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Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines Vintage Steel Chronograph Pocket Watch with Original Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Longines Chronograph Pocket Watch, 51 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with inside dust
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron & Constantin. A Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1924
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket watch with it's original box
Category
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Longines Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines. A Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900s.
Dial: The
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rare Patek Philippe Gondolo Large Rose Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch C1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe Gondolo. A Rare Large Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin
Located in New Orleans, LA
chronograph is a specimen of precision timekeeping. Housed in a sleek 18K yellow gold hunter's case, the watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Steel
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch by Redard & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish and complex perpetual calendar minute-repeating chronometer pocket watch was created
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style numerals and outer
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Full Hunter Chronograph Calendar Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A. Lange & Söhne, 18 Karat Gold, Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1898 Constantinopel
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite and rare pocket watch from A. Lange & Söhne represents an extraordinary combination
Category
Antique 19th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / High Grade Movement
METAL
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Grandjean Pocket Watch Ref 1833 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial
Category
Antique 1890s Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch
METAL
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Longines Nickel Silver Chronograph Large Pocket Watch with Flawless Enamel Dial
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
a rare find, we seldom see large chronograph pocket watches with perfect flawless enamel dials
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 52 mm ) with
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
A Gold Chronograph Regulator Dial Pocket Watch C1875
Located in London, GB
Nicole Nielsen. An 18ct Gold Open Face Chronograph Regulator Dial Pocket Watch Retailed By
Category
Antique 1870s English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Chronograph Date Pocket Watch C1868
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A Rare and Unique Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Chronograph Date Pocket Watch C1868
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
By Waltham
Located in London, GB
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884.
Dial
Category
Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Dial: The
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
Pocket Watch C1900
Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer minute track with five
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A heavy English minute repeater chronograph 18ct yellow gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Located in London, GB
A large 18ct gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890 .
Dial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Owned by Wiley Post
By Agassiz
Located in Dallas, TX
Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 47 mm ) with
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vulcain. An 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Vulcain
Located in London, GB
Vulcain. An 18ct Rose Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century Pocket Watches
Huguenin Berthoud. A Rare Early Gold, Hunting Cased, Watch Chronograph C1860
Located in London, GB
Huguenin Berthoud Locle. A Rare Early 18ct Yellow Gold, Hunting Cased, Keywind Watch with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold with Chronograph and Quarter Hour Repeater Functions
Located in Surfside, FL
Fine Swiss-made hunter case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with chronograph and quarter hour
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ulysse Nardin Steel Chronograph with Flawless Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
fine a pocket watch we have ever seen, done by Nardin as one of their Crown Series. The watch looks new
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Le Phare A Rose Gold Full Hunter Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph C1890
Located in London, GB
making fine complicated pocket watches. This watch is an excellent example of a repeating calendar
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890
Located in London, GB
Hunter Pocket Watch, C1890.
Dial: The fine white enamel dial with slim Roman numerals outer minute track
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver, Niello
LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A fine and rare LeCoultre minute repeating chronograph pocket watch
Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold T. R. Russel’s Keyless Lever 52mm Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Antique 18K Gold T. R. RUSSEL’S Keyless Lever 52mm Chronograph Pocket watch
This beautiful swift
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 14K Gold Rocail Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A 14ct gold Rocail full hunter Minute Repeater chronograph pocket watch, white enamelled dial
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
18 Karat Gold 1/5 Centre Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch, Thomas Carr 1879-1880
Located in Rome, IT
Solid 18K gold 1/5 centre seconds chronograph pocket watch - Thomas Carr, 1879-1880 London.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Military Minute Repeater Perpetual Moon Phase Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A stunning and very rare military, chronograph minute repeater moon phase calendar pocket watch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model
Taschenuhr minute repeater split seconde chronograph
Case
yellow-gold
Movement
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches
Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833 18 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
Located in Miami, FL
LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket watch 17 jewels, triple sunk porcelain dial
Category
Antique 1830s Modern Pocket Watches
Antique 18 Karat Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By West End Watch Company
Located in Carlisle, GB
An 18kt Gold Minute Repeater and chronograph in half hunter cased. A white enamel dial with a very
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver Plated Centre Seconds Chronograph Lever Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Silver plated centre second chronograph lever pocket watch, plain unsigned movement with gilt three
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Cased Swiss Lever Chronograph Centre Seconds Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A good quality chronograph timer pocket watch in a silver case. An enamel dial with black Roman
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Longines Yellow Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1921
By Longines
Located in Rome, IT
. A push down button activated stop, start and reset chronograph function. The watch is stem wound
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Early & Rare English Lever Centre Seconds Chronograph Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare English Lever centre seconds Chronograph Silver Pocket watch signed Johnson Grounds, Wigan
Category
Antique 1880s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Fine 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Chronograph and Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Very fine & Elegant yet amazing complex work of a Pocket Watch with its stopwatch
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Fine 18 Karat Gold Full Hunter Chronograph and Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Very fine & Elegant yet amazing complex work of a Pocket Watch with its stopwatch
Category
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Grandjean Pocket Watch 1833, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Located in Miami, FL
Grandjean Pocket Watch Reference #:1833. LC Grandjean open face single button chronograph pocket
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the iconic watchmaking firm of Patek Philippe, this Swiss chronograph pocket watch is a
Category
20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Hunting Cased Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold hunting cased quarter repeater chronograph pocket watch. This watch is mint
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
G.L. Guinand Yellow Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
G.L. Guinand 14k yellow split-seconds two-register chronograph pocket watch. Porcelain dial, smooth
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Swiss Open Face Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch Silver
Located in London, GB
An antique 55 mm Swiss silver open face quarter repeater chronograph pocket watch. The white enamel
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare Jules Mathey Locle Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch Gold Filled
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rare Jules Mathey Locle Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch
Beautifully Crafted Pocket Watch by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Pateck & Cie. Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
mm x 18 mm.
This watch has a 22- jewel movement,Spiral Breguet Hairspring, and was hand made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Split Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: 52mm X 52mm
CIRCA: 1894
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Rare Patek Philippe Regulator Dial Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch C1878
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A Rare and Important Regulator Dial Split Second Chronograph Pocket Watch C1878
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edda &Co Rose Gold Full Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
EDDA Watch Company 14ct rose gold full hunter minute repeater calendar chronograph pocket watch
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch Historic Presentation
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1908 Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch, 46 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold case with with inside dust cover
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Chronograph Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chronograph pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 82 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a chronograph pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a chronograph pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Agassiz and Longines are consistently popular. While most can agree that any chronograph pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a chronograph pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a Chronograph Pocket Watch?
On average, a chronograph pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,417, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $88,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Chronograph Pocket Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The addition of extra dials called sub-dials is what is special about a chronograph watch. These extra dials allow you to measure time on different scales. For example, a chronograph timepiece may have 30-second, one-hour and 12-hour timers for its sub-dials. Shop a collection of chronograph watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a chronograph watch, look on the dial and the case back for marks or stamps that indicate a maker or a style or serial number. You can use trusted resources to search for these markings or consult a certified appraiser for an expert evaluation. Shop a selection of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether chronograph watches are worth buying is a matter of personal opinion. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose timepieces that appeal to you and suit your needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chronograph watches from some of the world's top jewelers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch pocket is called by a number of names. You will sometimes see people refer to it simply as a watch pocket. Other names include a coin pocket or a fob pocket. Find a variety of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The three dials on a chronograph watch vary. Generally, the dials are 30-second, 60-minute and 12-hour timers used to precisely track time, but some timepieces may have different dials. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chronograph watches.
- What is a Fusee pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A fusee pocket watch — named for the French word fusée — is an antique type of watch with a crescent pulley and a curved groove around it that is wound with a cord or chain. The chain is attached to the mainspring barrel. Find a range of vintage fusee pocket watches on 1stDibs today.
- What is the best pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best pocket watch is a matter of preference. The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth. Brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet are internationally renowned makers of pocket watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I store pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you store pocket watches is largely a matter of personal preference. Generally, you should keep them in a storage container designed specifically for stowing delicate items, such as a velvet-lined jewelry box, a watch box or on a watch stand. Shop a variety of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to speed up your pocket watch depends on the specific model of timepiece that you have. To avoid damage, take it to a watch repair shop with experience repairing pocket watches to make adjustments. You'll find a selection of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a hunter pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A hunter pocket watch is a pocket watch with a metal case that has a spring hinged lid to cover the watch face and protect it from damage.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The most highly sought-after pocket watch will vary over time as trends in collecting do come and go. However, some pocket watches remain consistently popular among collectors. These timepieces include dress watches, such as those crafted by Elgin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe; railroad pocket watches produced by makers like Illinois and Hamilton; and military timepieces manufactured by Rolex and Omega. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Full hunter pocket watches are a popular choice for those nostalgic for timepieces of years past. The solid outer case of this type of watch, which often features intricate designs, needs to be opened in order to reveal the watch’s face. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a key wind pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A key-wind pocket watch is a type of portable timepiece produced from the early 19th century through the middle of the 19th century. It features a mechanism that requires regular winding with a device called a winding key. Shop a range of key-wind pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A minute repeater pocket watch comes with a repeater that chimes the time by pushing a button. They come with three different chimes; the hours have a low chime, minute by a high chime, and quarter hours by a sequence of two chimes. Shop a range of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Like its hunter-case cousin, the half-hunter pocket watch features a protective lid or case that protects the face of the watch. The distinction is that the case front has a viewing window that allows the owner to check the time without having to open the pocket watch lid. The hours are frequently inscribed in blue enamel on the exterior lid itself, making it possible to tell the time without opening the case. Shop a range of vintage half-hunter pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pocket watches come in a variety of sizes but the most popular sizes for women are 0s, 6s and 8s. Measuring pocket watches is a bit confusing and to make it easier a 0s is1.166”, a 6s is 1.367” and 8s is 1.433”. So it’s fairly safe to say that an average size for a woman’s pocket watch is between 1 and 1.5 inches. Find vintage and contemporary pocket watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Does Rolex make pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolex made pocket watches from 1905 through to the 1970s. The last pocket watch released was a small, ultra-formal 18 karat piece. Own a piece of history by shopping a selection of Rolex pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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