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Antique bronze and horn pocket watch holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique pocket watch holder made of bronze and horn, fine workmanship, pocket watch is included
Category
Antique 1880s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Cartier Gold Bird Ashtray and Pocket Watch Holder
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Bird Pocket Watch Holder
circa 1950
18k hammered yellow gold watch holder & ashtray
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desk Accessories
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Staffordshire Couple w Peacocks Pocket Watch Holder Figurine 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback figural mantel pocket watch holder, allowing
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Folk Art wooden and brass pocket watch holder. Unique and most certainly one-of-a-kind
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Late 17th Century French Fine Carved Wood and Polychromed Pocket Watch Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 17th century French extremely fine carved wood polychromed and gold gilded pocket watch holder
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lucite
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Beautiful Antique Loving Cherubs Gold Metal Pocket Watch Holder or Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
included.
Weighs approximately 8.47 ounces.
During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vanity Items
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Pocket watch holder with lyre 1180 Berlin iron
Located in Berlin, DE
Cast iron with varying age patina. Round mount with lyre top and stepped base. Ornamental decorations. Probably Royal Prussian Foundries, first half of the 19th century. 23 x 9 x 9 c...
Category
Antique 1890s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Berlin Iron, Brass
Bronze Jewelry or Pocket Watch Holder Display Stand, France
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable bronze jewelry stand or ring tree, ornate with summer meadow details. France, mid-20th century.
Dimensions: height 8.5 cm / 3.34 in; width 8.5 cm / 3.34 in; length 14 cm / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Shepherd Pocket Watch Holder Mantel Figurine 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
section to hold a pocket watch, allowing it to serve as a table clock. Figure depicts a shepherd with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 2.75 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze "Porte Montre" or Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine quality neoclassical watch holder "porte montre" (in french) in patinated bronze featuring a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and De...
Materials
Bronze
berlin iron Heraldic POCKET Watch HOLDER German 1860 ROMAN Empire Helmets Lions
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Antique Pocket Heraldic Watch-Holder - Berlin showing roman attributes .
This solid watch
Category
Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Berlin Iron
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Bronze Brass Heraldic POCKET Watch HOLDER German 1860 ROMAN Empire Helmets Lions
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Antique Pocket Heraldic Watch-Holder - Berlin Bronze or Brass - guilt - showing roman
Category
Antique 1880s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Antique Pocket Watch Stand Moon, Brass, Art Nouveau, France, 1910s
By Gaston Bigard
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful pocket watch holder in the shape of a moon.
France, around 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Papier Mâché Watch Holder, circa 1840
Located in valatie, NY
floral and bird decoration. This "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been prominently displayed on a
Category
Antique 1840s American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Paper
Italian, Late 18th Century Watch Holder with Father Time
Located in valatie, NY
the watch opening, his arm is holding a floral filled vase. This "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
English Staffordshire Watch Holder with Scottish Figures and Lambs
Located in valatie, NY
. Beautifully decorated and lambs have grainey decoration. This "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Staffordshire Pearlware Bocage Figure Watch Holder, circa 1820
Located in valatie, NY
are rare. This "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been prominently displayed on a gentleman's desk or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sterling Silver Ink Stand, Watch and Inkwells John Grinsell & Sons
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Two Ink Wells & Pocket Watch Holder
From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Art
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 3.94 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Rosewood Watch Holder, Small Pocket Watch Stand with Applied Decoration
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rosewood watch holder.
Small pocket watch stand with applied decoration. A must have item for
Category
Antique 1840s English Regency Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Painted Gilt Wood Mirrored Urn Statue
Located in Forney, TX
architectural element, pocket watch holder or even an early trade sign.
Dimensions: (approx)
36.5" High, 13
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Religious Items
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 36.5 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory.
Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
W 0.52 in D 0.34 in L 2.73 in
Antique Brass Pocket Watch Holder with Angels
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a nicely designed pocket watch holder, having a good finish and sharp detailing.
Category
Vintage 1910s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Art Déco 'Pélican' Night Light / Pocket Watch Holder by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A rare combination of night light & pocket watch holder modelled as a pelican with an open beak
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Gilt Brass Watch Holder
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A very attractive gilt cast brass pocket watch holder in the form of two putti flanking the central
Category
English Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Cherry Amber Cigar Holder 625 Purity Cheroot Boxed
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID GOLD CHERRY AMBER CIGAR / CHEROOT HOLDER
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rose Gold collar
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
W 0.49 in Dm 0.32 in L 2.63 in
Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Holder - London 1898
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Pocket Watch Holder, is plain in style, featuring a leather back, and a push button to open the case and
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish 19th Century Engraved and Gilt Steel Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish 19th century engraved and gilt steel pocket watch holder. The engraving showing the old
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
French Rococo Pocket Watch Holder or Display Stand of Gilt Bronze
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French pocket watch holder or display stand of gilt bronze from the late 19th c. featuring a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An amazing hand blown pocket watch holder in cranberry and clear crystal with a latticino twist
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Clocks
Edwardian-Style Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell/Pocket Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian-style, sterling silver-mounted, crystal inkwell/pocket watch holder, London, 1988
Category
Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell or Pocket Watch Holder
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell or pocket watch holder, Birmingham
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.75 in
Charming Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder, Hare, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful figural pocket watch stand (pocket watch not included) from Black Forest region, hand
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Cobra Pocket Watch Holder by, Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Englewood, NJ
pocket-watch as photographed. The bronze is signed with the Bergman Foundry Mark and further signed
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Victor Kullberg Rare Silver Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1890s
Located in London, GB
associated Silver Frame pocket watch holder.
Dial: The perfect white enamel dial fully signed and numbered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
French Miniature Sedan Chair Pocket Watch Display Holder, C.1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pocket watch perfection! A charming late 19th Century French pocket watch display stand in the
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Pocket Watch Stand, 18th Century French, Carved Polychrome
Located in Doylestown, PA
This is a beautifully sculptural and rare pocket watch holder, found in Provence. It has a carved
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial More Clocks
Materials
Wood
Staffordshire Watchholder, Musicians with Sheep`S, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
"pocket watch holder" would have been clearly visible on a gentleman's desk or bedside table. At night the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Gilt Bronze Pocket Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Napoleon III period gilt bronze pocket watch holder consisting of a round base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Bronze
19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Holder
Located in valatie, NY
refined "Pocket Watch Holder" would have been prominently displayed on a gentleman's desk or night stand
Category
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Expressive Carved Antler Pocket Watch Holder, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An unique antique pocket watch holder made of wild boar tusks and antler pieces from the deer. On
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gibraltarian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler
Antique English Wrought Iron Dragon Motif Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English wrought iron dragon motif pocket watch holder.
Category
20th Century English Gothic More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Bronze 19th Century Pocket Watch Holder with Crane on a Turtle
Located in Delft, NL
French bronze 19th century pocket watch holder with crane on a turtle
A French 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder
France, Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century French Antique Cranberry Glass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Tustin, CA
approximately 5.5 ounces.
During the 19th Century, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as a
Category
Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Rare 19th Century French Antique Peacock’s Nest Pocket Watch Holder Porte Montre
Located in Tustin, CA
pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches overnight to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Rare 19th Century French Antique Victorian Glass Pocket Watch Holder or Casket
Located in Tustin, CA
, people used pocket watch holders, often referred to as "watch hutches", to store their pocket watches
Category
Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Vienna Bronze Cobra Pocket Watch Holder by, Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Englewood, NJ
extended. The tongue is long enough to intercept a pocket-watch as photographed. The bronze is signed with
Category
20th Century Austrian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Cold Painted Figural Pocket Watch Holder, Stand circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
pocket watch stand. The watch suspends from a little wire which protrudes slightly from a ball near her
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter, Chrome
French Empire Period Watch Holder, circa 1800
Located in valatie, NY
priceless possessions, like your pocket watch. This elegant and refined "Pocket Watch Holder" would have
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Gold Gilt Metal Long Guard Chain Brass Sovereign Coin Holder Pendant
Located in London, GB
coin holder pendant. The dog clip would have originally been used to hold a pocket watch. The coin
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 1900's Pocket Watch Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Brittany Early 1900's Pocket Watch Holder 10''h X 4''d X 5.5''w
Category
Early 20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage Art Deco Owl Pocket Watch Holder or Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1930s metal Art Deco style owl shaped pocket watch holder or stand that is also a night light
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Large Architectural Pocket Watch Holder / Box
Located in Chicago, IL
windows and detailing. Marquetry provides architectural details. The watch would become the "clock" in the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Models and Miniatures
Egyptian Revival Snake Form Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is fabricated in cast bronze. The Elgin pocket watch is included with the holder.
Note: Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
BronzeCarved Eagle and Marble Base Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
cream colored striations in the marble.
(Pocket watch is not included)
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Dramatic Pocketwatch Holder in Giltwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nineteenth Century Giltwood/Figural Pocket Watch Holder from Italy
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Yachting Silver
Located in New York, NY
A. Block And Tackle Pocket Watch Holder: A unique silver plated pocket watch holder in the form of
Category
Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Edwardian Oak Stationery Cabinet
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
pocket watch holder.
The drawer at the front has a brass military plate handle and is held
Category
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Gilded Bronze Eagle Topped French Empire Watch Holder
Located in Wilmington, DE
A Chased and Gilded Eagle Pocket Watch Holder standing on a Green Marble column, itself decorated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold, Bronze
1960s Italian Brass 'Pocket-Watch' Style Indoor or Outdoor Wall Sconce
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, 1960s Italian brass indoor/outdoor wall sconce in the form of a 'pocket
Category
20th Century Italian Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pocket watch holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and brass, every pocket watch holder was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pocket watch holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A pocket watch holder, designed in the Art Deco, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made pocket watch holder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Franz Bergmann, John Grinsell & Sons and Provis Watch Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pocket Watch Holder?
A pocket watch holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $385 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.
Questions About Pocket Watch Holder
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Rockford pocket watches were made in Rockford, Illinois. The company opened in 1874 and produced pocket watches that quickly became known for their elaborate dials. In 1915, the Rockford Watch Company ceased operations due to financial problems. Shop an assortment of Rockford Watch Company pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, pocket watches can be a good investment. However, many factors can influence the value of a pocket watch, including the brand, the style and the mechanism that powers it. Also, how well you maintain and care for the watch impacts what it is worth. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pocket watches can be worth something. A pocket watch's value depends on its age, rarity, and brand. The watch's brand name is the main factor in determining price.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The easiest way to identify your Elgin pocket watch is to enter the serial number into an authoritative online database. To find the serial number, open the timepiece and look at the inner movement. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Elgin pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
- Who makes Elgin pocket watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The answer to who makes Elgin pocket watches is a little complicated. In 1968, the Elgin National Watch Company closed and stopped producing its watches. However, the owners opted to license the Elgin name to other companies, allowing them to make their own watches that bear the brand’s name. The license changed hands a few times and, as of 2024, was the property of MZ Berger Inc. This company manufactures and sells Elgin pocket watches and wristwatches in China. These timepieces feature Japanese-made movements and bear little resemblance to the original pocket watches produced by Elgin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Elgin watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What the most expensive pocket watch is will vary over time as luxury watchmakers release new models. In 2019, Patek Philippe set a record when a brand new Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 fetched an auction price of $31 million, making it the most expensive pocket watch ever sold. Before that, another Patek Philippe model, a 1932 Henry Graves Supercomplication, held the record. Explore a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your pocket watch is valuable, consult a licensed appraiser. Choose one with experience appraising antique and vintage timepieces. Having your pocket watch evaluated by a knowledgeable professional is the only way to be certain of its value. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To change a battery in a pocket watch, you must first remove the watch back. Depending on the type of watch, you may need a specially designed tool or a precision screwdriver to accomplish this task. Once you have the back removed, you may need to remove parts to access the battery and perform the replacement. Because there is so much variability in timepiece design and you could potentially damage your watch when removing the back and other parts, experts recommend having an experienced watch repairer replace the battery. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the year of a pocket watch is to identify and look up the serial number. Pocket watch serial numbers can be located inside the watch once you remove or open the back cover of the watch. Shop a wide range of pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to open a Howard pocket watch depends on its design. However, experts recommend that you don't attempt to open one yourself. Instead, take the piece to a watch repair center that has experience servicing pocket watches. Doing so will help you avoid damaging the timepiece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Howard pocket watches.