of a remarkable finesse and brightness.
Dial: Delicate white enamel adorned with roman numerals for the hours and arabic indexes for the minutes, a classic and legible design.
Needles: Pistol-style, finely crafted for a sophisticated look.
Movement: High precision mechanical movement equipped with an anchor exhaust in straight line.
Specifications: Breguet Spiral and 19 rubies, guaranteeing optimal performance and increased durability.
Condition: Excellent antique condition with a light patina and natural wear marks consistent with its age. Additional details:
Authenticity: Original components, including crown and reassembly mechanism.
Style: The Lépine case is minimalist and thin, a feature that collectors love.
Rarity: The 19th century Lépine watches...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Providence, RI
This 18k gold Tiffany & Co. pocket watch, crafted by the renowned Agassiz Watch Co. of Switzerland, dates to the 1920s, confirmed by the inscription “Christmas 1927.” It features a c...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1878 And Original Certificate
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K (Karat) yellow gold Patek Philippe Geneva open-face pocket watch Circa late 1800s, in excellent condition. The dial functions flawlessly and includes a subdial displ...
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1870s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique E. Howard Watch Co. Series IV Size N 14k White Gold Open Face Pocket Wat
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: E. Howard Watch Co.
Movement Type: Grade Series IV - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 17 Jewels - Size N - American Made
Movement Serial No.: 37574
Case Maker: The K.W.C.Co.
C...
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19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hampden Watch Co. Gold Plated White Dial 1900-1909
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item specifics
Condition:
Pre-owned: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but ...
Department: Unisex Adult
Case Material: Gold Plated
Year Manufactured: 1900-1909
Model: HOLY GRAIL
Dial Color: White
Brand: Hampden Watch Co...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
1910's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case.
Black numbers and markers.
Case serial # 9123006.
7-jewel Elgin movemen...
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1910s American Modern Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched desi...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1910's Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on ...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Gold Flintlock Revolver Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 18 karat yellow gold flintlock revolver pocket watch key pendant from the past. This single-barrel gold flint pistol pocket watch key has a cur...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Yellow gold-filled case with ...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920
By Ball Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch /
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Screw O...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Original OMEGA Pocket Watch in Yellow Gold
Located in Barcelona, CT
18K GOLD pocket watch, with white enamel dial in fantastic condition Signed OMEGA, with gold numbering and seconds hand at 6 o'clock Sabonette type case with 3 lids all in 18K GOLD...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin Watch C1960s
Located in London, GB
A Rare Vintage, Vacheron & Constantin Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold coin watch, C1960s.
Dial: The original condition plain champagne bl...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Size 6
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k yellow gold Waltham Pocket watch with a hunting case.
Model 1890, Size 6, serial number 5506199, 15 to 17 jewels.
Fancy engraved movement.
The case is stamped 18k U.S. Assay.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clerke Royal Pocket Watch – 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Clerke Royal Pocket Watch – 18K Solid Yellow Gold
This exquisite Clerke Royal pocket watch is crafted from 18K solid yellow gold and showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Manufacture...
Category
20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 191...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink Gold
Functions : One Button Chronograph
M...
Category
19th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Antique 100 Year Old Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in San Fernando, CA
Omega pocket watch
100 Year Old Watch
Circa 1923
The watch has a stem-winding movement which is working nicely
Movement has 15 jewels
The movement is fully signed with the Omega name...
Category
1920s Vintage Pocket Watches
18K Gold Vacheron & Constantin Geneve Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Vacheron & Constantin Geneve Enamel Pocket Watch
Approximate Dimensions:
2.5 inches (Length)
39 mm (Dial)
2.875 inches (Diameter)
71.2...
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20th Century Pocket Watches
Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
By Hamilton
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 Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual; 17 jewels . Gold Filled (47 mm) . White dial with Arabic numerals; sub dial at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with cus...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm thick
Stamped SH JW with English Gold Hallmarks inside the case. Date mark of F with square box around it.
61.3 dwt / 95.4g
The verge (or crown wheel) escapement is the earliest known type of mechanical escapement, the mechanism in a mechanical clock that controls its rate by allowing the gear train to advance at regular intervals or 'ticks'. Its origin is unknown. Verge escapements were used from the late 13th century until the mid 19th century in clocks and pocketwatches. The name verge comes from the Latin virga, meaning stick or rod.[1]
Its invention is important in the history of technology, because it made possible the development of all-mechanical clocks. This caused a shift from measuring time by continuous processes, such as the flow of liquid in water clocks...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19 Jewels. heavy 18K gold original P.B. HC with black ...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches
1910's Hamilton Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Hamilton pocket watch with white dial.
Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled case with no design on case.
Black numbers and markers.
Case serial # 22...
Category
1910s American Modern Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham.
Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circ...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1889
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1889 - Manual winding; 11 jewels. Gold plated ( 41mm ). White dial with roman numerals and su...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Blue Enamel Pendant Watch, Watch does run watch and case are both signed enamel is pristine, watch is 29 mm This is ...
Category
1980s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1901
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
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.