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Ebel Ladies Pocket Jewelry Watch Pendant, Enhancer, 18 Karat Gold
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming Ebel ladies watch as pendant, 18k gold. Case made of solid 18k yellow gold. Sapphire crystal. Crown with sapphire cabochon. Mechanical han...
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20th Century German Pocket Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Sandoz. A Massive Rare Niello Gold & Silver Keyless Lever Five Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch, C1890. Dial: The fine white enamel dial with slim Roman numerals...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Niello

Yellow Gold with Chronograph and Quarter Hour Repeater Functions
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Swiss-made hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with chronograph and quarter hour repeater functions. Manual wind LeCoultre Ebauche movement with 29 jewels. 52 mm case size. Ref 227405. Fine Pre-owned Swiss made Watch. Certified preowned Classic Swiss made pocket watch...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

C. Marcks & Co. Pendant Watch for the Indian Market, circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C. Marcks & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dragon / Griffin Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 80mm x 35mm MOVEMENT / ...
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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches

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

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Lapel Watch Pin
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco lapel watch pin by Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1920s.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807 A fine and early example of English horology, this 18ct solid gold fusee verge pocket watch dates to London, 1807,...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Findlay & Co. Silver Plate Stopwatch
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated stop watch, London, 1930's, Findlay & Co. - makers. Excellent working order; @2" diameter. Case is in very good condition, with some very mi...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pocket Watches

French Rose Gold Antique Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Painted Enamel Dial
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A fine and rare 18kt rose gold French keywind Verge 55mm Open face quarter repeater. The hand painted enamel dial featuring arabic enamel chapters with a beautiful rural centre scene showing a woman holding a bale of straw with her child by her side whilst conversing with her friend who is offering her grapes, with blued steel Breguet style hands. The rose cold case with engine turning and vacant cartouche to rear opens to reveal a gilt metal duster cover. The full plate unsigned verge fusee...
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19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef &Arpels Domino Clock Black Shell Wood Stainless Quartz Limited to 2001
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No: 32290410 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Name: Domino Clock ■Material: Black shell, wood, SS stainless steel ■Weight: 24.4g (Approx) ■Display: Black shell ■Movement: Quartz ■Co...
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Early 2000s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Klaftenberger. Rare Miniature Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1871
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Klaftenberger. A Rare Miniature 18ct Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Antique Pocket Watch C1871. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial fully signed Klafte...
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19th Century British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k 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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bautte & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1850's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This lovely ladies pendant watch...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Pocket Watches

Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Belle Epoque Enamelled Silver Carriage / Pendulette Quarter Repeater Clock
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belle Epoque Grottendieck Bruxelles Enamelled Silver Carriage / Pendulette Clock in Very Nice Working Condition With Quarter Repetition Movement: mechanical with manual winding Functions: hours, minutes, quarter repeater...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Dunhill 18kt Rose Gold Book Hand Made in France for Dunhill, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold and Leather CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm x Width 27mm MO...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Janesich Art Deco Era Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
This travel clock is triptych shaped. When its doors are opened, the dial appears, which is adorned with hours in black enameled Roman numerals on a white background under glass. Squ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
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1920s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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

J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Art Deco Asian Themed Enameled Desk Clock circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Midcentury Pocket Watch Original Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18K Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Star and Frost STYLE / REFERENCE: Footed Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Nickel Finished CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8" Wide X 5" Tall MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Fully Applied Arabic Numerals WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique clock from the 1930's was sold by one the countries oldest jewelry houses. The clock runs for 8 days and was manufactured in Switzerland. The clock is beautifully constructed and entirely hand made. it will great on desk or a small mantle...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

AD Lang et Padoux Rare Gold Full Hunter Independant Second Minute Repeater C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
AD Lang et Padoux: A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Independant Second Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1880. Dial: A white enamel dial with Rom...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 52 mm ) with initials engraved. White dial with Arabic numerals with a sub dial at 6 o'clock. Pre...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

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

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
UTI Watch caged Birds Brooch in yellow Gold 18 Carat circa 1950. One Bird with a Body composed of a Sapphire and a Head composed of a Diamond, the other Bird...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

John Cashmore Yellow Gold Half Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1893
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A John Cashmore 18ct yellow gold, half quarter repeater keyless lever half hunter pocket watch, C1893. Dial: The white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial outer minute track signed John Cashmore London. The original blued steel double spade hands with original blued steel seconds hand. Case: The heavy 18ct yellow gold half hunter case with blue inlaid enamel...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Tissot Gun Metal Silver and Gold Coin Edged Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Tissot STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Gold with Coin Edge CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 49mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Watch Buttonhole Enamel Blued Steel, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Amazing gadget from the late 19 century. White enamel with a fine blue line watch dial is inserted in a buttonhole to be visible, while the blued steel mechanism case is hidden insid...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: French Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt / Enamel / Porcelain DIMENSIONS: Diameter 30mm CIRCA: 1790-1810 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Fusee Chain Driven / Keywind DIAL / HANDS: Original Enamel / Pierced Gold Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no scratches or cracks and the porcelain back panel is also in the same condition. The keywind verge fusee...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

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. B...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 925 Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch, signed R. Seale, Clonmel, c1882
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Antique 925 Sterling Silver OpenFace 48mm Pocket Watch dates back to circa 1882 Despite its age, its in a great vintage condition & in ex...
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1880s Irish Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: South Bend Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS /...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Elgin 15 B.W. Raymond Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Grd 478 Sz 16s J21 Runs
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Model: 15 B.W. Raymond Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 21 Year: 1923 Dial Color: White Grade: 478 Size: 16s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Filled Style: Open Fa...
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1920s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vacheron & Constantin. A Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1924
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket watch with it's original box C1924. The yellow gold case with monogram to the rear cover, Swiss hallmarked and si...
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Ebel Tanis travel and table clock with quartz alarm clock new
By Ebel
Located in Perugia, IT
Ebel Tanis travel and table clock with alarm clock made of steel and metal NOS (New Old Stock) New condition. Dimensions mm 90 x 40 x 55 Net weight 455 g Swiss Made Quartz Movement ...
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1990s Italian Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Wachenheimer Bros. American Art Deco Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of American Art Deco cufflinks. In sterling silver. With red or crimson guilloche enamel centers with double ring black enamel borders. By Wachenheimer Brothers, Inc. ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Duke of Wellington Medal Pocket Watch Silver with Chain, 1930
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lovely and chic pocket watch to the effigy of HRH Duke of Wellington, the date is around 1930. The watch has a very nice "Guillochet" (engraved border) around the dial, the graphism ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

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Silver

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

Omega De Ville Pocket Watch Art Deco Steel Manual Wind Immaculate
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Omega De Ville Pocket Watch Reference 111,1738 Circa 1975 Art Deco Rectangular Design Stainless Steel Case with S...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Victorian Yellow Gold Watch Fob
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Watch Fob with Sliding Station. The unique ladies watch fob features a 48" long curb link chain with a sliding station adored ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Longines Conversion Pocket Watch, Exhibition Caseback, Year 1990.
Located in Canterbury, England
ur Longines has been professionally converted from a pocket watch to a wristwatch, retaining its prominent size 45mm x 56mm, reminiscent of an inter war pilots watch. The white dial ...
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1990s Pocket Watches

A. Lange & Sohne DUF Pocket Watch 14k Gold Near NOS Condition 1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pristine 14ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter pocket watch with a champagne two tone satin finished dial signed D U F with Arabic numerals outer minute track and original Breg...
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1930s German Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic example of a J. Assman I/Sachsen Glasshutte pocket watch from circa 1890. The White Enamel dial in perfect condition with no hairline cracks or marks, with Arabic...
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1890s German Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Chronometre Royal. 18k yellow gold case with initials on caseback (47mm). White dial with Arabic ...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

S.Smith & Son Rare Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1898
Located in Mayfair, London, London
S.Smith & Son. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever 18ct Yellow Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket Watch, C1898. Dial: The wonderful cream coloured Willis enamel dial with Roman numeral...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch for Raymond Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 International Watch Company IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch Retailed by Raymond Yard, 44 M.M. Diameter and 8 M.M. thick 14K Yellow G...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham 1883 Open Face Pocket Watch - Silver Toned Grade Crescent St. Size 18s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: American Waltham Watch Co. Model: 1883 Movement: Mechanical Number of Jewels: 17 Year: 1896 Dial Color: White Grade: Crescent St. Size 18sMetal Content: Silver Toned Style: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Movado Pocket Watch Vermeil 'Gold over 0.935 Silver' Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
"Baby Ermetto" Movado watch in vermeil (gold over 0.935 silver). Circa 1950. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Movado Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Movado pocket watch...
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1950s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver DIMENSIONS: Length & D...
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Early 20th Century 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.

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