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Pocket Watches For Sale
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

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

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Antique pocket watch featuring a beautiful ornate design dating back to 1903. The watch has a number of makings indicating the piece was made by 'Waltham Watch Company' and it is 14k gold filled. The interior watch mechanism dates back to 1891 and went into manufacture in 1903. The watch company was estimated in 1850 and closed in 1957. They produced the watches in Waltham, Massachusetts in the United States. Waltham was one of the great American manufactures. The watch is tactile to touch with textured engravings on the back and the front has a new plastic face which is in excellent condition. The watch keeps time beautifully. To operate the watch, carefully twist the top faceted gold ball situated inside the ring at the top of the piece. By twisting the ball the piece is being wound up, this watch does not need a key. To set the time you gentle pull the top ball until you hear a click, and turn to set the time. Please watch the video provided. This piece is very decorative, it would work very well on a pocket watch chain for a wedding or as a statement necklace. ERA Edwardian, 1901-1910 HALLMARKS American Waltham Watch Co Guaranteed, J. Boss 25 years Keystone Watch...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1920's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with Black and Green Enamel, 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver satin ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm MOVEMENT / C...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Money Clip
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Money Clip Metal: 925 sterling silver Measurements: 1.25" x 1.10" Total Weight: 17 Grams Stamped: "925" "Tiffany & Co." "Elsa P...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990. Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track and signed Rolex Genèv...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Kurz Armin Pendant Watch, Original Box, Very Good Working Condition
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful gold plated Kurz watch pendant with original box. The 30mm watch case (11mm thick) has a lovely black and gold scroll design. On the backside of the watch, there's an image of a man playing the guitar for ladies. Overall, the condition of the case and Swiss 17-jewel movement are very good; the movement works well (see video of movement running). The snake-weave style chain is 30 inches long and secured with a spring-ring clasp. This watch was made in Zurich, Switzerland by a fine jeweler Armin Kurz...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Patek Philippe. A Gold Slim Open Face Pocket Watch C1944
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Slim Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1944 Dial: The Silver dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve with batons, outer minute track an...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1914
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A 14ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Louis XVI Style Open Face Pocket Watch C1914 Dial: The unusual silver gilt engine turned dial signed Patek Philippe & Co Geneve with...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lanco Pocket Watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, 15 Jewel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lanco Pocket watch 1950s, Chrome Case, Working, Slim Modern Design, Very Good Condition, 15 Jewel Rubies Movement, Swiss Made. Beautiful mid-century watch. This watch has not been s...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915. This timeless timepiece boasts a 52mm 800 silver case, reflecting the craftsmanship an...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand carving...
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1920s American Modern Vintage Pocket Watches

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Silver

A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
A Swiss 18ct Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer min...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18k Two-tone white and yellow gold case with ornately engraved case back and blank initial shield (44 mm ). Cham...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Corum Peacock Feather 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly rare Corum Peacock Feather 18K yellow gold pocket watch. The case of the watch measures 41mm x 33mm.  This timepiece is truly unisex since it looks great on the...
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1990s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl and Diamond Brooch. C1880 Dial: A beautiful white enamel dial with black Roman Numerals and outer minute track with very unusual blue Arabic numbers going from five to sixty. The original hands are a copper coloured Louis XVI style. Case: The 18ct yellow gold full hunter case with a beautiful hand painted enamel scene of a Cherub and a Fairy cutting flowers in a garden. The enamel scene is surrounded by split seed pearls. The bow and the winder are covered in pearls. The watch hangs from a gold pearl and diamond brooch. The reverse cover has a Royal blue enamel monogram inlaid into the case. The inner cover is signed To the Queen Examined by Lund & Blockley 42 Pall Mall London. Movement: The Swiss keyless cylinder fully jewelled movement with wolfs tooth...
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18th Century British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

P Moser Pocket Watch Working Case Year 1910 Swiss Made 875 Silver
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
P. Moser 875 silver pocket watch that has a 51mm case, 13.5mm thick, with a clean plastic crystal. The manual movement is working with serial number 176469. Overall, this pocket watc...
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1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Patek Philippe. A Gondolo Rose Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900s
Located in London, GB
A Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1900s. Dial: A perfect white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic five min...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals o...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Presentation Pocket Watch, 47 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside Gold dust cover, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Mat finish Gold Dial. Engraved presentation dated 1933 on the inside dust cover. Matching Case and Movement numbers, signed Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe on the Case and Movement as well. Comes in the original fitted Tiffany & Company presentation case with original 14k Pocket Knife...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15kt gold open-face pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 15kt gold open-face pocket watch. Made in England, London, Circa 1900-1910 Fully hallmarked 15KT Gold with London Import Hallmarks. The timekeeping accuracy of the watches h...
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Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

John & Will Mitchell London & Glasgow 6325 Pocket Watch Movement
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
John & Will Mitchell London & Glasgow Pocket Watch Movement Porcelain Dial 42mm x 8mm movement # 6325 in working order
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Early 20th Century British Pocket Watches

Rolex Black 18K White Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust 16234 Men's Wristwatch 36
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a distinct look and an irrefutable appeal. Crafted in stainless steel and 18k white gol...
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2010s Italian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Original OMEGA Pocket Watch in Gold
Located in BARCELONA, ES
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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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Pocket Watch Size 16
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois pocket watch, 21 jewels, Bunn Special, open face, gold-filled case. Lever time set. Model 14, size 16, 3/4 plate movement, Six position temperature adjustments. The serial n...
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1920s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Pavel Bure Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
Pavel Buhre. A Massive Gold Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chrongraph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer tachometric minute track. The four subsidiary dials with the four year cycle dial at twelve o'clock, the date dial at three o'clock, the moon phase and seconds dial at six o'clock and the day dial at nine o'clock. The original rose gold coloured spade hands and double chronograph blued steel hands, one for the chrongraph and one to record the minutes. The dial is signed Pavel Bure...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
Gabriel. A Very Rare and Important Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Lever, Free Sprung with Power Reserve, Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901 Dial: The excellent cream coloured dial with Rom...
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

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

Fattorini & Sons Silver Keywind with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1880's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fattorini & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Full Size Keywind METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1880's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...
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1880s Swiss Art Deco Antique 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 Lov...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's Dial: The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and minutes in red, the sub dial for the s...
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1890s Swiss Post-War Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Regency Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, Fusee movement
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magnificent Regency era sterling silver full hunter pocket watch. It is large substantial pocket watch with a heavy silver full hunt...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a case decorated with blue enamel, and a silver casket of flower bouquet, set of paste....
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1750s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Agassiz 18Kt. Gold Oversized Watch for Tiffany & Co. Stern Freres Dial 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Pocket Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIM...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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...
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1880s American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Located in London, GB
Onésime Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850 Dial: The silvered dial signed and numbered Dumas Eleve du Government. The black Roman numerals with oute...
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19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

14 kt. Pink Gold chronomètre Pocket Watch Cilinder Balance Helical Hairspring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectors Extremely Rare 14 kt. Pink Gold Chronomètre Pocket Watch with Subsidiary Seconds & Tonneau Form Balance Spring like Deck Chronometer Movement: DETENT CHRONOMETER w/ HELI...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter 45.5 mm, thickness 12.2 mm Total weight: 68.9 gram / 2...
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19th Century British Artisan Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch, Box & Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch Extra glass and spring in box as well ! Full set with original box & warranty papers Case: 18 kt. yellow gold case, diamete...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Open Face Quarter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Quarter Repeater Pocket watch C1900. Dial: The white enamel dial signed Vacheron Constantin Geneve with Breguet ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch, before Audemars Piguet founded
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Audemars Frères Genève Pocket Watch Case: Measurements diameter 52 mm thickness 8.5 mm Total weight: 76.4 gram / 2.695 oz / 49.1 dwt Audemars Frères was a Swiss watch m...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

J.M. Badollet & Cie. A Gold and Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880
Located in London, GB
J.M. Badollet & Cie Geneve. A Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Half Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute track. The subsidiary seconds dial located at six o'clock. The fine original blued steel double spade hands and matching blued steel seconds dial. Case: The 18ct yellow gold Half Hunter case with beautiful translucent enamel surrounding the aperture of pink and blue with blue enamel Roman numerals. The plain case back opening to reveal the inner case back which is engraved with a description of the movement and the makers name J M Badollet & Cie A Geneve. The cases are all Swiss hallmarked and stamped with the makers mark. The repeater slide is at the side of the case. Movement: The superb gilt metal fully jewelled movement with Wolf...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold, Enamel

18 kt. Pink Gold Pocket Watch Michelez student Breguet Paris, Quarter Repetition
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Michelez Student of Breguet From Paris Pink Gold Pocket Watch in Nice Working Condition,made by Breguet Student with Quarter Repetition Movement: mechanical winding with a ke...
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19th Century French Artisan Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

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

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Gold, 14k Gold

18 kt. Gold Dual Time, Dead Beat Second, Double Barrel A.Perret Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Dual Time, Dead Beat Second, Double Barrel Pocket Watch A.Perret Movement: Mechanical with manual winding Functions: hours,minutes, Dead Second Beat and sweep second; ...
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19th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Pocket Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold Lepine Pocket Watch, Second Morte, Double Barrel, Collector
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Lépine pocket watch Second Morte & Double Winding Barrel, Chronograph in Amazing Collectors Condition Function : Seconde Morte with Stop function which was used as chronograph seconds counter Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding with Double Barrel Winding !!!!!!!!!!! Dial : Enamel Case: 48 mm, thickness 11.5 mm Total weight: 97.2 gram / 3.430 oz / 62.5 dwt Jean-Antoine Lépine (alternatively spelled L’Pine, LePine, Lepine, L’Epine, born Jean-Antoine Depigny; 18 November 1720 – 31 May 1814) was a French watchmaker. He contributed inventions which are still used in watchmaking today and was amongst the finest French watchmakers, who were contemporary world leaders in the field.[1] Beginnings and appointment as clockmaker to the King Since his childhood the horologist showed an inclination towards mechanical, beginning his horological career and making fast progress, in particular, under the direction of Mr. Decroze, manufacturer of Saconnex watches,[2] in the suburbs of Geneva (Switzerland). He moved to Paris in 1744 when he was 24 years of age, serving as apprentice to André-Charles Caron (1698–1775), at that time clockmaker to Louis XV. In 1756 he married Caron's daughter and associated with him, under "Caron et Lépine", between 1756 and 1769.[3] Watches with a signature Caron et Lépine or equivalent are not known; apparently Lépine was independent to a certain extent. As early watches were not numbered, it is uncertain when Lépine began to sign watches with Lépine à Paris on the movement and partially L'Epine à Paris on the dial. On 12 March 1762, he became maître horloger (master horologist) and probably since that year he was teacher of Abraham-Louis Breguet, to whom he had a business relation over many years. In the Breguet archive many watches are recorded as delivered by Lépine. In 1765 or 1766 (precise date not known), he was appointed Horloger du Roi (Clockmaker to the King). In 1766 he succeeded Caron, and appeared on the list of Paris clockmakers of that year as Jean-Antoine Lépine, Hger du Roy, rue Saint Denis, Place Saint Eustache. Ten years later, in 1772, he established himself in the Place Dauphine; in 1778-1779, Quai de l’Horloge du Palais; then in the rue des Fossés Saint Germain l’Auxerrois near the Louvre in 1781; and finally at 12 Place des Victoires in 1789. In 1782, his daughter Pauline married one of his workmen, Claude-Pierre Raguet (1753–1810), with whom he formed a partnership in 1792. He was also associated for a certain period with the philosopher Voltaire, at his watch manufactory set up in 1770 at Ferney. It is not known the exact role he played in the Ferney Manufacture royale, either technical director and/or associate. However, most ebauches for his watches were made there, at least between 1778 and 1782. An unsigned memoir of 1784 reports that Lépine stayed in Ferney for 18 months and that he had watch movements made there with a value of 90,000 livres a year. As a clock and watchmaker to Louis XV, Louis XVI and Napoleon Bonaparte, Lépine's creations were well respected and in demand.[3] 1764/65: Invention of the revolutionary Lépine calibre Lepine Caliber IIA with Quarter Repeater Complication shared with Abraham Breguet Lepine Cuvette Lepine Caliber IIA with Quarter Repeater. Also made by Lepine for Breguet watches. Around 1764/65, he devised a means of manufacturing a pocket watch that could be thinner, favouring the onward quest for further miniaturization. His radical design broke with a 300-year tradition and ushered in the age of precision timekeeping, the modern pocket...
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19th Century French Artisan Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square-faced timepiece boasts a sleek design. The watch's face, revealed by pressing the knob at its apex, tells the time with black Roman numerals and cobalt blue hands. Adding further interest, the timepiece bears the inscription acte mistere ("mysterious act") on its front, while the reverse bears an intricate depiction of a crest along with the further Latin inscription Deo fidatur, or "He trusts in God." The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

14K Multi Color Gold Waltham Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Waltham 14k Multi Color Gold Diamonds Pocket Watch with a 2mm Round Shape Diamond mounted on the Case. Weighs 61 grams and Measures 1.75 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold 1910 Waltham Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
15 Jewels Weighs 36 Grams And Measures 1.3
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Late 19th Century Large Desk Size Nickel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cased in nickel, this hefty desk-size 70mm pocket watch is certainly impressive. With a bright brass crown, this large robust palm-size 2-5/8 inch round pocket watch has a nickel outer back case #607954 and a open front crystal display. It's interior has a back dust cover and inner movement display crystal. The 17 jewels movement is number 560749. Ornate brass hands grace the pristine white face with an easy-to-read dial of Roman numerals and minute markers. Circa 1880-1900, European maker unknown, this larger size watch...
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1890s European Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

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...
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19th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Swiss Silver and Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Fauvette HAD Pocket Watch
Located in Portland, England
Antique Swiss Silver Gilt and Turquoise Blue Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch/Pendant dated circa 1900 made by Fauvette HAD. This striking p...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Yellow Gold Watch Russian 56 Gold Chain, 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...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Gold Keyess Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A 9ct Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Pocket Watch C1930s Dial: The perfect Arabic Numeral white enamel dial signed Waltham USA with subsidia...
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

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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