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Skeleton Pocket Watches

Vintage UTI Skeleton Pocket Watch with Onyx and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 42mm pocket watch by UTI Paris in yellow gold and onyx, encircled by 44 rubies on its
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Vintage 1960s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Paris 1950 Mido Skeleton Round Watch pendant Stainless 18kt And Onyx
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A round skeleton watch pendant designed by Mauboussin. Very nice retro piece, made in Paris France
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Royal 50th anniversary 2016, 41mm with box and papers
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bilbao, ES
skeletonized pocket watch in 1934 and the world’s thinnest wristwatch in 1946. When the quartz crisis of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th anniversary 41mm with box and papers, 2022
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Bilbao, ES
efforts, producing the world’s thinnest pocket-watch caliber in 1925, the first skeletonized pocket watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Areowatch Neuchatel Skeleton Pocket Watch
Located in Towson, MD
One estate yellow gold filled Areo Neuchatel skeleton pocket watch measuring 2 inches in diameter
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Vintage 1970s Modern Pocket Watches

PAUL FLATO Skeleton Pocket Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Chicago, IL
Retailed by Paul Flato this 1940s pocket watch is Chromium steel with See Through Plexi Glass front
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Audemars Piguet Skeleton Pocket Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. Beautiful skeleton (44.5 mm). Roman numerals on the bezel. Pre-owned with box
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S
By Girard Perregaux
Located in London, GB
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1960s Dial
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Cartier Rock Crystal Pocket Watch with Skeleton Movement
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous estate Cartier pocket watch made out of rock crystal with skeleton movement. Made in
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Rock Crystal

William Wood A Rare Masonic Skeleton Keywind Pocket Watch C1862
Located in London, GB
William Wood. A Rare Masonic Skeleton Keywind Fusee Pocket Watch With Royal Provinance C1862 Dial
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Antique 19th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUBELIN Yellow Gold, Diamond, Tourmaline Skeleton Pendant Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Dallas, TX
on four sides, two baguette diamonds in each corner. Skeleton dial. Very unusual timepiece. Pre-owned.
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Colibri 17 Jewel Swiss Incabloc Skeleton Pocket Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colibri 17 Jewel Swiss Incabloc Skeleton Pocket Watch excellent . This is a beautiful timepiece
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Juvenia Yellow Gold Skeleton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
By Juvenia
Located in New York, NY
Juvenia 18k yellow gold skeleton pocket watch, circa 1980s, 46mm, with enameled Arabic hours on the
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wartime Era Hamilton Watch Co. Railroad Grade Steel Skeleton Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
pocket watches for the period. Circa 1942, this American made pocket watch by Hamilton Watch Company is
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

American Waltham Watch Company Men's Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
movement. In watch size is 12S ( approximately 1 3/4 inches) this brass skeleton pocket watch has a gold
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
) this antique brass skeleton pocket watch has a gold-tone face with black Arabic numerals and a working
Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Antique Elgin Men's Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. In watch size 12S ( approximately 1 3/4 inches), this brass skeleton pocket watch has a gold tone
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Antique Elgin National Watch Company Display Back Brass Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
numerals and subsidiary second hand. Watch # 30630520. This fine skeleton pocket watch measures
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Audemars Piquet Swiss Platinum Display Back Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
. In watch size is 41mm (approximately 1 1/2 inches) this circa 1980 skeleton pocket watch has a
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Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Squelette Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
pocket watch by Patek Philippe is in a class all its own. Known as the Squelette, French for “skeleton
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rockford Watch Co. Railroad Style Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this circa 1903 Rockford Railroad Style Pocket Watch with fancy engraved brass case. This
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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Antique Tacy Watch Company Admiral Display Back Pocket Watch, Circa 1920
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Admiral pocket watch with skeleton display back. In watch size 45mm (measuring 1-3/4 inches), this admiral
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Model 917 Vintage Pocket Watch with Display Back circa 1939
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pocket Watch with skeleton display back. In watch size 10S, measuring approximately 1-3/4 inches, this
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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Baguette Skeleton Clock "Pocket Watch" Ref 557
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Baguette Skeleton Clock " Pocket Watch" Ref 557 - Manual. Gilt -Steel ( 5 inches
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20th Century Swiss Desk Accessories

Audemars Piguet 1930 Art Deco Watch Necklace In Platinum And 4.86 Ctw Diamonds
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
the first skeletonized pocket watch was released in 1934. In 1946, the brand launched the world’s
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Very Fine and Rare Yellow Gold Skeleton Pocket Watch Ref 894
By Patek Philippe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptionally Fine and Very Rare, 18k Yellow Gold, Skeletonized Keyless Pocket Watch Brand
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

American Art Deco Chrome and Brass-Plated, Black Faced Skeleton Pocket Watch
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful American skeleton/transparent pocket watch features a chrome bezel, with brass
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Victorian Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible To A Necklace Circa 1880s
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NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2019 Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Poppy Embroidered Stretch-Wool Crepe Dress S/S 2019 Collection US size - 10 Ivory wool, embroidered applications of poppy flowers , fully lined, back zip closur...
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Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a beautiful hunter case decorated with t...
Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch. An unusual historical piece from the American art deco period, created between the 30's and 40's. Was designed in the shape of a corn...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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 dress chain C1940. Dial: The superb two-tone silver engine turned dial features Roma...
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chanel Autumn/Winter 2005 Cream Wool Dress with Black Passimenterie Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and very chic Chanel shift dress from the Autumn/Winter 2005 collection. The dress was number 9 in the A/W 2005 show, that was inspired by the 1960s. The beautiful cream wool...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Boucheron Art Deco Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and sophisticated brooch was artfully designed and meticulously handcrafted by the esteemed French jeweler, Boucheron. Exquisite in every way, this linear brooch centers o...
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.00 Carat No Heat Emerald Cut Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing the most spectacular Emerald cut ruby center just over 6.15ct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

Longines Cuff Watch Sterling Silver and Vermeil
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
The Vintage 1970s Longines Women's Dress Watch is a timeless beauty. Encased in sterling silver with vermeil edges, it boasts a blue textured dial with white stick markers. The manua...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 with Box & Papers!
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Rose Zenith Open Face Pocket Watch Thomas Engel No° 9 With Box & Papers! Limited Edition ! Movement: Mechanical Hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, moon ph...
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Vintage 1980s Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Cropped Faux Fur Jacket ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Crafted from black faux fur ▪ Designed in a cropped, oversized fit ▪ ...
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Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...
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20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

IGI Certified 100.00 Carats Natural Diamonds Multiple Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
A statement masterpiece. A stunning tennis necklace features a collection of Diamonds , each more mesmerizing than the last. The array of diamonds creates a sparkling and radiant pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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Skeleton Pocket Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of skeleton pocket watches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, brass and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 22 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of skeleton pocket watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Audemars Piguet, American Waltham Watch Co. and Hamilton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but onyx versions, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, crisscut and mixed cut skeleton pocket watches for sale. Most of our skeleton pocket watches for sale are for men, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Skeleton Pocket Watches?

Prices for skeleton pocket watches start at $349 and top out at $250,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,048.
Questions About Skeleton Pocket Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, Omega did make a skeleton watch. In fact, the luxury watchmaker has unveiled a number of timepieces with skeleton dials over the years. Some models that include the feature are the Seamaster ref. 2932.80.00, the Speedmaster Moon Phase ref. 3688.30.32 and the Speedmaster Apollo XI 25th Anniversary Platinum ref. 3096.30. Shop a wide range of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    How 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Rockford 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Full 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.