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Are pocket watches a good investment?

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Are pocket watches a good investment?
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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990. Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track and signed Rolex Genèv...
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Black 18K White Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust 16234 Men's Wristwatch 36
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a distinct look and an irrefutable appeal. Crafted in stainless steel and 18k white gol...
Category

2010s Italian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Pocket Watch Ref 3002
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Stainless Steel Pocket Watch Ref 3002 - Manual winding. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (42 mm ). Silver dial with raised hour markers and subdial at 6 o'clock. Pre-owned with a Rolex leather pouch.
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial at...
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals fully signed Rolex Geneve and signed Cellini at six o'clock with black pointer hands. Case: The 18ct white gold slim line case with the original green Rolex sticker on the back of the case. The snap back case is fully signed, numbered, and Swiss hallmarked Movement: The fully jewelled and signed movement calibre 1600 is in pristine working order with fast, slow regulation and compensation balance. This is an excellent example of a fine Rolex Cellini range...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White 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 Dial: A very crisp and untouched silver baton dial with Rolex Crown at twelve o'clock signed Rolex Precision under the crown with subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock and matching polished steel dagger style hands with steel seconds hand. Case: The beautiful steel untouched case with polished edges and satin finished plain snap on case back. The case is signed Montres Rolex...
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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