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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14ct gold hunter pocket watch by American Watch Co., Hillside,…

14ct gold hunter pocket watch by American Watch Co., Hillside, Waltham, Mass., plain case with faint machine engraving, 14ct gold interior cuvette. Signed stem wind lever movement. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, sunk subs seconds at…

14ct gold hunter pocket watch by American Watch Co., Waltham,…

14ct gold hunter pocket watch by American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., the case with machine engraving, 14ct gold interior cuvette with presentation inscription. Signed stem wind lever movement, detailed 'Bond St.'. Signed white enamel dial, Roman numerals,…

14ct gold hunter pocket watch by American Watch Co., Hillside,…

14ct gold hunter pocket watch by American Watch Co., Hillside, Waltham, Mass., fancy engraved case, 14ct gold interior cuvette. Signed stem wind 3/4 plate lever movement. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, sunk subs seconds at VI. Total…

14ct gold open face pocket watch retailed by D. R. Dingwall Ltd.…

Dingwall 14ct Gold Pocket Watch with Longines Movement

14ct gold open face pocket watch retailed by D. R. Dingwall Ltd. Winnipeg, Canada. Possibly a Longines movement. 46 mm plain case, c.1920, marked for the American Watch Case Co., Toronto. with internal 14ct gold dust cover. High grade Swiss movement with…

An 18ct gold American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model '84,…

18ct Gold Waltham Chronograph Hunter Case Pocket Watch

An 18ct gold American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., Model '84, chronograph hunter case pocket watch, the movement signed and marked Woerd's Patents, Pat Sept 28.80, Eng Pat No 3224, serial 20733889. A.W.Co. case marked H136, 18ct cuvette. Diameter 5 cm.…

An 18ct gold gent's hunter pocket watch, keyless wind movement…

18ct Gold Hunter Pocket Watch with Engraved Cartouche

An 18ct gold gent's hunter pocket watch, keyless wind movement marked 'American Watch Co., Riverside, Waltham, Mass, 931962, Patent Pinion'. Gold plated dust cover. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, sunk subs-seconds. The covers…

Three various watches. Incl. Elgin full hunter ename faced, Gf…

Assorted Watches: Hunter, Sterling Silver, Auto Wrist

Three various watches. Incl. Elgin full hunter ename faced, Gf fob watch, running; American watch Co 'Bond' Street full hunter enameled faced, English sterling silver cased fob watch, running; & Neuchatel mens auto wrist watch in Gf case. Faceted fancy…

American Watch Co. Waltham An 18ct gold hunting cased watch mvt…

1880 American Gold Hunting Watch with Racing Provenance

American Watch Co. Waltham An 18ct gold hunting cased watch mvt 2255142 case J7828 American circa 1880, gilt 3/4 plate jewelled lever movement, white enamel dial, black painted Roman numerals, gilt hands, subsidiary seconds, outer minute track, lever set,…

Waltham American Watch Co. A lady's 14ct gold hunting cased…

Dragon-Embellished Lady's Gold Watch, Waltham American, 1900

Waltham American Watch Co. A lady's 14ct gold hunting cased watch case 140802 American circa 1900, lever movement, fully jewelled, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute track, blued steel spade hands, the textured case chased and…

American watch company silver full hunter watch, Birmingham…

Non-functional Birmingham hallmarked American full hunter watch

American watch company silver full hunter watch, Birmingham hallmarks, not working.

A late 19th century 'American Watch Co.' 18ct. yellow gold open…

Late 19th Century American Gold Pocket Watch - Not Working

A late 19th century 'American Watch Co.' 18ct. yellow gold open faced gent's pocket watch, the movement plate with maker's details including quote 'Waltham', not working. 70.5gms.

A Rolex 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial…

Rolex 9ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

A Rolex 9ct gold full hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial signed Rolex, with black Roman numerals, blued hands, subsidiary seconds on a Rolex lever movement, in a guilloche case by American watch case Company of Toronto Canada, (glass dislodged), size…

A Swiss Rolex gold plated pocket watch, American watch Company…

Swiss Rolex Gold Plated Pocket Watch, Enamel Dial

A Swiss Rolex gold plated pocket watch, American watch Company gold plated case (made in Canada). Rolex Swiss made lever movement. Enamel dial in good order. Diameter 50 mm.

A 19th century 18ct gold hunting-cased pocket watch, American…

18ct Gold Hunting Pocket Watch with Royal Movement

A 19th century 18ct gold hunting-cased pocket watch, American watch Co. 'Royal' three-quarter plate movement with lever escapement; English case by Alfred Bedford (Amw Co.), Birmingham 1882, (weight (all in) 66.5g), on dress chain.

A 10ct gold hunting case fob watch, foliate engraved case with…

Foliate Engraved Gold Fob Watch by American Watch Co

A 10ct gold hunting case fob watch, foliate engraved case with vacant cartouche; keywind three-quarter plate movement by American Watch Co., (Waltham, Mass). (movement rusted) Wt (all in) 56.6g

A full hunter silver pocket watch and another; full hunter by…

Antique Silver and Gold Pocket Watches with Roman Numerals

A full hunter silver pocket watch and another; full hunter by American watch Co. With white dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary dial at 3 oclock on a full plate movement C - 1887, other an open face with gold dial Roman numerals in a metal case (a/f)