Pocket watches were the primary timekeeping device for centuries, with origins dating back to the 16th century. In the early days, pocket watches were large and cumbersome, and only the wealthy elite could afford them. However, over time, advances in technology made them smaller and more accessible to the masses.

The earliest pocket watches were made with a simple mechanism consisting of a mainspring, an escapement, and a balance wheel. The mainspring provided power to the watch, while the escapement regulated the movement of the watch hands, and the balance wheel ensured accuracy. These watches were usually worn around the neck or carried in a pocket, and they were often adorned with elaborate designs and engravings.

In the 18th century, the pocket watch became more popular, and many watchmakers began to experiment with new designs and mechanisms. One of the most significant developments was the introduction of the lever escapement, more...

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Watches for restoration or parts includes a mechanical ladies…

Lot of Watches for Restoration and Parts

Watches for restoration or parts includes a mechanical ladies cocktail watch with a silver case working but bracelet is absent, gold plate stem wind fob watch not working, two quartz fob watches and a Citizen

Ladies silver pocket watch

Silver Pocket Watch for Women

Ladies silver pocket watch

Carved scarab gemstone set ladies Elgin watch 19 jewel movement…

Scarab Gemstone Ladies Elgin Watch with 19 Jewel Movement

Carved scarab gemstone set ladies Elgin watch 19 jewel movement runs and stops. Gemstones includes, bloodstone, tigers eye quartz and rhodonite

A ladies metal pocketwatch, enamel and glass pearl border, not…

Enamel Pearl Ladies Pocketwatch - Not Working (A/F)

A ladies metal pocketwatch, enamel and glass pearl border, not in working order. A/f.

A ladys silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman…

Non-working Roman Numeral Lady's Pocket Watch

A ladys silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, key wind and set, case diam. 33 mm, not working.

Ladies Longines vintage watch with a manual wind movement…

Vintage Ladies Longines Watch, Manual Wind, Running

Ladies Longines vintage watch with a manual wind movement running when tested. Ref 17961011-11512201. approx case width 22 mm

Three ladies watches includes a marcasite set mechanical wind…

Ladies' Mechanical Watches with Art Deco and Enamel Designs

Three ladies watches includes a marcasite set mechanical wind 17jewel swiss made Candino, a Art Deco manual wind in a rolled gold case and bracelet as well as a decorative fob watch with a floral enamel back. All movements working when tested

Milus ladies mechanical watch in a Breitling case, with…

Milus Ladies Mechanical Watch with Changeable Straps and Enamel Bezel

Milus ladies mechanical watch in a Breitling case, with changeable straps and enamel bezels. Needs a service

Ladies sterling silver pocket watch, stamped 925

925 Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies sterling silver pocket watch, stamped 925

Ladies Elgin full hunter gilt pocket watch, in working order

Working Ladies Elgin Full Hunter Gilt Pocket Watch

Ladies Elgin full hunter gilt pocket watch, in working order

Ladies sterling silver converted fob watch with white enamel…

Swiss-Made Enamel Fob Watch with Blue Numerals

Ladies sterling silver converted fob watch with white enamel dial and blue numerals. Swiss made. Stamped 925.

Ladies marcasite watch

Chic Marcasite Ladies Watch

Ladies marcasite watch

Ladies 9ct rose gold cocktail watch marked 9ct to the case,…

Ladies 9ct rose gold cocktail watch marked 9ct to the case, unicorn 17 jewel to mechanical movement running when tested. Approx weight of case back 1.1 grams,

Ladies enamel and gold fob watch, with circular dial, with…

Enamel and Gold Fob Watch with Roman Numerals

Ladies enamel and gold fob watch, with circular dial, with Roman numerals with enamel surround

A 935 silver ladies pocket watch, white dial with enamel flower…

Enamel Flower Ladies Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

A 935 silver ladies pocket watch, white dial with enamel flower motif, black Roman numerals and hands with chain and key.

Ladies antique gunmetal watch and chain unmarked mechanical…

Antique Gunmetal Watch & Chain, Mechanical, Not Running

Ladies antique gunmetal watch and chain unmarked mechanical watch not running, heart form case size 30 x 32 mm, chain length 36 cm ex tassle

Ladies Omega Deville vintage watch with a mechanical 17 jewel…

Vintage Ladies Omega Deville Watch, 1970s, Mechanical Movement

Ladies Omega Deville vintage watch with a mechanical 17 jewel movement. Cal. 485. Circa 1970s. Working when tested, case width 15.5 mm

A ladies engraved open face watch, circa 1910.

Engraved Ladies' Watch, 1910

A ladies engraved open face watch, circa 1910.

A lady's silver pocketwatch, enamel decoration to dial,…

Engraved Silver Pocketwatch, Birmingham 1885

A lady's silver pocketwatch, enamel decoration to dial, engraved case, vacant shield. JL EL, Birmingham, 1885. Weight 39.7g.

Rolled gold ladies Waltham hunter watch with Essex case. Case…

Vintage Waltham Hunter Watch with Essex Case, Not Working

Rolled gold ladies Waltham hunter watch with Essex case. Case 40 mm diameter. Not working.

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked 800. Key wind…

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked 800. Key wind movement running when tested, case width 40 mm, key included

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch

Silver Pocket Watch for Women

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch

Ladies Citizen Elegance black face watch, with original…

Citizen Elegance Black Face Watch with Certificate and Box

Ladies Citizen Elegance black face watch, with original purchase certificate and box

Hallmarked silver Ladies full hunter pocket watch, with key and…

Birmingham Hallmarked Ladies Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Hallmarked silver Ladies full hunter pocket watch, with key and engraved case, hallmarked Birmingham

Ladies silver Waltham full hunter pocket watch, stamped 935,…

Non-Working Ladies' Silver Waltham Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Ladies silver Waltham full hunter pocket watch, stamped 935, size: approx 5 cm including winder, not currently working

Ladies pocket watch with enamel dial

Enamel Dial Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies pocket watch with enamel dial

Ladies antique 9ct rose gold fob watch for service marked 9ct…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Fob Watch for Ladies

Ladies antique 9ct rose gold fob watch for service marked 9ct to the case back only, back plate is copper, case width 28.5 mm

A. Saunders, Sydney silver ladies fob watch marked A. Saunders,…

A. Saunders Sydney Silver Ladies Fob Watch, Working

A. Saunders, Sydney silver ladies fob watch marked A. Saunders, Sydney to the dial, 935 Swiss made to the case. Stem wind mechanism working when tested. Approx width 32 mm

A silver ladies pocketwatch by I. Fattorini, Skipton. Swiss…

Silver Ladies Pocketwatch by I. Fattorini with Swiss Movement

A silver ladies pocketwatch by I. Fattorini, Skipton. Swiss movement. Weight: 53.8g (all in)

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch, the gilded enamel dial…

Shield-shaped Ladies' Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch, the gilded enamel dial shaped as a shield, no hands. Diameter 3.5 cm. On sterling silver chain. Total weight 34.4g.

A 900 silver ladies pocket watch, white and green dial, black…

Green and White Ladies Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

A 900 silver ladies pocket watch, white and green dial, black Roman numerals and blue hands, second subsidiary dial missing glass. Chain and key attached

Lady's open face pocket watch, silvered dial with Roman…

Silver Roman Numerals Open Face Pocket Watch

Lady's open face pocket watch, silvered dial with Roman numerals, key wind and set on a full plate movement, working. Coin silver

USA made Elgin gold plated ladies pocket watch

Gold Plated Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch - Made in USA

USA made Elgin gold plated ladies pocket watch

Ladies pocket watch, silver gilt with porcelain dial

Silver Gilt Porcelain Dial Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies pocket watch, silver gilt with porcelain dial

Silver (800) ladies pocket watch, marked 800/1000, with enamel…

Enamel Dial Silver Ladies Pocket Watch by Little Daisy Co

Silver (800) ladies pocket watch, marked 800/1000, with enamel dial, a centre circle of flowers and a second hand, case made by the Little Daisy company, working when tested

Vintage 9ct gold ladies pocket watch as inspected

Vintage 9ct Gold Ladies Pocket Watch

Vintage 9ct gold ladies pocket watch as inspected

Ladies sterling silver fob watch, with enamel dial.

Enamel Dial Sterling Silver Ladies Fob Watch

Ladies sterling silver fob watch, with enamel dial.

Antique ladies silver fob watch with applied rose gold bezels.…

Antique Ladies Silver and Rose Gold Fob Watch

Antique ladies silver fob watch with applied rose gold bezels. Unmarked. Stem wind movement working when tested, case width 33 mm

George V 9ct rose gold ladies watch marked London import 1929…

1929 Rose Gold Ladies Watch with Mechanical Movement

George V 9ct rose gold ladies watch marked London import 1929 Gs approx weight 2.5 grams inc glass. Ex the mechanical movement which runs and stops

Sterling silver ladies Swiss fob watch with a heavily engraved…

Engraved Swiss Fob Watch with Enamel Dial

Sterling silver ladies Swiss fob watch with a heavily engraved foliate decorated body and enamel dial . Manual wind movement running when tested. Marked bear rampant 935, approx. case diameter 34.1 mm, weight 30 grams

Antique ladies enamelled Burlington special watch in gold…

Antique ladies enamelled Burlington special watch in gold plated over metal and a skeletonized back. Stem wind movement is working when tested, the Art Nouveau brooch lop is marked Simmons, case width 32 mm

A lady's silver open face pocket watch; two tone dial with blue…

Silver Pocket Watch with Two Tone Dial

A lady's silver open face pocket watch; two tone dial with blue Roman numerals, gold hands on a lever movement. Width 33 mm

A lady's Waltham rolled gold open face pocket watch; white dial,…

Waltham Pocket Watch, Open Face, Rolled Gold, Working

A lady's Waltham rolled gold open face pocket watch; white dial, Roman numerals, stem wind and set lever movement, monogram to rear, case width 35 mm, working, circa 1989.

A vintage silver lady's half hunter pocket watch, white dial,…

Vintage Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Blue Enamel Numerals

A vintage silver lady's half hunter pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, blued hands, stem wind and push pin set lever movement, front cover with blue enamel Roman numerals, case diam. 37.5 mm, missing glass.

A Vintgae lady's silver open face pocket watch, guilloche…

Vintage Silver Lady's Pocket Watch with Guilloche Dial

A Vintgae lady's silver open face pocket watch, guilloche silver dial, Roman numerals, key wind and set lever movement, case diam. 38 mm.

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1885,…

1885 Birmingham Hallmarked Ladies Pocket Watch by F. Holland & Co

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1885, by makers F. Holland and Co

Ladies Waltham rolled gold pocket watch, needs servicing

Waltham Rolled Gold Pocket Watch - Needs Servicing

Ladies Waltham rolled gold pocket watch, needs servicing

Ladies Waltham gilt pocket watch, in a Keystone watch case,…

Ladies Waltham Gilt Pocket Watch in Keystone Case

Ladies Waltham gilt pocket watch, in a Keystone watch case, enamel dial with second hand, size: approx 4.5 cm including winder

Art Deco 9ct rose gold mechanical ladies watch marked 9ct, and…

9ct Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch, Swiss Made

Art Deco 9ct rose gold mechanical ladies watch marked 9ct, and Adj Swiss made 17 jewel to the movement running when tested. Case weight inc the glass 3.84 grams, width 19 mm

A ladies sterling silver pocket watch, Roman dial. Diameter 4…

Roman Dial Sterling Silver Pocket Watch for Women

A ladies sterling silver pocket watch, Roman dial. Diameter 4 cm. Weight 38.4g

Swiss open faced ladies silver pocket watch stem wind, with…

Swiss Ladies Silver Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial, Working

Swiss open faced ladies silver pocket watch stem wind, with white enamel dial. Working when tested. Case 32 mm diameter.

A lady's cocktail watch, dual marked Cyprus, surrounded by…

Cyprus Diamond Cocktail Watch in 9ct White Gold

A lady's cocktail watch, dual marked Cyprus, surrounded by diamonds, in 9ct white gold case. Back case weight 1.4grams.

A Victorian sterling silver lady's open face pocket watch,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Lady's Pocket Watch, Not Working

A Victorian sterling silver lady's open face pocket watch, white enamel dial and movement signed Stewart Dawson & Co, Liverpool, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and key wind. Birmingham 1885, size 41.6 mm, not working, key attached.

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch,…

Continental Silver Ladies Pocket Watch with Jewelled Dial

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch, key set hands and wind, white enamel dial with 'jewelled' decoration, Roman numerals and railtrack minutes.

Antique ladies sterling silver fob watch decorated with a…

Antique Porcelain Dial Sterling Silver Fob Watch by J.M. Wendt

Antique ladies sterling silver fob watch decorated with a porcelain dial, by makers J.M. Wendt Adelaide

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked Swiss silver…

Antique Swiss Silver Open Face Fob Watch with Key

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked Swiss silver marks. Width 38.5 mm, weight 37 grams, key wind mechanism working when tested. With key

Ladies Swiss silver fob watch with a painted enamel floral dial…

Engraved Swiss Fob Watch with Floral Dial

Ladies Swiss silver fob watch with a painted enamel floral dial and a profusely engraved case. Marked 935 bear. Approx diameter 38m. Mechanical wind movement running when tested

Ladies silver full hunter pocket watch, continental silver case…

Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Working

Ladies silver full hunter pocket watch, continental silver case stamped 900. Gilt wash to interior of case. Key wind. Working when tested.

Gucci lady's dress watch in original box

Gucci Lady's Dress Watch in Box

Gucci lady's dress watch in original box

A ladies pocket watch, silver case. Diameter 3 cm.

Silver Ladies Pocket Watch - 3cm Diameter

A ladies pocket watch, silver case. Diameter 3 cm.

A silver (935) Swiss ladies pocket watch and muff chain, white…

Swiss Silver Ladies Pocket Watch with Muff Chain

A silver (935) Swiss ladies pocket watch and muff chain, white dial, black Roman numerals, silver case with small glass window, stem wind movement, double curb link muff chain with swivel clasp, in working condition

A Cyprus sterling silver & marcasite ladies brooch watch, white…

A Cyprus sterling silver & marcasite ladies brooch watch, white dial, silver hands & batons, stem wind movement

An antique Swiss silver open face lady's pocket watch, white…

Antique Swiss Silver Lady's Pocket Watch, Engraved Case

An antique Swiss silver open face lady's pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, key wind and set in a finely engraved 935 silver case (working but stops). Size 39 mm. Key attached.

Sterling silver cased ladies pocket watch the case stamped 925,…

925 Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Watch - Swiss Made

Sterling silver cased ladies pocket watch the case stamped 925, the swiss made movement operated when checked, minute hand missing, 4.5 cm high approx

Brass and enamel ladies pocket watch open white face with roman…

Blue Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

Brass and enamel ladies pocket watch open white face with roman numerals. Guilloche blue enamel. 29 mm diameter. Working when tested.

Antique ladies fob watch with a profusely engraved silver case.…

Engraved Silver Fob Watch - 935 Bear Marked

Antique ladies fob watch with a profusely engraved silver case. Marked 935 Bear. approx 38 mm diameter

Antique gold plated ladies Elgin pocket watch

Antique Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch in Gold Plate

Antique gold plated ladies Elgin pocket watch

Silver ladies pocket watch, Swiss made 935 fine silver…

Swiss Silver Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch - J.M. Wendt Adelaide

Silver ladies pocket watch, Swiss made 935 fine silver enamelled and gilt face with Roman numerals marked J M Wendt Adelaide

Ladies silver R W Freeman pocket watch

Silver R.W. Freeman Pocket Watch for Women

Ladies silver R W Freeman pocket watch

Ladies antique silver & enamel watch with London import marks…

Antique Enamel Watch with London Import Marks

Ladies antique silver & enamel watch with London import marks George Stockwell 1907. Approx case width 33 mm, working when tested, some minor enamel loss

Ladies mid century diamond and 9ct white gold cocktail watch,…

Talbot 9ct Diamond Cocktail Watch - Mid Century Classic

Ladies mid century diamond and 9ct white gold cocktail watch, marked Talbot 9ct. 17 jewel manual wind mechanism working when tested, case width 14.5 mm

Decorative silver ladies open face fob watch with gold…

Silver and Gold Ladies Fob Watch

Decorative silver ladies open face fob watch with gold decoration to the white enamel face. Key wind. Stamped 935. Approx 35 mm case diameter ex crown

A Swiss antique lady's pocket watch in engraved silver and rose…

Engraved Swiss Antique Lady's Pocket Watch with Rose Gold Plating

A Swiss antique lady's pocket watch in engraved silver and rose gold plated case, manual cylinder movement stamped 'Ten Rubis Cylinder', 19th century, 4.5 cm high overall

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch with enamel detail and an…

Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch with Albert Chain

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch with enamel detail and an Albert chain, white dial, black Roman numerals and hands, stem wind movement, silver case with enamel detail, figaro Albert chain, in working condition, length 75 cm

A lady's silver full hunter pocket watch, white dial with Roman…

Silver full hunter pocket watch with finely chased case

A lady's silver full hunter pocket watch, white dial with Roman numerals, push piece at 4 o'clock on a stem wind on a gilt bar movement, in a finely chased case, diameter 36 mm.

English sterling silver ladies pocket watch, embossed floral…

Floral Enamelled Ladies Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1885

English sterling silver ladies pocket watch, embossed floral case with enamelled face and Roman numerals, hallmarked Birmingham 1885

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch,…

Jewelled Ladies Pocket Watch in Silver Case

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial with 'jewelled' decoration, Roman numerals and railtrack minutes.

Roamer ladies watch, Swiss made, mineral crystal, stainless…

Roamer Swiss Ladies Watch in Stainless Steel Box

Roamer ladies watch, Swiss made, mineral crystal, stainless steel, in the box

Antique Elgin ladies fob watch marked 11835772. Approx width 37…

Antique Elgin Ladies Fob Watch - Gold Plate

Antique Elgin ladies fob watch marked 11835772. Approx width 37 mm, working when tested.Tests as gold plate

An Elgin gold plate ladies fancy hunter pocket watch, the…

Gold Plate Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch with Floral Engravings

An Elgin gold plate ladies fancy hunter pocket watch, the covers applied and engraved in coloured gold, the back with bird and florals. Diameter 42 mm.

Girard Perregaux mechanical ladies watch marked to case, crown,…

Girard Perregaux mechanical ladies watch marked to case, crown, dial. Movement 17 jewel, 504-473. The case is gold plate. Case width 21 mm. Boxed, running when tested

Ladies red guilloche enamel & silver fob watch with Swiss…

Red enamel fob watch with Swiss movement, working condition

Ladies red guilloche enamel & silver fob watch with Swiss movement, stem wind. Case stamped 925. Working when tested. 30 mm diameter case.

Ladies Omega 9ct yellow gold cocktail watch marked 9c Omega, 17…

Vintage Omega 9ct Yellow Gold Cocktail Watch, 17 Jewel Movement

Ladies Omega 9ct yellow gold cocktail watch marked 9c Omega, 17 jewel manual wind movement working when tested. Approx case width 17.5 mm, back plate weight 1.6 grams

Ladies Omega 9ct rose gold watch for service marked 9c Omega.…

Omega 9ct Rose Gold Watch for Service

Ladies Omega 9ct rose gold watch for service marked 9c Omega. Has stopped. Approx case width 15.5 mm

Ornate cased 9ct gold ladies pocket watch A/F

9ct Gold Ladies Pocket Watch - Ornate (A/F)

Ornate cased 9ct gold ladies pocket watch A/F

A vintage silver full hunter pocket watch with fob, Swiss 935…

Vintage Silver Pocket Watch with Cycling Fob

A vintage silver full hunter pocket watch with fob, Swiss 935 silver lady's watch, dial and movement signed La Fidele, finely engraved case, size 40 mm, attached with a hallmarked silver cycling fob with gold shield, Birmingham 1896, size 47 x 35 mm on a…

A lady's Swiss silver open face pocket watch, white dial with…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Blue Roman Numerals

A lady's Swiss silver open face pocket watch, white dial with blue Roman numerals, push piece at one o'clock, stem wind on a lever movement in a finely engraved case. Size 32.5 mm. Boxed.

Ladies fob watch, 14ct gold

14ct Gold Ladies Fob Watch

Ladies fob watch, 14ct gold

Ladies 9ct rose gold stem wind fob watch for restoration,…

Rose Gold Fob Watch for Restoration, 9k Marked

Ladies 9ct rose gold stem wind fob watch for restoration, marked 9k. Approx width 34 mm, 31 grams

15ct yellow gold ladies pocket watch

Vintage 15ct Yellow Gold Ladies Pocket Watch

15ct yellow gold ladies pocket watch

A c.1900 decoratively enamelled lady's fob watch, the back…

Enamelled Lady's Fob Watch with Classical Woman Design

A c.1900 decoratively enamelled lady's fob watch, the back finely enamelled with a classical woman in the French manner, the guilloche cobalt blue border with gilt highlights, conforming frame to the circular enamel dial. Some faults.

Cartier ladies tank watch. Must de Cartier sterling silver gilt…

Cartier Ladies Tank Watch - Sterling Silver Gilt 20mm Case

Cartier ladies tank watch. Must de Cartier sterling silver gilt tank 20 mm case, marked to 925 Cartier Argent 20m, with the sapphire cabochon crown. Movement was working when tested, however the crown does not engage

A Raymond Weil 'Tango' lady's watch, rectangular face,…

Gold Plated Mother-of-Pearl Ladies Watch by Raymond Weil

A Raymond Weil 'Tango' lady's watch, rectangular face, mother-of-pearl dial, gold plated, water resistant, sapphire quartz. Boxed with guaratee booklet.

A lady's 9ct gold fob watch, engraved case, keyless cylinder…

Engraved 9ct Gold Fob Watch, Keyless Cylinder Movement

A lady's 9ct gold fob watch, engraved case, keyless cylinder movement; metal inner cuvette. Weight (all in) 24.2g

A 9ct yellow gold ladies pocket watch, gold dial, black Roman…

9ct Gold Ladies Pocket Watch with Engraved Case

A 9ct yellow gold ladies pocket watch, gold dial, black Roman numerals and hands, engraved case, stem wind movement, in working condition

A sterling silver guilloche enamel and gilt ladies pocket watch…

A sterling silver guilloche enamel and gilt ladies pocket watch with Fleur de Lys brooch pin, white dial, black Arabic numerals, gold hands, silver case with gree enamel and gilt fluer de lys, sterling silver detachable pin fitting-wear to enamel, in…