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Pocket Watches

Portable watches carried in a pocket, from verge fusee to modern railroad grades.

Scope

Watches made to be carried in a pocket or on a chatelaine, from verge and fusee watches to lever movements and railroad grades.

Thin listing-style entries were withdrawn in October 2026; the remaining entries carry museum descriptions or documented maker, case and movement details.

What to record when identifying

  • Signature on the dial, cuff or movement
  • Case type: open face, hunter, pair case
  • Escapement and winding system
  • Hallmarks and case maker's marks

Published entries

909

Individual types and documented families

With photographs

100%

909 with a credited real-object photo

Dated span

1500 – 2023

726 entries with their own date

Verified or well documented

0

Highest two confidence levels

1–48 of 909 entries

12ct yellow gold half-hunter pocket watch, 1914

Auction house “Dawsons Auctioneers”, via Invaluable

pocket watches

12ct yellow gold half-hunter pocket watch, 1914

London Import Marks dated 1914

This 12ct yellow gold half-hunter pocket watch is a refined timepiece dating to 1914, as indicated by its London import marks. The case is smooth-finished yellow gold with a diameter of approximately 30mm. It features a distinctive half-hunter cover, which includes a pink guilloche enamel chapter ring adorned with b…

Probable

Partial type record

14K Gold American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater - 1895

WatchMuseum.org

pocket watches

14K Gold American Watch Co. Waltham, Chronograph Repeater - 1895

1895

Produced circa 1895 in the United States by the American Waltham Watch Co., this hunter pocket watch features a solid 14-karat yellow gold case. The case measures 53.5 mm in diameter, weighs 129.8 grams, and is hallmarked. It is inscribed with the Latin phrase "fortis et fidelis". The timepiece is equipped with bot…

Documented

Partial type record

14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch - 1904

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14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch - 1904

1904

This round 14k gold ladies' pocket watch, manufactured in 1904 by the Elgin Watch Company, weighs 33 grams and measures 33 mm across with a 28 mm glass face. The case features engine-turned covers, an engraved monogram reading "EBC," and an interior inscription stating "Blanche from Mother, Jan. 9 1904." The watch o…

Documented

Partial type record

14k Gold Hamilton Grade 935 Hunter Pocket Watch

Auction house “Hess Fine Art”, via Invaluable

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14k Gold Hamilton Grade 935 Hunter Pocket Watch

Measuring 55mm in diameter and 17mm in thickness, the watch has a gross weight of 131g. The piece features a highly decorative fancy dial, which is noted for its pristine condition without hairlines, and displays Roman numerals arranged in circular surrounds with intricate gold-toned foliate accents.The watch is a p…

Probable

Partial type record

14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland - 1870

WatchMuseum.org

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14k Gold Pendant Watch, Enamel Putti & Diamonds, Switzerland - 1870

1870

This pocket watch is recorded without a named maker, made in Switzerland, dated 1870-1880. The listing places it in the period Late 19th Century. The record describes a case of 14k gold, yellow gold, enamel, measuring Height: 50.8 mm (2 in); Width: 31.75 mm (1.25 in), weighing 29.43 g. Further details recorded: se…

Documented

Partial type record

14k yellow gold American Waltham hand engraved pocket watch with white dial - 1900

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14k yellow gold American Waltham hand engraved pocket watch with white dial - 1900

1900

This hunting case pocket watch was manufactured in 1900 by the American Waltham Watch Co. in the United States. The timepiece features a round 14-karat yellow gold case measuring 33 mm in width and height, with a stated dimension of 10.5 mm. Both the front and back covers of the case are adorned with hand engravings…

Documented

Partial type record

14k Yellow Gold Illinois Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial - 1900

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14k Yellow Gold Illinois Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial - 1900

1900

This American pocket watch by the Illinois Watch Company dates to 1900 and features a round 14k yellow gold case. Measuring 38 mm in diameter, the exterior is decorated with intricate hand engraving on the case back in an Art Deco style. The total assembly, comprising the case, crystal, and movement, weighs 72.3 gra…

Documented

Partial type record

14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch - early 20th Century

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14K Yellow Gold Vogt Pocket Watch - early 20th Century

This Swiss early 20th-century hunting-case pocket watch measures 51 mm in diameter and weighs 48.3 pennyweight. Crafted for export to Germany, it features an engine-turned 14-karat yellow gold case numbered 114679 with a white metal interior dust cover, marked with a Swiss Bureau de Contrôle assay certification and…

Documented

Partial type record

18 Carat Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9 Carat Pinned Bow - Circa 1890

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18 Carat Ladies Enamelled Watch with 9 Carat Pinned Bow - Circa 1890

1890

This Victorian ladies' fob watch features an 18-carat gold outer case decorated with enamel and fitted with an internal metal dust cover. The watch is attached to a 9-carat gold bow and pin dating from 1912. The overall case dimensions measure 70 mm in height, 35 mm in width, and 10 mm in depth, with the case bearin…

Documented

Partial type record

18-carat gold demi-hunter pocket watch with 15-jewel Swiss movement

Auckland Museum Collections from Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

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18-carat gold demi-hunter pocket watch with 15-jewel Swiss movement

This pocket watch features an 18-carat gold demi-hunter case housing a keyless, stem-wound and set 15-jewel Swiss movement. The machine-engraved case features chapters around the front opening and encloses a metal dome. The enamel dial includes blue hands and a subsidiary seconds dial. The dial is marked "West End…

Unverified

Research required

18ct Gold Enamel “Special” Diamond Grade Pocket Watch Waltham - 1898

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18ct Gold Enamel “Special” Diamond Grade Pocket Watch Waltham - 1898

1898

An 18-carat gold hunter pocket watch by the American Waltham Watch Co., dating from 1898. Measuring 30 mm in diameter and 15 mm in depth, the round case features a red enamel cover, outer repoussé classical decoration, and scrolling borders set with cut diamonds. The inner case contains a painted enamel scene depict…

Documented

Partial type record

18CT Gold Independent Second Pocket Watch - 1884

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18CT Gold Independent Second Pocket Watch - 1884

1884

This full hunter pocket watch, produced by W. Ehrhardt in 1884, features an 18ct yellow gold round case measuring 50 mm in diameter. The case bears English hallmarks and displays engine-turned front and back covers, with a vacant cartouche on the front and a plain inner cover. The white enamel dial is set with Roman…

Documented

Partial type record

18ct Gold Pair-cased With Tri-coloured Face Chester - 1822

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18ct Gold Pair-cased With Tri-coloured Face Chester - 1822

1822

This English pair-cased pocket watch chronometer, dating to 1822 from Chester, is housed in a round 18-karat gold case crafted by Thomas Helsby of Liverpool. Weighing 159 grams, the case features engine-turned sides on the reverse and incorporates a side black lever on the main case, which is accessible once the out…

Documented

Partial type record

18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Jewels - 1970

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18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Jewels - 1970

1970

This retro-style European pocket watch, dating to circa 1970, is constructed from 18k gold and white gold with a decorative silver mounting and bezels. The exterior features a hinged protective shell adorned with blue enamel and multicolored floral motifs surrounded by gold-plated leaves. It is set with six rubies o…

Documented

Partial type record

18K French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia - 1915

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18K French Pocket Watch with Bowl of Hygieia - 1915

1915

This French 18-karat bicolor gold pendant pocket watch dates to approximately 1915. The watch is suspended from a graduated banner that attaches to a 1 9/16-inch brooch. The banner is ornamented with a central Bowl of Hygieia flanked by two rose-cut diamonds. The watch cover is hand-engraved with a motif depicting a…

Documented

Partial type record

18k gold keyless wind dual-sided quarter repeating full hunter pocket watch, c. 1890

Auction house “Bonhams”, via Invaluable

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18k gold keyless wind dual-sided quarter repeating full hunter pocket watch, c. 1890

Circa 1890

This 18k gold, keyless-wind, dual-sided, full hunter pocket watch dates to approximately 1890. The timepiece is complex, featuring a nickel 3/4 plate Swiss lever movement with a bi-metallic balance wheel equipped with compensation screws and a blued steel Breguet overcoil balance spring. The watch is distinguished b…

Probable

Partial type record

18k gold open-face pocket watch with 14k gold chain, H. Adama, Leeuwarden, late 19th century

Auction house “Pari Auktionen”, via Invaluable

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18k gold open-face pocket watch with 14k gold chain, H. Adama, Leeuwarden, late 19th century

Late 19th Century

This open-face pocket watch, dating to the late 19th century, features an 18K yellow gold case and crown, measuring approximately 50 mm in diameter. The gold-colored dial is adorned with an engraved floral motif, Roman numeral hour markers, and blued steel hands, with a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial located at t…

Probable

Partial type record

18k gold pendant watch with emerald and diamond star motif on gold bow brooch

Auction house “Austin Auction Gallery”, via Invaluable

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18k gold pendant watch with emerald and diamond star motif on gold bow brooch

This antique lady's pendant watch is cased in 18k yellow gold and is presented suspended from an unassociated 18k yellow gold bow-form brooch featuring a stem and safety clasp. The watch case, measuring approximately 25mm in diameter, features an ornate exterior cover decorated with a prominent star motif formed by…

Probable

Partial type record

18k yellow gold chronometer pocket watch by Pérette

Auction house “NEO Enchères”, via Invaluable

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18k yellow gold chronometer pocket watch by Pérette

This 18k yellow gold (750/1000) chronometer pocket watch features a round case measuring 50 mm in diameter. It is equipped with a white enamel dial, which displays Roman numerals for the hours and baton indices for both minutes and seconds, complemented by a small seconds sub-dial located at the 6 o'clock position.…

Probable

Partial type record

18k yellow gold key-wind cylinder pocket watch

Auction house “NEO Enchères”, via Invaluable

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18k yellow gold key-wind cylinder pocket watch

This petite antique pocket watch is crafted from 18K yellow gold (750/1000) and features a classic round case with a diameter of 33 mm. The white enamel dial is adorned with Roman numerals for the hour markers and a railway-track minute scale, complemented by delicate pear- and leaf-shaped hands. The case back is de…

Probable

Partial type record

18k yellow gold pocket watch by M.J. Tobias, retailed by Benedict & Scudder, c. 1836

Auction house “Black Rock Galleries”, via Invaluable

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18k yellow gold pocket watch by M.J. Tobias, retailed by Benedict & Scudder, c. 1836

c. 1836

This antique pocket watch is a collaborative work between the Liverpool-based watchmaker M.J. Tobias and the New York retailer Benedict & Scudder. Constructed during a period when imported watch movements were often married to domestically produced cases to reduce taxes, the 18k yellow gold case features handsomely…

Probable

Partial type record

18K yellow gold pocket watch with niello floral back and cylinder escapement

Auction house “NEO Enchères”, via Invaluable

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18K yellow gold pocket watch with niello floral back and cylinder escapement

This 18K yellow gold pocket watch features a round case with a diameter of 35 mm and a gross weight of 26.12 grams. The watch is distinguished by its white enamel dial, which is marked with Roman numerals for the hours and a combination of dot and baton indices for the minutes, complemented by decorative hands. The…

Probable

Partial type record

18kt Rose Zenith Pocket Watch Thomas Engel with Box & Papers - 1984

WatchMuseum.org

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18kt Rose Zenith Pocket Watch Thomas Engel with Box & Papers - 1984

1984

This 1984 open-face pocket watch by Zenith, designated Thomas Engel, features an 18kt rose gold case measuring 50.6 mm in diameter and 14.1 mm in thickness, with a guilloche case back. The complete watch weighs 130.5 grams and forms part of a limited edition numbered 9. The timepiece is fitted with a Breguet-style…

Documented

Partial type record

18Kt Yellow Gold Wind Lever Pocket Watch with a Crown Motif - 18th Century

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18Kt Yellow Gold Wind Lever Pocket Watch with a Crown Motif - 18th Century

This pocket watch features an 18kt yellow gold case with a matt finish and a diameter of 50 mm. The front cover is decorated with a crown motif set with seven diamonds and five rubies. The inner cuvette bears inscriptions of two awards dated 1895 and 1896, and the case is stamped with Swiss hallmarks. The white ena…

Documented

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22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea - 1769

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22ct Gold Repousee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch Maker Thomas Rea - 1769

1769

This 1769 pocket watch was made by Thomas Rea in Walton-on-Trent, England. It features a round 22-carat gold repoussé pair case designed by I W of London. The outer case is decorated with an eighteenth-century scene bordered by scroll, flower, and leaf edging in the Baroque style. The watch measures 50.8 mm in diame…

Documented

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9 Carat Solid Gold Pocket Watch by Garrard - 1965

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9 Carat Solid Gold Pocket Watch by Garrard - 1965

1965

This open-face pocket watch, dating to 1965, features a round 9 carat solid gold case with a bevelled glass front. The hinged rear case opens to reveal an inner gold cuvette cover. The white enamel dial is set with Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and blued steel hands. The watch is powered by a nickel-pl…

Documented

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A & S Railway Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey - 1865

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A & S Railway Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey - 1865

1865

This minute repeating pocket watch by Emile Peret of Locle, Switzerland, dates to circa 1865. Encased in 18k yellow gold, the watch measures 20 L and bears case number 20175. The interior of the front cover features an engraving reading, "Presented to Hon. JH Ramsey by the stockholders of the Albany Susquehanna Rail…

Documented

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A FRENCH SPINDLE POCKET WATCH

Nagel Auction / Invaluable

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A FRENCH SPINDLE POCKET WATCH

late 18th century

A FRENCH SPINDLE POCKET WATCH WITH DATE late 18th century D. 5,4 cm Smooth 18-carat yellow gold case (tested). White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, date display and finely decorated hands. Fire-gilded spindle movement under a dust capsule, openwork spindle bridge and silver regulating disc. Restored, signs of age…

Probable

Partial type record

A FRENCH SPINDLE POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER REPETITION (JACQUEMART)

Nagel Auction / Invaluable

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A FRENCH SPINDLE POCKET WATCH WITH QUARTER REPETITION (JACQUEMART)

1800 circa

Guilloché silver case, cobalt-blue enamelled dial with two bell ringers. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands. Fire-gilded spindle movement with striking mechanism on two gongs. Restored, shows signs of age, movement starts running (no guarantee). Approx. 130g. Private Collection Rhineland-Pa…

Probable

Partial type record

A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER POCKET WATCH

Nagel Auction / Invaluable

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A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER POCKET WATCH

ca. 1910

A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER POCKET WATCH Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte I/SA Lange & Söhne, ca. 1910 D. 6 cm Double-cover silver case, hallmarked 900 and with German hallmarks; case and movement numbered 79229; case engraved A 32665/5. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, small seconds and blued steel hands, signed.…

Probable

Partial type record

A GILT BRASS TRIPLE CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, MARKWICK MARKHAM LONDON

PLAKAS / Invaluable

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A GILT BRASS TRIPLE CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, MARKWICK MARKHAM LONDON

Circa 1760

A GILT BRASS TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET By Markwick Markham, London, Circa 1760 The white enamel dial with Turkish numerals and decorative half-hour markers, blued-steel beetle and poker hands, signed Markwick Markham et Marko London. The finely engraved and pierced gilt-brass movement fe…

Probable

Partial type record

A GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET

PLAKAS / Invaluable

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A GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET

Late 18th Century

The outermost case of tortoiseshell and gold piqué is richly decorated with applied gold studs and floral motifs, exhibiting the luxurious taste typical of bespoke commissions for Eastern clientele. The white enamel dial features Turkish numerals with stylised markers, signed Ralph Gout, London. The gilt full-plate…

Probable

Partial type record

A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH

PLAKAS / Invaluable

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A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH

Circa 1780

A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET By Markwick Markham, London, Circa 1780 This fine triple-cased verge pocket watch was specially crafted for the Ottoman market by the esteemed London firm Markwick Markham, renowned for their export timepieces. The white enamel dial, w…

Probable

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A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET BY EDWARD PRIOR, LONDON

PLAKAS / Invaluable

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A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET BY EDWARD PRIOR, LONDON

Circa 1780

A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET BY EDWARD PRIOR, LONDON Circa 1780 Housed in three nested cases, this verge watch features an inner silver case fitted with a pierced and finely engraved gilt movement. The backplate displays scrolling foliate openwork, blued screws, a…

Probable

Partial type record

A. B. Dökel gold pocket watch, Hanover, 1862

Reiner Haas Uhren

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A. B. Dökel gold pocket watch, Hanover, 1862

1862

B. Dökel in Hanover. According to a handwritten inscription inside the lid of its transport box, it was presented in 1862 as a gift from King George V of Hanover to the prior owner's great-grandfather, possibly named "G. Ehr" or "G. Lehr". The three-lid watch measures 45 mm in diameter and has a total weight of 75…

Unverified

Research required

A. Golay Leresche Geneva Victorian Diamond Watch - Circa 1880’s

WatchMuseum.org

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A. Golay Leresche Geneva Victorian Diamond Watch - Circa 1880’s

1880

This Victorian pocket watch, produced by A. Golay Leresche & Fils of Geneva, dates to circa the 1860s to 1880s. Constructed in 18k rose gold, the case is embellished with 281 diamonds totaling approximately 5.85 to 6.00 carats. These stones comprise a mixture of old European, old mine, and rose cuts, exhibiting colo…

Documented

Partial type record

A. Lange & Cie. silver pocket watch No. 106, Glashütte, 1850

Derbrauni

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A. Lange & Cie. silver pocket watch No. 106, Glashütte, 1850

1850

This object is a silver men's pocket watch identified under the designation No. 106. In the summary records, it is described as being believed to be the oldest surviving Glashütte pocket watch. The provided catalogue entry includes no specific details or information regarding its visual design, decorative elements,…

Unverified

Research required

A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte 14ct gold quarter repeater full hunter pocket watch

Auction house “Dawsons Auctioneers”, via Invaluable

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A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte 14ct gold quarter repeater full hunter pocket watch

1880 - 1934

This A. Lange & Söhne quarter repeater full hunter pocket watch is crafted in 14ct gold, as indicated by the '585' mark and the Swiss squirrel hallmark. The timepiece features a keyless wound movement, signed 'Glashütte' and numbered 59308. The white enamel dial is accented with black Arabic numerals, a minute track…

Probable

Partial type record

A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Dresden Pocket Watch - C1920s

WatchMuseum.org

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A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Dresden Pocket Watch - C1920s

This full hunter pocket watch by A. Lange & Söhne dates to the 1920s and features an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 52 mm in diameter. The case has plain front and back covers and bears signatures and hallmarks. The white enamel dial is signed "A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte" and displays Arabic numerals, an outer minu…

Documented

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A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte Kriegsmarine deck watch, calibre 48, c. 1944

Auction house “Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg”, via Invaluable

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A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte Kriegsmarine deck watch, calibre 48, c. 1944

circa 1944

This is a significant example of a Kriegsmarine deck watch (B-Uhr) produced by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte around 1944. It is a Lépine-style open-face gentleman's pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal case with a detachable back and hinged dust cover. The watch incorporates a fluted ball crown at 12 o'clo…

Probable

Partial type record

A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - 1920s

WatchMuseum.org

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A. Lange & Sohne Glashutte Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - 1920s

This pocket watch, dating to the 1920s, was produced by German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte. The timepiece features a three-piece case crafted in 14k yellow gold, measuring 49 mm in diameter, and incorporates an interior gold dust cover. The dial is finished in silver satin with an engine-turned center…

Documented

Partial type record

A. Lange & Söhne silver observation watch, 1919

Derbrauni

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A. Lange & Söhne silver observation watch, 1919

1919

This is a silver observation watch (Beobachtungsuhr) No. 79 224 produced by A. Lange & Söhne in Glashütte in 1919, under the brand Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation (DUF). The watch is accompanied by a historic chain bearing the inscription "In eiserner Zeit 1916, Gold zur Wehr - Eisen zur Ehr". It is preserved in the Deut…

Unverified

Research required

A. Lange & Sohne. Rose Gold Pocket Watch - 1920

WatchMuseum.org

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A. Lange & Sohne. Rose Gold Pocket Watch - 1920

1920

This pocket watch, dating to circa 1920, features a round 18ct rose gold case measuring 50 mm in diameter. The case is constructed with a plain back, an inner cuvette, and full hallmarks. It is fitted with a white enamel dial displaying Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and rose gold Louis XVI-style hands.…

Documented

Partial type record

A. Magne Spindeltaschenuhr

Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG / Invaluable

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A. Magne Spindeltaschenuhr

Um 1850

TASCHENUHR : A. Magne, Paris, Manufaktur: A. Magne, Paris. Modell: Spindeltaschenuhr. Jahr: Um 1850. Werk-Nr.: 88. Kaliber: Schlüsselaufzug. Gehäuse-Nr.: 5675. Material: Roségold 18 kt. Grösse: Ø 55 mm. Guillochiertes Modell mit Sichtboden, Plexiglas und einer Komplikation: Datumsanzeige (bei 12-Uhr). Weisses, dezen…

Probable

Partial type record

Accessory / Pocket watch

Einbeck City Museum via Europeana

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Accessory / Pocket watch

Accessory / Pocket watch is held by Einbeck City Museum. Museum description: silver-plated pocket watch with white enamelled dial with Roman numerals with a minute and hour hand - At the lower edge the watch has another small dial for the seconds display. - At the top the watch has a ring for holding and hanging. Th…

Documented

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Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - 20th Century

WatchMuseum.org

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Agassiz Chronograph 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - 20th Century

Originating from Switzerland in the 20th century, this pocket watch by Agassiz is constructed with a 14K yellow gold case measuring 52 mm in diameter. The exterior of the gold case is decorated with engraved initials. The watch is fitted with a white dial that displays Arabic numerals and includes an auxiliary sub-…

Documented

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Alarm watch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Alarm watch

ca. 1760

Alarm watch made by Baptiste Le Noir (French, master 1764–89), dated ca. 1760, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gilt metal, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1589. Classification: Horology. Department: Europe…

Documented

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Alfred Lugrin rose gold Minute Repeating Erotic Automaton - 1890

WatchMuseum.org

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Alfred Lugrin rose gold Minute Repeating Erotic Automaton - 1890

1890

This Swiss pocket watch, produced circa 1890 by Alfred Lugrin, is housed in a 14K rose gold case with enamel. The case measures 53.5 mm (2.11 inches) in diameter, and the entire timepiece weighs 118.6 grams. The watch features an analog dial. The keyless movement is signed by the maker and incorporates a quarter-re…

Documented

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Dated entries by century

  • 15th century1
  • 16th century23
  • 17th century123
  • 18th century233
  • 19th century207
  • 20th century135
  • 21st century4

Only the 726 entries carrying their own date to within about 150 years are counted, by the earliest year given. These are catalogue holdings, not production totals.

Materials recorded in the physical descriptions

  • Gold516
  • Silver257
  • Brass85
  • Steel85
  • Zinc45
  • Copper36
  • Platinum11
  • Polymer9
  • Nickel5
  • Paper4

An entry made of several materials is counted once under each. Materials are counted only where the description states them.

Confidence of the published entries

  • Documented709
  • Probable123
  • Unverified77

Confidence reflects how well the sources support each entry's identification, not the object's quality or importance.

Most represented issuing authorities

Filed under the historical authority that issued them, not a modern successor.

Museum specimen and identification evidence

Compare the identifying evidence

Case and hallmarks
Record and compareRecord form, lug shape, dimensions, mark positions and case number separately from movement markings.
Limits of the evidenceA hallmark may date the case only. Gold colour and a dial brand do not establish metal or maker.
Dial and display
Record and compareCompare numeral layout, subsidiary displays, signatures, hand forms and their relationship to documented versions.
Limits of the evidenceRestored dials and replacement hands can look period-correct; a front photograph cannot establish originality.
Movement and calibre
Record and compareUse a safely obtained movement image to record bridge layout, maker signature, engraved calibre and stated jewel count.
Limits of the evidenceDo not open a watch without suitable expertise. A case reference is not a movement calibre.
Winding and escapement
Record and compareKeep observed winding and setting controls separate from the source's documented escapement and complications.
Limits of the evidenceA crown does not establish automatic winding. Escapement and hidden mechanisms cannot be read from the dial.
Serial evidence and marriages
Record and compareCompare case and movement serials with a named archive or published list; document spacers, unused holes and mismatched parts.
Limits of the evidenceDo not extend one maker's serial chronology to another. Identification is not authentication or a working-condition test.

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Common questions about pocket watches

What does the Pocket Watches section cover?
Watches made to be carried in a pocket or on a chatelaine, from verge and fusee watches to lever movements and railroad grades.
What should I record when identifying pocket watches?
Record signature on the dial, cuff or movement; case type: open face, hunter, pair case; escapement and winding system; hallmarks and case maker's marks. Compare those details with the entries here before drawing any conclusion.
How many pocket watches entries are published, and do they have photographs?
909 entries are published in this section; 909 of them carry at least one credited photograph of a real object, with its source and stated rights.
What period do the pocket watches entries cover?
726 entries carry their own date to within about a century and a half; they range from 1500 to 2023. Broader museum date ranges are kept exactly as recorded and are left out of this span.
Does Orbis value or grade pocket watches?
No. Orbis documents and identifies object types with cited sources. It does not grade condition, estimate prices or sell objects.