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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A 14ct gold cased Half-Hunting case fob watch, metal inner…

Damaged 14ct Gold Half-Hunting Fob Watch

A 14ct gold cased Half-Hunting case fob watch, metal inner cuvette. (case damaged) weight (all in) 34g

Gold plated Halcyon Days pocket watch, Enamel case verso. Swiss…

Gold Plated Halcyon Days Enamel Pocket Watch with Box

Gold plated Halcyon Days pocket watch, Enamel case verso. Swiss movement, which may need service, with original box, Diameter 2.5 cm

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

A Nicro Regulator ob blance Lord Elgin rolled gold fob watch

Lord Elgin Rolled Gold Fob Watch with Nicro Regulator

A Nicro Regulator ob blance Lord Elgin rolled gold fob watch

A gold lined and enamel pocket watch by Wadsworth white dial…

Damaged Wadsworth Gold Pocket Watch

A gold lined and enamel pocket watch by Wadsworth white dial with black numeral. Hands and glass missing

Vintage leather fob watch strap with 10ct gold fittings

Vintage Leather Fob Watch Strap with Gold Fittings

Vintage leather fob watch strap with 10ct gold fittings

A gold plated Waltham pocket watch white dial, black Roman…

Non-Functional Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch

A gold plated Waltham pocket watch white dial, black Roman numerals, second hand dial. Not in working condition.

9ct yellow gold watch for restoration marked 9c Handley to…

Seized 9ct Gold Handley Watch for Restoration

9ct yellow gold watch for restoration marked 9c Handley to plate and Swiss made to dial. Approx weight of back plate 2.3 grams. Movement has seized.

A 9ct rose gold cocktail watch and another gold plate example.…

Gold Cocktail Watches for Restoration

A 9ct rose gold cocktail watch and another gold plate example. both for restoration. Approx weight of marked 9c back plate 1.4 grams

An Oris gold-plated dress watch, baton numerals and hands, date…

Oris Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Chain

An Oris gold-plated dress watch, baton numerals and hands, date aperture; with chain

An A.W Co. rose gold plate pocket watch, white dial, black…

Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Missing Glass and Hands

An A.W Co. rose gold plate pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals, second subsidiary dial, glass & hands missing

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

Ice watch, Loulou - black gold small. Unused in original…

Ice Watch Loulou Black Gold Small - Unused in Original Packaging

Ice watch, Loulou - black gold small. Unused in original packaging, small. Unused in original packaging.

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,

Rolled gold pocket watch. Appears operational but May need…

Chipped enamel dial rolled gold pocket watch

Rolled gold pocket watch. Appears operational but May need service. Enamel dial chipped.

Australian gold plated pocket watch, by M. Phillips & Sons,…

Gold Plated Australian Pocket Watch with Enamel Face

Australian gold plated pocket watch, by M. Phillips & Sons, Sydney and Lismore, with white enamel face, with Arabic numerals, the case with engine turning

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

Gold plate open face pocket watch with second hand

Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch with Second Hand

Gold plate open face pocket watch with second hand

Mid century 9ct white gold cocktail watch marked 9ct, case…

Vintage 9ct White Gold Cocktail Watch - Working Condition

Mid century 9ct white gold cocktail watch marked 9ct, case width 14 mm, mechanical wind working when tested

A gentlemans rolled gold Waltham pocket watch

Rolled Gold Waltham Pocket Watch for the Modern Gentleman

A gentlemans rolled gold Waltham pocket watch

Rolled gold pocket watch

Vintage Rolled Gold Pocket Watch

Rolled gold pocket watch

Vintage gold plated gent's pocket watch, 6.5 cm wide approx, as…

Vintage Gold Plated Pocket Watch for Men

Vintage gold plated gent's pocket watch, 6.5 cm wide approx, as inspected

Waltham 'P.S. Bartlett' Grade pocket watch rolled gold case, c:…

1919 Waltham Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels and Micro-Regulator

Waltham 'P.S. Bartlett' Grade pocket watch rolled gold case, c:1919, 17 jewels, micro-regulator

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

Ingersol gold plated open face pocket watch on a gilt metal fob…

Gold Plated Pocket Watch with Gilt Metal Chain

Ingersol gold plated open face pocket watch on a gilt metal fob chain

A Waltham gold filled pocket watch. A/f.

Waltham Gold Pocket Watch - A/F

A Waltham gold filled pocket watch. A/f.

A gold-plate pocket watch, keyless wind, open face.

Keyless Wind Gold Pocket Watch with Open Face

A gold-plate pocket watch, keyless wind, open face.

A Waltham Art Deco pocket watch, no glass, paper dial,…

Art Deco Waltham Pocket Watch with Chronometer

A Waltham Art Deco pocket watch, no glass, paper dial, chronometer at 6 o'clock, white gold filled. Diameter 4 cm.

A gold plate Elgin pocket watch, white dial, black Roman…

Gold Elgin Pocket Watch with White Dial and Subdial

A gold plate Elgin pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals & hands with a second subsidiary dial

Late 19th century open face fob watch back cover stamped 9ct 3…

Antique 9ct Open Face Fob Watch - Late 19th Century

Late 19th century open face fob watch back cover stamped 9ct 3 cm diameter

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

Pocket watch, Waltham, gold plated

Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch

Pocket watch, Waltham, gold plated

Beaten silver cuff with favre-leuba watch face, an gold…

Silver Cuff with Gold and Favre-Leuba Watch Face

Beaten silver cuff with favre-leuba watch face, an gold highlights

Vintage 9ct gold ladies pocket watch as inspected

Vintage 9ct Gold Ladies Pocket Watch

Vintage 9ct gold ladies pocket watch as inspected

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

Art Deco 9ct rose gold watch for restoration or parts. Marked…

Art Deco 9ct Rose Gold Watch for Restoration/Parts

Art Deco 9ct rose gold watch for restoration or parts. Marked 9c benton, back plate weight 0.9 grams

George V Scottish 9ct yellow gold watch for parts the case is…

1926 Scottish gold watch for parts

George V Scottish 9ct yellow gold watch for parts the case is marked 375 Edinburgh import 1926 AGR, case width 28.5 mm, weight 15 grams

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

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

Popeye, memorabilia selection comprising identical ceramic…

Popeye Memorabilia Collection

Popeye, memorabilia selection comprising identical ceramic Toothbrush holders (2), c.1980s each 13 cm high, made in Japan; hollow lead figurine, with gold paint finish, height 7.5 cm; Popeye watch; vintage Bakelite 'Silhouette' tie pin; plus captioned…

An Elgin rose gold plate gentleman's pocket watch, white dial,…

Elgin Rose Gold Pocket Watch with White Dial

An Elgin rose gold plate gentleman's pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals, second subsidiary dial

Edwardian Inwajeco pocket watch with circular white enamel dial,…

Edwardian Inwajeco Pocket Watch with Rolled Gold Case

Edwardian Inwajeco pocket watch with circular white enamel dial, Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds dial, within rolled gold case, depth 5.5 cm

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 silver.935 Roman dial Continental pocket watch with key case…

Silver Roman Pocket Watch with Gold Details and Floral Decoration

A silver.935 Roman dial Continental pocket watch with key case maker KL &. Width gold detailing on face and floral decoration to back. Diameter 4 cm.

A 9ct yellow gold & steel watch key with chatelaine loop,…

Gold & Steel Watch Key with Chatelaine Loop

A 9ct yellow gold & steel watch key with chatelaine loop, length 3.5 cm

Waltham gold plated pocket watch

Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch

Waltham gold plated pocket watch

A Waltham gold filled pocket watch

Gold Filled Waltham Pocket Watch

A Waltham gold filled pocket watch

Ladies Waltham rolled gold pocket watch, needs servicing

Waltham Rolled Gold Pocket Watch - Needs Servicing

Ladies Waltham rolled gold pocket watch, needs servicing

9ct gold cased Cronometer Election men's watch, case by Handley

9ct Gold Cronometer Election Men's Watch by Handley

9ct gold cased Cronometer Election men's watch, case by Handley

Antique 9ct rose gold watch for restoration marked 9ct, case…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Watch for Restoration - 24.6mm

Antique 9ct rose gold watch for restoration marked 9ct, case width 24.6 mm,

Antique open face fob watch rubbed 14 mark, old solder repair…

Antique Open Face Fob Watch with Gold Surface (Not Running)

Antique open face fob watch rubbed 14 mark, old solder repair and watch is not running, case width 34 mm, weight 31 grams, back plate is metal, case tests as surface tests as gold, but could be plate

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

Early 20th century 9ct yellow gold watch for parts marked…

Antique 9ct Gold Watch for Parts - British Import Marks

Early 20th century 9ct yellow gold watch for parts marked British import marks 375, weight of case back 1.3 grams

9ct rose gold cocktail watch marked Trebex to the watch and 375…

Trebex Rose Gold Cocktail Watch, Edinburgh 1956

9ct rose gold cocktail watch marked Trebex to the watch and 375 Edinburgh 1956 to the case. Approx case weight inc glass ex mechanism 2.7 grams. Watch does not run

Fairfax and Roberts Sydney 9ct gold watch for restoartion. The…

Fairfax & Roberts 9ct Gold Watch for Restoration

Fairfax and Roberts Sydney 9ct gold watch for restoartion. The case is marked 9ct the movement is marked Fairfax and Roberts Sydney and London. Swiss made. Approx weight 15 grams

Elgin gold fob watch with an profusely engraved and engine…

Elgin Engraved Gold Fob Watch with Cracked Dial

Elgin gold fob watch with an profusely engraved and engine turned case approx diameter 54 mm . 15 jewel mechanical movement working when tested. Some cracking to the enamel dial

Antique Elgin fob watch with a well engraved gold plate case…

Engraved Elgin Fob Watch with Working Manual Wind Mechanism

Antique Elgin fob watch with a well engraved gold plate case with birds and floral scenes. Manual wind mechanism was working when tested

An Elgin gold plated pocket watch, white dial, black Roman…

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

An Elgin gold plated pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals and hands, second subsidiary dial, gold plated clasp, manual wind movement

Swiss movement gold plate cased open face lever wind pocket…

Gold Plated Swiss Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

Swiss movement gold plate cased open face lever wind pocket watch white dial with Roman numerals, seconds movement for Admiralty Goldsmith Co., Newcastle

9ct rose gold watch with Angus & Coote Sydney retailers dial.…

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Angus & Coote Watch for Restoration

9ct rose gold watch with Angus & Coote Sydney retailers dial. For restoration or parts, marked 9ct. Approx total weight 12.7 grams.

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.

Rolled gold open face pocket watch, signed Robillard & Son,…

Robillard & Son Open Face Pocket Watch, c.1900

Rolled gold open face pocket watch, signed Robillard & Son, Ashburton NZ, supplied by Rotherhams. c.1900, ¾ plate English lever movement, marked W. Harrison, Rotherhams, London. 48 mm. White enamel Roman dial with sub seconds.

An Elgin rolled gold pocket watch, white dial, black Arabic…

Elgin Rolled Gold Pocket Watch with Subsidiary Dial

An Elgin rolled gold pocket watch, white dial, black Arabic numerals and hands, second subsidiary dial, stem wind movement

An English sterling silver pocket watch, cream dial. Black…

Cracked Dial English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

An English sterling silver pocket watch, cream dial. Black Roman numerals, gold hands, second subsidiary dial, key wind movement, crack to dial

A Bucherer pocket watch gold plated with chain

Bucherer Gold Plated Pocket Watch with Chain

A Bucherer pocket watch gold plated with chain

Pocket watch, Elgin, gold plated

Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch

Pocket watch, Elgin, gold plated

Vintage gold plated Oris watch, in good condition

Oris Vintage Gold Plated Watch - Good Condition

Vintage gold plated Oris watch, in good condition

George V 9ct rose gold watch marked Gs London import 1912.…

1912 George V Rose Gold Watch, Needs Glass, Runs

George V 9ct rose gold watch marked Gs London import 1912. Approx total weight 13.5 grams. Needs glass, runs and stops

An open face gold plate gents pocket watch, Elgin, circa 1910.

Elgin Gold Pocket Watch, Open Face, Circa 1910

An open face gold plate gents pocket watch, Elgin, circa 1910.

A silver pocket watch, sterling silver, antique pocket watch,…

Elaborate Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Gold Accents

A silver pocket watch, sterling silver, antique pocket watch, with an elaborately engraved case, to the front and back, framing a squared face, with intricate gold work around edges, surrounding the gold Roman numeral hour markers, each set on emerald…

A Waltham gold plated fob watch, 47 mm dial, Roman numerals on…

Waltham Gold Plated Fob Watch, Circa 1900

A Waltham gold plated fob watch, 47 mm dial, Roman numerals on ceramic dial, with subsidiary seconds dial situated at 6 o'clock. Monogramed 'Jc' to front cover and inscribed 'From Amy to Jack, 18/5/10' to internal back plate covering movement. Circa 1900.…

A Victorian rolled gold watch key, and a 9ct gold bolt ring.

Victorian Rolled Gold Watch Key and 9ct Gold Bolt Ring

A Victorian rolled gold watch key, and a 9ct gold bolt ring.

An Elgin gold plated pocket watch, white dial, black Roman…

Gold Plated Elgin Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

An Elgin gold plated pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals & hands, second subsidiary dial, manual wind movement

Vintage Bulova open face pocket watch, cream dial, Arabic…

Vintage Bulova Pocket Watch with Cream Dial and Arabic Numerals

Vintage Bulova open face pocket watch, cream dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 15 jewel cal. Ah movement, stem wind and set, gold plated case diameter. 43 mm.

An openface pocket watch, Hamilton. 50 mm. Crown wind. White…

Hamilton Openface Pocket Watch, Rolled Gold, 50mm

An openface pocket watch, Hamilton. 50 mm. Crown wind. White enamel dial with painted black Arabic numerals. Rolled gold case. Total weight 98.20 grams.

A gold-plate pocket watch, open face, keyless wind.

Keyless Gold Pocket Watch with Open Face

A gold-plate pocket watch, open face, keyless wind.

A fine gold plated Waltham pocket watch, with second hand, USA

Gold Plated Waltham Pocket Watch with Second Hand - USA

A fine gold plated Waltham pocket watch, with second hand, USA

14ct gold plated Louis Weule pocket watch San Francisco

14ct Gold Plated Louis Weule Pocket Watch - San Francisco

14ct gold plated Louis Weule pocket watch San Francisco

9ct yellow gold pocket watch missing winder

Lost: 9ct Gold Pocket Watch Winder

9ct yellow gold pocket watch missing winder

Retro 9ct rose gold mechanical watch 17 jewel movement working…

Marvin 9ct Rose Gold Mechanical Watch, 17 Jewel Movement

Retro 9ct rose gold mechanical watch 17 jewel movement working when tested, marked 375 Ff Marvin to the case, case width 17.5 mm

George VI 9ct rose gold watch for restoration the movement is a…

George VI Rose Gold Watch for Restoration

George VI 9ct rose gold watch for restoration the movement is a 15 jewel Accurist mechanical wind, balance wheel moves but movement does not run. The case is marked London 1942 375, case weight with glass 5.3 grams, case width 27.5 mm

Antique Cheshire USA gold plated pocket watch marked to dial,…

Cheshire USA Gold Plated Pocket Watch, Circa 1890

Antique Cheshire USA gold plated pocket watch marked to dial, glass unavailable, case marked # 82456, requires service, circa 1890.

Antique 9ct rose gold watch and group includes a marked 9ct…

Antique Rose Gold Watch and Group of Others

Antique 9ct rose gold watch and group includes a marked 9ct Handley piece working when tested, as well as a Art Deco period Movado in steel a Seiko and a titan, all not running. Approx back case weight 1.3 grams (mark to clasp of Movado possibly precious?)

An open face gold plate gents pocket watch, 'Limit no. 22'…

Golden Limit Pocket Watch, Circa 1910

An open face gold plate gents pocket watch, 'Limit no. 22' circa 1910.

A gold-plate hunting case pocket watch, crown wind.

Gold Hunting Pocket Watch with Crown Wind

A gold-plate hunting case pocket watch, crown wind.

An open faced pocket watch retailed through Dunklings, yellow…

Dunklings Open Faced Pocket Watch with Swiss Movement

An open faced pocket watch retailed through Dunklings, yellow gold plated, Dennison Watch Case Company England 939981. Movement Swiss made 15 jewels. Dunklings miner lever 1,80057, crown wind,

A rolled gold record pocket watch, white dial with black Roman…

Rolled Gold Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

A rolled gold record pocket watch, white dial with black Roman numerals, hands with a second subsidiary dial, manual winding movement

A Hampden open face pocket watch, white enamel dial with black…

Hampden Pocket Watch, 1919

A Hampden open face pocket watch, white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, blued hands, subsidiary seconds (hairline at 5), on a 17 jewel no.108 stem wind and set movement no. 3513625. Rolled gold case, diameter 49 mm.C 1919.

A Waltham rolled gold open face pocket watch, white enamel dial,…

Waltham Rolled Gold Pocket Watch c. 1898

A Waltham rolled gold open face pocket watch, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds on a stem wind and set plate movement signed A.W.W.Co. Waltham Mass. Size 50 mm. C 1898.

Antique gold plated ladies Elgin pocket watch

Antique Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch in Gold Plate

Antique gold plated ladies Elgin pocket watch

A quality gold plated fob watch, USA

USA Gold Plated Fob Watch

A quality gold plated fob watch, USA

An Elgin gold plated pocket watch (glass missing)

Elgin Gold Pocket Watch (Glass Missing)

An Elgin gold plated pocket watch (glass missing)

Gilt brass open-face pocket watch, lever movement, the gold…

Gilt Brass Pocket Watch with Gold Tone Dial

Gilt brass open-face pocket watch, lever movement, the gold tone dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 4.8 cm

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

14ct rose gold fob watch for parts marked K14 to the back case…

K14 Rose Gold Fob Watch for Parts - 35mm

14ct rose gold fob watch for parts marked K14 to the back case only, width 35 mm estimated gold weight 1.6 grams