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 gentleman's nickel silver openface pocket watch. Crown wind.…

Nickel Silver Openface Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals

A gentleman's nickel silver openface pocket watch. Crown wind. 45 mm. White dial and printed black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Unsigned movement.

Antique silver watch case rubbed Chester marks approx weight 77…

Chester Marked Antique Silver Watch Case - 77g

Antique silver watch case rubbed Chester marks approx weight 77 grams

Ladies silver pocket watch

Silver Pocket Watch for Women

Ladies silver pocket watch

An Art Deco silver and marcasite watch ring. Size O. Weight 12.…

Art Deco Silver Marcasite Watch Ring - Size O

An Art Deco silver and marcasite watch ring. Size O. Weight 12.0g.

A Victorian sterling silver pocket watch, guilloche case, white…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Guilloche Case

A Victorian sterling silver pocket watch, guilloche case, white enamel dial, seconds at 6 o'clock. Waltham Watch Company, Birmingham 1882

A pocket watch by A.W.W.Co Waltham Mass., white dial with Roman…

A.W.W.Co Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

A pocket watch by A.W.W.Co Waltham Mass., white dial with Roman numerals, mechanical movement signed Am. Watch Co Waltham Mass., made in sterling silver with hallmarks, Birmigham, diameter of the dial 1.7 cm, total weigh 106g

A silver.938 Roman dial Continental pocket watch, floral…

Silver Roman Dial Continental Pocket Watch with Floral Back Decoration

A silver.938 Roman dial Continental pocket watch, floral decoration to back. Diameter 4 cm.

Sterling silver Waltham pocket watch for parts

Waltham Pocket Watch - Sterling Silver - For Parts

Sterling silver Waltham pocket watch for parts

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.

An antique sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial,…

Antique Mercer London Pocket Watch, 1868, Not Working

An antique sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, swing out fusee movement signed Mercer London, no. 11421, hallmarked London 1868, not working.

Remontoir antique silver open face pocket watch. Cylindrical 6…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Ruby Movement

Remontoir antique silver open face pocket watch. Cylindrical 6 ruby manual wind movement. Engine turned back with plane cartouche. Fine leaf and scroll pierced work hands and subsidiary second hand dial.

Ladies sterling silver pocket watch, stamped 925

925 Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies sterling silver pocket watch, stamped 925

Silver open face pocket watch, key wind

Key-wind silver open face pocket watch

Silver open face pocket watch, key wind

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; the Lancashire…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch by Lancashire Watch Co

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; the Lancashire watch Co Ltd (Thomas Peter Hewitt), Chester, 1895.

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; William Ehrhardt…

Victorian silver pocket watch by William Ehrhardt Ltd

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; William Ehrhardt Ltd, Birmingham.

A silver hunting case pocket watch, crown-wind lever movement,…

Silver Hunting Case Pocket Watch by Allerding's Sydney

A silver hunting case pocket watch, crown-wind lever movement, monogram engraved plain case; retailed by Allerding's, Sydney

A Victorian silver cased hunting case pocket watch, with key,…

Victorian silver hunting case pocket watch with key

A Victorian silver cased hunting case pocket watch, with key, Birmingham.

Swiss Zenith silver pocket watch, face marked 'Favre-Leuba & Co.…

Swiss Zenith Pocket Watch with Favre-Leuba & Co. Face

Swiss Zenith silver pocket watch, face marked 'Favre-Leuba & Co.' with circular dial with Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals

A silver plate & paste gemstone Elco watch, cream dial, black…

Elco Gemstone Watch with Cream Dial and Silver Plate Case

A silver plate & paste gemstone Elco watch, cream dial, black Arabic numerals with silver plate case and paste gemstones, made in USA

An English sterling silver pocket watch, Birmingham, white dial,…

Birmingham Sterling Pocket Watch with Engraved Filigree Case

An English sterling silver pocket watch, Birmingham, white dial, black Roman numerals, one missing hand and glass, filigree engraved case

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.

Antique European silver (935) pocket watch, with European…

European Silver Pocket Watch, Early 1900s

Antique European silver (935) pocket watch, with European (probably early 1900s Swiss) silver marks.

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.

A late-Victorian silver pocket watch, open face, key-wind,…

1899 Chester Silver Pocket Watch: Key-Wind, Open Face

A late-Victorian silver pocket watch, open face, key-wind, Chester 1899

Vintage, Galco, Swiss decimal pocket Stopwatch timer in silver…

Vintage Galco Swiss Stopwatch Timer in Silver Chrome with Box

Vintage, Galco, Swiss decimal pocket Stopwatch timer in silver chrome. White dial with black Arabic hour markers. Reset pusher at 10 o'clock. Stop/start pusher at 12 o'clock. Hinged suared jump ring at 12 o'clock. Comes with box and pouch.

Sterling silver Dubois pocket watch with key. Currently not in…

Broken Dubois Pocket Watch with Engraved Case

Sterling silver Dubois pocket watch with key. Currently not in working condition. Original white dial with Roman numerals. Original key supplied. Case with intricate engraving on both sides. Front case broken off hinge

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch

Silver Pocket Watch for Women

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch

Sterling silver pocket watch, not working

Non-functional sterling silver pocket watch

Sterling silver pocket watch, not working

Antique silver cased pocket watch with key, a/f

Antique silver pocket watch with key (damaged)

Antique silver cased pocket watch with key, a/f

Victorian sterling silver pocket watch for service marked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Waltham Pocket Watch, Not Running

Victorian sterling silver pocket watch for service marked Waltham Mass to the movement, AB Birmingham 1884 to the case. Approx case width 42 mm, weight 71 grams, key wind movement does turn but is not running

Open faced sterling silver pocket watch white enamel dial with…

Horse Motif Silver Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

Open faced sterling silver pocket watch white enamel dial with black roman numerals. Horse motif to the back. Key wind. Runs for a short time. Back plate tests as silver plate

Sterling silver pocket watch open face with roman numerals…

Open Face Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Roman Numerals

Sterling silver pocket watch open face with roman numerals Marked fine silver approx diameter 40 mm. Not tested. Needs key.

A silver gents pocket watch with engraved face. London, 1868.…

Engraved Silver Pocket Watch, London 1868

A silver gents pocket watch with engraved face. London, 1868. Makers mark obscured. Af. Weight: 86.5g

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 silver.800 painted enamel Roman dial Swiss coin-edge pocket…

Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch with Enamel Painting

A silver.800 painted enamel Roman dial Swiss coin-edge pocket watch diameter 4 cm.

A sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch. Case maker John…

1878 John Fleckner Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch

A sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch. Case maker John Fleckner, London, 1878. Diameter 4.75 cm.

A sterling silver Roman dial Swiss pocket watch case maker's…

Antique Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch Case

A sterling silver Roman dial Swiss pocket watch case maker's mark worn; possibly Birmingham 1880. Floral decoration to back. Diameter 5 cm.

A silver open-face pocket watch, Arabic numeral white enamel…

Birmingham 1915 Silver Pocket Watch with Arabic Dial

A silver open-face pocket watch, Arabic numeral white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds; keywind movement; case Birmingham 1915.

A Victorian silver pocket watch, keywind movement by W.…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch by W. Ehrhardt (1883)

A Victorian silver pocket watch, keywind movement by W. Ehrhardt; Birmingham 1883

An antique Swiss silver pocket watch, for A. Saunders, Sydney.…

Antique Swiss Silver Pocket Watch for A. Saunders, Sydney

An antique Swiss silver pocket watch, for A. Saunders, Sydney. Engraved foliate design. Glass and one hand missing. Diameter 36 mm. Weight (all in) 41.2g.

A silver case pocket watch, the white enamel dial marked…

Rotherhams London Silver Pocket Watch, 1882

A silver case pocket watch, the white enamel dial marked Rotherhams London, circa 1882.

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.

Two various silver cased pocket Watches. One hallmarked…

Silver Pocket Watches: Sterling & Marked

Two various silver cased pocket Watches. One hallmarked sterling silver, the other marked silver. Both as inspected. Wt.79g (total)

Swiss silver pocket watch, needs overhaul marked to case Swiss…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch, c. 1882-1934

Swiss silver pocket watch, needs overhaul marked to case Swiss 935 c. 1882-1934, dial approx 32 cm

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

Oris open face pocket watch, silver dial, Arabic numerals…

Oris Pocket Watch with Silver Dial and Working Movement

Oris open face pocket watch, silver dial, Arabic numerals subsidiary seconds on a 7 jewel cal. 421 movement, metal case, working.

Vintage sterling silver watch C.1926, Retailer: Stevenson Bros

1926 Stevenson Bros Vintage Sterling Silver Watch

Vintage sterling silver watch C.1926, Retailer: Stevenson Bros

Ladies pocket watch, silver gilt with porcelain dial

Silver Gilt Porcelain Dial Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies pocket watch, silver gilt with porcelain dial

A quality French enamelled and sterling silver pocket watch, R.…

French Enamelled Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by R. Thiriet

A quality French enamelled and sterling silver pocket watch, R. Thiriet

An antique sterling silver pocket watch

Sterling Silver Pocket Watch - Antique Beauty

An antique sterling silver pocket watch

Silver JW Benson open face pocket watch, with key, hallmarked…

1885 London Hallmarked JW Benson Open Face Pocket Watch

Silver JW Benson open face pocket watch, with key, hallmarked London 1885, maker JWB

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

Waltham gentleman's sterling silver pocket watch,

Sterling Silver Waltham Pocket Watch for Gentlemen

Waltham gentleman's sterling silver pocket watch,

A 19th century Swiss key wind mid-size silver pocket watch,…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Key and Case

A 19th century Swiss key wind mid-size silver pocket watch, open face, the interior back cover with maker's/retailer's name 'John Parrish.....', working, in old green velvet lined case, complete with key

German silver travelling watch case marked 935, total weight…

935 German Silver Travelling Watch Case, 56gms

German silver travelling watch case marked 935, total weight 56gms, open: 4 cm high, 4.8 cm wide,5.2 cm deep

'Swiss 835 silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial…

Swiss 835 Silver Pocket Watch with Kendall & Dent Dial

'Swiss 835 silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds dial. Black enamel dial, marked Kendall & Dent, London. Watch key provided.

A Victorian silver open faced pocketwatch, H.Samuel, Manchester…

Victorian Silver Pocketwatch with Climax Trip Action Patent

A Victorian silver open faced pocketwatch, H.Samuel, Manchester 'The Climax Trip action patent', vacant shield to back of case; H. Samuel Ltd, Chester, 1900.

A silver open-face pocket watch, Roman numeral dial with…

1877 London Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

A silver open-face pocket watch, Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds, keywind movement; case London 1877.

A silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement; Swiss silver…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Keywind Movement

A silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement; Swiss silver case.

A silver open-face pocket watch, Waltham 'Tempus' Crown-wind…

Waltham Silver Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1919

A silver open-face pocket watch, Waltham 'Tempus' Crown-wind lever movement, engine-turned case Birmingham 1919.

A Victorian silver hunting-case pocket watch, American Waltham…

Victorian Silver Hunting-Case Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1899

A Victorian silver hunting-case pocket watch, American Waltham 'Bond Street' Crown-wind lever movement 8402814, Bedford (Waltham UK), Birmingham 1899

Open face fusee key wind silver pocket watch face marked C F…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch by C F Greiner, Edinburgh 1897

Open face fusee key wind silver pocket watch face marked C F Greiner, 65 Nicholson St. Edinburgh. Case hallmarked 1897. Case 50 mm diameter. Ticks for a short time. Damage to enamel face.

Elgin Diplomat open face pocket watch in a silver plated case.…

Non-working Elgin Diplomat open face pocket watch in silver case

Elgin Diplomat open face pocket watch in a silver plated case. Not working.

A lady pocket watch, sterling silver case, enamel dial.

Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Lady Pocket Watch

A lady pocket watch, sterling silver case, enamel dial.

A Swiss sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial with seconds.…

Enamel Dial Swiss Pocket Watch, Late 19th Century

A Swiss sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial with seconds. Late 19th century, early 20th century watch. Diameter case 48 mm

A Waltham sterling silver pocket watch, white dial, black Roman…

Waltham Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

A Waltham sterling silver pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals and hands, second subsidiary dial, manual wind movement

19th century English sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked…

1884 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Rotherhams

19th century English sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked London, 1884, Jr, by Rotherhams London, with circular enamel dial set with with Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds dial, the case engraved with crest within medallion

Antique silver pocket watch, marked to face 'Reliance d. Hart…

Reliance Silver Pocket Watch by Hart West Maitland

Antique silver pocket watch, marked to face 'Reliance d. Hart West Maitland'

Antique sterling silver pocket watch by wide Ehrhardt, London.…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Needs Service

Antique sterling silver pocket watch by wide Ehrhardt, London. Case hallmarked Birmingham 1910 WF. Needs service

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 gents pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham, A/F

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Gents Pocket Watch A/F

Sterling silver gents pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham, A/F

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

19th century sterling silver fusee pocket watch af

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

19th century sterling silver fusee pocket watch af

Sterling silver pocket watch (Rotherman shape)

Rotherman Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver pocket watch (Rotherman shape)

Antique silver pocket watch Thos. Russell and Son, with key and…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Key and Sixpence Holder

Antique silver pocket watch Thos. Russell and Son, with key and a sixpence holder

'The Era', Swiss lever silver cased pocket watch, stamped 935

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch - 'The Era'

'The Era', Swiss lever silver cased pocket watch, stamped 935

Antique Argent silver cased pocket watch with key wind movement,…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Key Wind Movement

Antique Argent silver cased pocket watch with key wind movement, 5.7 cm high

Victorian H. Samuel, Manchester pocket watch with sterling…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1886

Victorian H. Samuel, Manchester pocket watch with sterling silver case hallmarked Birmingham 1886, second hand missing, no key, not tested, width 42 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

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1874. London.

1874 London Silver Gents Pocket Watch

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1874. London.

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1901. Jg Graves, Sheffield.

Jg Graves Sheffield Silver Pocket Watch, 1901

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1901. Jg Graves, Sheffield.

A silver gentleman's pocket watch, Waltham USA; case Dennison…

Waltham USA Silver Pocket Watch with Dennison Case

A silver gentleman's pocket watch, Waltham USA; case Dennison watch case Co, Birmingham (date obscured).

A Victorian silver pocket watch; Chester, 1882. Weight (all in)…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1882

A Victorian silver pocket watch; Chester, 1882. Weight (all in) 115.9g.

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch. Case by James…

1882 Chester Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch. Case by James Neale, Chester, 1882. Weight: 151.3g

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch, H. Samuel,…

H. Samuel Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1886

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch, H. Samuel, Manchester. Case Edward Franz Hugo Schultz, Birmingham, 1886. Weight: 137.1g

A silver gents pocket watch. Case by Robert Gravenor, Chester,…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch by Robert Gravenor, Chester 1898

A silver gents pocket watch. Case by Robert Gravenor, Chester, 1898. Weight: 145.2g

A silver gents pocket watch c.1900. Stamped 935. No makers mark.…

1900 Silver Pocket Watch, Stamped 935, No Maker's Mark

A silver gents pocket watch c.1900. Stamped 935. No makers mark. Case number: 301966. Weight: 120.1g

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, key-wind lever…

Edwardian Silver Pocket Watch with Engine-Turned Case

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, key-wind lever movement, engine-turned case with vacant cartouche; Birmingham

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver 'The Express English…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, J.G. Graves Movement

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver 'The Express English Lever' pocket watch. Fusee movement signed J.G. Graves. Enamel dial good. Movement unchecked

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.

George V sterling silver clock case & watch sterling silver…

George V sterling silver clock case & watch sterling silver case hallmarked for Birmingham 1910, makers James Deakin & Sons, some wear, with enclosed watch in fitted interior, appears operational, height 12 cm

A sterling silver pocket watch, dial marked Aww Co Waltham Mass.…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham Watch Co

A sterling silver pocket watch, dial marked Aww Co Waltham Mass. Waltham watch Company, Birmingham 1898.

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial, inscribed 'Watch…

J.W. Benson Enamel Pocket Watch, London 1883

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial, inscribed 'Watch maker by Warrant to the Queen J.W.Benson London' London 1883. Mounted on a metal chain.

An English sterling silver pocket watch, circa 1850, silver…

1850 English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

An English sterling silver pocket watch, circa 1850, silver dial, gilt Roman numerals, blue hands with a second subsidiary dial & a fusse movement, no 6704. Hallmarked England, London, 1850

A pocket watch a sterling silver pocket watch with a white face…

Silver Pocket Watch with Blue Hands

A pocket watch a sterling silver pocket watch with a white face anf blue hands, missing the second hand.

An antique silver open face pocket watch; white dial, Roman…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1909

An antique silver open face pocket watch; white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, key wind lever movement, guilloche case with vacant cartouche, hallmarked W.E, Chester 1909, width 54 mm, wt. 117.31g, not working.