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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Chronometre a 14ct gold Hunting cased pivoted detent pocket…

14ct Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Chronometer Swiss Circa 1900

Chronometre a 14ct gold Hunting cased pivoted detent pocket chronometer Swiss circa 1900. Dial: white enamel Arabic, subsidiary seconds, gold pierced scroll hands. Movement: manual winding, pendant setting, gilt 3/4 plate jewelled through the centre with…

14ct gold hunter cased pocket watch by Tavennes watch Company,…

14ct Gold Hunter Cased Pocket Watch by Tavannes Watch Company

14ct gold hunter cased pocket watch by Tavennes watch Company, Switzerland. Engined turned case. 48 mm case. Working when tested, total weight 54 grams

Ladies green guilloche enamel & silver fob watch with Swiss…

Green guilloche enamel silver fob watch with Swiss movement

Ladies green guilloche enamel & silver fob watch with Swiss movement, stem wind. 30 mm diameter case.

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.

Swiss 19th century: open face calendar pocket watch with…

19th Century Swiss Moonphase Pocket Watch in Gun Metal Case

Swiss 19th century: open face calendar pocket watch with moonphase, in a gun metal case. Working when tested. Diameter 51 mm

Swiss silver open faced pocket watch push piece setting, with…

Dragon Engraved Swiss Silver Pocket Watch, Open Faced, Push Piece

Swiss silver open faced pocket watch push piece setting, with dragon engraving. Ticks for a short period. Case 45 mm diameter.

Pocket watch retailed by Appel Brothers, Warwick Swiss made,…

Appel Brothers Warwick Swiss Pocket Watch - Not Working

Pocket watch retailed by Appel Brothers, Warwick Swiss made, not working.

Lafayette 1/5 second stop watch Swiss made, marked antimagnetic.…

Lafayette Swiss Made Antimagnetic Chrome Case 48mm Stop Watch

Lafayette 1/5 second stop watch Swiss made, marked antimagnetic. Chrome case, 48 mm diameter case. Working when tested.

Open faced pocket watch in gun metal case Swiss made, seconds…

Swiss Made Gun Metal Open Faced Pocket Watch, Not Working

Open faced pocket watch in gun metal case Swiss made, seconds hand missing, not working. Case 49 mm diameter. Movement marked B&Co.

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.

Good Longines rolled gold pocket watch Swiss made, for F W…

Longines Rolled Gold Pocket Watch Swiss Made, Engraved 1910

Good Longines rolled gold pocket watch Swiss made, for F W Fairchild & Sons timed in 5 positions. Movement marked Longines, made in Switzerland. Back plate engraved mother to Rollins, 1910. Working when tested. Case 48 mm diameter.

World War I period silver 'Trench watch' marks case: Swiss…

Swiss Silver Trench Watch, World War I Era, Not Running

World War I period silver 'Trench watch' marks case: Swiss silver 935 marks to, movement 7 jewel Swiss made. Not running.

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

An antique Swiss over-sized pocket watch, housed in an antique…

Antique Swiss Pocket Watch in Sterling Silver Travel Case

An antique Swiss over-sized pocket watch, housed in an antique sterling silver travel case, late 19th century, 12 cm high overall

J.Boseck & Co. Ltd, Calcutta 14ct rose gold fob watch for parts…

J.Boseck & Co. Ltd Calcutta 14k Rose Gold Fob Watch

J.Boseck & Co. Ltd, Calcutta 14ct rose gold fob watch for parts or restoration. Marked 14k Swiss backs to the plate, the backplate is metal and marked J.Boseck & Co. Ltd, Calcutta & Darjeeling. Approx weight 19 grams

Antique Saunders Sydney Swiss made fob watch marked keystone U.…

Antique Saunders Sydney Swiss Fob Watch Keystone U.S.A. 20 Years

Antique Saunders Sydney Swiss made fob watch marked keystone U.S.A. 20 years to gilt metal case, Swiss made 15 jewel Saunders Imperial lever to the movement. Approx case width 50 mm, stem wind movement running when tested

Ladies Must de Cartier silver vermeil watch marked Swiss…

Cartier Ladies Silver Vermeil Watch, Not Running, Needs Service

Ladies Must de Cartier silver vermeil watch marked Swiss sterling silver mark, Argent, Must de Cartier. Approx case width 30 mm, not running when tested either battery or service. Lightening of plate.

Antique silver open face fob watch marked Swiss silver marks.…

Antique Swiss Silver Open Face Fob Watch, 40mm, Running

Antique silver open face fob watch marked Swiss silver marks. Approx case width 40 mm, running when tested, marked Swiss silver marks. Approx case width 40 mm, running when tested

Swiss 18ct gold repeater pocket watch, late 19th/early 20th…

Swiss 18ct gold repeater pocket watch, late 19th/early 20th century, the case stamped with Swiss 18ct/.750 Helvetia hallmark, case makers mark L.W, #266, diameter 52 mm, with white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour markers and subsidiary seconds dial to the…

18ct gold Swiss Flyback chronograph fob watch case marked…

18ct gold Swiss Flyback chronograph fob watch case marked Helvtia 18k to the case and back plate. The Omega movement is marked Omega, case width 52 mm, weight 114 grams. Flyback stem wind mechanism and functions working when tested. Engraved: presented to…

Victorian Baume Longines silver fob watch and group approx:…

Victorian Baume Longines silver fob watch and group approx: Baume Longines: marked sterling silver London 1885 Ab. Key wind movement Baume Longines (running when tested) case width 47 mm. A/f to the enamel dial. Moeris patent stem wind watch Swiss…

An 18ct gold hunting cased split second chronograph pocket…

An 18ct gold hunting cased split second chronograph pocket watch retailed by Smith & Son London circa 1890 presented to A.G. Holroyd. Dial: white enamel Roman, gold spade hands, centre chronograph hand and further split seconds hand, subsidiary dials at…

18ct gold openface pocket watch retailed by Finch Morris & Co…

18ct gold openface pocket watch retailed by Finch Morris & Co London circa 1870. Dial: gilt, raised Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, enclosing a scalloped scene of a torch bearing winged cherub. Movement: fancy Swiss lever, key wind, key set. Case:…

De Sufry Geneve an 18ct gold, blue enamel and diamond set open…

De Sufry Geneve an 18ct gold, blue enamel and diamond set open face pocket watch circa 1870. Dial: white enamel Roman, Breguet hands. Movement: Swiss cylinder, key wind, key set. Case: back with blue enamel and foliate decoration depicting a diamond-set…

9ct gold open face pocket watch, by Reid & Sons, Newcastle on…

9ct gold open face pocket watch, by Reid & Sons, Newcastle on Tyne, with signed white enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at VI. Small enamel chip. Keyless wind. Gold cuvette with presentation inscription. Monogrammed…

18ct gold open face pocket watch Stem wind Swiss 3/4 plate…

18ct gold open face pocket watch Stem wind Swiss 3/4 plate movement. White enamel Roman numerals dial with rail track minutes, sunk subs seconds at VI. Bevelled glass. Plain back, gold cuvette. Total weight 98gm

.925 silver Swiss open faced Hebdomas Patent pocket watch,…

.925 silver Swiss open faced Hebdomas Patent pocket watch, white enamel face with hours in blue cartouches, flanked by calendar dials above a visible lever escapement.

Swiss gold plated hunter case pocket watch with enamel portrait…

Swiss gold plated hunter case pocket watch with enamel portrait to cover, finely engraved case with oval portrait panel to the front and conforming decorative panel to back. Swiss key wind and hand set movement, faux stem wind crown, cuvette signed 'Emile…

Swiss 18ct gold mid-size hunter pocket watch, Plain case. Stem…

Swiss 18ct gold mid-size hunter pocket watch, Plain case. Stem wind lever movement. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, sunk subs seconds at VI. Total weight 64gm

Large Goliath, 8 day, 1/4 repeater pocket watch 80 mm diameter…

Large Goliath, 8 day, 1/4 repeater pocket watch 80 mm diameter silver plated case. Stem wind movement with Swiss Cross and number 7032 to plate back. Off-white enamel dial with bold Roman numerals and rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at VI.

19th century Swiss silver and enamel cased, lady's pocket watch…

19th century Swiss silver and enamel cased, lady's pocket watch for the Chinese market, with portrait panel back, the case and suspension bow detailed with seed pearls. Chinese trademark inside back cover and Chinese character marks to key wind lever…

Swiss 14ct gold open face pocket watch, Machine engraved case…

Swiss 14ct gold open face pocket watch, Machine engraved case with vacant cartouche to back. Internal gold plated cuvette with engraved movement details. Stem wind. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and 24hour dial to centre.…

Swiss made nickel cased 'Goliath' pocket watch with silver and…

Swiss made nickel cased 'Goliath' pocket watch with silver and blue enamel display case, the case hallmarked Birmingham 1919 by Henry Charles Freeman, Hatton Gardens London with peacock blue guilloche front, leatherette covered body and easel strut back.…

14ct yellow gold ladies pocket watch, Stevenson Brothers of…

14ct yellow gold ladies pocket watch, Stevenson Brothers of Adelaide, Swiss made full hunter pocket watch with t-bar pin and engraved scroll decoration with original box. 31.26grams

A Rolex rolled gold pocket watch retailed by Dunklings and a…

Dunklings Rolex Pocket Watch with 9ct Gold Fob Chain

A Rolex rolled gold pocket watch retailed by Dunklings and a 9ct gold fob chain, circa 1920, circular white dial with black Arabic numerals and sub seconds at six, signed Dunklings Rolex Swiss Made, inner lid inscribed, suspended from a gold curb chain,…

A 18ct gold Swiss cylinder pocket watch, circa 1860, with a…

1860 Swiss Gold Pocket Watch with Riverside Village Scene

A 18ct gold Swiss cylinder pocket watch, circa 1860, with a silver dial engraved with a riverside village scene, with gold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, key wind and key set, and attached to a plaited horsehair and rose gold engraved banded fob…

A Longines gold chronograph pocket watch, circa 1920, crown…

1920 Longines Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch, 14ct Gold Case

A Longines gold chronograph pocket watch, circa 1920, crown wind pin set, white enamel dial with constant seconds 30 minute register, signed case dial movement, fully jewelled Swiss lever movement, 14ct gold case, 54 mm diameter

A Swiss silver hunter case pocket watch, circa 1900, cased and…

Antique Swiss Silver Hunter Case Pocket Watch, Spanish Market

A Swiss silver hunter case pocket watch, circa 1900, cased and decorated silver case, crown wind pin set, fancy chased movement made for the Spanish market, 50 mm diameter

A sterling silver Swiss lever pocket watch, circa 1870, lever,…

1870 Swiss Lever Pocket Watch with Engraved Duck Hunting Scene

A sterling silver Swiss lever pocket watch, circa 1870, lever, key wind, key set, retailed by Mt Tobias Liverpool, featuring a silver engraved case with duck hunting scene to front,fully chased and engraved movement, made for the Spanish market, 48 mm…

A Swiss fusee verge silver pocket watch, circa 1810, white…

Swiss Silver Fusee Verge Pocket Watch, Circa 1810, 54mm

A Swiss fusee verge silver pocket watch, circa 1810, white enamel dial with gold hands, 54 mm diameter

A Swiss double dial silver pocket watch, circa 1900, crown wind…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch: Double Dial, Full Calendar, Moon Face

A Swiss double dial silver pocket watch, circa 1900, crown wind pin set with full calendar moon face to the reverse to a silver case, 49 mm diameter

A Swiss double dial silver chronograph, circa 1900, silver dial,…

Swiss Double Dial Silver Chronograph, Circa 1900, 52mm Diameter

A Swiss double dial silver chronograph, circa 1900, silver dial, crown wind pin set, 52 mm diameter

18ct gold and blue enamel openface pocketwatch circa 1870; dial:…

1870 Blue Enamel Breguet Pocketwatch with Swiss Cylinder Movement

18ct gold and blue enamel openface pocketwatch circa 1870; dial: white enamel Roman, Breguet hands; movement: Swiss cylinder, key wind; case: back with blue enamel stripe and floral decoration, cuvette signed Breguet; case number: 3788; dimensions: 35 mm…

18ct gold quarter repeating Huntingcased lever chronograph late…

Late 19th Century Quarter Repeating Chronograph in 18ct Gold

18ct gold quarter repeating Huntingcased lever chronograph late 19th century; dial: white enamel Roman, with outer Arabic track to 300 measuring to a fifth of a second; movement: Swiss lever jewelled to the centre below a glazed cover; case: plain…

.800 open face key wind centre seconds chronograph, specially…

Swiss Made Open Face Chronograph with Enamel Dial

.800 open face key wind centre seconds chronograph, specially examined Swiss made white enamel dial with Roman numerals

Early 20th century .900 silver gilt and enamel open face fob…

Enamel Pansy Fob Watch: Swiss Movement, Sky Blue Guilloche

Early 20th century .900 silver gilt and enamel open face fob watch, lever wind Swiss movement sky blue guilloche enamel, cover painted with single pansy flower head

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.

A large Swiss 8-day nickel cased pocket watch, the enamel dial…

Swiss 8-Day Pocket Watch with Moon Phase Indicator

A large Swiss 8-day nickel cased pocket watch, the enamel dial with large Roman numerals and three subsidiary dials, one including calendar and moon phase indicators. Diameter 68 mm.

Art Deco dress style 14ct gold open face pocket watch, by…

IWC Art Deco 14ct Gold Pocket Watch

Art Deco dress style 14ct gold open face pocket watch, by International Watch Co, (IWC) Schaffhausen, number 899499. 50 mm 14ct gold machine engraved case with vacant cartouche to back cover, milled bezels, leaf and berry cast patterned band. Internal…

18ct gold hunter chronograph pocket watch by J.W. Benson,…

18ct Gold Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch by J.W. Benson

18ct gold hunter chronograph pocket watch by J.W. Benson, number 266755 51 mm plain case stamped with Swiss bureaux de controle - three heads of Helvetia, (from 1887), the higher standard of 0.755' for 18ct gold watch cases exported to the UK. The hinged…

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 open face pocket watch signed to the dial 'Moulinie,…

Moulinie, Bautte & Cie 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

18ct gold open face pocket watch signed to the dial 'Moulinie, Bautte & Cie', 54 mm dia. case. White enamel dial, Breguet hands, Arab numerals, outer rail track minutes. Verge movement. Case numbered 5796, marked MB&C within a diamond and with Swiss assay…

18ct Gold slim dress style Pocket Watch, with movement by Patek…

18ct Gold Patek Philippe Pocket Watch by Black Starr & Frost

18ct Gold slim dress style Pocket Watch, with movement by Patek Philippe & Co for Black, Starr & Frost, Gorham. Number 809036. 45 mm slim case marked 18K to back cover and inner dust cover, both with matched numbers to movement, c.1930s. Champagne dial…

Swiss silver open face, quarter repeater pocket watch, retailed…

Swiss Silver Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch

Swiss silver open face, quarter repeater pocket watch, retailed by Goldsmiths' Company, London 53 mm silver case, c.1900, dust cover marked 'Exam.d by Goldsmiths Company, 112 Regent St., London.: lever escapement, movement marked crowned S&Co for Stauffer…

coin silver cased open face Chronometre pocket watch. Late 19th…

Swiss Chronometre Pocket Watch, 19th Century

coin silver cased open face Chronometre pocket watch. Late 19th century Swiss keyless movement with pivoted detent escapement, marked 'Chronometre'. Marked the same to the white enamel dial, Arabic numerals and minute indices, subs seconds dial at 6,…

18ct gold, slim open face cased, dress pocket watch by Patek,…

Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

18ct gold, slim open face cased, dress pocket watch by Patek, Philippe & Co., number 806271, 49 mm plain case, marked Patek Philippe & Co. Switzerland. Matt silver dial with Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, signed 'Patek,…

Swiss silver open face quarter repeater pocket watch with…

Swiss Silver Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch by A. Lugrin

Swiss silver open face quarter repeater pocket watch with movement by Albert Lugin (pre-Lemania) 52 mm case with English import marks for 1909, machine engraved to the back with vacant cartouche. Movement with lever escapement, signed under the hammer A.…

18ct gold hunter cased pocket watch signed 'Baume, Longines',…

Baume & Longines 18ct Gold Pocket Watch, 18 Jewels

18ct gold hunter cased pocket watch signed 'Baume, Longines', 51 mm case in fine condition, case, internal 18ct gold cover and the movement numbered 3254557. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs seconds. 18 jewels lever movement…

A Swiss .800 silver cased dual time zone pocket watch, for the…

Swiss dual time zone pocket watch for Turkish market

A Swiss .800 silver cased dual time zone pocket watch, for the Turkish market 53 mm case, white enamel face with two small 12-hour dials, one with Roman numerals, the other Ottoman along with a subs seconds dial. Arabic printed marks to dial, engraved…

14ct gold Swiss open face quarter repeater pocket watch, signed…

Dunand Swiss Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch in 14ct Gold

14ct gold Swiss open face quarter repeater pocket watch, signed 'Dunand' 52 mm plain case, signed and numbered 14ct gold internal dust cover, signed keyless wind movement with lever escapement. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subs seconds at 6.…

Late 19th century Swiss .935 silver open face chronometer…

Swiss Silver Chronometer Pocket Watch with Engravings

Late 19th century Swiss .935 silver open face chronometer pocket watch, stem wind movement with lever escapement, marked 'The Ascot', dust cover presentation engraved. Back cover monogrammed. 53 mm dia. White enamel dial with centre seconds, subs calendar…

Swiss gold plated, keywind, jump hour, cylinder pocket watch by…

Courvoisier Freres Swiss Gold Plated Jump Hour Pocket Watch

Swiss gold plated, keywind, jump hour, cylinder pocket watch by Courvoisier Freres (Swiss 1842-1882), 48 mm slim case with engine-turning. Gilt inner dust cover engraved 'Echappement a Cylindre, Quatre Trous en Rubis, No.26229, Courvoisier Freres'.…

18ct gold hunter pocket watch, with Swiss chronograph movement…

18ct Gold Swiss Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch

18ct gold hunter pocket watch, with Swiss chronograph movement 51 mm plain case marked 18k to cover and inner dust cover, inner cover with presentation inscription dated 1904. Monogrammed to from GGB, engraved with two crests (1) (2) above the motto 'Ob…

Swiss silver consular cased quarter repeater pocket watch, by…

Swiss Silver Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch by Vaucher Freres

Swiss silver consular cased quarter repeater pocket watch, by Vaucher Freres, number 9322 c.1840, signed and numbered to the dust cover and plate back. Key wind, lever escapement. Plunger actuated repeater. 55 mm case, white enamel dial, Roman numerals,…

A late 19th century gilded silver lady's fob watch with enamel…

Gilded Silver Lady's Fob Watch with Enamel and Pearls

A late 19th century gilded silver lady's fob watch with enamel decoration and set with seed pearls, 33 mm cased Swiss movement with cylinder escapement, stem wind, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, Arabic minutes, subs seconds. The .800 silver case with…

Gold plated cased hunter pocket watch, with Swiss movement…

Gold Plated Hunter Pocket Watch with Swiss Movement

Gold plated cased hunter pocket watch, with Swiss movement Dennison 51 mm case, quality movement with lever escapement and micrometer. White enamel dial with bold Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, sunk subs seconds.

Rolled gold, open face pocket watch with quarter repeater Swiss…

Swiss Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch with Citelli Patent Movement

Rolled gold, open face pocket watch with quarter repeater Swiss movement, 54 mm case. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subs seconds at VI, broken glass. The movement with lever escapement marked Brevet+34984: the patent mark for…

Swiss silver hunter chronograph pocket watch 55 mm Swiss .935…

Swiss Silver Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch 1890

Swiss silver hunter chronograph pocket watch 55 mm Swiss .935 silver machine engraved case marked K&Cie, with gold hinges and olivettes, c.1890. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, 300 chronograph scale, subs seconds dial at IX, subs…

Swiss 18ct gold hunter cased, minute repeating chronograph…

Swiss Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch, 18ct Gold Case

Swiss 18ct gold hunter cased, minute repeating chronograph pocket watch 53 mm plain case with 18ct gold inner dust cover, c.1900. Chrono pusher on band at II and repeater slide on band at VI. Keyless movement with lever escapement. White enamel dial,…

Swiss 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, c.1900, lever…

Swiss Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch, c.1900

Swiss 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, c.1900, lever escapement, Geneva bar movement. 40 mm plain case. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs seconds. Internal dust cover engraved 'Manufactured and examined for M. Alexander,…

Late 18th century Swiss gold bell repeater by Moilliet & Cie,…

Swiss Gold Bell Repeater by Moilliet & Cie, Geneva

Late 18th century Swiss gold bell repeater by Moilliet & Cie, Geneva, c.1795, Fusee verge movement quarter repeater on bell. Signed to the dial and movement, numbered 1249. Enamel dial Arabic hours and 5-minute intervals. 49 mm case with seed pearl set…

Octagonal silver plated cased open face pocket watch with…

Breguet et Fils Octagonal Pocket Watch

Octagonal silver plated cased open face pocket watch with decorative face, marked 'Breguet et Fils', 60 mm, a Swiss copy c.1820, fusee verge movement also signed. Blue enamel face (damage at edge) set with a gilt metal panel of cherubs surmounting the…

18ct gold hunter quarter repeater chronograph, Swiss movement…

18ct Gold Hunter Chronograph Repeater by Jules Meylan-Truan Co

18ct gold hunter quarter repeater chronograph, Swiss movement by Jules Meylan-Truan Co., c.1890 54 mm case with Swiss assay marks, 18ct gold internal dust cover. Keyless movement with lever escapement, marked Consisas Brevitas and numbered 4252. White…

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…

H. Samuel Victorian open faced pocket watch, 14ct rose gold…

H. Samuel Victorian open faced pocket watch, 14ct rose gold with ornate engraved floral reverse and dial, Swiss made movement with inset rubies engraved 'Market St Manchester' converted into a wristwatch on 9ct band, total weight 49.6g

Erotic automaton an interesting Swiss pocket watch in gun metal…

Swiss Erotic Automaton Pocket Watch

Erotic automaton an interesting Swiss pocket watch in gun metal case with enamel dial, subsidiary second dial and Arabic numerals, 19th century, the reverse of the movement displaying a silver and gilt automaton erotic scene operated by winding the crown…

Swiss 18ct hunter cased lever wind small pocket watch, white…

Swiss 18ct Floral Hunter Pocket Watch for G&T Young

Swiss 18ct hunter cased lever wind small pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals seconds movement with case all bright cut floral decorated for G & T young, Dunedin, Wellington, Timaru, Oamaru

Swiss 14ct cased open face lever wind pocket watch, machine…

Swiss 14ct Open Face Pocket Watch with Gilt Dial

Swiss 14ct cased open face lever wind pocket watch, machine turned gilt dial with Arabic numerals and seconds movement

An antique 18ct gold minute repeater pocket watch, full hunter…

Antique 18ct Gold Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

An antique 18ct gold minute repeater pocket watch, full hunter case with white dial, Roman numerals, blued hands, subsidiary seconds, stem wind and set 17 jewell Swiss movement, unsigned,18ct gold cuvette, engine turned case, front panel with engraved…

Talis watch Co a nickel plated Goliath openface pocketwatch…

Talis Watch Co. Goliath Pocketwatch with Erotic Scene

Talis watch Co a nickel plated Goliath openface pocketwatch with concealed erotic scene Swiss circa 1900, dial: white, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, movement: Swiss lever escapement, 15 jewels, case: plain, the cuvette engraved with erotic scene,…

An early 20thC, Swiss 18ct gold, ladies' pocket watch, the open…

Swiss 18ct Gold Ladies' Pocket Watch with Porcelain Dial

An early 20thC, Swiss 18ct gold, ladies' pocket watch, the open face with blush porcelain dial, Roman numerals and gilt highlights. Apparently working.

A delightful Swiss pocket watch, with a white dial and…

Swiss Gold Pocket Watch with Porcelain Dial

A delightful Swiss pocket watch, with a white dial and subsiduary dial in porcelian and an 18ct yellow gold outer case, glass front with key winding movement. Weight with movement. 59.6 grams.

Circa 1890 Swiss .800 open face cylinder Digital pocket watch,…

Swiss Digital Cylinder Pocket Watch, Circa 1890

Circa 1890 Swiss .800 open face cylinder Digital pocket watch, Systeme Gt Brevete frosted gilt movement with cylinder escapement, decorated with flowers and centred by silvered windows showing digital hours and minutes, small subsidiary below

An antique Continental silver and niello cased pocket watch…

Continental Silver Niello Pocket Watch, Early 20th Century

An antique Continental silver and niello cased pocket watch with Arabic numerals (12 and 24 hour), crown wind Swiss movement with subsidiary dial, early 20th century, 6.5 cm high including crown

'La Fidele' Swiss made pocket watch with floral pattern on the…

Swiss Floral Pocket Watch with Engraved Dedication (9 words)

'La Fidele' Swiss made pocket watch with floral pattern on the sterling silver case, internal 1894 engraved dedication, 3.7 cm diameter,

A Goliath pocket watch by Ingram Brothers, Melbourne, Swiss…

Ingram Brothers Goliath Pocket Watch

A Goliath pocket watch by Ingram Brothers, Melbourne, Swiss lever movement nickel plated case, white enamel dial, crown wind, pin set with large Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued hands, the dial marked 'Ingram Brothers', Melbourne, 7.5 cm diameter

An early 20th century 9ct rose gold gent's half hunter pocket…

9ct Rose Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch, Working

An early 20th century 9ct rose gold gent's half hunter pocket watch, gold cuvette, lever wind Swiss mechanism, apparently working, diameter 4.8 cm. 93gms.

A lady's 18ct gold Swiss full hunter pocket watch by Baume et…

Baume et Cie 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

A lady's 18ct gold Swiss full hunter pocket watch by Baume et Cie, early 20th century floral and scroll engraved case, with plated dust cover, the clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Lever wind movement by Baume. Apparently working, diameter 3.5…

Cartier A platinum and diamond-set open face pocket watch,…

Cartier Platinum Diamond Pocket Watch, Circa 1930

Cartier A platinum and diamond-set open face pocket watch, circa 1930. Dial white enamel with black Roman numerals and blued steel moon hands. Movement manual winding, 18 jewel movement with eight adjustments. Case brushed platinum slim case with…

A Swiss pivoted detent movement, circa 1890. Runs dial signed…

Swiss Detent Chronometer, 1890

A Swiss pivoted detent movement, circa 1890. Runs dial signed 'Favre et Andrie, Locle', chronometer with independent seconds. Ex: Pieces of Time Cat.22, M5, July 1992. Provenance: The private collection of a master watchmaker, purchased from UK dealers…

Swiss pivoted detent chronometer movement, circa 1880. Helical…

1880 Swiss Chronometer Movement with Detent and Micrometer

Swiss pivoted detent chronometer movement, circa 1880. Helical balance spring, goose neck micrometer. Runs. Marked: Chronometre No 6876. Ex. Christies 30 Sept 1992. Provenance: The private collection of a master watchmaker, purchased from UK dealers for…

A Swiss pocket watch, circa 1850, fusee verge, white enamel…

Muret Geneve Swiss Pocket Watch, Circa 1850

A Swiss pocket watch, circa 1850, fusee verge, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, dial and movement signed, Muret Geneve, 50 mm case diameter

Paul Ditisheim, Solvil a 9ct gold half hunting-cased…

Paul Ditisheim 9ct Gold Pocketwatch with Chain and Fob

Paul Ditisheim, Solvil a 9ct gold half hunting-cased pocketwatch circa 1900, dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, movement: Swiss lever, fully jewelled, case: polished gold with enamel numerals to lid, gold cuvette, dimensions…

18ct gold quarter-repeating hunting-cased chronograph watch…

1900 Hunting Chronograph in 18ct Gold

18ct gold quarter-repeating hunting-cased chronograph watch circa 1900, dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, movement: Swiss lever, fully jewelled, case: polished gold, gold cuvette inscribed Remontoir, no.173441, dimensions:…

A rare Swiss made double-sided pocket watch /stopwatch circa…

Rare Swiss Double-Sided Pocket Watch/Stopwatch 1900s

A rare Swiss made double-sided pocket watch /stopwatch circa 1900s, the front of the watch with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subs seconds dial and retailer's name H. Howden, Hamilton New Zealand The reverse white dial decorated with racing…

Swiss gold pocket watch, by S. Smith, London, c. 1913 (case),…

Swiss Gold Pocket Watch, S. Smith, c. 1913

Swiss gold pocket watch, by S. Smith, London, c. 1913 (case), Swiss movement, engine turned silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, in 18ct yellow gold case, dial and movement signed, weight 58 grams diameter 4.8 cm. Provenance: The…