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Pocket Watches For Sale
Omega 1970s Presentation Pocket Watch for United States Steel
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Omega Presentation Poket Watch for United States Steel, 44 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel, Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Dial with Raised stick ma...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
LeCoultre gold fill manual pocket watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LeCoultre Gold filled Pocket watch. Manual wind with alarm. Lid folds down so you can use it as a desk alarm clock. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch. Certified preowned Vintage LeCoultre pocket watch...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer Royal Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1910
Located in London, GB
Antique Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1910.
Dial: An excellent original white enamel dial fully signed Chronometre Royal Vacheron & Constantin Genève with Roman numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial with original rose gold coloured spade hands and matching seconds hand.
Case: A heavy 18ct yellow gold case with the case back having an engine turned back with a round vacant cartouche. The cartouche has the intinials AC engraved in Art Deco style. The inner cuvette is fully signed. The cases are fully Swiss hallmarked numbered and have the V&C stamp and cross.
Movement: The gilt fully jewelled signed and numbered movement with compensation balance micrometer regulation and wolf's tooth winding, making this a great example of Vacheron' s craftsmanship.
This pocket watch was made by Vacheron to rival the Patek Philippe Gondolo Pocket Watch...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Envelope Pocket Watch by Kior! Great Vintage Piece!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Envelope Pocket Watch by Kior! Great Vintage Piece!
Gorgeous Vintage Pocket Watch
Features Small Movement/Dial Set in Foldable Envelope 14k Yellow Gold Case
Dimensio...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeCoultre Mystery Pocketwatch 14k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron & Constantin Mystery pendant-watch in 14k white gold. Cased and timed by LeCoultre. Diamond dial and hanging from a 14k white gold chain. Manual. Ref 727-722-103d. Circa 1955. Fine Pre-owned LeCoultre Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage LeCoultre Mystery...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
J. Grevere Sterling Silver Tennis Racket Watch
Located in Water Mill, NY
Swiss Tennis Racket Watch Suspended from a very Long Sterling Chain (54") Watch (2") Signed J.Grevere inside case
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
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 Nu...
Category
18th Century British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art Nouveau jewelry design. Crafted of 18K gold, this elegant timepiece is enveloped in graceful angel...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Concord 925 Sterling Silver Travel Clock Pocket Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver
Thickness: 0.25 inches
Length: 3.00 inches
Width: 2.25 inches
Weight: 221.31 grams
One silver, Swiss-made Vintage Tiffany &...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Antique Gold Silver Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver and 14k gold chain with cage pendant, holding a pocket watch inside. Decorated with rose cut diamonds, enamel and green gemstones. Pendant is 29mm in diameter. Chain ...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Omega
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
By Corum
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
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...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose 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...
Category
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
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 good condition with a clean plastic crystal. The movement is working, 15 jewels, an...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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 with a clean plastic crystal. The case has a minor blemish and a light hand carving...
Category
1920s American Modern Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1910s Swiss Edwardian Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1930s Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1930's Patina Pocket Watch, Working, Self Winding, Very Good Condition, 47mm Case, Chronograph, Yellow Gold Filled, Antique, Used. The back has a nice textured engraving with...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Patek Philippe. A Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1918
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with It's Original Box C1918
Dial: The rare Cream Enamelled dial with big Roman numerals outer minute trac...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal.
Height: 6.80 centimeters.
We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
By Elgin
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Rolex Black 18K White Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust 16234 Men's Wristwatch 36
By Rolex
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Pocket Watches
Silver Enamel Scherbel St. Moritz Ladies FOB Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
White dial and gold hand-stamped 925 Swiss-made watch. With a mechanical movement and in good working order. The buckle and watch are black enamelled. In good condition, measures 2 i...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Original OMEGA Pocket Watch in Gold
By Omega
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...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
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...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1950s Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Rubies
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Adorable and an unusual example right out of the 1950's, this 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Ruby Accents is in mint condit...
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Mid-20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Swiss Watch BELL Collector.
By Bell & Ross
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
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
Exceptionnal Tavannes for Hermès Vintage Belt Buckle Golf Watch in Silver RARE
By Hermès
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...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
By C.H. Meylan
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...
Category
1890s Swiss Post-War Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
Breguet et Fils. A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1830s.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Breguet et Fils with Breguet numerals outer minute track with blued Steel Breguet style moon hands.
Case: The 18ct Rose gold case beautifully engined turned to the rear with vacant cartouche and ribbed sides to the case. The inner cuvette is made of gilt metal with two winding holes for the movement and for the musical barrel. The repeat mechanism is operated by pushing down on the pendant.
Movement: This rare complex movement with a keywind cylinder escapement, with musical barrel and repeating mechanism making this a very unusual and rare piece to own.
This watch is not an original Breguet pocket watch...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 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
18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Pateck Geneve Spiral Breguet Open Face Pocket Watch
Dial: White Enamel dial with black Roman numerals ,2 Rose Cut Diamonds in hour & minute hands
Case: Measurement...
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Early 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
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
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
Gubelin Lucerne Art Deco Stone and Bronze Table Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Lucerne
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Egg Shaped
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone and Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
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. ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Agassiz 18Kt. Gold Oversized Watch for Tiffany & Co. Stern Freres Dial 1920's
By Agassiz
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
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
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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...
Category
19th Century French Artisan Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
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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