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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Victorian silver fob watch marked Birmingham 1882 M.S. Approx…

Victorian silver fob watch marked Birmingham 1882 M.S. Approx case width 42 mm, working when tested

A sterling silver pocket watch, dial marked Aww Co Waltham Mass.…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Waltham Watch Co

A sterling silver pocket watch, dial marked Aww Co Waltham Mass. Waltham watch Company, Birmingham 1898.

Sterling silver hunter cased lever wind pocket watch, white…

Birmingham 1923 Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

Sterling silver hunter cased lever wind pocket watch, white enamel dial with seconds movement and Roman numerals (chip to dial) Birmingham 1923

Baume Longines sterling silver hunter case lever wind small…

Foliate Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Longines

Baume Longines sterling silver hunter case lever wind small pocket watch white dial with Roman numerals, all foliate engraved covers for F Jenness, lower Hutt

Sterling silver hunter cased pocket watch no 312067 by…

Rotherhams Sterling Silver Pocket Watch for Stewart Dawsons

Sterling silver hunter cased pocket watch no 312067 by Rotherhams for Stewart Dawsons, white enamel dial with seconds movement, key wind

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver 'The Express English…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, J.G. Graves Movement

Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver 'The Express English Lever' pocket watch. Fusee movement signed J.G. Graves. Enamel dial good. Movement unchecked

Victorian sterling silver open face fob watch G. Aaronson…

Victorian Sterling Silver Fob Watch, Working Condition

Victorian sterling silver open face fob watch G. Aaronson Manchester 38578, case London 1876 William Hubbard. Key wind movement working when tested. bruising to the case, case width 52 mm

Victorian H. Samuel, Manchester pocket watch with sterling…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1886

Victorian H. Samuel, Manchester pocket watch with sterling silver case hallmarked Birmingham 1886, second hand missing, no key, not tested, width 42 mm

A ladies sterling silver pocket watch, Roman dial. Diameter 4…

Roman Dial Sterling Silver Pocket Watch for Women

A ladies sterling silver pocket watch, Roman dial. Diameter 4 cm. Weight 38.4g

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1874. London.

1874 London Silver Gents Pocket Watch

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1874. London.

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1901. Jg Graves, Sheffield.

Jg Graves Sheffield Silver Pocket Watch, 1901

A silver gents pocket watch, circa 1901. Jg Graves, Sheffield.

A silver gentleman's pocket watch, Waltham USA; case Dennison…

Waltham USA Silver Pocket Watch with Dennison Case

A silver gentleman's pocket watch, Waltham USA; case Dennison watch case Co, Birmingham (date obscured).

A Victorian silver pocket watch; Chester, 1882. Weight (all in)…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1882

A Victorian silver pocket watch; Chester, 1882. Weight (all in) 115.9g.

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch. Case by James…

1882 Chester Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch. Case by James Neale, Chester, 1882. Weight: 151.3g

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch, H. Samuel,…

H. Samuel Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1886

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch, H. Samuel, Manchester. Case Edward Franz Hugo Schultz, Birmingham, 1886. Weight: 137.1g

A silver gents pocket watch. Case by Robert Gravenor, Chester,…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch by Robert Gravenor, Chester 1898

A silver gents pocket watch. Case by Robert Gravenor, Chester, 1898. Weight: 145.2g

A silver gents pocket watch c.1900. Stamped 935. No makers mark.…

1900 Silver Pocket Watch, Stamped 935, No Maker's Mark

A silver gents pocket watch c.1900. Stamped 935. No makers mark. Case number: 301966. Weight: 120.1g

A silver hunting case fob watch with long chain

Silver Hunting Fob Watch with Long Chain

A silver hunting case fob watch with long chain

A late-Victorian silver fob watch with crown-wind cylinder…

Victorian Silver Fob Watch with Crown-Wind Cylinder Movement

A late-Victorian silver fob watch with crown-wind cylinder movement.

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, key-wind lever…

Edwardian Silver Pocket Watch with Engine-Turned Case

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, key-wind lever movement, engine-turned case with vacant cartouche; Birmingham

Rotherham's sterling silver hunter cased key wind pocket watch…

Sterling Silver Hunter Case Pocket Watch with Seconds Movement

Rotherham's sterling silver hunter cased key wind pocket watch with seconds movement

Silver 935 half hunter pocket watch

935 Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Silver 935 half hunter pocket watch

Antique silver pocket watch Thos. Russell and Son, with key and…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Key and Sixpence Holder

Antique silver pocket watch Thos. Russell and Son, with key and a sixpence holder

'The Era', Swiss lever silver cased pocket watch, stamped 935

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch - 'The Era'

'The Era', Swiss lever silver cased pocket watch, stamped 935

Antique Argent silver cased pocket watch with key wind movement,…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Key Wind Movement

Antique Argent silver cased pocket watch with key wind movement, 5.7 cm high

Sterling silver pocket watch (Rotherman shape)

Rotherman Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver pocket watch (Rotherman shape)

A silver.935 Roman dial Continental pocket watch with key case…

Silver Roman Pocket Watch with Gold Details and Floral Decoration

A silver.935 Roman dial Continental pocket watch with key case maker KL &. Width gold detailing on face and floral decoration to back. Diameter 4 cm.

A late-Victorian silver fob watch with keywind cylinder…

Late-Victorian Silver Fob Watch with Keywind Movement

A late-Victorian silver fob watch with keywind cylinder movement.

19th century sterling silver fusee pocket watch af

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

19th century sterling silver fusee pocket watch af

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked London 1882

1882 London Hallmarked Full Hunter Pocket Watch in Sterling Silver

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked London 1882

A silver Waltham open face pocket watch; white dial, hiarline…

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1890

A silver Waltham open face pocket watch; white dial, hiarline crack, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, key wind full plate movement, case size 52 mm, some dents to back, cracked glass, case hallmarked Birmingham 1890, movement C- 1889, not working.

A vintage silver lady's half hunter pocket watch, white dial,…

Vintage Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Blue Enamel Numerals

A vintage silver lady's half hunter pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, blued hands, stem wind and push pin set lever movement, front cover with blue enamel Roman numerals, case diam. 37.5 mm, missing glass.

A Vintgae lady's silver open face pocket watch, guilloche…

Vintage Silver Lady's Pocket Watch with Guilloche Dial

A Vintgae lady's silver open face pocket watch, guilloche silver dial, Roman numerals, key wind and set lever movement, case diam. 38 mm.

Sterling silver gents pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham, A/F

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Gents Pocket Watch A/F

Sterling silver gents pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham, A/F

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1885,…

1885 Birmingham Hallmarked Ladies Pocket Watch by F. Holland & Co

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1885, by makers F. Holland and Co

A Waltham sterling silver pocket watch, white dial, black Roman…

Waltham Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

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

19th century English sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked…

1884 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Rotherhams

19th century English sterling silver pocket watch, hallmarked London, 1884, Jr, by Rotherhams London, with circular enamel dial set with with Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds dial, the case engraved with crest within medallion

Antique silver pocket watch, marked to face 'Reliance d. Hart…

Reliance Silver Pocket Watch by Hart West Maitland

Antique silver pocket watch, marked to face 'Reliance d. Hart West Maitland'

Antique sterling silver pocket watch by wide Ehrhardt, London.…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Needs Service

Antique sterling silver pocket watch by wide Ehrhardt, London. Case hallmarked Birmingham 1910 WF. Needs service

A lady's silver open face pocket watch; two tone dial with blue…

Silver Pocket Watch with Two Tone Dial

A lady's silver open face pocket watch; two tone dial with blue Roman numerals, gold hands on a lever movement. Width 33 mm

Open face fusee key wind silver pocket watch face marked C F…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch by C F Greiner, Edinburgh 1897

Open face fusee key wind silver pocket watch face marked C F Greiner, 65 Nicholson St. Edinburgh. Case hallmarked 1897. Case 50 mm diameter. Ticks for a short time. Damage to enamel face.

A lady pocket watch, sterling silver case, enamel dial.

Sterling Silver Enamel Dial Lady Pocket Watch

A lady pocket watch, sterling silver case, enamel dial.

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

Enamel Dial Swiss Pocket Watch, Late 19th Century

A Swiss sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial with seconds. Late 19th century, early 20th century watch. Diameter case 48 mm

Antique ladies silver fob watch with applied rose gold bezels.…

Antique Ladies Silver and Rose Gold Fob Watch

Antique ladies silver fob watch with applied rose gold bezels. Unmarked. Stem wind movement working when tested, case width 33 mm

German silver travelling watch case marked 935, total weight…

935 German Silver Travelling Watch Case, 56gms

German silver travelling watch case marked 935, total weight 56gms, open: 4 cm high, 4.8 cm wide,5.2 cm deep

Sterling silver ladies Swiss fob watch with a heavily engraved…

Engraved Swiss Fob Watch with Enamel Dial

Sterling silver ladies Swiss fob watch with a heavily engraved foliate decorated body and enamel dial . Manual wind movement running when tested. Marked bear rampant 935, approx. case diameter 34.1 mm, weight 30 grams

'Swiss 835 silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial…

Swiss 835 Silver Pocket Watch with Kendall & Dent Dial

'Swiss 835 silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds dial. Black enamel dial, marked Kendall & Dent, London. Watch key provided.

Antique sterling silver open face fob watch hallmarked London…

1879 London Hallmarked Antique Sterling Silver Fob Watch

Antique sterling silver open face fob watch hallmarked London 1879, maker: James Jackson II

A gents full hunter silver pocket watch, circa 1869. A gents…

1869 Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch for Men

A gents full hunter silver pocket watch, circa 1869. A gents full hunter silver pocket watch, circa 1869

A Victorian silver open faced pocketwatch, H.Samuel, Manchester…

Victorian Silver Pocketwatch with Climax Trip Action Patent

A Victorian silver open faced pocketwatch, H.Samuel, Manchester 'The Climax Trip action patent', vacant shield to back of case; H. Samuel Ltd, Chester, 1900.

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

1877 London Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

A silver open-face pocket watch, Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds, keywind movement; case London 1877.

A late-Victorian silver fob watch with Crown-wind cylinder…

Victorian Silver Fob Watch with Crown-Wind Cylinder Movement

A late-Victorian silver fob watch with Crown-wind cylinder movement.

A silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement; Swiss silver…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Keywind Movement

A silver open-face pocket watch, keywind movement; Swiss silver case.

A silver open-face pocket watch, Waltham 'Tempus' Crown-wind…

Waltham Silver Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1919

A silver open-face pocket watch, Waltham 'Tempus' Crown-wind lever movement, engine-turned case Birmingham 1919.

A Victorian silver hunting-case pocket watch, American Waltham…

Victorian Silver Hunting-Case Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1899

A Victorian silver hunting-case pocket watch, American Waltham 'Bond Street' Crown-wind lever movement 8402814, Bedford (Waltham UK), Birmingham 1899

Ladies pocket watch, silver gilt with porcelain dial

Silver Gilt Porcelain Dial Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies pocket watch, silver gilt with porcelain dial

A quality French enamelled and sterling silver pocket watch, R.…

French Enamelled Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by R. Thiriet

A quality French enamelled and sterling silver pocket watch, R. Thiriet

An antique sterling silver pocket watch

Sterling Silver Pocket Watch - Antique Beauty

An antique sterling silver pocket watch

Beaten silver cuff with favre-leuba watch face, an gold…

Silver Cuff with Gold and Favre-Leuba Watch Face

Beaten silver cuff with favre-leuba watch face, an gold highlights

Silver (800) ladies pocket watch, marked 800/1000, with enamel…

Enamel Dial Silver Ladies Pocket Watch by Little Daisy Co

Silver (800) ladies pocket watch, marked 800/1000, with enamel dial, a centre circle of flowers and a second hand, case made by the Little Daisy company, working when tested

Hallmarked silver Hardy Bros fob watch, as inspected

Hallmarked Silver Hardy Bros Fob Watch

Hallmarked silver Hardy Bros fob watch, as inspected

Ladies sterling silver fob watch, with enamel dial.

Enamel Dial Sterling Silver Ladies Fob Watch

Ladies sterling silver fob watch, with enamel dial.

Waltham gentleman's sterling silver pocket watch,

Sterling Silver Waltham Pocket Watch for Gentlemen

Waltham gentleman's sterling silver pocket watch,

A 19th century Swiss key wind mid-size silver pocket watch,…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Key and Case

A 19th century Swiss key wind mid-size silver pocket watch, open face, the interior back cover with maker's/retailer's name 'John Parrish.....', working, in old green velvet lined case, complete with key

Vintage sterling silver watch C.1926, Retailer: Stevenson Bros

1926 Stevenson Bros Vintage Sterling Silver Watch

Vintage sterling silver watch C.1926, Retailer: Stevenson Bros

Silver cased open faced half hunter

Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Silver cased open faced half hunter

Australian fob watch and silver chain silver plate pocket watch…

Antique Silver Fob Watch with Chain

Australian fob watch and silver chain silver plate pocket watch marked to the Dial Bushman Lever made expressly for Angus & Coote, with a stem wind movement not working, crack to the glass. The Silver chain is marked Birmingham 1898 Joseph Sewill and…

Oris open face pocket watch, silver dial, Arabic numerals…

Oris Pocket Watch with Silver Dial and Working Movement

Oris open face pocket watch, silver dial, Arabic numerals subsidiary seconds on a 7 jewel cal. 421 movement, metal case, working.

Lady's open face pocket watch, silvered dial with Roman…

Silver Roman Numerals Open Face Pocket Watch

Lady's open face pocket watch, silvered dial with Roman numerals, key wind and set on a full plate movement, working. Coin silver

Swiss silver pocket watch, needs overhaul marked to case Swiss…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch, c. 1882-1934

Swiss silver pocket watch, needs overhaul marked to case Swiss 935 c. 1882-1934, dial approx 32 cm

A 900 silver ladies pocket watch, white and green dial, black…

Green and White Ladies Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

A 900 silver ladies pocket watch, white and green dial, black Roman numerals and blue hands, second subsidiary dial missing glass. Chain and key attached

Victorian sterling silver Waltham fob watch marked case: Ab…

Victorian Sterling Silver Waltham Fob Watch, Birmingham 1881, Non-Working

Victorian sterling silver Waltham fob watch marked case: Ab (Alfred Bedford) Birmingham 1881, Key wind movement Waltham Mass. Approx case wdith 50 mm, loss of engine turning, does not run, marked case: Ab (Alfred Bedford) Birmingham 1881, Key wind…

An antique Swiss silver pocket watch, for A. Saunders, Sydney.…

Antique Swiss Silver Pocket Watch for A. Saunders, Sydney

An antique Swiss silver pocket watch, for A. Saunders, Sydney. Engraved foliate design. Glass and one hand missing. Diameter 36 mm. Weight (all in) 41.2g.

A silver case pocket watch, the white enamel dial marked…

Rotherhams London Silver Pocket Watch, 1882

A silver case pocket watch, the white enamel dial marked Rotherhams London, circa 1882.

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch, the gilded enamel dial…

Shield-shaped Ladies' Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch, the gilded enamel dial shaped as a shield, no hands. Diameter 3.5 cm. On sterling silver chain. Total weight 34.4g.

Two various silver cased pocket Watches. One hallmarked…

Silver Pocket Watches: Sterling & Marked

Two various silver cased pocket Watches. One hallmarked sterling silver, the other marked silver. Both as inspected. Wt.79g (total)

Antique silver fob watch with and steam train engraving, for…

Antique Silver Fob Watch with Steam Train Engraving (Parts)

Antique silver fob watch with and steam train engraving, for parts, marked 800, width 48 mm

A. Saunders, Sydney silver ladies fob watch marked A. Saunders,…

A. Saunders Sydney Silver Ladies Fob Watch, Working

A. Saunders, Sydney silver ladies fob watch marked A. Saunders, Sydney to the dial, 935 Swiss made to the case. Stem wind mechanism working when tested. Approx width 32 mm

Victorian sterling silver fob watch with a key wind mechanical…

Victorian Sterling Silver Fob Watch with Mechanical Movement

Victorian sterling silver fob watch with a key wind mechanical movement running when tested. Marked Swiss, LC English marks 1887, case width 37 mm

Victorian sterling silver pocket watch for service marked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Waltham Pocket Watch, Not Running

Victorian sterling silver pocket watch for service marked Waltham Mass to the movement, AB Birmingham 1884 to the case. Approx case width 42 mm, weight 71 grams, key wind movement does turn but is not running

Open faced sterling silver pocket watch white enamel dial with…

Horse Motif Silver Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

Open faced sterling silver pocket watch white enamel dial with black roman numerals. Horse motif to the back. Key wind. Runs for a short time. Back plate tests as silver plate

Sterling silver pocket watch open face with roman numerals…

Open Face Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Roman Numerals

Sterling silver pocket watch open face with roman numerals Marked fine silver approx diameter 40 mm. Not tested. Needs key.

A silver gents pocket watch with engraved face. London, 1868.…

Engraved Silver Pocket Watch, London 1868

A silver gents pocket watch with engraved face. London, 1868. Makers mark obscured. Af. Weight: 86.5g

A silver ladies pocketwatch by I. Fattorini, Skipton. Swiss…

Silver Ladies Pocketwatch by I. Fattorini with Swiss Movement

A silver ladies pocketwatch by I. Fattorini, Skipton. Swiss movement. Weight: 53.8g (all in)

A silver.800 painted enamel Roman dial Swiss coin-edge pocket…

Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch with Enamel Painting

A silver.800 painted enamel Roman dial Swiss coin-edge pocket watch diameter 4 cm.

A sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch. Case maker John…

1878 John Fleckner Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch

A sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch. Case maker John Fleckner, London, 1878. Diameter 4.75 cm.

A sterling silver Roman dial Swiss pocket watch case maker's…

Antique Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch Case

A sterling silver Roman dial Swiss pocket watch case maker's mark worn; possibly Birmingham 1880. Floral decoration to back. Diameter 5 cm.

A silver cased fob watch, Roman numeral white enamel dial,…

Engraved Roman Numeral Fob Watch

A silver cased fob watch, Roman numeral white enamel dial, engraved bezel and reverse. (bow non-extant)

A silver open-face pocket watch, Arabic numeral white enamel…

Birmingham 1915 Silver Pocket Watch with Arabic Dial

A silver open-face pocket watch, Arabic numeral white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds; keywind movement; case Birmingham 1915.

A Victorian silver pocket watch, keywind movement by W.…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch by W. Ehrhardt (1883)

A Victorian silver pocket watch, keywind movement by W. Ehrhardt; Birmingham 1883

Hallmarked silver Wm Dunkling fob watch, (Melbourne), made in…

Wm Dunkling Silver Fob Watch, London-Made, Glass Missing

Hallmarked silver Wm Dunkling fob watch, (Melbourne), made in Londn, glass missing

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham…

1911 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch (Non-Working)

Sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, hallmarked Birmingham 1911. Not working.

Hallmarked silver Ladies full hunter pocket watch, with key and…

Birmingham Hallmarked Ladies Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Hallmarked silver Ladies full hunter pocket watch, with key and engraved case, hallmarked Birmingham

Ladies silver Waltham full hunter pocket watch, stamped 935,…

Non-Working Ladies' Silver Waltham Full Hunter Pocket Watch

Ladies silver Waltham full hunter pocket watch, stamped 935, size: approx 5 cm including winder, not currently working

Continental silver cased half hunter watch marked. 935 with key

Continental Silver Half Hunter Watch with Key (935 Marked)

Continental silver cased half hunter watch marked. 935 with key