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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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.

An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold Rocial repeater…

An early 20th century 18ct yellow gold Rocial repeater chronograph pocket watch, the white enamel dial with sweep stopwatch hand and subsidiary seconds dial, the quality movement striking on two gongs. Apparently working. 93gm.

A vintage Heuer stop watch, center chrono seconds, subsidiary…

A vintage Heuer stop watch, center chrono seconds, subsidiary 60 seconds, and minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds track, size 52 mm, working.

A vintage tag track star stop watch, 1/10th second outer track,…

Vintage 7 Jewel Track Star Stopwatch - 53.5mm Size

A vintage tag track star stop watch, 1/10th second outer track, subsidiary register, 7 jewel movement, size 53.5 mm.

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.

French Liberty and Co. Stop watch, marked Paris, vintage…

Vintage French Liberty Co. Stopwatch - Working

French Liberty and Co. Stop watch, marked Paris, vintage working stopwatch

Omega 18ct hunter cased lever wind chronograph pocket watch,…

Omega Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch with Engraved Initials

Omega 18ct hunter cased lever wind chronograph pocket watch, Roman numerals with seconds and stopwatch subsidiary dials and sweeping seconds hand, front cover engraved with initials

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…

An 18ct yellow gold Split-Chronograph Stopwatch, Stauffer, Son…

18ct Yellow Gold Split-Chronograph Stopwatch by Stauffer, Son & Co

An 18ct yellow gold Split-Chronograph Stopwatch, Stauffer, Son & Co. Circa 1927. 56.5 mm round case in 18ct yellow gold openfaced with hinged caseback with internal movement dispay crystal winding stem and fob loop at 12 o'clock. Hallmarked as 18ct with…

A vintage Heuer stop watch, white dial 1/10th second track, 15…

Vintage Heuer Stop Watch with Box and Working Condition

A vintage Heuer stop watch, white dial 1/10th second track, 15 minute sub dial, boxed, working.

Omega Stopwatch pocket watch timer stopwatch. Dial black.…

Omega Pocket Stopwatch with Box and Papers

Omega Stopwatch pocket watch timer stopwatch. Dial black. Calibre # 8160. With 7 jewel movement, with box and papers. Showing small minor signs of wear, in working order.

Heuer stop watch 7710 7 jewel mechanical movement working when…

Vintage Heuer 7710 Mechanical Stopwatch - 1970s

Heuer stop watch 7710 7 jewel mechanical movement working when tested, width 61 mm. Circa 1970s

Early hand held silver plate pedometer in form of a pocket stop…

Silver plate pocket pedometer with stop watch mechanism

Early hand held silver plate pedometer in form of a pocket stop watch, with operating mechanism.

A silver plated John barrel pocket watch with stopwatch to rear,…

Silver Plated John Barrel Pocket Watch with Stopwatch

A silver plated John barrel pocket watch with stopwatch to rear, movement with lever escapement. Stopwatch complication to rear. The face signed John barrel Locle. The face with enamel dial and Roman numerals for the hours, subsidiary dial for the seconds…

A very fine Daniel Delander gold pair case cylinder escapement…

Delander Gold Quarter Repeater Watch, London 1730

A very fine Daniel Delander gold pair case cylinder escapement quarter repeater watch, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, engraved and pierced balance cock with diamond endstone. Cylinder escapement. Plain round columns. Repeater complication for the…

Silver pocket watch and 'Sperina' Stopwatch. Swiss wind and set…

Swiss Pocket Watch and Stopwatch Set - Running Condition

Silver pocket watch and 'Sperina' Stopwatch. Swiss wind and set - missing bezel. Running.

An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold doctor's open face pocket…

9ct. Rose Gold Doctor's Stopwatch - Working Condition

An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold doctor's open face pocket stopwatch, the white enamel dial with sweep seconds stopwatch movement, stem wind, working. The interior dust cover of gold plate. 89.7gm

A Breitling split Second stop watch, white dial, subsidiary…

Breitling Split Second Stopwatch with Valjoux Movement - 55mm

A Breitling split Second stop watch, white dial, subsidiary minute dial, 7 jewel Valjoux cal.33C movement, case diam. 55 mm.

Waltham 18ct gold full hunter pocket watch, with stop watch…

Waltham 18ct Gold Full Hunter Pocket Watch with Stopwatch

Waltham 18ct gold full hunter pocket watch, with stop watch function, watch case and mechanism both marked Waltham and A.W.W. Co, total weight 122.75 grams, working when tested.

ATC repeater pocket watch, in chrome case, with stop watch…

Non-functioning chrome pocket watch with stop watch function

ATC repeater pocket watch, in chrome case, with stop watch function. Hands appear replaced, watch ticks, but hands do not move.

Heuer chrome Microsplit stop watch, not working

Non-functional Heuer Microsplit Stopwatch

Heuer chrome Microsplit stop watch, not working

A gentleman's gold openface pocket stopwatch, Longines. 52 mm.…

Longines Gold Pocket Stopwatch, 14ct, Enamel Dial

A gentleman's gold openface pocket stopwatch, Longines. 52 mm. Crown wind. Case, dial and movement signed. White enamel dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30 minutes recorder. Plain polished case. 14ct yellow gold. Total weight 110.85…

Good gentleman's 18ct gold pocket watch with stop watch…

1890 Chester 18ct Gold Pocket Watch with Stop Watch

Good gentleman's 18ct gold pocket watch with stop watch function. Hallmarked 18ct gold, Chester 1890.

A steel Junghans U boat stop watch circa 1930's with German…

1930's German Steel U-Boat Stop Watch with Insignia

A steel Junghans U boat stop watch circa 1930's with German insignia on reverse

A chrome stop watch and a petite travelling alarm clock, circa…

Vintage Chrome Stopwatch and Travel Alarm Clock Set

A chrome stop watch and a petite travelling alarm clock, circa third quarter 20th century, the vintage Breitling Geneve chrome stop watch having a white dial, Arabic numerals and a secondary dial; the petite Swiss made Louis Rossel polished and brushed…

Rare silver pocket watch with stop watch, stamped 935, together…

Rare 935 Silver Pocket Watch with Stop Watch

Rare silver pocket watch with stop watch, stamped 935, together with another pocket watch