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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A gentleman's nickel silver openface pocket watch. Crown wind.…

Nickel Silver Openface Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals

A gentleman's nickel silver openface pocket watch. Crown wind. 45 mm. White dial and printed black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Unsigned movement.

Watches for restoration or parts includes a mechanical ladies…

Lot of Watches for Restoration and Parts

Watches for restoration or parts includes a mechanical ladies cocktail watch with a silver case working but bracelet is absent, gold plate stem wind fob watch not working, two quartz fob watches and a Citizen

Continental silver fob and chain in the form of a fob watch

Continental Silver Fob Watch and Chain

Continental silver fob and chain in the form of a fob watch

Antique silver watch case rubbed Chester marks approx weight 77…

Chester Marked Antique Silver Watch Case - 77g

Antique silver watch case rubbed Chester marks approx weight 77 grams

Vintage silver plate travelling compass in the form of a fob…

Vintage Silver Plate Fob Watch Traveling Compass

Vintage silver plate travelling compass in the form of a fob watch

Ladies silver pocket watch

Silver Pocket Watch for Women

Ladies silver pocket watch

An Art Deco silver and marcasite watch ring. Size O. Weight 12.…

Art Deco Silver Marcasite Watch Ring - Size O

An Art Deco silver and marcasite watch ring. Size O. Weight 12.0g.

A Victorian sterling silver pocket watch, guilloche case, white…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Guilloche Case

A Victorian sterling silver pocket watch, guilloche case, white enamel dial, seconds at 6 o'clock. Waltham Watch Company, Birmingham 1882

A pocket watch by A.W.W.Co Waltham Mass., white dial with Roman…

A.W.W.Co Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

A pocket watch by A.W.W.Co Waltham Mass., white dial with Roman numerals, mechanical movement signed Am. Watch Co Waltham Mass., made in sterling silver with hallmarks, Birmigham, diameter of the dial 1.7 cm, total weigh 106g

A silver full hunter pocket watch, 925 sterling silver, made by…

Waltham Sterling Silver Full Hunter Pocket Watch

A silver full hunter pocket watch, 925 sterling silver, made by Waltham as a full hunter white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary dial, plain outer case, crown wind

A silver.938 Roman dial Continental pocket watch, floral…

Silver Roman Dial Continental Pocket Watch with Floral Back Decoration

A silver.938 Roman dial Continental pocket watch, floral decoration to back. Diameter 4 cm.

Sterling silver Waltham pocket watch for parts

Waltham Pocket Watch - Sterling Silver - For Parts

Sterling silver Waltham pocket watch for parts

Edward VII sterling silver full hunter watch, watch case by…

Edward VII Silver Hunter Watch, Dennison Case, Swiss Movement

Edward VII sterling silver full hunter watch, watch case by Aaron Lufkin Dennison Birmingham 1910. Dial for restoration. BB Lever swiss made movement running when tested

A ladys silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman…

Non-working Roman Numeral Lady's Pocket Watch

A ladys silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, key wind and set, case diam. 33 mm, not working.

An antique sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial,…

Antique Mercer London Pocket Watch, 1868, Not Working

An antique sterling silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, swing out fusee movement signed Mercer London, no. 11421, hallmarked London 1868, not working.

Antique silver fob watch marked with 935 Swiss silver marks.…

Antique Swiss Silver Fob Watch, Working, Missing Glass

Antique silver fob watch marked with 935 Swiss silver marks. With a stem wind mechanism working when tested. Approx weight 75 grams. Missing the glass, bruises to the body

Antique 800 silver fob watch stem wind movement working when…

Antique 800 Silver Fob Watch, Working Movement - 46mm

Antique 800 silver fob watch stem wind movement working when tested. Approx case width 46 mm, total weight 75 grams

Remontoir antique silver open face pocket watch. Cylindrical 6…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Ruby Movement

Remontoir antique silver open face pocket watch. Cylindrical 6 ruby manual wind movement. Engine turned back with plane cartouche. Fine leaf and scroll pierced work hands and subsidiary second hand dial.

Antique silver Sola open face fob watch marked 800 German marks.…

Antique German Sola Open Face Fob Watch - Working

Antique silver Sola open face fob watch marked 800 German marks. Sola Ancre De Precision. and small marks to back plate. Manual wind movement was working when tested

Ladies sterling silver pocket watch, stamped 925

925 Sterling Silver Ladies Pocket Watch

Ladies sterling silver pocket watch, stamped 925

Small fob watch in Britannia standard silver

Britannia Silver Fob Watch

Small fob watch in Britannia standard silver

Silver open face pocket watch, key wind

Key-wind silver open face pocket watch

Silver open face pocket watch, key wind

Slim line silver half hunter pocket watch, marked 925 with…

925 Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch, Marl C&Cld Maker

Slim line silver half hunter pocket watch, marked 925 with maker marl C&Cld, not working when tested

Ladies sterling silver converted fob watch with white enamel…

Swiss-Made Enamel Fob Watch with Blue Numerals

Ladies sterling silver converted fob watch with white enamel dial and blue numerals. Swiss made. Stamped 925.

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; the Lancashire…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch by Lancashire Watch Co

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; the Lancashire watch Co Ltd (Thomas Peter Hewitt), Chester, 1895.

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; William Ehrhardt…

Victorian silver pocket watch by William Ehrhardt Ltd

A Victorian silver gentleman's pocket watch; William Ehrhardt Ltd, Birmingham.

A silver hunting case pocket watch, crown-wind lever movement,…

Silver Hunting Case Pocket Watch by Allerding's Sydney

A silver hunting case pocket watch, crown-wind lever movement, monogram engraved plain case; retailed by Allerding's, Sydney

A Victorian silver cased hunting case pocket watch, with key,…

Victorian silver hunting case pocket watch with key

A Victorian silver cased hunting case pocket watch, with key, Birmingham.

Swiss Zenith silver pocket watch, face marked 'Favre-Leuba & Co.…

Swiss Zenith Pocket Watch with Favre-Leuba & Co. Face

Swiss Zenith silver pocket watch, face marked 'Favre-Leuba & Co.' with circular dial with Roman numerals, with subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals

A silver plate & paste gemstone Elco watch, cream dial, black…

Elco Gemstone Watch with Cream Dial and Silver Plate Case

A silver plate & paste gemstone Elco watch, cream dial, black Arabic numerals with silver plate case and paste gemstones, made in USA

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

Birmingham Sterling Pocket Watch with Engraved Filigree Case

An English sterling silver pocket watch, Birmingham, white dial, black Roman numerals, one missing hand and glass, filigree engraved case

A 935 silver ladies pocket watch, white dial with enamel flower…

Enamel Flower Ladies Pocket Watch with Chain and Key

A 935 silver ladies pocket watch, white dial with enamel flower motif, black Roman numerals and hands with chain and key.

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

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Stopping Issue

A sterling silver full hunter pocket watch, white dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, full plate movement signed A.M. Watch Co. Riverside Waltham, Mass, guilloche case diam. 50 mm, C 1884 keeps stopping.

.800 silver open face key wind fob watch ornate floral engraved…

Ornate Floral Engraved Silver Fob Watch - Key Wind

.800 silver open face key wind fob watch ornate floral engraved cover

Sheppo sterling silver and enamelled gentleman's pocket watch…

1952 Sheppo Enamelled Silver Pocket Watch with Fob Chain

Sheppo sterling silver and enamelled gentleman's pocket watch on fob chain, 1952, certificate inside

Antique European silver (935) pocket watch, with European…

European Silver Pocket Watch, Early 1900s

Antique European silver (935) pocket watch, with European (probably early 1900s Swiss) silver marks.

A lady's silver pocketwatch, enamel decoration to dial,…

Engraved Silver Pocketwatch, Birmingham 1885

A lady's silver pocketwatch, enamel decoration to dial, engraved case, vacant shield. JL EL, Birmingham, 1885. Weight 39.7g.

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

1899 Chester Silver Pocket Watch: Key-Wind, Open Face

A late-Victorian silver pocket watch, open face, key-wind, Chester 1899

Antique silver fob watch key wind movement not running, marked…

Antique silver fob watch key wind movement not running, marked 375 Salter, weight 81 grams, 50 mm

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked 800. Key wind…

Ladies antique silver open face fob watch marked 800. Key wind movement running when tested, case width 40 mm, key included

A Victorian sterling silver fob watch case and Albert chain,…

1859 Victorian Sterling Silver Fob Watch and Chain

A Victorian sterling silver fob watch case and Albert chain, London hallmarks, dated 1859, original crystal intact (no movement), Maltese cross fob pendant.

A Victorian silver Keywind open face pocket watch with ornate…

Victorian Silver Pocket Watch with Ornate Chain and Fob

A Victorian silver Keywind open face pocket watch with ornate chain, fusee and chain drive lever movemtn by Savory & Sons (not running), no. 3349, London 1865. Triple chain fob with tassel and slider

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.

Sterling silver Dubois pocket watch with key. Currently not in…

Broken Dubois Pocket Watch with Engraved Case

Sterling silver Dubois pocket watch with key. Currently not in working condition. Original white dial with Roman numerals. Original key supplied. Case with intricate engraving on both sides. Front case broken off hinge

A gentleman's pocket watch with fob chain 40 mm. White face…

Dennison Silver Pocket Watch with Fob Chain

A gentleman's pocket watch with fob chain 40 mm. White face with Roman numerals. Case number 392060. Silver. Dennison case. London hallmarks.

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch

Silver Pocket Watch for Women

Sterling silver ladies pocket watch

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

Sterling silver pocket watch, not working

Non-functional sterling silver pocket watch

Sterling silver pocket watch, not working

Antique silver cased pocket watch with key, a/f

Antique silver pocket watch with key (damaged)

Antique silver cased pocket watch with key, a/f

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

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)

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

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

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…

Silver cased open faced half hunter

Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Silver cased open faced half hunter

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

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

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.