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18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm
18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm

18k Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Antique 750 YG Golay Ornate 43mm

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Antique Golay Fils & Stahl Pocket Watch. Extremely RARE. 18k Yellow gold Case 43mm Round Case. Ornate Wheat Engraving on the Case. Just a wonderful peace. Enamel details on the b...

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1910s Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have
Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have

Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have

By Tom Ford

Located in Antwerp, BE

Tom Ford invents the Apple pocket watch Designer customised his new gadget to make it chicer Tom Ford has a knack for making things look chic - even the clunky Apple Watch, it turns...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's
14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's

14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14.75 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.2g This exceptional handmade Art Deco chain from the 1920s is a maste...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago
Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater By Lebolt Chicago

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Stauffer & Co Silver Open Face Keyless Minute Repeater retailed by Lebolt Chicago Dial: The perfect white enamel roman numeral dial signed by the retailer Lebolt Chicago with sub-second dial and blued spade hands covered by a mineral glass. Case: The plain silver case with unusual rose gold attachments to the case. The case back and inner case back both Swiss hallmarked Silver. Movement: The fully jewelled keyless movement with Swiss lever escapement stamped S&Co Swiss Made. The two hammers striking the hours quarters and minutes on two gongs. "Stauffer, Son & Co was founded in 1830 in Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. By 1860 they were trading as a partnership (Jules Stauffer and Francis Claude) at 12 Old Jewry Chambers, London EC. Stauffer subsequently retired with his place being taken by Charles Nicolet. They were listed in Directories at this period as wholesale watch manufacturers and importers. Claude retired in 1874 leaving Nicolet to take control of the firm. The Watchmaker Jeweller and Silversmith reported on the watches, chromometers and repeating watches...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s

Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Touchon & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880
Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Eugene Bornand & Cie. An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880. Dial: The lovely white enamel dial with Roman numeral outer minute track with ...

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1880s Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870
Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee C1870

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Barruad & Lunds. A Silver Patent Winding Up & Down Fusee, Free Sprung Open Face Pocket Watch. C1870 Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track signe...

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1870s English Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Kiln Fired Enamel Print / Blued Steel Breguet Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a great looking dress watch by the iconic house. The case is done in Sterling Silver and engraved and filled with Niello. Niello is an ancient process no longer done today, The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print by Stern Freres. Stern was house that bought Patek Philippe when it went bankrupt in the 1930s. Stern Still owns Patek Philippe today. You will likely never see another example of this watch again. We have just serviced it and it keeps dependable time as well. The company was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915
Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915

Theodore B. Starr 18Kt. Rose Gold Pendant Watch Hand Made circa 1915

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Theodore B. Starr STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 12 Ligne / High Grade Swiss Made DIAL / HANDS: Original Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel / Original Solid Gold Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This beautiful and impressive watch was produced in Switzlerland for the esteemed house of Theordore B. Starr. Starr was a company of silversmiths founded in New York in 1862 by Theodore Starr. In 1864, he was joined by Herman Marcus, and the company became known as Starr and Marcus...

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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial
J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

J.E Caldwaell & Co. Nickel Silver Oversized Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Pocket Watch or Travel Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver or German Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 65mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is great looking oversized pocket watch sometimes called a coach watch...

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1910s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820
Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820

Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. A Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton C1820

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Freres Esquivillon et De Choudens. An 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Automaton Keywind Fusee Open Face Pocket Watch. C1820 Dial: The Silver dial with black Roman numerals and outer...

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1820s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

International Watch Co. A Rose Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900

By IWC

Located in Mayfair, London, London

International Watch Company 14ct Rose Gold Full Hunter Keyless Manual Wind Lever Movement Pocket Watch C1900's. Dial: The Perfect rare white enamel dial with Breguet style numerals ...

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845
Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845

Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Faced Keywind Pocket Watch, circa 1845

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rob Crook STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face / Pocket Watch Keywind METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1845 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key Winding / 13 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Enamel with Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This high grade English chain driven watch...

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Mid-18th Century Unknown Greek Revival Antique Pocket Watches

Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904
Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904

Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin Up/Down Indicator Hunting Case Ultra Rare 18 Size 21J Veritas Circa 1904 - Manual winding. Beautiful ornately engraved gold filled case ( 56 mm). Superb enamel dial with red se...

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.
Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.

Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool Pocket Watch Movement, Premier, Swiss, 44mm, XIXc.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Swiss Made Pocket Watch Movement retailed by Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool 44mm Signed to the porcelain dial, adorned with black painted Roman numerals, original hands sub-dial ...

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1890s Swiss Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Metal

Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840

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

Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph
Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph

Arnold & Charles Frodsham 18 Karat Gold Half-Hunter Pocket Watch, Chronograph

Located in Berlin, DE

This rare and elegant half-hunter pocket watch by Arnold & Chas. Frodsham is a true collector’s piece, crafted from solid 18K gold with a triple-hinged case. Weighing an impressive 1...

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19th Century English Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Etoile Gold Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace
Etoile Gold Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace

Etoile Gold Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

18k gold triple chain necklace, with a watch pendant. Case adorned with 4 diamonds. Necklace is 17.5" long, pendant/watch measures 35mm with bale x 20.5mm in diameter. Dial decorate...

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco
Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco

Lancet Made in France for Famous Accessories House 1920's Art Deco

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lancet, Famous French House STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel and Rubber CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm MOVE...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891
GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891

GABRIEL. A Rare Gold Full Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1891

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Gabriel London. A Rare 18ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1891. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial Signed Gabriel London and numbered limited series with Roman numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock. The original blued steel spade hands and matching blued steel seconds hand. Case: The heavy 18ct yellow gold case with plain front cover and the rear cover with a beautiful entwined monogram. The single back cover opens to reveal the movement. The cases are all English hallmarked for London 1891 with the case being made by Joseph Walton from 7 Upper Charles Street Clerkenwell. Movement: This beautiful keyless lever movement with Tourbillion style bridge being free sprung with diamond endstone for the compensated balance wheel, and blued steel hair spring. This type of layout for the movement is very rare indeed. Victor Kullberg...

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1890s English Antique Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Hammered METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1923 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Very Rare Red Stippled Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The white heavy gold filled case has a unique "hand hammered" finish to it. Even more unique is the original dial done with a red stippled or crackled background. I have never seen this unusual dial on any pocket watch. The hands are original as well and done in blued steel. This watch has a 17 jewel movement which is beautifully finished as well. Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds
UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds

UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds

Located in Paris, FR

UTI Watch caged Birds Brooch in yellow Gold 18 Carat circa 1950. One Bird with a Body composed of a Sapphire and a Head composed of a Diamond, the other Bird...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob
Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob

Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay CIRCA: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Niello

Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.
Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.

Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Nicole Nielsen & Co Pocket Watch Lever Movement, English Signed “Nicole Nielsen ...

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watches

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Pocket Watch Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Pocket Watch Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Pocket Watch Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.5g This masterfully hand-constructed pi...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s
Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s

Dunhill Brass and Wood Domed Desk Clock, circa 1940s

By Dunhill

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

Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Kew, C1910s
Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Kew, C1910s

Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Kew, C1910s

By Thomas Russell & Son

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool heavy yellow gold keyless lever 55mm full hunter, Kew A Certified pocket watch, C1910s. Dial: The superb white enamel dial fully signed Thomas Russell & Son Liverpool with Kew A Adjusted in Red Writing, Black Roman Numerals and outer minute track with subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock and original blued steel spade hands. Case: The 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter case with beautifully entwined monogram to the front cover and plain back cover. The inner cuvette is plain and the case is numbered and fully English hallmarked for Chester 1911. Movement: This very unusual, nickel finished highly jewelled movement with screwed in chatons and adjusted with Tourbillon style bridge, micro regulation, compensation balance and lever escapement. This watch passed the Kew A Observatory Chronometer certification officially recorded in the books of the National Physical Laboratory Kew. This is a very important watch...

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Early 20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain
14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain

14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Waltham 14k white gold pocket watch. Open face, 21 jewel Maximus A movement, adjust 5 positions. The serial number is 22123260, Model 1918. The two inner lids are stamped 14k. The wa...

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Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s

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

Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch
Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch

Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A heavy Swiss 18ct rose gold 58mm, double sided calendar quarter repeater keyless lever pocket watch, C1900s. Dial: The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track...

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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose 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.