Pocket Watches

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Pocket watch, verge (Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology)

Pocket watch, verge is held by Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology. Museum description: Pocket watch in silver case, on the dial "Wallerius i Norrköping". Watch key present. Movement with fusee and chain and verge escapement. The museum record gives material recorded as Metal, precious (silver, gold, p…

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Pocket watch, Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, circa 1880

1880

Pocket watch, Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury, circa 1880, 1880 is held by German Clock Museum, dated 1880. Museum description: Pocket watch "The Waterbury" Series A, Waterbury Watch Co., Waterbury (USA), circa 1880. (Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Furtwangen). The museum record gives measurements height: 7.40 cm, depth: 2.10…

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Pocket-watch, H.M. Emanuel and Son, Portsea, c. 1890

c. 1890

Double-sided astronomical precision pocket watch with world time display H.M. Emanuel and Son, Portsea, England (for the Indian market), c. 1890 case: 18k gold dial: one side with month, moon phase, date, weekday and second, reverse with seven time zones: New York, Berlin, Paris, St. Petersburg, Vienna, Melbourne an…

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Pocket-watch, IWC model 5407, Switzerland, 1980-1990

1980–90

IWC POCKET WATCH Around 1980–90, Switzerland Ø 49 mm 925/000 silver (stamped) Savonette, three silver covers. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, Louis XVI hands, and small seconds. Model 5407. Serial number 2298056. Hand-wound, movement starts up. Original protective stickers on both sides. IWC leather case. Wei…

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Pocket-watch, Leo Taylor, London, 18th century

18th century

AN ENGLISH SPINDLE POCKET WATCH 18th century D. 4/4,8 cm Fine outer case in tortoiseshell and gold-plated metal. Smooth, partially gilded metal inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and lance-shaped hands. Fire-gilded spindle movement, signed: Leo Taylor London. movement starts running no guarantee. Imp…

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Pocket-watch, Louis Audemars, Geneva, circa 1880

circa 1880

An impressive and important Geneva hunting case pocket watch with minute repeater, perpetual calendar, moon phase and age and split seconds chronograph with 30 minute counter, delivered to court jeweller Felsing in Berlin Movm. No. 3464, Case No. 3464, Dimensions 55 mm, circa 1880, Weight 174 g, Origin Schweiz Case:…

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Pocket-watch, Marius Lecoultre, Switzerland, 1890

19th century

A GENTLEMANS GOLD POCKET WATCH Switzerland, late 19th century D. 5/L. 7, L. 41 cm Double-cover gold case made of 18kt rose gold, with “JCC” monogram engraved on the outside and “Marius Lecoultre Rue Bonivard 8 Genève” engraved on the inside. Case No. 3341. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, Arabic minute track,…

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Pocket-watch, Patek Philippe Reference 982/155J-001, Shanghai, 2013

Circa 2013

Patek Philippe "Fire Dragon", Reference 982/155J-001 A possibly unique yellow gold openface keyless lever watch with power reserve indication, decorated with hand-engraved dragon on cloisonné enamel and Chinese numerals, Accompanied with presentation stand, Made for the opening of the Shanghai Patek Philippe Maison,…

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Pocket-watches, 14K gold quarter repeater, Switzerland, circa 1900

circa 1900

An exquisite antique gold pocket watch with a quarter repeater and chain, housed in its original leather case, crafted by the Swiss watchmaking house Invicta, founded in 1837. This model, dated circa 1900, was specifically created for the Russian market, as evidenced by the calendar in Russian, the use of the 56th…

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Postage stamp from Gösta Bodman's philatelic thematic collection, begun 1950. Postage stamp from Germany, 1942. Motif of Peter Henlein: 1480-1542. Invented the first pocket watch in Nuremberg c. 1500

Postage stamp from Gösta Bodman's philatelic thematic collection, begun 1950. Postage stamp from Germany, 1942. Motif of Peter Henlein: 1480-1542. Invented the first pocket watch in Nuremberg c. 1500 is held by Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology (Sweden). Description supplied by the holding institutio…

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Posthorn-shaped Watch

c. 1825 - c. 1850

Watch mounted on the mouth of a crystal posthorn. Around the white enamelled dial is a ring of rubies. The horn hangs from a chain. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15050; its record gives material recorded as ruby (mineral), silver (metal); technique gild; measurements diameter 3.3 cm x length 10…

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Precision Watch with a Chronometer, Repeating Mechanism, and Chiming Mechanism

c. 1884

Gold men's watch, also a chronometer and equipped with a chiming mechanism. The dial has a seconds hand and a chronometer hand. On the outside of the back cover, the monogram HvB is applied in relief on a hatched ground. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-1969-17; its record gives material recorded…

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Quarter repeater watch

ca. 1770

Quarter repeater watch made by William Webster (British, Clockmakers' Company 1710–34, died 1735), dated ca. 1770, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Gold, shagreen, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diam.: 2-3/8 in. (6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1464a, b; deta…

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Railroad grade lever-set pocket watch

This pocket watch is a lever-set model designed for railroad service. The lever-setting mechanism was a safety feature on higher-grade watches that prevented the time from being accidentally changed; setting the time requires opening the front bezel and pulling a small lever, as pulling the crown (winding button) do…

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Record quarter repeating lever pocket watch, circa 1920

circa 1920

This quarter repeating lever pocket watch dates to circa 1920. It features an openfaced gunmetal case equipped with a gilt bow, crown, and a gilt push-piece on the side that allows the wearer to sound the time. The watch has an enamel dial with a subsidiary dial, inscribed 'swiss Made'. It is held in the Applied Ar…

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Record Watch Co. mechanical pocket watch, late 19th century

late 19th century

GENEVE". The watch is in the collection of the Vyborg Castle Museum, featured in the exhibition "Vyborg as part of the Grand Duchy of Finland".

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Remains of a pocket watch

Remains of a pocket watch is held by Military History Institute and Museum. Museum description: Remains of a pocket watch (brass). The reverse is decorated. The museum record gives material recorded as réz [brass]; measurements Átmérője: 55 mm, vastagsága: 10 mm.; place associated: Ostffyasszonyfa (Vas megye); Vas m…

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Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman”s Swiss 14 Carat Gold Diamonds - around 1900

1900

This Swiss women's pocket watch dating to around 1900 features an Art Nouveau style case crafted from 14-carat slight red gold. The three-lid gold case measures 28 mm in diameter, weighs 16 grams, and includes a front lid set with eight Old European cut diamonds totaling 0.40 carats. The dial is made of enamel and f…

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Repeater watch by Julien Le Roy, French, Paris, ca. 1755

ca. 1755

Repeater watch made by Julien Le Roy (French, Tours 1686–1759 Paris), dated ca. 1755, from French, Paris. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1566. Museum note (The Met): Julien Le Roy, an in…

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Repeater Watch by Probably Samuel Dupont, French, 1756–62

1756–62

Repeater Watch made by Probably Samuel Dupont, dated 1756–62, from French. The museum records its materials as: Gold, diamonds, glass. Recorded dimensions: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (6.4 x 4.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 44.125. Department: The American Wing. Credit line: Gift of Judith C. Verp…

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Repeater watch by T. van Ceulen the Younger, Dutch, The Hague, 18th century

18th century

Repeater watch made by T. van Ceulen the Younger (Dutch), dated 18th century, from Dutch, The Hague. The museum records its materials as: Metal. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1412a, b. Classification: Horology. Department: European Scul…

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Repeater watch by William Webster, British, London, 18th century

18th century

Repeater watch made by William Webster (British, Clockmakers' Company 1710–34, died 1735), dated 18th century, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Copper, enamel, silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.101.58a, b; detai…

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Repeater watch, Johann Wutky, ca. 1675–80

ca. 1675–80

Repeater watch made by Johann Wutky (ca. 1690), dated ca. 1675–80, from Austrian, Breslau (Wrocław). The museum records its materials as: Case: pierced and incised brass, with silver dial; Movement: brass; steel, partly blued; and silver. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm).

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Repeating pocket watch

Repeating pocket watch is held by Nicolae Simache Clock Museum. Museum description: The piece features a double case, detachable and fixed; the first, made of tortoiseshell and gold, has a wavy edge decorated with four openwork medallions, with bands of stylized scrolls; the second case, made of engraved and pierced…

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Repeating watch by Francis Perigal, British, London, for Turkish market, probably ca. 1770

probably ca. 1770

Repeating watch made by Movement by Francis Perigal (British, active 1741–67), dated probably ca. 1770, from British, London, for Turkish market. The museum records its materials as: Case: partly enameled gold; Dial: white enamel with black numerals and silver hands set with diamonds; Movement: gilded brass and part…

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Repeating watch by George Goodman, British, London, ca. 1780

ca. 1780

Repeating watch made by George Goodman (British, active 1771–85), dated ca. 1780, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Gold, red agate, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, topazes, amethysts. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm).

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Repeating watch by James Warne, British, London, ca. 1770

ca. 1770

Repeating watch made by James Warne (British, active 1760–85), dated ca. 1770, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Gold, enamel. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 17.190.1441a, b. Classification: Horology. Department: European S…

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Repeating Watch with a Musical Trophy

c. 1775 - c. 1800

Gold repeating watch with white enamelled dial. The back cover of the case is engraved with vases of flowers and a trophy of musical instruments. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12878; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 4.1 cm.

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Repeating Watch with a Striking Mechanism

c. 1800 - c. 1815

This object is a gentleman's watch titled "Repeating Watch with a Striking Mechanism," which is catalogued under the classifications of jewellery and wrist watch. The timepiece is equipped with a quarter repeater mechanism and a musical comb movement. In terms of design, the watch features an engine-turned back cove…

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Repeating Watch with Chronometer

c. 1790 - c. 1810

Gentleman's watch, repeating watch, made of gold with a second case of tortoiseshell. The back cover is plain. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15033; its record gives material recorded as tortoise shell, silver (metal); measurements diameter 5.3 cm.

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Repeating Watch with Ladies Sacrificing a Dove on the Altar of Love

c. 1750 - c. 1770

The "Repeating Watch with Ladies Sacrificing a Dove on the Altar of Love" is a gold repeating watch classified in museum records as jewellery and a wrist watch. The object features an enamelled scene rendered in grisaille that depicts two maidens standing in front of an altar, showing ladies sacrificing a dove on th…

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Repeating watch with musical movement

c. 1800 - c. 1825

Men's gold watch with cylinder musical movement. Engine-turned back cover. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12835; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal), gold (metal); technique engine turning; measurements diameter 6 cm.

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Repeating watch with openwork case

c. 1600 - c. 1699

This object is a repeating watch, categorized in museum classifications as both a repeating watch and a wrist watch. The design incorporates an openwork case, a silver dial, and a repeating striking train mechanism. The catalogue entry lists no specific inscriptions, signatures, or legends on the piece. The recorde…

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Repeating Watch with Two Ladies at the Altar of Love

c. 1790 - c. 1800

Gold repeating watch, with white enamelled dial. On the back cover, a scene in polychrome enamel of two ladies in front of an altar. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12851; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 5 cm.

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Repeating Watch, 1740 - 1770

1740 - 1770

Gentleman's watch, repeating watch, made of gold, in a pair case. The outer case shows a relief depicting Alexander cutting the Gordian knot. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-15086; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 5.4 cm x diameter 4.5 cm.

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Repeating Watch, c. 1725

c. 1725

Gold watch with beautifully openworked gold case. The mark is by Clarke and Dunster. Embossed on the second case is a depiction of Music. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-7299; its record gives material recorded as gold (metal); measurements diameter 5.5 cm.

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Repeating Watch, c. 1780 - c. 1785

c. 1780 - c. 1785

Gold repeating watch with white enamelled dial. On the front bezel along the glass a wreath of pearls. On the back cover a wreath of pearls around a medallion. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-12877; its record gives material recorded as pearl, gold (metal); measurements diameter 3.6 cm.

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Rob Crook 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pocket Watch - Circa 1845

1845

This open-face pocket watch by maker Rob Crook dates to circa 1845 and is designed in the Greek Revival style. The case is constructed from 18-karat yellow gold and measures 47 mm in diameter. The dial is made of enamel and is set with Roman numeral hour markers along with blued steel hands. The timepiece is driven…

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Rockford Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Porcelain Dial - 1913

1913

Manufactured in 1913 by Rockford, this pocket watch features a 14k yellow gold hunter case. The round Keystone case measures 33 mm in width and is decorated with an exterior sunburst design and a round caseback. The timepiece is fitted with a white porcelain enamel dial displaying Arabic numerals, spade and whip ha…

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Rockford Yellow Gold Box Hinge Pocket Watch - 20th Century

This pocket watch by Rockford is housed in a hunter-style case crafted from intricately engraved 14k yellow gold with a box hinge. The case measures approximately 45 mm (1.78 inches) in diameter, and the entire pocket watch has a total weight of 83 grams. The timepiece is fitted with a white dial featuring Roman nu…

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Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Pocket Watch - 1886

1886

Dating to 1886, this open-faced pocket watch was produced by the Rockford Watch Company. It features a round yellow gold-filled case with a diameter of 55 mm. The dial is made of kiln-fired enamel and displays Roman numerals, indicated by blued steel hands. The timepiece is powered by a manual-winding movement conf…

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Rolex 18k yellow gold manual chronograph pocket watch, ref. 2900, c. 1964

Circa 1964

This 18k yellow gold Rolex chronograph pocket watch, reference 2900, is a testament to the brand's mid-20th-century expertise in high-precision timekeeping. The timepiece features a 50mm diameter yellow gold case with an integrated single-pusher mechanism located within the winding crown. It is powered by a manual-w…

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Rolex Cellini 18karat white gold and diamond wind pocket watch - 1970’s

1970

This open-face keyless wind pocket watch, produced by Rolex in Switzerland during the 1970s, features a round 18-karat white gold case measuring 36 mm in diameter and weighing 35 grams. The case is decorated with 48 brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.92 carats, graded with VS1 clarity and G color. The silver dial di…

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Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Lever Pocket Watch - C1930s

The object is a Rolex Prince 9CT gold lever pocket watch catalogued under the early 20th century period. The entry classifies it as a pocket watch but does not record specific decorative design features, dial markings, or inscriptions. The documentation notes that details regarding the movement maker, calibre, and s…

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Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch - 1931

1931

A Swiss 1931 Rolex Prince Imperial dress pocket watch measuring 44 mm in diameter. The round case is constructed from 9ct bi-colour gold with a plain snap back bearing Glasgow import hallmarks. Its two-tone satin silver dial features an offset time dial at twelve o'clock with Arabic numerals and batons, positioned a…

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Rose Gold Double Sided Calendar Pocket Watch - 1890

1890

This double-sided calendar pocket watch from 1890 features an 18k rose gold full hunter case measuring 47 mm in diameter. The case is fitted with a fixed 18k rose gold bezel, plastic glass, and an exhibition caseback. The primary white enamel dial features Roman numerals and a small seconds sub-dial positioned at 6…

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Rose Gold Enamelled Pivoted Detente Pocket Watch - 1880

1880

This 18ct rose gold pocket watch, dating to circa 1880, measures 55 mm in diameter. The round case features blue enamel Roman numerals on the front and the Coat of Arms of General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben on the back. Its white enamel dial displays Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track with five-minute Ara…

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Rotherams, London, silver half hunter pocket watch, 1888

1888

This Rotherams, London half hunter pocket watch features a silver case hallmarked in Birmingham in 1888, bearing the Rotherham & Sons sponsor's mark. The watch has a width of 50.7mm and is accompanied by a winding key. The exterior of the case originally featured an engine-turned design, which has since been largely…