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A. Lange & Söhne 1A 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, "Lucia" Case, Empire Numerals
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite A. Lange & Söhne pocket watch embodies the pinnacle of Glashütte craftsmanship
Category
20th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is one of the most unusual Illinois pocket watches I have ever seen. The
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain - 14K Yellow gold chain ,measuring 12
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American pocket watches I have ever seen by the Famous Old American firm of Rockford, from Rockford
Category
Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Cartier Rare Slim Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1940
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. A Rare Slim 18ct yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a matching gold and enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier. A Rare Gold Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. A Rare Slim 18ct yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930s.
Dial: The superb silver
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Zenith. A Rare Slim Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch C1920
By Zenith
Located in London, GB
Zenith. A Rare Slim Platinum Art Deco Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1920.
Dial: The exquisite and
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vacheron & Constantin. A Very Rare Aluminium Presentation Pocket Watch C1953
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin. A Very Rare and Historically Important Aluminium Presentation Pocket Watch
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
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
Bautte & Moynier Rare Gold & Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1825
Located in London, GB
Bautte & Moynier. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold & Enamel Slim Jump Hour Open Face Keywind Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Prince. A very rare 38mm 18ct yellow gold dress pocket watch with a specially made chain by
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Dent London. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1906
Located in London, GB
Dent London. A Rare and Important 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1906
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Klaftenberger. Rare Miniature Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1871
Located in London, GB
Klaftenberger. A Rare Miniature 18ct Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater Antique Pocket Watch C1871.
Dial
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Military Silver Deck Pocket Watch C1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
. What is unusual is that it is a centre second watch. Most watches for the British Navy had subsidiary
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Antique Rare Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1930s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Prince. A very rare 9ct yellow gold dress pocket watch C1930s
Dial: The excellent silver
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Retro Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
S.Smith & Son Rare Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1898
Located in London, GB
S.Smith & Son. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever 18ct Yellow Gold Karrusel Half Hunter Pocket
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Swiss Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
A Rare Swiss 14ct Rose Gold Miniature Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose 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
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Arnold & Charles Frodsham Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Fusee Lever Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare & Historic Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Hunter Pocket Watch, C1880
Located in London, GB
An Historic and Rare Rose Gold Enamelled Keyless Pivoted Detente Cronometre Half Hunter Pocket
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Enamel
Charles Frodsham Rare 18ctGold Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1900s
Category
20th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Des Granges. A Rare Rose Gold Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Located in London, GB
Des Granges Late Recordon. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Keywind Duplex Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1818
Category
Antique 1810s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Le Roy et Fils A Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
Located in London, GB
Le Roy et Fils. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Keywind Lever Openface Pocket Watch, C1830
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Independent Second Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
W. Ehrhardt. A Rare Heavy 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Independent Seconds Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Charles Frodsham. A Rare Gold Half Hunter Half Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Charles Frodsham. A rare 18ct yellow gold half hunter half quarter repeating pocket watch, C1880s
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Open Face Quarter Pocket Watch C1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Quarter Repeater Pocket watch
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Gold and Enamel Presentation Pocket Watch with Portrait of Naser Shah
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Swiss Gold and Enamel Hunting Case Presentation Pocket Watch with A Portrait of Naser Al Din
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Rare Vacheron Constantin 18ct Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
unusual and rare pocket watches to his clientele. This watch is rare as the design is based on an A.Lange
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Gabriel. A Very Rare Gold Karrusel Keyless Fusee Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1901
Located in London, GB
watch is one of the finest pocket watches ever produced by an English watchmaker.
Category
20th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A rare Longines Art Deco slim keyless lever 44mm pocket watch in 18ct white gold, C1920s.
Dial
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique C1860 Henry Capt Rare YG Keyword Open Face Pivoted Detent Pocket Watch
By Henry Capt
Located in London, GB
A rare Henry Capt 18ct yellow gold keywind open face, pivoted detent chronometer pocket watch with
Category
Antique 1860s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Newsome for Bonniksen. A Rare Gold Kew A Karrusel Open Face Pocket Watch C1896
Located in London, GB
Newsome for Bonniksen. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Kew A Karrusel Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine & V Rare John Pace of Bury, London hallmarked c1827 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary & extremely rare piece is nearly 200 years old,
dating back to year 1827,
yet
Category
Antique 1820s British George III Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882
Located in London, GB
in 1871 to supply British Officers working for the British Empire. This rare pocket watch is in
Category
Antique 19th Century British 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
Erotic Automation Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A 14ct Rose Gold Erotic Automaton Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1878 And Original Certificate
By Patek Philippe
Located in Westport, CT
exceptional Patek Philippe pocket watch is a rare treasure for any collector or enthusiast of fine horology
Category
Antique 1870s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 2.68 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.89 in
Gurzelen by Omega Swiss Triple Calendar Antique XIXc 50mm Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare,
this pocket watch by Gurzelen by Omega
dates back to late XIX century – pre-1880
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jaeger Le Coultre. A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch C1971
Located in London, GB
A Rare Vintage, Jaeger Le Coultre Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch, with it's Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
16666 Emile Perret Locle
Inside inner back cover 16666
An important and rare pocket watch, it was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin Watch C1960s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A Rare Vintage, Vacheron & Constantin Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold coin watch, C1960s.
Dial
Category
20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937.
Dial: The
Category
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
By Movado
Located in London, GB
Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929
Dial: The original
Category
Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Jules Jurgensen Rare Gold Full Hunter Keywind Five Minute Repeater C1850
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in London, GB
keywind abors for setting the hands and winding the watch.
This pocket watch is rare to find a five
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Auguste Berthoud. A Rare Antique Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840
Located in London, GB
Auguste Berthoud. A Unique and Rare French Experimental Marine Chronometer C1840
Dial: The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
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
AD Lang et Padoux Rare Gold Full Hunter Independant Second Minute Repeater C1880
Located in London, GB
quarters and minutes clearly.
This pocket watch is important and rare because it is not easy to find this
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Located in London, GB
Onésime Dumas. A Rare French 2 Day Marine Pivoted Detente Chronometer C1850
Dial: The silvered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Swiss Rose Gold Double-Sided Calendar Quarter Repeated Keyless Lever PocketWatch
Located in London, GB
quarters only.
This pocket watch is indeed rare and unusual insofar that the calendar work is on the
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket Watch
By Ebel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Vintage Ebel Gold Plated Pocket watch
Material: Gold Plated
Case: Diameter 36.4 mm x
Category
Vintage 1950s Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Fine & Rare Carillon Three Chime Minute Repeater 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A fine and rare three chime minute repeater pocket watch. Playing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category
Antique 1890s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
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- 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.
- How rare are AP watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many people would consider AP watches to be rare. The Swiss luxury watchmaker typically manufactures only around 40,000 timepieces per year, and demand for them tends to be high. As a result, there are often lengthy waiting lists for Audemars Piguet watches. However, you can still find various models for sale on trusted online platforms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Audemars Piguet 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
- 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.
- 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.