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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George III silver consular cased half hunter pocket watch,…

George III Half Hunter Pocket Watch, London 1819

George III silver consular cased half hunter pocket watch, fusee verge movement, numbered 20216. 52 mm case hallmarked London 1819, by William Linsley, case maker, Banner Street, Bunhill Row, London. White enamel dial with inner chapter of Roman numerals…

1939 'The Lone Ranger' (Hi-Y'o Silver) pocket watch by New…

Hi-Y'o Silver Lone Ranger Pocket Watch

1939 'The Lone Ranger' (Hi-Y'o Silver) pocket watch by New Haven Painted 50 mm nickel case with decal to the back depicting The Lone Ranger on Silver (Hi-Y'o Silver), half hunter style case with named dial under Perspex.

An antique hallmarked sterling silver half hunting case Waltham…

Sterling Silver Waltham Pocket Watch, 1903 Birmingham Hallmark

An antique hallmarked sterling silver half hunting case Waltham pocket watch; guilloche case with blue enamel Roma numerals, white dial, Arabic numerals, outer seconds track, subsidiary seconds, 15 jewel movement C- 1908, case diam. 51 mm, hallmarked…

English sterling silver pocket watch, half hunter, the white…

Antique Sterling Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch 1885

English sterling silver pocket watch, half hunter, the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, the case marked Birmingham 1885, Lb, movement marked Md.Mathey, case diameter 3.5 cm

An early 1900s silver and enamel lady's half hunter pocket…

An early 1900s silver and enamel lady's half hunter pocket watch, the exterior profusely engraved, the pink enamel chapter ring with blue Roman numerals, stem wind, suspended from a silver bow brooch.

A silver half hunter and silver pair cased pocket watch. 1845,…

Antique Silver Half Hunter and Pair Cased Pocket Watch

A silver half hunter and silver pair cased pocket watch. 1845,1847 Birmingham, cases by Rotherham & Son (probably), and Fw both sterling silver, the half hunter hallmarked to case R & S, key wind movement numbered 1798, the pair cased, inner smaller sized…

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.

Victorian sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, By Waltham…

Waltham Sterling Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch, 1880

Victorian sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, By Waltham Watch Co Chester 1880. With key wind movement, enamelled roman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, approx case width 45 mm

A lady's 900 silver half hunter pocket watch, oval form with…

Engraved 900 Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

A lady's 900 silver half hunter pocket watch, oval form with decorative round white dial, Roman numerals, stem wind, push pin set, finely engraved case, dim. 40 x 30 mm, 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 silver pair cased half hunter signed Ford new town, sterling…

Ford New Town Silver Half Hunter Pair Cased Watch

A silver pair cased half hunter signed Ford new town, sterling silver, pair cased half hunter verge fusee signed, key wind with key, case hallmarked Jw London 18697899. Movement engraved Ford new Town 7899. Total weight: 136.5 grams

A Wales & McCULLOCH silver half hunter pocket watch crown wind…

Wales & McCulloch Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

A Wales & McCULLOCH silver half hunter pocket watch crown wind and pin set movement, circular white dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at six, sterling silver case hallmarked Birmingham, 1919-20, 45 mm diameter.

Antique sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, dial marked S.…

1899 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Antique sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, dial marked S.Smith and Sons London, case hallmarked London 1899, working marked S Smith & Son the 'Strand Watch', watchmakers to the Admiralty, 9 strand arcade London, watch in good working order

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

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)

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

A hallmarked sterling silver half hunter pocket watch and chain,…

Sterling Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Chain

A hallmarked sterling silver half hunter pocket watch and chain, white dial and plate movement similarly signed Payne & Co. 163 new Bond St London, with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, stem wind, push pin at 2 o'clock, case hallmarked London…

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

Sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, with blue enamel…

Sydney's Hardy Bros Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Sterling silver half hunter pocket watch, with blue enamel numerals. Retailed by Hardy Bros Sydney.

A Victorian silver half-hunter pocketwatch in wooden travel box,…

Victorian Silver Half-Hunter Pocketwatch in Travel Box

A Victorian silver half-hunter pocketwatch in wooden travel box, silver pocket watch, blue enamel outer dial, inner seconds dial, wooden fitted travel box, fitted watch compartment, two watch keys, John Hammon, London, 1874.

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

Silver 935 half hunter pocket watch

935 Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Silver 935 half hunter pocket watch

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

Silver half hunter pocket watch with key Hallmarked London 1870,…

Antique Half Hunter Pocket Watch, London 1870

Silver half hunter pocket watch with key Hallmarked London 1870, J.H, enamel dial marked Charles J Hill, separate seconds hand

A silver Swiss 'Peak' half hunter cased pocket watch, the case…

Swiss Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch, 1927

A silver Swiss 'Peak' half hunter cased pocket watch, the case hallmarked for Birmingham, 1927 by Dennison. Swiss 17 jewel Datum watch Co. Movement. Jewelled to the centre (with box). Diameter 51 mm.

An 18th century silver pair case verge pocket watch by J.…

18th Century Silver Verge Pocket Watch by J. Wilders

An 18th century silver pair case verge pocket watch by J. Wilders, silver dial with engraved Arabic and Roman numerals, dot half hour markers, themed centre with date above 6 o'clock, on fusee movement with pierced engraved balance bridge, Egyptian…

J. W. Benson 'Ludgate' English hallmarked sterling silver…

Victorian Benson Silver Pocket Watch Half Hunter Keywound

J. W. Benson 'Ludgate' English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pocket watch keywound half hunter, a white dial with black Roman numerals, no. 75404, patent 75404. London, 1898, maker James William Benson condition good to fair, needs a service, some…

J. H. Stewart half hunter pocket watch in an English hallmarked…

Sterling silver pocket watch with travel case, 1915

J. H. Stewart half hunter pocket watch in an English hallmarked sterling silver travel case. Birmingham, 1915, maker Hardy Brothers

Silver cased open faced half hunter

Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch

Silver cased open faced half hunter

Swiss silver 935 standard half hunter pocket watch stamped with…

Swiss Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Bear Stamp

Swiss silver 935 standard half hunter pocket watch stamped with three bears. Diameter of face 4.7 cm

Swiss silver 935 standard half hunter pocket watch retailed for…

Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Monogrammed Fob Chain

Swiss silver 935 standard half hunter pocket watch retailed for G. Coates & Co Christchurch New Zealand & monogrammed 'MC' on a silver fob chain. Stamped with three bears, maker Baume & Company. Diameter 3.4 cm

Silver patent chronograph half hunter pocket watch stamped…

Silver Half Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch with Key

Silver patent chronograph half hunter pocket watch stamped 'Fine Silver' to the interior, with a key. Diameter of face 5.2 cm

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)

Silver JW Benson half hunter along with a Fairfax & Roberts,…

Silver Half Hunter & Leather Bag Combo

Silver JW Benson half hunter along with a Fairfax & Roberts, hunter St Sydney bag

Small. 935 silver half hunter cased pocket watch fancy engraved…

Engraved Half Hunter Pocket Watch with Blue Enamel Dial

Small. 935 silver half hunter cased pocket watch fancy engraved covers with outer dial of blue enamel Arabic numerals, lever wind