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Waltham Pocket Watch With Chain

14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain
14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain

14K White Gold Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Waltham 14k white gold pocket watch. Open face, 21 jewel Maximus A movement, adjust 5 positions.

Category

Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels.

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size Multi Colored Hunters Case / Crescent Street METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold Multi Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIME...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887.

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain  by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain  by Waltham Watch Co. 1888

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918
Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918

Howard Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Enamel Dial 1918

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 12 Size / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1918 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 47mm MO...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

In September of the same year, the founders visited the Waltham Watch Company in Waltham, Massachusetts to “poach” some of their employees.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

The enamel dial is in exceptional condition condition and the hands are the original Blued Steel. The watch is also offered with what might be the original chain as well.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial
Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial

Howard 14Kt Solid Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch 1925 Flawless Enamel Dial

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / Reference 12X14 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diam...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

It comes supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain as well, so you can wear it as soon at it arrives.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Wrist Watches

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Waltham

Located in Dallas, TX

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 Jewels. heavy 18K gold original P.B.

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish
Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish

Waltham Gold-filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch circa 1896 with Rare Bloom Finish

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1896 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT...

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Antique 1890s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain
Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain

Antique 1897 American Waltham 14K Gold Seaside 7J 6s Pocket Watch & Chain

By Waltham Watch Co

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 1897 Waltham hunting style gold pocket watch. Movement - American Waltham Watch Company - Safety Barrel - 8119314 - Grade Seaside - Model 1890 - 6s - 7 jewels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

Materials

Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The yellow gold filled case is entirely hand engraved. This watch is supplied with a pocket watch chain so can wear it immediately when it arrives.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain
Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain

Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain

Located in Norwood, NJ

An exquisite American Waltham ladies pendant watch, manufactured circa 1901 and housed in a finely crafted solid 14-karat gold case by the Crescent Watch Case Manufacturing Company. ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest
Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

The antique Waltham pocket watch, paired with its chain and fob, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century American craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm / Early Sc...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19 Jewels. heavy 18K gold original P.B.

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Waltham Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1925
Waltham Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1925

Waltham Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1925

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Waltham 9ct rose gold keyless lever full hunter pocket watch with a 9ct gold chain, C1925.

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Waltham Ladies Platinum Fob Watch
Waltham Ladies Platinum Fob Watch

Waltham Ladies Platinum Fob Watch

By Waltham

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco ladies' fob watch by Waltham. Circular dial with Arabic numerals, blue steel hands, dial signed Waltham, in a platinum case decorated with engine turned engraving, which ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond

Waltham A.W.W.Co. 13j 6s Lever Set Pocket Watch in Etched 14k Gold Hunter Case
Waltham A.W.W.Co. 13j 6s Lever Set Pocket Watch in Etched 14k Gold Hunter Case

Waltham A.W.W.Co. 13j 6s Lever Set Pocket Watch in Etched 14k Gold Hunter Case

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a magnificent antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Year 1903, Model 1900, 15 Jewel
Vintage Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Year 1903, Model 1900, 15 Jewel

Vintage Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Year 1903, Model 1900, 15 Jewel

By Waltham

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Year 1903, Model 1900, 15 Jewel, Open Face, 32 mm Small.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.
c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.

c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

American Watch Co large open face coin silver pocket watch, circa 1886.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917
Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917

Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass used by British aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with chain signed Dennison Birmingham VI 59259 of 1917.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934
Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934

Waltham Open Faced American Pocket Watch with Period Watch Chain from 1934

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 15mm MOVEMENT /...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Waltham Chronometer Pocket Watch with Foliate Engravings and Brass Chain
Antique Waltham Chronometer Pocket Watch with Foliate Engravings and Brass Chain

Antique Waltham Chronometer Pocket Watch with Foliate Engravings and Brass Chain

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

This classic chronometer pocket watch features delicate reed shaped hour and minutes hands on the main dial, roman numerals, and an hour maker circumscribing the perimeter of the fac...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass, Mixed Metal

Antique Waltham American Watch Co. 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Chain
Antique Waltham American Watch Co. 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Chain

Antique Waltham American Watch Co. 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Chain

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy this classic ,circa 1903, antique Waltham Pocket Watch #610, model 1899, size 16 s with 48mm hunting case #6250067 in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch
Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch

Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique American Waltham Hunter Pocket Watch, 15-jewel movement, serial number 5703127, size 6s, grade K.

Category

Antique 1890s American Gilded Age Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial from 1897

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.

Category

Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch from, 1905

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch / 16 Size / Hand Engraved METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1905 DIMENSIONS / SIZE...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1906
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1906

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1906

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is also supplied with a gold filled chain so you can use it immediately. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's leg...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1893
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1893

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1893

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries.

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Waltham
Waltham

Waltham

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Hand Engraved Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1908 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 4...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Three Color Gold O Size Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch
Waltham Three Color Gold O Size Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch

Waltham Three Color Gold O Size Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch

By Waltham

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding; 7 jewel. 14k solid yellow gold O Size case with ornately engraved floral design in rose, yellow and white gold. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals; subsecond...

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Lady's Ornately Engraved Gold Plated Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch
Waltham Lady's Ornately Engraved Gold Plated Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch

Waltham Lady's Ornately Engraved Gold Plated Hunting Case Pocket Pendant Watch

By Waltham

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding; size 0s; 15 jewels. Yellow gold plated ornately engraved hunting case (35mm diameter). Ivory colored enamel dial with black Arabic numerals hour markers, red Arabic ...

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch from 1879

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham A.W. Co. Pocket Watch in Detailed Nature Themed Engraved 14k Yellow Gold
Waltham A.W. Co. Pocket Watch in Detailed Nature Themed Engraved 14k Yellow Gold

Waltham A.W. Co. Pocket Watch in Detailed Nature Themed Engraved 14k Yellow Gold

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a magnificent antique pocket watch made in America by the American Waltham Watch Co.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Waltham Yellow Gold Ladies Pendant Watch
Vintage Waltham Yellow Gold Ladies Pendant Watch

Vintage Waltham Yellow Gold Ladies Pendant Watch

By Waltham

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Pendant Watch - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case ornately engraved both front and back (34mm diameter). Enamel dial with subseconds dial. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Pocket Watches

Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with

Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1880 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 49mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Antique Edwardian 1903 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in London, GB

Please watch the video provided. This piece is very decorative, it would work very well on a pocket watch chain for a wedding or as a statement necklace.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

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Waltham Pocket Watch With Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact waltham pocket watch with chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and gold-filled, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a waltham pocket watch with chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A waltham pocket watch with chain from Waltham Watch Company, American Waltham Watch Co. and Elgin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a waltham pocket watch with chain, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Waltham Pocket Watch With Chain?

The price for a waltham pocket watch with chain starts at $600 and tops out at $6,475 with these watches, on average, selling for $925.

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.