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Howard 14Kt Whilte Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Geneva Seal Standards
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
original blued steel hands. It is also supplied with a white gold filled pocket watch chain so you can wear
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique 9 Carat Solid Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Marvin
Located in London, GB
A substantial 9 carat solid gold half hunter pocket watch by Marvin Watch Company, Switzerland
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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H 0.85 in W 2.3 in L 3.34 in
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1905 gold plated Elgin pocket watch that's 49mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case is in
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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D 0.56 in Dm 1.93 in
44mm 18kt Gold Yellow 19th Century Galonne Pocket Watch, Warranty, Serviced
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 44mm 19th Century 18kt Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Good Working Condition, Case # 68495
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Pocket Key Watch French 1800s with Painted Enamel Dial in Working Order
An
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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W 1.78 in Dm 1.78 in
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
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard 14 Karat Solid White Gold Opened Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
This elegant pocket watch is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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D 0.48 in Dm 2.05 in
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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D 0.79 in Dm 2.33 in
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
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
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Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches
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W 2.05 in
Antique Swiss Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold lapel watch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and
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Antique Early 1900s Swazi Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Gold Plated Kurz Armin Pendant Watch, Original Box, Very Good Working Condition
By A. Kurz
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful gold plated Kurz watch pendant with original box. The 30mm watch case (11mm thick) has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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D 0.44 in Dm 1.19 in
Gubelin Lucerne Art Deco Stone and Bronze Table Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
and everything they produce is done to the highest standards. The dial is done in a classic Breguet
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.48 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Audemars Piguet 18k Gold Pocket Watch 1910s Vintage RA369
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Audemars Piguet open face pocket watch, c.1910s, all original
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1908 Waltham "Offset" Trench/WW1 Watch, YG Filled, 15 Jewels
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rare Omega Pocket Money Clip Watch Manual Wind 1930s Vintage Collectable JM2
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Omega Pocket or Money Clip watch, manual wind, circa 1930s. A vintage collectable
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
came from women pocket watches because the wrist watch as we know was just being discovered. It is not
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard Steel Oversized American Wrist Watch Manual Winding
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Oversized Wrist Watch Manual Winding from 1921
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal” movement
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches.
I have an active
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Howard Oversized Watch with Custom Steel Exhibition Back Case, 1920s
By Howard & Co., New York
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Steel Art Deco Oversized Wrist Watch Custom Conversion, 1921
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era.
A genuine Bold Military dial that has
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Watch Drivers Style and Original Dial
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal” movement
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches under the Howard
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Howard Stainless Steel Art Deco Exhibition Back Watch, circa 1920's
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was acquired by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Keystone continued to produce Howard watches
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s, the company was supplying
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
young
By definition, What is a “Trench Watch”
What are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created
Category
Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
Art Nouveau Buckle
Crown Watch Co. was a grade of pocket watch movements manufactured by New York
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1928 Elgin E-1 Series, 15 Jewel, Rare Dial Offering
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
when this was manufactured. It is amazing how fast the pocket watch manufacture responded to the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bilbao, ES
Omega, whose origins date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
not a category for wristwatches in 1925, so they were tested to pocket watch standards. Each of the
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
“Trench Watch” ?
They were created using 3-0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm with box and papers, 2022
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bilbao, ES
date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a masterpiece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
E. Howard Steel Art Deco Dial Oversized Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called a “Geneva Seal” movement
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
second to none, with the sheer standard of finish and build that went into watches like this beautiful
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Waltham Vintage Pockets Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Waltham
Diameter= 55mm or 2 inches
Thickness= 15mm
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Condition= Good
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches
Small Antique Rare JW Benson London Maker Silver Pocket Watch
By JW Benson London
Located in Carlisle, GB
This watch is smaller than standard size of pocket watch. The mechanism is in good working order
Category
Vintage 1980s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Fob 39.1grams
Located in Sydney, NSW
An Art Deco 14k heavy gold pocket watch fob consisting of a heavy gold fob with faceted links and
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Imperial Russian Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinarily rare Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch by Patek Philippe of Geneva boasts a
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early 1900s
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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Pocket Watches
Elgin Platinum and 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Watch / Open Faced
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Platinum
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
9 Karat Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain Antique, 1922
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 karat rose gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch Key Wind Working Sterling Silver 1886 Year
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Illinois co. pocket watch in good working condition. Year 1886. The case is sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Howard Steel Exhibition Back Ovesized Pocket Wrist Watch, circa 1925
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptional time. It was also one of the few American watches that met most of the standards of what is called
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Ulysse Breting Yellow Gold Chronometer Half Hunter Full Size Pocket watch, c1890
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Breting (not Breitling)
STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunter Case / Pocket Watch
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Standard Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate standard pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, silver and yellow gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a standard pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a standard pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Illinois Watch Company and A. Kurz are consistently popular. A standard pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our standard pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for women.
How Much is a Standard Pocket Watch?
Prices for a standard pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $340 and can go as high as $59,661, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,351.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Standard Pocket Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. 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. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Audemars Piguet’s Iconic Royal Oak Watch Turns 50
As the watch world celebrates one of fine timekeeping’s most disruptive designs, AP archivist Sébastian Vivas tells tales from the piece’s storied history.
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