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What is the most sought-after pocket watch?

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What is the most sought-after pocket watch?
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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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Antique 14k Solid Gold Pocket Watch Engraved Hunters Case with Gold Filled Chain
Located in Greer, SC
Antique 14k solid gold pocket watch with a gorgeous hand engraved hunters case. Wind up movement and a gold filled watch chain with a large eng...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swiss Double-Sided Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch / Pendant Watch.
Located in London, GB
Antique Swiss Double-Sided Guilloché Enamel Pocket Watch / Pendant Watch. Era : Belle Époque (1890–1914) Movement Setup: Pin-Set / Nail...
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Enamel

1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elgin 1901 Hunter Case Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold This Elgin pocket watch dates to 1901 and features a 34 mm hunter-style case crafted in 14k yellow gold. The case is decorated...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1865 Waltham Civil War Era 18 Size - Same Brand Given to Abraham Lincoln
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Antique 1860s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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