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Cartier Gold Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Raymond Weil Watch Stainless Steel and 18 Karat, Model Number 9280 X565729
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Raymond Weil watch, model number 9280 X565729 in good condition with very few minor scratches, pre-owned with original box. This watch is a great every day watch and also suitable to...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Wilson & Gill Vulcain Victorian Diamond Blue White Hand Enameled Watch Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Round White Diamond Royal Blue with White Details Hand Enameled Victorian Watch and Necklace. Wilson & Gill is a famous jewelry Company founded in 1892 and located in Regent Street, London: the two founders were Goldsmiths and Silversmiths and some pieces of their collections are now exposed in British Museum. This awesome piece, manufactured during late victorian age is still in excellent conditions and Vulcain watch...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Agassiz Pocketwatch 18k Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Agassiz pocket watch with white porcelain dial in 18k. Manual w/ subseconds. 51.5 mm case size. 21 jewels. Circa 1898. Prestigious watch c...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
Located in Bilbao, ES
Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614. Solid gold case, gold sphere, external and internal cases are plain. Roman numerals, rubys. Mint working c...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915. Case#179832 Thi...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283. Cronograph with o'clock and quarter chimes on demand. 58mm/2.28in three-lid case in rose gold. External lids in guillochè, main lid with central badge and corporate dustcover with Firm's medallions. Excellent mechanism, anchor escape, rubys and remontoir. Porcelain sphere...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

20th Century Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Collar watch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Lady's watch with manual winding. Dark red enamelled hands, light grey background and black enamelled Arabic numerals. Cent...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Swiss watchmaker Alfred Lugrin, this exceptional minute repeating, triple-date chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a sleek 18K yellow gold hunter...
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19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel

Rolex Cellini White Gold Vintage Mechanical Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Cellini collection Pocket Watch and chain, 39 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 piece case with a faceted and textured bezel. 17 Jewel m...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

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

Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel DIMENSIONS: Diameter 52mm CIRCA: ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Antique Vacheron & Constantin 14kt Gold Pocket Watch Retail Carl Ranch, 1918
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Vacheron & Constantin 14kt gold pocket watch retailed by Retailed BY CARL RANCH'S EFTF, KJΦBENHAVN (SIC) Made in Switzerland Circa 1918. Fully hallm...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K yellow gold Hunter-case Swiss pocket watch with three strong lids, external ones in guillochè. Silver guillochè sphere with gold Roman numerals ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch. This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting ca...
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Early 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled American Waltham Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold American Waltham Pocket Watch. Just serviced in fine working condition. Case no. 65463776 Sapphire Dial no. 2001...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch Chain with Heart Slide
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Lengthy sixty inch antique ladies fourteen carat 14K gold watch chain with heart slide and press clip closure. Rarely seen in this fine condition for a piece of this age. Pocket watc...
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Open Face Pocket Watch Tigers Eye Dial 990 P 66
Located in London, GB
A vintage 43 mm open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Piaget. Features a tigers eye dial with gilt lance hands. Fitted with mineral glass and a manual wind movement beneath the sn...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Limited Baccarat x Corum Golden Bridge Crystal Skeletonized Timepiece Clock
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare and very special piece created in a collaboration between two world brands - CORUM and BACCARAT Limited Edition Crystal & Skeletonized Golden Bridge Desk Clock Timepiece in t...
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1990s Pocket Watches

Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Open face John Moncas Liverpool 18k gold pocket watch. circa 1810-1840 with solid gold tri color highly detailed dial. Runs well and keeps good time. Fusee chain drive movement, key wind, key set. 18k Yellow, white & rose gold Diameter: 51mm Crystal: Plastic Dial: 18k solid gold highly detailed yellow, white and rose gold Inside case: TH IH 9164 18k Movement: John Moncas Liverpool 9164 All of our pre-owned watches have been fully serviced and come with a one year warranty for timing and accuracy. Vintage watches may not be as accurate as a new quartz watch. Even new watch warranties...
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Early 19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this exceptional piece is crafted in 18kt gold and sterling silver, creating a subtle m...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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, Galonne, Very Good Condition, White Face, Black Numerals, Second Hands, Floral Scroll D...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Pendant Pocket Watch Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial
Located in London, GB
A 39 mm vintage pendant pocket watch by Jaeger LeCoultre, crafted from 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yell...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany and Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Diamet...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Waltham Octagon Antique 14 Karat Open Face Pocket Watch Gr 225 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Gold Case w/ Initials "DM" Etched ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Swiss Watch Brooch Sapphires Diamonds Platinum Certificate, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Swiss Watch Brooch Sapphires Diamonds Platinum published in a Fashion Magazine. 1920es. Sapphires and Diamonds with Onyx Platinum Swiss Watch Brooch, Pin....
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Omega Art Deco Vintage Steel cased Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Omega Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. Diameter X 7 M.M. thick 3 Piece Omega signed Stainless Steel case. 15 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original, near mint Silver Satin dial with raised mirrored...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Chatelaine in Gold, Enamel, Semi-Precious Stones, and Pearls
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine with belt hook in intricately sculpted, matte, pink gold. The piece is topped with a crown featuring pearls and semi-precious stones. Two coats of arms in multicolored ena...
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1850s French Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

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

Cartier 18 Karat Solid Gold Desk Top Travel Watch with Onyx Buttons circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier / New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Travel Watch / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Width 31mm MO...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Antique Gold Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1895, inspired by the Chinese market, chain pendant with watch. Necklace is 32" long, case/pendant is 30mm x 30mm. Case decorated with multi color enamel. Watch has a m...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Ladies Pocket Watch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ladies Pocket Watch 18kt Gold with bow motif on Front not working 3 cm wide
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Hampden Dueber 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Open Face Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hampden Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Intricate Hand-...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A antique 1820s 58 mm 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Musical Quarter Repeater Gents Pocket Watch, champagne dial with roman numerals, a fixed 18k yello...
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19th Century Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Cocktail Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1.50 carat diamond and platinum cocktail fob watch by 'Helvetia'; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive diamond Art Deco fob watch has been crafted in platinum. The articulated Art Deco design frame is embellished with a total of ninety-six pavé and bezel set eight-cut diamonds. The circular white watch face is adorned with the Roman numerals 3, 6, 9 and twelve, with tapering hour markers between, all in yellow gold. The watch has a black minute and hour hand, and the maker's name 'HELVETIA'. The manual wind movement is signed 'OMEGA WATCH Co, SEVENTEEN JEWELS, SWISS'. The diamond fob watch secures with a hinged pin and fastening to the upper border, and has a ring loop for which a safety chain may be attached. This antique ladies diamond watch...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Decagon Shape Open Faced Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Serpentine 'Montre à Volets' Lapel Watch
Located in New York, NY
The reeded gold panel opens to reveal the square-shaped cream dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel-hands, on a black enamel base with cabochon serpentine double crowns; mounted ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch by Montandon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare grande sonnerie quarter-hour repeating pocket watch crafted by Swiss firm Montandon is an impressive work of horology that is as handsome as ...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Sea Urchin Clock
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold clock by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. It resembles a sea urchin. Bulova Accutron movement in excellent working condition. Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co., Schlumberg...
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Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately engraved. White enamel dial with black Arabi...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...
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1780s French Georgian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Ice Cube Watch
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Early 2000s French Pocket Watches

I.W.C International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1930s
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Watch / Opened Face METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 50mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEM...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Original, very good conditi...
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Rose Gold Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Rose gold ultra thin case ( 35 mm) Beautifully engraved with message on case bac...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised. Alarm clock Brass case mother-of-pearl dial Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910 Dim: 44x44mm dated on the back O...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

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...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm ). Gold matte/ textured with single sunken s...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Gold and Enamel Watch/Chatelaine, Viennese Craftsmanship, circa 1860-1870
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine in gold and enamel. The chatelaine is ornamented with three painted medallions in monochrome pink and features cupids. These medallions are linked by S-shaped motifs in re...
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1860s Austrian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Seed Pearl Enamel Portrait Pendant Watch 18 Karat
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Enamel Portrait Pocket Watch measures 25mm in 18K yellow gold. Beautiful tiny Jaeger LeCoultre lady's pocket or necklace watch with enamel portrait of lady on back surrounded by natu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MO...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dunhill of London STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Gothic Dome METAL / MATERIAL: Brass and Wood CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 7" X 9" X 2 1/2" MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Back Winding DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Gilt Markers WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The house of Dunhill is one of England's premier gentleman's clothier. They specialized in the finest in everything. If you were British Royalty, your finery came from them. From Clocks to clothing, to smoking attire and accoutrements, Alfred Dunhill was the place to go. They had locations all over the world, in the finest shopping areas. I remember they had until recently a store in Beverly Hills as well. This clock represents the finest in English styling and will look great on a smaller mantle...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
English 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K yellow gold case ( 53 mm ) . White dial with Roman numerals with sunken sub second dial . Signed WM Robinson. Pre-owned wi...
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20th Century British Pocket Watches

Le Phare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Open-Face Pocket Watch by Le Phare Features Minute Repeater Gong Open Face Design, Dedicated Second Dial 18k Yellow Gold Case w/ Ornate Inner...
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Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Julien 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywinding Pocket Watch, circa 1840s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Julien, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 18 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Hand Engraved Dial with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This stunning antique keywinding watch is in remarkable condition. The case and dial are hand engraved at the highest level of workmanship. The unique counter poised balance is one seldom sees on a keywind watch. We have just serviced this watch and it keeps dependable time. As well as coming with a key to wind it. Imagine navigating your day with your smart phone and a watch that is 180 years old. You cannot ask for more contradiction than this. And yet, you can count on this ancient watch...
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1840s Swiss Baroque Antique Pocket Watches

Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches for Sale on 1stDibs

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

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