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 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

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 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

.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…

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 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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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 J. W. Benson sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch case…

J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Pocket Watch Case (1882)

A J. W. Benson sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch case maker is JW Benson Ltd, London 1882. Diameter 4.5 cm.

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 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial, inscribed 'Watch…

J.W. Benson Enamel Pocket Watch, London 1883

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial, inscribed 'Watch maker by Warrant to the Queen J.W.Benson London' London 1883. Mounted on a metal chain.

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 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

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

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)

19th century sterling silver fusee pocket watch af

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

19th century sterling silver fusee pocket watch af

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

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.

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.

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

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

'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.

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 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

Silver JW Benson open face pocket watch, with key, hallmarked…

1885 London Hallmarked JW Benson Open Face Pocket Watch

Silver JW Benson open face pocket watch, with key, hallmarked London 1885, maker JWB

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

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

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.

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

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)

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.