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German Pocket Watch

17th Century German Pocket Watch In 18k Gold
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century German Pocket Watch In 18k Gold ELEGANT POCKET WATCH WITH CASE AND SPHERE IN 18 K GOLD
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Antique 17th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Chain Fob Vintage German 1910s AK Monogram
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a lovely stylish pocket watch chain fob. It was almost certainly made in Germany, circa
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ormolu, Metal

Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Pocket Watch Chain with Fob, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely pocket watch chain with sentimental FOB, pendant with a picture of a loved one, is
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ormolu, Metal

Brass Pocket Watch Mirror with Loop Top Finial
Located in New York, NY
This Brass Loop Top Round Mirror takes inspiration from the classic design of a pocket watch
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swiss Made Comtoise Pocket Watch with Hunters Motives
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Swiss Made Comtoise Pocket Watch with Hunters Motives A very nice vintage pocket watch
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art More Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare pocket watch stand, miniature armchair, antler boar thooth, 1900, Tramp Art
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice and rare example of a pocket watch stand, in form of a miniature armchair, made around
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Antler

Vintage German Wall Clock in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pocket watch shaped quartz (batteri-operated) wall clock featuring solid brass frame, Roman
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Meissen Rococo Group 'Love and Reward', by J.C. Schoenheit, Around 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
mother's hand, holding a pocket watch in his left. The group is based on an oval earth and meadow base
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914
By Max Blondat
Located in New York, NY
of his most famous sculptures is the Fountain of Youth, representing three children watching three
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Federico Mazzotta 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Grandfather"
By Federico Mazzotta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by his young granddaughter and his infant grandson who is seated on his lap, while under the watch of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

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Contemporary Mirror, in Murano Glass Gold Frame, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Contemporary style mirror of the 21st century, with the luxurious murano glass frame produced according to the ancient Muranese traditions and processes, frame wich is then cut, shap...
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2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

1940s Hand-Painted Model Tobacco Sign
Located in New York, NY
A great hand-painted 1940s tin on wood advertising sign. Nicely faded, with striking graphic images, USA, circa 1940s. P104.
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Vintage 1940s American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Tin

Italian Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror, Small
By Borghese
Located in New York, NY
A small well-made Italian gold giltwood wall accent mirror, with acanthus leaf design, by Borghese, as marked, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Mirror is prepared for hanging ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Vintage Palm Beach Regency Bamboo + Rattan Loop Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Palm Beach Regency style bamboo and rattan wall mirror. The classic rectangular shape is composed of bamboo in a warm honey hue with natural color variations throughout. Th...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Alfred Dunhil Red Lucite Ice Bucket 1970s England
By Dunhill, Alfred Dunhill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage rare ice bucket produced for Alfred Dunhill of Duke Street, St James in the 1970 1980s. Original Retro Collectible Ice Bucket, Advertising Dunhill Cigarettes, Made by Plextec...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

German 1923 Bauhaus Geometric Enamel And Guilloche Pill Box In .925 Sterling
By Herbert Bayer
Located in Miami, FL
German geometric enameled pill box attributed to Herbert Bayer. An exceptional representative piece of the Bauhaus art movement. This box has been made in Germany during the art dec...
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
Located in Madrid, ES
Pendant with music box. Gold. Switzerland, around 1820. Pendant made of gold of alloys with different metals to give it different tones that presents a piece in the upper part (whi...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Other

Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Modern Brass Loops Wire Wall mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely square Italian midcentury vintage brass loop wall mirror from the 1950s. Its frame is made of black metal and brass with a charming decorative crown on its top and other bea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Brass Pocket Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass pocket mirror - the small mirror is great for the pocket, bag, back pack or desk. Double sided with mirror on both sides the same, no magnification. Some hazing on the mirror, ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass Pocket Mirror
Brass Pocket Mirror
H 4.5 in W 2.13 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rectangular Brass Wall Mirror with Loops 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage wall mirror rectangular like from brass with small loops 1950s Italy. A stunning wall mirror rectangular like with brass frame and delicate loops as decor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1928 Hamilton Railroad #2 10K Gold Filled 21J Pocket Watch 16s Runs
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1920’s Hamilton Railroad pocket watch with braided leather fob. White face with black Arabic numerals; second counting sub-dial with Arabic numerals. Art Deco scalloped ...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

1925 Silver Austrian Charivari or Watch Chain Necklace with Hunting Charm Fobs
Located in Haarlem, NL
Late 19th-early 20th century silver Austrian charivari or watch chain necklace with Hunting charm fobs. Lovely piece of historic Austrian folkloristic jewellery, a real collector’s i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Vintage French Rococo Style Ornate Gold Frame Console Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Rococo style ornate gold frame console wall mirror. Item features molded foam ornate Rococo frame, very nice vintage item, great style and form. Circa mid to late 20th...
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Mid-20th Century North American Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Foam

Art Noveau Framed Mirror with Gilt Border
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Noveau gold frame with gilt edge surrounding the decorative crown, trim & corners. Rare original design.
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Italian Looped Rattan Square Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian rattan square wall mirror Italy, circa 1950’s Whimsical looped rattan frame Natural color variations throughout the rattan Two rattan loops for wall mounting Original mirror ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Italian Looped Rattan Square Mirror
Italian Looped Rattan Square Mirror
H 18.25 in W 18.25 in D 1.5 in
Original Vintage Poster Cigarettes Celtiques French Tobacco Smoking Man Artwork
By Leon Dupin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Cigarettes Celtiques designed by the notable poster artist Leon Dupin (1898-1971) showing a man with long hair and a long moustache wearing a ...
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1930s More Prints

Materials

Paper

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German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Scholar's earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Large Framed "Vanitas" Oil Painting
Located in Austin, TX
reminders of life's impermanence. A scull, an hourglass or pocket watch, for example, would serve as a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Metal Pocket Watch Stand with Coats of Arms German
Located in Greding, DE
Metal pocket watch stand in baroque style on ball feet, second half of the 19th century. The stand
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque More Clocks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century RSM German Clock Oversized Pocket Watch by D.R.G.M
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a German patented oversized pocket watch / clock, circa 1910. Marked on the face with
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian More Clocks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century RSM German Clock Oversized Pocket Watch by D.R.G.M
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a german patented oversized pocket watch / clock circa 1910. Marked on the face with
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century German Clock in the Form of a Pocket Watch, Marked D.R.G.M
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century German clock in the form of a pocket watch D.R.G.M Here we have a German
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Early 20th Century German Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Steel

Vintage Altenkunstadt Porcelain Decanter, Gentleman with Pocket Watch and Cane
Located in Nantucket, MA
pocket watch in one hand and an umbrella or walking stick in the other. Marked "Made in Western Germany".
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

John Decker (German, b. 1895 - d. 1947) "Clown with Watch" painting.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Clown with Watch"- Dark clown sitting in chair with pocket watch - Oil on board, signed lower
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Vintage 1940s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Germany 1920 Art Deco Enameled Mechanical Vesta Box in Sterling Silver with Dog
Located in Miami, FL
a ring attached to hang in a chain or a pocket watch. Weight: 41.60 Grams, (26.67 Dwt
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Meissen Gardener Figurines the Apple Harvest by Michel V. Acier Made, circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
), while the man adoring his beloved woman looks at a pocket watch / the gardener woman has sat down
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Nuremberg Etched Steel Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
observatory were built in the city, and Europe's first pocket watches, known as Nuremberg eggs, were made
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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

17th Century Nuremberg Etched Steel Casket
17th Century Nuremberg Etched Steel Casket
H 4.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Located in New Orleans, LA
pockets, used as watches are today. Dually functional, the sun ring dial not only tells the hour of the
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Antique 17th Century German Other Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Movado Travel Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage mini Movado travel clock. A wonderful Swiss "Movado" travelling pocket clock, watch. The
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Movado Travel Clock
Movado Travel Clock
H 1.38 in W 2.17 in D 0.04 in
Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in GB
. Imported clocks from Germany, England and France were typically too expensive for the average American home
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Catholic Rosary on a Crucifix Stand / Holder 1910s or Older, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
is approx. 18 inches in length, that making it easily worn. The stand can be used also as a pocket
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Vintage 1920s German Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Kienzle Germany 1930 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock in Chrome Wood and Glass
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Miami, FL
technology. The factory produced and supplied a range of timing instruments and watches for the German and
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Enamel

1930s Black Forest Carved Wood Cuckoo Clock with Birds
Located in Vigonza, Padua
wrist watches. It ceased production in 1975 following bankruptcy. The watch, in perfect working order
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Oak

Verichron Eames Wooden Clock
Located in Soquel, CA
Hermle of West Germany movement. This particular movement is similar to a pocket watch design and first
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Verichron Eames Wooden Clock
Verichron Eames Wooden Clock
H 26.75 in W 11.5 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
London watchmaker. The clock runs through an escapement (just like a pocket watch), it can also be used
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Antique Early 1800s English Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock
Early 19th Century Empire Period Siena Marble Small Desk Clock
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H 5.52 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
An Early 19th Century Berlin Iron Pocket Watch Stand
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century German Berlin ironwork pocket watch stand with entwined dolphin base
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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
By John Arnold
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
II of Sweden. The Taube family were important in Germany at this period and another member of the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

German Ceramic Inkwell and Watch Stand
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Scholar’s earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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German Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German pocket watch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A German pocket watch — often made from metal, bronze and canvas — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a German pocket watch — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right German pocket watch, those designed in Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one German pocket watch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Johann Carl Schoenheit, Max Blondat and Meissen Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a German Pocket Watch?

Prices for a German pocket watch start at $125 and top out at $84,750 with the average selling for $2,155.
Questions About German Pocket Watch
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Like 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.