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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Swiss made Fairfax and Roberts Goliath pocket watch in sterling…

Swiss-made Goliath Pocket Watch in Sterling Silver and Case

Swiss made Fairfax and Roberts Goliath pocket watch in sterling silver and faux leather case, diameter of watch 6.5 cm, case 12 cm x 10 cm, original unrestored condition

Rotherhams hallmarked sterling silver hunter cased pocket watch.…

1915 Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Keywind Movement

Rotherhams hallmarked sterling silver hunter cased pocket watch. Birmingham 1915. Signed keywind movement. Running, unserviced. Diameter 5 cm

Ladies antique silver & enamel watch with London import marks…

Antique Enamel Watch with London Import Marks

Ladies antique silver & enamel watch with London import marks George Stockwell 1907. Approx case width 33 mm, working when tested, some minor enamel loss

Victorian sterling silver fob watch decorated profusely with…

Victorian Ivy Sterling Silver Fob Watch

Victorian sterling silver fob watch decorated profusely with ivy leaves. Marked Ab Birmingham 1885. The mechanism is a Waltham, not running. Approx case width 43 mm, weight 70 grams

Antique open face silver pocket watch marked Hanns Vischner…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mechanism

Antique open face silver pocket watch marked Hanns Vischner Knittelfeld to the dial, improved patent lever fully jewelled to the back plate, 84 fine silver. With an engraved scene of a bull and farmer, and elaborated mechanism depicting a horse jumping…

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial…

1850 London Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial and black roman numerals, subsidiary second dial. Hallmarked London 1850. Key wind, working when tested. 39.8 mm diameter

Decorative silver ladies open face fob watch with gold…

Silver and Gold Ladies Fob Watch

Decorative silver ladies open face fob watch with gold decoration to the white enamel face. Key wind. Stamped 935. Approx 35 mm case diameter ex crown

A silver fob watch and nickel chain, Swiss cylinder movement…

Engraved Silver Fob Watch with Swiss Movement and Chain

A silver fob watch and nickel chain, Swiss cylinder movement and engraved silver case with vacant cartouche; nickel curb-link chain

A Swiss silver fob watch, plain silver case, lever escapement,…

Swiss Silver Fob Watch with Lever Escapement

A Swiss silver fob watch, plain silver case, lever escapement, crown wind.

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, keywind English…

Edwardian Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1906

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, keywind English lever; case Chester 1906.

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

Birmingham 1930 Silver Pocket Watch with Waltham Movement

A silver open-face pocket watch, Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds, crown-wind Waltham 'Vanguard' movement; case, Birmingham 1930.

An Edwardian silver hunting-case pocket watch, crown-wind lever…

Edwardian Silver Hunting-Case Pocket Watch

An Edwardian silver hunting-case pocket watch, crown-wind lever movement 276480; Rotherham's case, Birmingham 1910

Silver and blue enamel watch, antique 800 silver pocket watch…

Antique Silver & Blue Enamel Pocket Watch

Silver and blue enamel watch, antique 800 silver pocket watch with blue enamel numerals

Silver ladies pocket watch, Swiss made 935 fine silver…

Swiss Silver Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch - J.M. Wendt Adelaide

Silver ladies pocket watch, Swiss made 935 fine silver enamelled and gilt face with Roman numerals marked J M Wendt Adelaide

Reliance half hunter watch with silver fob chain, t-bar and fob…

Reliance Half Hunter Watch with Silver Fob Chain

Reliance half hunter watch with silver fob chain, t-bar and fob (weight silver only 22.9 grams)

Antique hallmarked sterling silver fob watch, with key wind (no…

1873 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Fob Watch with Key Wind

Antique hallmarked sterling silver fob watch, with key wind (no key available), hallmarked London 1873 SJ

Hallmarked silver cased half hunter pocket watch, Chester 1899,…

1899 Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch by Lancashire Watch Co

Hallmarked silver cased half hunter pocket watch, Chester 1899, The Lancashire Watch Co Ltd Thomas Peter Hewiitt, with t-bar and key

Hallmarked silver cased full hunter pocket watch, case 1907…

1907 Hallmarked Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch by T. Gaunt & Co

Hallmarked silver cased full hunter pocket watch, case 1907 made by T Gaunt & Co London & Melbourne

Ladies silver R W Freeman pocket watch

Silver R.W. Freeman Pocket Watch for Women

Ladies silver R W Freeman pocket watch

'Rotherhams' London sterling silver pocket watch

London Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Rotherhams

'Rotherhams' London sterling silver pocket watch

Two English silver pocket watches, one with key (2)

Pair of English Silver Pocket Watches with Key

Two English silver pocket watches, one with key (2)

A vintage open face pocket watch, white dial and plate movement…

Barraud & Lunds London Pocket Watch, Not Working

A vintage open face pocket watch, white dial and plate movement signed Barraud & Lunds London, 3/2608, stem wind, push pin at 4 o'clock, nickel silver screw down case diam. 51 mm, not working.

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

English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

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

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.

Victorian silver fob watch & a stem wind example, marked…

Victorian Silver Fob Watch: Working Stem Wind, Key Issue

Victorian silver fob watch & a stem wind example, marked Birmingham Petitpierre & Co the Farringdon Co. 1886 runs & stops, key wind is stuck. The stem wind example is metal, unbranded and is working when tested

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial marked 'Elias Wolfe…

Antique Elias Wolfe Sunderland Pocket Watch - Chester 1886

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial marked 'Elias Wolfe Sunderland, 62130', James Richardson or Charles Horner, Chester 1886. Diameter case 56 mm.

Edwardian sterling silver open face fob watch marked Rotherams…

Antique Rotherams JR Sterling Silver Fob Watch 1905

Edwardian sterling silver open face fob watch marked Rotherams JR 1905 Birmingham. Stem wind movement working when tested, case width 54 mm

Sterling silver open face key wind pocket watch fancy engraved…

Engraved Silver Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1898

Sterling silver open face key wind pocket watch fancy engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals full plate fusee movement #7758 case Birmingham 1898

George V sterling silver fob watch marked Aaron Dennison…

George V Sterling Silver Fob Watch

George V sterling silver fob watch marked Aaron Dennison Birmingham 1913 to the case and Waltham Mass to the movement, stem wind mechanism working when tested. Approx width 51 mm, weight 109 grams. Back lid is loose

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial…

Antique Mercier Pocket Watch, 1891, Working

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial and black roman numerals, subsidiary second dial. Key wind, Hallmarked Chester 1891. Working when tested. 39.8 mm diameter. 47 mm diameter. Retailer to dial Mercier, Coventry. Working when…

Antique ladies fob watch with a profusely engraved silver case.…

Engraved Silver Fob Watch - 935 Bear Marked

Antique ladies fob watch with a profusely engraved silver case. Marked 935 Bear. approx 38 mm diameter

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch English hallmarks to…

Working English Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch English hallmarks to case, working when tested.

Vintage silver (800) half hunter pocket watch, working when…

Working Vintage Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch (800)

Vintage silver (800) half hunter pocket watch, working when tested

A silver pocket watch, 900 English silver, with key.

900 Silver Pocket Watch with Key

A silver pocket watch, 900 English silver, with key.

A silver gents pocket watch by the Lancashire watch Co Ltd…

Lancashire Watch Co Ltd Pocket Watch (1901)

A silver gents pocket watch by the Lancashire watch Co Ltd (Lond & Prescot). Case number: 612653, Chester, 1901. Weight: 129.7g

A silver cased pocket watch, open face with Roman numeral white…

Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals and Subsidiary Seconds

A silver cased pocket watch, open face with Roman numeral white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds dial; Crown-wind movement with lever escapement; case marked 'Fine silver'

A Waltham silver hunting case pocket watch.

Waltham Silver Hunting Pocket Watch

A Waltham silver hunting case pocket watch.

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

1889 Birmingham Silver Pocket Watch

A late-Victorian silver open-face pocket watch, key-wind; Birmingham 1889.

Oris sterling silver pocket watch with Turkish emblem to front…

Turkish Emblem Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, WWI Era

Oris sterling silver pocket watch with Turkish emblem to front and reverse and Turkish numerals on enamel face (said to be Turkish World War I)

Hebdomas Swiss 800 silver eight-day lever action pocket watch…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Skeleton Dial and Roman Numerals

Hebdomas Swiss 800 silver eight-day lever action pocket watch with white, silvered and gilt face Roman numerals and skeleton dial free movement possibly overwound

Large silver plate pocket watch in Art Nouveau sterling silver…

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch in Sterling Silver Case

Large silver plate pocket watch in Art Nouveau sterling silver case, hallmarks for Birmingham

Gentleman's F. Allerding & Son half hunter watch, with 935…

F. Allerding & Son Half Hunter Silver Watch - Working

Gentleman's F. Allerding & Son half hunter watch, with 935 silver case, working when tested

Sterling silver cased ladies pocket watch the case stamped 925,…

925 Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Watch - Swiss Made

Sterling silver cased ladies pocket watch the case stamped 925, the swiss made movement operated when checked, minute hand missing, 4.5 cm high approx

Sterling silver hunter case key wind small pocket watch, M…

Small Sterling Silver Hunter Case Pocket Watch by M Sandstein

Sterling silver hunter case key wind small pocket watch, M Sandstein, Christchurch, fusee movement with plain enamel dial

Sterling silver pocket watch by Waltham

Waltham Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver pocket watch by Waltham

Silver pocket watch with key

Silver Pocket Watch and Key Set

Silver pocket watch with key

Sterling silver hunter retailed by Wendt of Adelaide

Adelaide's Wendt: Sterling Silver Hunter

Sterling silver hunter retailed by Wendt of Adelaide

Baume Longines.935 silver hunter cased lever wind pocket watch…

Longines Silver Hunter Cased Pocket Watch with Seconds Movement

Baume Longines.935 silver hunter cased lever wind pocket watch with seconds movement

.925 silver open face pocket watch plain dial with seconds and…

Open Face Silver Pocket Watch with Alarm and Seconds Dial

.925 silver open face pocket watch plain dial with seconds and alarm dials, lever wind

A Cyprus sterling silver & marcasite ladies brooch watch, white…

A Cyprus sterling silver & marcasite ladies brooch watch, white dial, silver hands & batons, stem wind movement

A hallmarked sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial…

Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Thos. Russell & Son

A hallmarked sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial signed Thos. Russell & Son Liverpool, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, swing out movement, case diam. 54m, guilloche back with vacant cartouche, Birmingham 1920, wt. 123.44g, slight dent…

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, white dial, Roman…

1870 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, swing out lever movement and dial similarly signed W cross, north Rd London 7755, case diam. 49 mm, hallmarked London 1870.

An antique Swiss silver open face lady's pocket watch, white…

Antique Swiss Silver Lady's Pocket Watch, Engraved Case

An antique Swiss silver open face lady's pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, key wind and set in a finely engraved 935 silver case (working but stops). Size 39 mm. Key attached.

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch; white dial with…

Floral Engraved Full Hunter Pocket Watch with Swiss Movement

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch; white dial with blue Roman numerals and gilt decoration on a Swiss stem wind movement (working) with push piece at 1 o'clock (a.f), floral engraved case diameter 39 mm

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch; white dial with…

1883 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch; white dial with Roman numerals (missing glass) on a stem wind movement. Hallmarked London 1883

A silver (935) Swiss ladies pocket watch and muff chain, white…

Swiss Silver Ladies Pocket Watch with Muff Chain

A silver (935) Swiss ladies pocket watch and muff chain, white dial, black Roman numerals, silver case with small glass window, stem wind movement, double curb link muff chain with swivel clasp, in working condition

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.

A silver keywind pocket watch by J.G. Graves, enamel dial with…

J.G. Graves Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1902

A silver keywind pocket watch by J.G. Graves, enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subs-seconds, case Chester 1902.

A lady antique silver pocket watch, enamel dial, stamped 935,…

Enamel Dial Silver Pocket Watch - Swiss Made

A lady antique silver pocket watch, enamel dial, stamped 935, Swiss case.

A ladies pocket watch, silver case. Diameter 3 cm.

Silver Ladies Pocket Watch - 3cm Diameter

A ladies pocket watch, silver case. Diameter 3 cm.

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

Enamel Dial Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, 1887 Waltham Company

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial with seconds. Case diameter 5.2 cm. Waltham watch Company, Birmingham 1887

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked Swiss silver…

Antique Swiss Silver Open Face Fob Watch with Key

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked Swiss silver marks. Width 38.5 mm, weight 37 grams, key wind mechanism working when tested. With key

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.

Silver & enamel nurses fob watch with matching brooch

Enamel Nurses Fob Watch & Brooch Set

Silver & enamel nurses fob watch with matching brooch

Ladies Swiss silver fob watch with a painted enamel floral dial…

Engraved Swiss Fob Watch with Floral Dial

Ladies Swiss silver fob watch with a painted enamel floral dial and a profusely engraved case. Marked 935 bear. Approx diameter 38m. Mechanical wind movement running when tested

Ladies silver full hunter pocket watch, continental silver case…

Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Working

Ladies silver full hunter pocket watch, continental silver case stamped 900. Gilt wash to interior of case. Key wind. Working when tested.

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, with Chester…

Antique Chester Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch, Not Working

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, with Chester hallmarks for 1884. Glass missing. White enamel dial march Lancashire Watch Co. Ltd. Key included. Not working.

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1885. Birmingham.

1885 Birmingham Silver Gents Pocket Watch

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1885. Birmingham.

A silver pocketwatch by Henry & Co, London. Af. Weight: 100.9g…

Henry & Co London Silver Pocketwatch (100.9g)

A silver pocketwatch by Henry & Co, London. Af. Weight: 100.9g (all in)

A late Victorian silver open-face pocket watch, keywind…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch with Swiss Case

A late Victorian silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement; Swiss case with English import marks.

A late-Victorian silver chronograph pocket watch, key-wind,…

Late-Victorian Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, Chester 1893

A late-Victorian silver chronograph pocket watch, key-wind, centre seconds, Chester 1893

A silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement 14724 signed…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch by T.T. Jones, 1867

A silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement 14724 signed T.T. Jones, 330 George Street, Sydney; case James Oliver, London 1867

Antique ladies sterling silver fob watch decorated with a…

Antique Porcelain Dial Sterling Silver Fob Watch by J.M. Wendt

Antique ladies sterling silver fob watch decorated with a porcelain dial, by makers J.M. Wendt Adelaide

Antique silver cased pocket watch, marked T.W.Co 925, 4.6 cm…

Working T.W.Co 925 Antique Silver Pocket Watch (4.6cm)

Antique silver cased pocket watch, marked T.W.Co 925, 4.6 cm wide, working when tested

Victorian gent's sterling silver full hunter watch, hallmarked…

1878 Sterling Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Victorian gent's sterling silver full hunter watch, hallmarked Birmingham circa 1878, with key wind movement, works when wound however no key included

George IV sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked case marked…

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, London 1823

George IV sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked case marked for London 1823, maker JH (probably James Heales). Key wind (key missing) fusee movement (untested). Outer case non extant.

Rogers & Cross silver full hunter pocket watch marked 0.935

Rogers & Cross Silver Pocket Watch - 0.935 Marked

Rogers & Cross silver full hunter pocket watch marked 0.935

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, the movement by…

Waltham Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1882 Hallmark

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, the movement by Waltham, USA. The English case is hallmarked Birmingham 1882

Sterling silver pocket watch with key Hallmarked Birmingham…

1883 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Stewart Dawson Co

Sterling silver pocket watch with key Hallmarked Birmingham 1883. Glass missing. Stewart Dawson & co Liverpool.

A late Victorian gent's Rotherhams silver hunter pocket watch,…

Victorian Silver Hunter Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1891

A late Victorian gent's Rotherhams silver hunter pocket watch, fusee chain movement, key wind, seconds dial, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Birmingham 1891 (no key).

Sterling silver open face key wind pocket watch, machine…

1848 London Sterling Silver Open Face Pocket Watch

Sterling silver open face key wind pocket watch, machine engraved silvered dial, case London 1848

Sterling silver pocket watch with retailer's mark to face,…

Kindermann & Brunkhorst Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver pocket watch with retailer's mark to face, Kindermann and Brunkhorst - 27 Rundle Street Adelaide

Cased antique silver pocket watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch in Case

Cased antique silver pocket watch

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch,…

Continental Silver Ladies Pocket Watch with Jewelled Dial

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch, key set hands and wind, white enamel dial with 'jewelled' decoration, Roman numerals and railtrack minutes.

A Victorian silver hunter pocket watch and fob chain, by F.…

Victorian Silver Hunter Pocket Watch & Fob Chain by Bramel

A Victorian silver hunter pocket watch and fob chain, by F. Bramel, the case hallmarked London 1864, the chain of wrythen links with Albertina type tassel attached

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.

A Swiss 935 silver half hunter pocket watch with chain and key,…

Swiss Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

A Swiss 935 silver half hunter pocket watch with chain and key, white dial, Roman numerals, front cover with Roman numerals in blue enamel, key wind and set, short belcher chain, with key, (missing glass).

A Victorian sterling silver lady's open face pocket watch,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Lady's Pocket Watch, Not Working

A Victorian sterling silver lady's open face pocket watch, white enamel dial and movement signed Stewart Dawson & Co, Liverpool, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and key wind. Birmingham 1885, size 41.6 mm, not working, key attached.

An English sterling silver pocket watch, cream dial. Black…

Cracked Dial English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

An English sterling silver pocket watch, cream dial. Black Roman numerals, gold hands, second subsidiary dial, key wind movement, crack to dial

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.

A silver half hunter pocket watch together with Geneve open…

Triple Pocket Watch Set: Silver, Geneve, Waltham

A silver half hunter pocket watch together with Geneve open face pocket watch and Waltham pocket watch (3)

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.

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

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