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Pocket Watches For Sale
Longines Grey Blue White Gold Art Deco Enamel Watch Pendant
By Longines
Located in Stamford, CT
Longines enamel pendant watch. Gray blue and white enamel and gold face, with a matching 22 inch chain. Circa 1912.
14k white gold
21.9 grams
Tested: 14k
14k white gold
Length: 22 Inches
Dangle: 2.5 inches
Watch: 1.25 inches
Width: 2.03mm
Depth: 2.03mm
Inside case:14k Whittnauer Watch...
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual-wind movement, Guillaume balance, 18k yellow gold case, White enamel dial with black Breguet nume...
Category
1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Art Nouveau pendant watch on chain was made for Tiffany & Co for retail in the United States. The watch hangs from a yellow gold filled curb link chain that has a swivel type cl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Pendant Watch, 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ANTIQUE Victorian Gilded Age Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Pendant Watch 1880s.
Weighing 10.3 gram
36 mm long 21 mm wide
No chain, it hangs from a ribbon, see pictures
Seller Notes: In g...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Bonnet 18kt. Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Engine Turned Dial 1850's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bonnet
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1850
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 39mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Hampden 14K Yellow Gold Manual Hand Wind Elegant Unisex Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Hampden is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by mechanical (hand-winding) movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, small ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Pocket Watches
Antique French 18k Gold 3.25ctw Rose Cut Diamond Covered Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous, antique, French-made pocket watch pendant featuring a solid 18k rose gold case that's completely covered with old rose cut diamonds that are pave...
Category
1870s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Model 7753, Stainless Steel, Like
By Longines
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Longines Dolce Vita Tank Watch, Quartz, Champagne/Peach Face, Stainless Steel, Swiss-Made. Like New Condition. Beautiful Champagne/Peach Face. Wate...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Janesich Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Janesich
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
14K Gold Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare complicated Pocket Hunter Watch by American Watch Co. Waltham. Chronograph and Repeater. Solid 14 Karat Gold Case. All three lids 14 Karat gol...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Classic 5076629 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold, Porcelain Dial and Spade
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
American Waltham Royal hunter case pocket watch, 7 jewels, porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k yellow gold pocket watch. 30mm. Manual w/ subseconds. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Wal...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
American Waltham Watch&co, Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
*Vintage
14k Yellow Gold
Hand winding movement
Roman numerals
Diameter: 1.5”
Weight: 49gr
Width: 12.5mm
Category
1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Van Cleef & Arpels Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Travel Clock by Van Cleef and Arpels. This 18k yellow gold travel clock with a sapphire button. The clock measures to be 1 1/2inches X 1 3/4 inches ...
Category
1960s American Artist Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k 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...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches
Vulcain 18kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880
By Vulcain
Located in London, GB
Vulcain 58mm 18Kt Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeating Automaton Pocket Watch C1880
Case: The Swiss hallmarked highley hand engraved case wit...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Waltham 14K Tri Gold Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham 14K Tri Gold Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow Gold, Rose Gold and Green Gold ornate case (34 mm ). White dial with Roman nu...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial Case Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Rockford Hunter Case pocket watch, 17 jewels enamel dial and spade and whip hands in 14k yellow gold. Keystone case with a beautiful sunburst design. Manual with sub-seconds. 33mm. Circa 1913. Fine Pre-owned Rockford Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Rockford pocket watch...
Category
1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chanel Première Ladies Wristwatch H3258 Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Première Ladies Wristwatch Yellow Gold Diamonds
Reference: H3258
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 22 x 16 x 6,2 mm
Dial: Black
Bracelet: 18k Yellow Go...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Waltham 5024935 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch 7 jewels, with porcelain dial and spade hands in 14k. Manual with sub-seconds.30 mm. Circa 1900s. Fine Pre-owned Waltha...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Russian Imperial presentation jewelled platinum and gold pendant watch
Made by Moser & Co
Made in St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
The circular brooch cen...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 33mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned with custom box.
Will be serviced...
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set. Gold filed ornate engraving ( 54 mm ). White dial with Roman...
Category
19th Century American Antique Pocket Watches
IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930
Length: 62.54mm
Width: 48mm
Case thickness: 8.79mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Dial: Gold
Inside Case: 803264
Outside Case: 778838 IWC Schaffhausen
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Glashutte Hunter Prazisions uhren Fabrik Pocket Watch 18 kt Enamel Dial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glashutte Hunter Prazisions uhren Fabrik Pocket Watch 18 kt Enamel Dial
Extremelty Rare Collectors Watch !
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding wit...
Category
20th Century German Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Chanel Boy-Friend Ladies Wristwatch H6591 Rose Gold Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Boy-Friend Ladies Wristwatch Rose Gold Diamonds
Reference: H6591
Material: 18k Rose Gold
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 34,6 x 26,7 x 7,3 mm
Dial: White
Bracelet: Leather wit...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This sweet antique Illinois Watch Co. private label for Burlington Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1919 is converted to a skeleton watch with a glass displ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
Audemars Piquet Swiss Platinum Display Back Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Sleek, late twentieth century platinum pocket watch by Audemars Piquet Swiss for Tiffany & Co. with special order glass display back to view its intric...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Platinum
Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral design case. Manual wind. Circa 1890s. Fine Pre-owned Elgin Watch.
Certified preowned Vintage Elgin...
Category
1980s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
South Bend Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 35 mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned wit...
Category
20th Century American Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Pocket Watch 18k High Polish Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe pocket watch in 18k high polish yellow gold. Watch dial features gold applied Arabic numeral markers and sub-second dial. Manual wind. 42 mm case size. Circa 1926. Includes archive papers. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe pocket watch...
Category
1920s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Chanel Boy-Friend Tweed Ladies Wristwatch H4881 Rose Gold Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
Chanel Boy-Friend Tweed Ladies Wristwatch Rose Gold Diamonds
Reference: H4881
Material: 18k Rose Gold
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 27,9 x 21,5 x 6,2mm
Dial: White
Bracelet: 18k Ro...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Chatelaine in Gold, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine with belt hook composed of three colors (green, pink, white) of intricately sculpted, matte gold. The piece is topped with a count's crown.
This chatelaine was used to hang a pocket watch from the waist or jacket. It is made of two octagonal medallions. The largest, in the shape of a shield, in white, pink and green gold is decorated with shields, spears and helm. This Neogothic decor stands...
Category
1840s French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket watch with Compass and Thermometer C1880.
...
Category
18th Century French Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
By Waltham
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled
Masoniс Art Deco Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch Levrette Swiss, 1920
Extremely Rare Antique Masoniс Triangle Pyramid Gold Watch by Levrette Swiss. Highly collectable item, enamel dial with Masonic signs instead of numerals. Thermally blued hands look very high-end. Perfectly executed Gold case of triangular or pyramid shape with more Masonic symbols.
There is a tiny scratch on the upper corner of the glass and dial which is hardly visible in real life.
This 1920 watch can be a real gem of a watch collection. Please take a look at all the pictures as all sides of the watch are exquisitely covered with carved decor.
A very rare item that represents the style and epoch of Art Deco while also an incredible Masonic traditional watch...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Omega De Ville Trésor Ladies Wristwatch 428.55.36.60.99.002 Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega De Ville Trésor Ladies Wristwatch Yellow Gold Diamonds (Boutique Only Watch!)
Reference: 428.55.36.60.99.002
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Mov...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Agassiz Sterling Silver High Grade Split Seconds Chronograph Watch
By Agassiz
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Agassiz Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Split Seconds Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver
DIMENSIONS: Length & D...
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Solid Gold Ladies Stewart Dawson &Co Antique Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Elegant Stewart Dawson & Co 14 carat Solid Gold Open Face Ladies Pocket Watch .
Late 19th - early 20th century, marked 14C to inner back cover and serial number #75128.
Featuring a g...
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bourguin Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm
CIRCA: 1840's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Verge Fuzee
DIAL / ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches
Comor 18kt Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Comor 18kt Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Moonphase Pocket Watch C1970's
Dial: A Beautiful two tone silvered satin fini...
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Flato Petite Midcentury 14K Yellow Gold Seashell Pocket Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Flato midcentury 14K yellow gold seashell pocket watch. Case opens compact-style to reveal hidden watch. Brushed gold dial, manual movement. The shell is a petite 1.25".
Very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Cloisonne Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Edwardian cufflinks with octagonal heads..
In 14 karat gold.
With 3-color cloisonne enamel decoration to its octagonal heads including the colors black, gra...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rockford Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1886
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
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1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Franck Muller Vintage Ladies Watch 1750 S6 BAG in Platinum
Located in Berlin, DE
Franck Muller Vintage Ladies Watch
Reference: 1750 S6 BAG
Material: Platinum
Movement: Manual winding
Diameter: 25x35mm
Dial: Silver
Bracelet: Le...
Category
Late 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Waltham Pocket Watch 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow, rose and green gold. Decorative high relief pink and yellow floral embellishments on both sides of the c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Ladies Rado Diastar Swiss Watch Round Case Scratch Resistant Fully Serviced
By RADO
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Ladies Rado Diastar Swiss watch with a 23mm round case that's scratch-resistant and water sealed. The case is made out of stainless steel with a black fac...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside Cuvette, ( dust cover ) Hand Engraving, Chasing on the Beze...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Watch Fob with Gold Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1900, for pocket watch enthusiasts. Antique fourteen karat 14K yellow gold 4.5 inch fancy pocket watch fob made with custom rolo chain links a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Kalo Shop 14K Gold American Arts & Crafts Pocket Watch Chain
By Kalo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Arts & Crafts watch chain.
By Kalo.
In 14 karat gold with a matte finish.
Marked Kalo & 14K to the reverse.
Simply a wonderful Arts & Crafts piece from the important Chicago Kalo Shops!
Date:
circa 1900
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
The Kalo Shops
Marks:
Marked to the back of the watch chain and fob...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Massive Full Hunter Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Massive 55mm Full Hunter 18kt Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece of Historical interest.
Case: The front cover is beautifully engraved with a railroad locomotive with coal store and carriage attached. The rear cover has a belt and buckle motive which goes around the case. The edge of the case is engraved with flowers. The inner case has a presentation engraving to James C Robinson Springfield Illinois...
Category
18th Century British Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition.
Watch needs an overhaul.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Patek Philippe lapel/pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was created in Switzerland in the 1900s. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold. The movement is original Patek Philippe manual...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter.
Important and beautiful collectors watch.
Minimal signs of wear.
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Pocket Watch Ref. 337299 Waltham Riverside in 14k Yellow Gold
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Riverside open faced pocket watch 19 jewels, gold dial and heavy spade hands in 14k yellow gold. Manual w/ subseconds. 45mm. Circa 1915. Fine...
Category
1910s Vintage Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
By IWC
Located in Palm Beach, FL
International Watch Co.
Stainless Steel Open Face Watch
hinged cuvette and case back
Case No.1022878, Movement no.970059,
circa 1940.
Keyless...
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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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