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 Swiss double dial silver chronograph, circa 1900, silver dial,…

Swiss Double Dial Silver Chronograph, Circa 1900, 52mm Diameter

A Swiss double dial silver chronograph, circa 1900, silver dial, crown wind pin set, 52 mm diameter

An English fusee lever pulse silver pocket watch, 1890's, key…

1890's English Silver Pocket Watch with Large Sweep Hand

An English fusee lever pulse silver pocket watch, 1890's, key wind key set, white enamel dial with large sweep hand, 60 mm diameter

An English sterling silver fusee lever pocket watch, circa 1860,…

1860 English Sterling Silver Fusee Lever Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

An English sterling silver fusee lever pocket watch, circa 1860, with an enamel dial, key wind, key set, the movement signed D. Buckingham Glasgow, 55 mm diameter

An English fusee sterling silver lever pocket watch by William…

1880 English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by William Finley Bishop

An English fusee sterling silver lever pocket watch by William Finley Bishop, Auckland, circa 1880, with an enamel dial, key wind and key set, 56 mm diameter

A sterling silver Swiss lever pocket watch, circa 1870, lever,…

1870 Swiss Lever Pocket Watch with Engraved Duck Hunting Scene

A sterling silver Swiss lever pocket watch, circa 1870, lever, key wind, key set, retailed by Mt Tobias Liverpool, featuring a silver engraved case with duck hunting scene to front,fully chased and engraved movement, made for the Spanish market, 48 mm…

A French silver single cased verge fusee pocket watch, circa…

French Silver Verge Fusee Pocket Watch, Circa 1690, Champleve Dial

A French silver single cased verge fusee pocket watch, circa 1690, champleve dial with single hand, the movement 1690 Bobillier a Besancon, to a pierced chased silver case, 52 mm diameter

A sterling silver pocket watch, key wind and set, white enamel…

A sterling silver pocket watch, key wind and set, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and delicate floral decoration, sterling silver engraved case, suspended from a bar brooch, 38 mm diameter

Omega Trench watch likely in s sterling silver case. Does not…

Omega Trench watch likely in s sterling silver case. Does not run but crown turns, case width 35 mm

J W Benson sterling silver pocket watch with chain and winding…

J W Benson sterling silver pocket watch with chain and winding key. 54.0 mm case diameter with white Roman numeral dial and seconds sub dial at 6 o'clcok. Stamped J W B & lion passant inside denotes sterling silver, and the leopard's head: the town mark…

Victorian sterling silver pocket watch, fusee movement with…

Victorian sterling silver pocket watch, fusee movement with beautifully engraved reverse and white enamelled dial with Roman numerals scratched glass front, hallmarked London 1878

An antique silver Albertina, engraved 18 x 24 mm oval and 12 x…

An antique silver Albertina, engraved 18 x 24 mm oval and 12 x 35 mm drop shape links to double foxtail link chains, with locking swivel clasp, length 30 cm, attached with brass watch key, wt. 26.5g.

Dutch silver miniature bracket clock model with an 18th/19th…

Dutch silver miniature bracket clock model with an 18th/19th century pocket watch movement and dial, the dial signed 'Ann Havinden, 1796', the case with hallmarks c.1902. Some old repairs. Height 175 mm

Swiss made nickel cased 'Goliath' pocket watch with silver and…

Swiss made nickel cased 'Goliath' pocket watch with silver and blue enamel display case, the case hallmarked Birmingham 1919 by Henry Charles Freeman, Hatton Gardens London with peacock blue guilloche front, leatherette covered body and easel strut back.…

19th century Swiss silver and enamel cased, lady's pocket watch…

19th century Swiss silver and enamel cased, lady's pocket watch for the Chinese market, with portrait panel back, the case and suspension bow detailed with seed pearls. Chinese trademark inside back cover and Chinese character marks to key wind lever…

Large Goliath, 8 day, 1/4 repeater pocket watch 80 mm diameter…

Large Goliath, 8 day, 1/4 repeater pocket watch 80 mm diameter silver plated case. Stem wind movement with Swiss Cross and number 7032 to plate back. Off-white enamel dial with bold Roman numerals and rail track minutes, subsidiary seconds dial at VI.

.925 silver Swiss open faced Hebdomas Patent pocket watch,…

.925 silver Swiss open faced Hebdomas Patent pocket watch, white enamel face with hours in blue cartouches, flanked by calendar dials above a visible lever escapement.

An antique silver pair case pocket watch; white dial, Roman…

An antique silver pair case pocket watch; white dial, Roman numerals, swing out gilt fusse movement with finely engraved bridge signed Grafton London 3835, case inserted with 2 paper labels for 'Mourning & wedding rings, W. Wright clock & watch maker…

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

An antique silver open face pocket watch, white enamel dial, painted Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, swing out key wind and set gilt movement and dial signed W.F. Coxon Sydney, hallmarked London 1877, with key, ticks over, size 46 mm, wt. 84.6g.

A silver pair case Georgian pocket watch c.1775, With unmarked…

A silver pair case Georgian pocket watch c.1775, With unmarked silver outer case and gilt inner. The movement gilded brass Verge with fusee and chain drive. Pierced and engraved cockplate. Signed Chas Haley N.1631 London. Original glass. Enamel dial with…

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

John Fagg Margate pair case pocket watch, Georgian sterling…

Georgian Sterling Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch, London 1778

John Fagg Margate pair case pocket watch, Georgian sterling silver pair case pocket watch with white enamelled dial and detailed gilt interior, hallmarked London 1778

G.K. Hirst Victorian pocket watch, sterling silver cased with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Enamelled Dial (1854)

G.K. Hirst Victorian pocket watch, sterling silver cased with white enamelled dial and machine turned case decoration, hallmarked London 1854

Ladies Must de Cartier silver vermeil watch marked Swiss…

Cartier Ladies Silver Vermeil Watch, Not Running, Needs Service

Ladies Must de Cartier silver vermeil watch marked Swiss sterling silver mark, Argent, Must de Cartier. Approx case width 30 mm, not running when tested either battery or service. Lightening of plate.

An antique English sterling silver pear cased verge fusee…

English sterling silver pear cased verge fusee pocket watch, 19th century

An antique English sterling silver pear cased verge fusee pocket watch, 19th century, movement engraved 'Penlington, London', 7.5 cm high overall

An antique Swiss over-sized pocket watch, housed in an antique…

Antique Swiss Pocket Watch in Sterling Silver Travel Case

An antique Swiss over-sized pocket watch, housed in an antique sterling silver travel case, late 19th century, 12 cm high overall

World War I period silver 'Trench watch' marks case: Swiss…

Swiss Silver Trench Watch, World War I Era, Not Running

World War I period silver 'Trench watch' marks case: Swiss silver 935 marks to, movement 7 jewel Swiss made. Not running.

Elgin Diplomat open face pocket watch in a silver plated case.…

Non-working Elgin Diplomat open face pocket watch in silver case

Elgin Diplomat open face pocket watch in a silver plated case. Not working.

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.

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.

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.

George IV silver open face large pocket watch by John Forrest,…

George IV Silver Pocket Watch by John Forrest, London 1828

George IV silver open face large pocket watch by John Forrest, London, key wind fusee movement, numbered 2206, conforming numbered case, hallmarked Chester 1828. Silver dial with raised Roman numerals on lineal machine engraved chapter ring, engraved…

Antique Dutch silver watch key marked Dutch small mark, Ks, 46…

Antique Dutch Silver Watch Key, Marked Dutch Small Mark, 46mm

Antique Dutch silver watch key marked Dutch small mark, Ks, 46 mm

Antique open face chronograph pocket watch, with white dial…

Antique Accuraspeed Spikins Chronograph Pocket Watch, Dent London, C. 1920s

Antique open face chronograph pocket watch, with white dial signed Accuraspeed Spikins from Dent London, Roman numerals, 2 registers, pin push at 1 o'clock, nickel silver case size 51 mm, in original retailers case, C - 1920's, working.

Silver cased Hebdomas pocket watch C:1920 eight day,…

Silver cased Hebdomas pocket watch C:1920 eight day, eight-jewel, lever action pocket watch with white enameled face, Roman numerals in blue with silvered decoration in working condition. Case marked 925.

Eight day Hebdomas Octanta pocket watch with visible escapement,…

Eight day Hebdomas Octanta pocket watch with visible escapement, stem wind, working. White enamel dial with silver decorations.

Hebdomas 8 day silver open face pocket watch with decorative…

Hebdomas 8 day silver open face pocket watch with decorative white dial. Exposed escapement. Case stamped 925. 52 mm diameter. Back hinge a/f.