Verge Pocket Watch
18 Kt Gold E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold, Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
E.J Dent London, Yellow Gold Open Face Verge Pocket watch
Case: 18 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Diameter
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Antique 19th Century British Artisan Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Located in London, GB
Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Keywind Fusee Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Dial: The
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Approx. 48 mm in diameter, 18 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bourquin Geneve Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Verge Fusee Small Pocket Watch, 1840
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This early Genovese pocket watch has an original verge fuzee movement. Remarkably, as old as it
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
French Rose Gold Antique Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch Painted Enamel Dial
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare 18kt rose gold French keywind Verge 55mm Open face quarter repeater.
The hand
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Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Late 18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch with a
Category
Antique 1750s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Harry Potter's Watch London 1791 Gold Repousse Verge Fusee
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This magnificent Triple Cased Verge Fuzee Pocket Watch was produced
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Antique 1790s British Pocket Watches
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
Located in London, GB
22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea 1769
The movement was made in Walton-On
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Antique 1760s English Baroque Pocket Watches
Materials
22k Gold
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H 2.5 in W 0.75 in Dm 2 in
Napoleon Bonaparte C1800s 18k Gold, Enamel, Natural Pearl Openface Pocket Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The Napoleon Bonaparte 18K Gold, Enamel, Pearl Pocket Watch
by Valère, Paris is an important
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Dm 2.09 in
Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille
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Antique 1780s French Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer.
Very fine half hunter pair
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 3.01 in W 1 in Dm 2.28 in
Moricand & Degrange 18Kt. Yellow Gold and Enamel Open Faced Pocket Watch 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Moricand & Degrance, Geneve
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL
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Antique 1830s Swiss Pocket Watches
John Chance, Chepstow about 1775
Located in Sežana, SI
Extremely rare and important John Chance pocket watch, Chepstow, about 1775.
The watch, of the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
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A Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1896.
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Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve.
Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k Gold
The clock works.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
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Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own a bit of history with this exceptional ladies heirloom timepiece from Waltham American Watch Company. This exquisite pocket watch is made of fourteen karat 14K yellow gold and h...
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GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
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Vintage Omega Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch, C1900
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An Omega 50mm, 14ct rose gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1900.
Dial: The superb fully signed Omega white enamel dial with black Arabic numeral and outer minute track a...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Bilbao, ES
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
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Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides
Black Arabic Numerals
Case S...
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist.
A truly exquisite beau...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 52mm
CIRCA: 1915
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 17...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Company, A 14ct multi coloured gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch, C1890.
Dial: A beautiful condition white enamel dial with large Art Nouveau Arabic numerals...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside Cuvette, ( dust cover ) Hand Engraving, Chasing on the Bezel and case back. 18 Jewel M...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Breguet et Fils. A Gold Musical 1/4 Repeater Pocket Watch C1830
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
Breguet et Fils. A Rare 18kt Rose Gold Open Faced Keywind Cylinder Musical Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1830s.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Breguet et Fils with Breguet nume...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Freres Full Hunter Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
A rare antique 60mm full hunter minute repeater chiming chronograph pocket watch, in rose gold, by Audemars Freres.
The white enamel dial features Arabic numbers and a small seconds...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph with Breguet Hands Military Issue
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Single Button Chronograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver
CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length & Diameter 50mm
MOV...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Compa...
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Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Early English Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, the fusee movement signed Henry Fogden
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Victorian Silver Pair of Cased Verge Pocket Watch, London, circa 1840
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique silver pair cased verge pocket watch is in good working condition and it
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Antique 1840s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare Silver and Tortoise Shell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible
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Antique 1860s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Rare and Early English Silver Pair of Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early 19th century silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1821, the fusee movement signed
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Antique 1820s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
18 Karat Swiss Gold Blue Enamel Tri Colour Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful handmade fusee movement 18-karat tri-color gold blue enamel verge pocket watch is in
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Antique 1780s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
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W 4.84 in D 2.39 in L 6.31 in
Signed Abraham Colomby Georgian Verge Watch Rose Cut Diamond 20 Karat Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Keep the time
This is a rare Georgian Verge pocket watch in very well preserved condition, surely
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Antique 1760s Swiss Georgian Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch.
This beautiful
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Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
18 Karat Gold Swiss Verge Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This gorgeous piece is an 18 karat gold verge quarter repeating pocket watch, it has an open face
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Benjamin Gurden 1690’s London Shell Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and intricately crafted verge fusee pocket watch in yellow metal featuring a diamond cap
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English Pocket Watches
Early and Rare Verge Fusee 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Beautiful Early Verge Fusee 39mm case diameter (excluding crown) gold pocket watch is working
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Antique 1860s Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch by Thomas Lambford, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early Verge Fusee Repousse Silver Pocket Watch By Thomas Lambford, London c.1768.
This 51mm
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Antique 1760s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Rare Early Verge Fusee London Maker Half Hunter Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Early Verge Fusee Silver Half Hunter Cased London Maker Pocket Watch.
This watch is in good
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed John Scott, Gloucester Street, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed John Scott, Gloucester Street, London.
Condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
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Rare and Early Tri-Color Gold Small Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This early Verge Fusee Gold small pocket watch is Not working. The spring is broken. The balance
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Antique 1820s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Early Verge, Fusee, Red Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge ,Fusee, Red Enamel Gold Pocket Watch Signed Philipe Terrot, A Geneve.
This
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
An Early Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed Van.Den.Bruel A Lille
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Rare Verge Fusee Enamel Pocket Watch Signed VAN.DEN.BRUEL A LILLE.
This Beautiful 51mm
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Solid 18 Karat Gold Verge Fusee Pocket Watch, Joseph Johnson, circa 1820-1830
Located in Rome, IT
. The Verge Fusee movmente key wound and set. Movement and case nr. 5757. Working order. Diameter 48 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Rare & Early Verge Fusee 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Pocket Watch by Mallet a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
placed at 2 o'clock and elaborate hands. This superb tri-color gold verge fuse pocket watch is dated
Category
Antique 1860s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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W 4.978 in D 1.879 in L 6.593 in
William Creak Yellow Gold Verge Watch with Outer Case
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold pair case repouseé verge watch with protective outer case, made by William Creak
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Repoussé Half-Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
22k gold repoussé half-quarter repeating watch with verge movement by Joseph Martineau, London.
Valère à Paris Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
18k gold and enamel pocket watch with a verge movement by Valère à Paris.
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Swiss Pocket Watches
Hessen à Paris Gold Pocket Watch with Enamel Scene to Case Back
Located in London, GB
Gold verge watch with engraved gold and enamelled case back.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
18k Tri-Colour Gold Rare and Earlyverge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Lenoir a Paris
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning and rare early verge Fusee Paris 40mm diameter (excluding crown) pocket watch is in
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Antique 1790s French Pocket Watches
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18k Gold, Gold
Dutertre Gold and Enamel Watch
Located in London, GB
Gold and enamel watch with key-wound verge movement.
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Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique Swiss 18 Karat Gold Watch and Chatelaine Vacheron Constantin, circa 1780
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, London
, and so on. The Vacheron Constantin pocket watch No. 402833 (1929), which was owned by King Fuad I of
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
W 1.78 in D 1.58 in L 5.52 in
Rare and Unusual Antique Sewing Armchair Miniature Clock, Monogrammed, 1822
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
back side.
The pocket watch movement with verge escapement and balance wheel. Lovely pierced hands and
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Antique 19th Century European Regency More Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 8.67 in W 2.29 in D 2.76 in
Antique Swiss Gold & Enamel Open Face Repeating Verge Pocket Watch, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century rare and fine Swiss 18-carat gold open face repeating verge pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century More Clocks
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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R. Howard English Verge Fuzee
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: R. Howard / England
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pair Cased Verge Fuzee
METAL / MATERIAL
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Antique Early 19th Century British Pocket Watches
22ct Gold Pair-Cased Repousse Pocket Watch, John Wyke, Watchmaker, 1753
Located in London, GB
22ct Gold Pair-cased Repousse Pocket Watch,John Wyke,Watchmaker, London Assay 1753
This watch has
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Dufalga Geneve Gold Pair Case Quarter Repeater Diamond And Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Repeater A Toc, Diamond and Enamel Pair Case Pocket Watch C1780.
Dial: The excellent unsigned white enamel
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Antique 18th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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Dm 1.89 in
Neuchtel 1780 Verge & Fusee Pocket Watch with Enamel Portraits Pendant 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fusee pocket watch pendant made by A. Neuchtel.
Beautiful verge and fusee antique jeweled watch
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Antique 1780s Swiss Baroque Pendant Necklaces
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W 1.71 in L 2.44 in
Verge Fusee Enamel Dial Keywind Porcelain Painted Back Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT
This Gold Fusee Pendant watch is in remarkable condition. The enamel dial shows no
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Antique Early 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Early Rare Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch by Thomas Maston, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
Early rare Verge Fusee Silver Pocket Watch Signed Thomas Maston, London.
This watch is working and
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Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Silver Pear Shaped Repousse Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
Located in London, Nottinghill
A pear shaped silver repousse verge fusee cased pocket watch, circa 1780. The watch is key wound
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Antique 1780s Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
H 6.59 in W 5.215 in D 2.423 in
Very Fine 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Enamel Verge Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Very Fine Small 18k Gold, Diamonds Enamel Verge Pocket Watch By “Ballon A Paris”. This watch is in
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Antique 1760s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Rare and Early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
Rare and early Verge Fusee Antique Silver Pocket Watch.
This watch is working and ticking very
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Antique 1790s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Rare Silver Verge Quarter Repeater Geneva Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
A rare early silver verge quarter repeater Geneva pocket watch. It’s open face enamel Dial with its
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Antique 1850s Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Early Verge Fusee Pair Cased Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge Fusee Pocket Watch Signed G. Graham, London
This Antique watch is in good
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Antique 1780s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early Verge English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Richard Smith, Newport, circa 1730
Located in Carlisle, GB
An Early Verge English Fusee Pocket Watch Signed Richard Smith, Newport c.1730.
This silver pair
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Antique 1730s British Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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Verge Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate verge pocket watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Enamel, Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a verge pocket watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any verge pocket watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a verge pocket watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a Verge Pocket Watch?
The price for a verge pocket watch starts at $604 and tops out at $53,764 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,500.
Finding the Right pocket-watches for You
Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
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, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.
Questions About Verge Pocket Watch
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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 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, 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.
- 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 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.
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