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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18ct gold hunter cased pocket watch by Dent, London, hallmarked…

18ct gold hunter cased pocket watch by Dent, London, hallmarked 1861 with signed white enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at IX. Keyless wind. Movement signed and numbered, the movement by Nicole Nielsen. A fine…

Rare 18ct gold hunter, quarter repeater pocket watch, with…

18ct Gold Hunter Pocket Watch with Quarter Repeater

Rare 18ct gold hunter, quarter repeater pocket watch, with movement by Nicole & Capt for Hunt & Roskell, 47 mm case with decorative engraved borders, monogrammed to front cover EA, hallmarked London 1856 to covers and inner dust cover, makers mark AN.…

18ct Gold half hunter pocket watch, signed E.J Dent, London,…

E.J Dent 18ct Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch

18ct Gold half hunter pocket watch, signed E.J Dent, London, number 21164 44 mm case hallmarked London 1856. Nicole's patent keyless winding. Movement by Nicole Nielsen, lever escapement. Bezel lacking to white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subs…

Nicole Nielsen & Co an 18ct gold hunting cased pocketwatch…

18ct Gold Pocketwatch by Nicole Nielsen & Co

Nicole Nielsen & Co an 18ct gold hunting cased pocketwatch retailed by Flavelle Bros Ltd Sydney circa 1900. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Movement: English lever escapement, crown wind, pin set. Movement number: 10025, the…

A gold hunter pocket watch, crown wind, pin set movement,…

Nicole Neilsen & Co 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

A gold hunter pocket watch, crown wind, pin set movement, circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at nine, case, dial and movement signed Nicole Neilsen & Co, 18ct gold case hallmarked London 1878-79, maker C.N.E.N, initials…

Nicole Nielsen & Co., a fine gold hunting-cased split seconds…

1900 Split Seconds Chronograph by Nicole Nielsen & Co

Nicole Nielsen & Co., a fine gold hunting-cased split seconds chronograph circa 1900, gilt 3/4 plate Nielsen winding movement signed 'Nicole Nielsen & Co and by retailer William Farmer, 30 Hunter Street Sydney numbered 12031,' enamel dial with Roman…

A gentleman's gold hunter chronograph pocket watch, Nicole…

Gold Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1884

A gentleman's gold hunter chronograph pocket watch, Nicole Nielsen & Co., circa 1884. 50 mm. Case number 1332. Movement number 1332. Inscription to inside front Presented to Mr Chas Helmrich, by a number of the ratepayers of Paddington as a tribute of…

Nicole Nielsen & Co., an 18ct gold half-hunter cased…

Gold Hardy Bros Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1884

Nicole Nielsen & Co., an 18ct gold half-hunter cased chronograph pocket watch mvt & case 9564 retailed by Hardy Brothers London circa 1884 English lever movement signed by retailer, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals and minute divisions, blued steel…

An 18ct gold chronograph watch, Nicole Nielsen & Co., mvt 12473…

18ct Gold Chronograph Watch by Nicole Nielsen & Co

An 18ct gold chronograph watch, Nicole Nielsen & Co., mvt 12473 case 12473, circa 1900 Gilt lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, highly jewelled, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 o'clock indicating constant…

A Nicole Nielsen & Co gold pocket watch crown wind, full hunter,…

18ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch by Nicole Nielsen & Co

A Nicole Nielsen & Co gold pocket watch crown wind, full hunter, circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, signed case, dial and movement, 18ct gold case hallmarked London 1883, engraved initials to the lid, 45 mm…

A chronograph Nicole Nielsen & Co gold pocket watch crown wind,…

Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Chronograph

A chronograph Nicole Nielsen & Co gold pocket watch crown wind, half hunter, circular enamelled white dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at nine, signed case, dial and movement, 18ct gold case, hallmarked London 1887, with blue enamel Roman…

E J Dent, gold half hunter keyless pocket Chronometer, 18ct…

E.J. Dent 18ct Half Hunter Pocket Chronometer

E J Dent, gold half hunter keyless pocket Chronometer, 18ct yellow gold, white Roman numeral dial, subsidary seconds at 9 O'clock, movement signed 'E J Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, London', case and movement numbered 18325, case stamped with casemakers…