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 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.

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.

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.

Cased antique silver pocket watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch in Case

Cased antique silver pocket watch

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

.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

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

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 open face pocket watch with white enamel dial…

Antique Mercier Pocket Watch, 1891, Working

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial and black roman numerals, subsidiary second dial. Key wind, Hallmarked Chester 1891. Working when tested. 39.8 mm diameter. 47 mm diameter. Retailer to dial Mercier, Coventry. Working when…

A silver pocket watch, 900 English silver, with key.

900 Silver Pocket Watch with Key

A silver pocket watch, 900 English silver, with key.

A silver gents pocket watch by the Lancashire watch Co Ltd…

Lancashire Watch Co Ltd Pocket Watch (1901)

A silver gents pocket watch by the Lancashire watch Co Ltd (Lond & Prescot). Case number: 612653, Chester, 1901. Weight: 129.7g

A silver cased pocket watch, open face with Roman numeral white…

Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals and Subsidiary Seconds

A silver cased pocket watch, open face with Roman numeral white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds dial; Crown-wind movement with lever escapement; case marked 'Fine silver'

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.

An engraved Victorian silver consular case open face pocket…

Engraved Victorian Silver Pocket Watch, 1892

An engraved Victorian silver consular case open face pocket watch, 1892, hallmarked 1892 Birmingham with lever movement by J Oldroyd. N.8440. Diameter 42 mm.

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.

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial marked 'Elias Wolfe…

Antique Elias Wolfe Sunderland Pocket Watch - Chester 1886

A sterling silver pocket watch, enamel dial marked 'Elias Wolfe Sunderland, 62130', James Richardson or Charles Horner, Chester 1886. Diameter case 56 mm.

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

English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

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

A vintage open face pocket watch, white dial and plate movement…

Barraud & Lunds London Pocket Watch, Not Working

A vintage open face pocket watch, white dial and plate movement signed Barraud & Lunds London, 3/2608, stem wind, push pin at 4 o'clock, nickel silver screw down case diam. 51 mm, not working.

'Rotherhams' London sterling silver pocket watch

London Sterling Silver Pocket Watch by Rotherhams

'Rotherhams' London sterling silver pocket watch

Two English silver pocket watches, one with key (2)

Pair of English Silver Pocket Watches with Key

Two English silver pocket watches, one with key (2)

Silver and blue enamel watch, antique 800 silver pocket watch…

Antique Silver & Blue Enamel Pocket Watch

Silver and blue enamel watch, antique 800 silver pocket watch with blue enamel numerals

Silver ladies pocket watch, Swiss made 935 fine silver…

Swiss Silver Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch - J.M. Wendt Adelaide

Silver ladies pocket watch, Swiss made 935 fine silver enamelled and gilt face with Roman numerals marked J M Wendt Adelaide

Ladies silver R W Freeman pocket watch

Silver R.W. Freeman Pocket Watch for Women

Ladies silver R W Freeman pocket watch

Ladies antique silver & enamel watch with London import marks…

Antique Enamel Watch with London Import Marks

Ladies antique silver & enamel watch with London import marks George Stockwell 1907. Approx case width 33 mm, working when tested, some minor enamel loss

Antique open face silver pocket watch marked Hanns Vischner…

Antique Silver Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mechanism

Antique open face silver pocket watch marked Hanns Vischner Knittelfeld to the dial, improved patent lever fully jewelled to the back plate, 84 fine silver. With an engraved scene of a bull and farmer, and elaborated mechanism depicting a horse jumping…

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial…

1850 London Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver open face pocket watch with white enamel dial and black roman numerals, subsidiary second dial. Hallmarked London 1850. Key wind, working when tested. 39.8 mm diameter

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, keywind English…

Edwardian Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1906

An Edwardian silver open-face pocket watch, keywind English lever; case Chester 1906.

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

Birmingham 1930 Silver Pocket Watch with Waltham Movement

A silver open-face pocket watch, Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds, crown-wind Waltham 'Vanguard' movement; case, Birmingham 1930.

An Edwardian silver hunting-case pocket watch, crown-wind lever…

Edwardian Silver Hunting-Case Pocket Watch

An Edwardian silver hunting-case pocket watch, crown-wind lever movement 276480; Rotherham's case, Birmingham 1910

Swiss made Fairfax and Roberts Goliath pocket watch in sterling…

Swiss-made Goliath Pocket Watch in Sterling Silver and Case

Swiss made Fairfax and Roberts Goliath pocket watch in sterling silver and faux leather case, diameter of watch 6.5 cm, case 12 cm x 10 cm, original unrestored condition

coin silver cased open face Chronometre pocket watch. Late 19th…

Swiss Chronometre Pocket Watch, 19th Century

coin silver cased open face Chronometre pocket watch. Late 19th century Swiss keyless movement with pivoted detent escapement, marked 'Chronometre'. Marked the same to the white enamel dial, Arabic numerals and minute indices, subs seconds dial at 6,…

A silver case pocket watch, white dial. Weight 57grams. With…

Silver Pocket Watch with Key and White Dial

A silver case pocket watch, white dial. Weight 57grams. With key.

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch with enamel detail and an…

Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch with Albert Chain

A sterling silver ladies pocket watch with enamel detail and an Albert chain, white dial, black Roman numerals and hands, stem wind movement, silver case with enamel detail, figaro Albert chain, in working condition, length 75 cm

A silver open faced pocket watch by Whitelaw Edinburgh.…

Whitelaw Edinburgh Silver Pocket Watch, 1851

A silver open faced pocket watch by Whitelaw Edinburgh. Sterling silver, with plain white face, Roman numerals, key wind, case hallmarked at London 185146212. Movement engraved James Whitelaw Edinburgh 1349 English fusee lever. Total weight: 89 grams,

A silver open faced pocket watch by Sonoon, sterling silver,…

Sonoon Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, London 1874

A silver open faced pocket watch by Sonoon, sterling silver, case hallmarked TM London 18745072. Movement engraved Jb Naebe Sonoon 1097 London verge fusee movement, black Roman numerals, key wind. Total weight: 123.1g

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

A 19th century open faced silver key wind lever pocket watch by…

Silver pocket watch and cigar case

A 19th century open faced silver key wind lever pocket watch by T. Fattorini, Bolton & Skipton and a silver plate single corona cigar case

A silver pocketwatch on chain.

Silver Pocketwatch on Chain

A silver pocketwatch on chain.

Pocket watch: gentleman's American sterling silver pocketwatch…

Sterling Silver Pocketwatch 'The King' by W.W.C.Co

Pocket watch: gentleman's American sterling silver pocketwatch 'The King', case stamped W.W.C.Co

A cylinder watch, a silver plated vesta, and a gin bottle label

Silver, Gin, and Time: A Vintage Collection

A cylinder watch, a silver plated vesta, and a gin bottle label

.925 silver the Ellerslie open face lever wind chronograph…

Ellerslie Swiss-made Chronograph Pocket Watch with Minute Repeater

.925 silver the Ellerslie open face lever wind chronograph pocket watch minute repeating split second Swiss made mechanism (slight crazing to dial)

Quality marcasite watch on bow, German '800' silver bow brooch…

Quality marcasite watch on bow, German '800' silver bow brooch supporting a 'Bucherer' 17 jewel skeleton convex watch

English sterling silver ladies pocket watch, embossed floral…

Floral Enamelled Ladies Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1885

English sterling silver ladies pocket watch, embossed floral case with enamelled face and Roman numerals, hallmarked Birmingham 1885

A Swiss keywind pocket watch by Olivier Quartier, silver plated…

Olivier Quartier Swiss Keywind Pocket Watch

A Swiss keywind pocket watch by Olivier Quartier, silver plated case, cream enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, sunken subsidiary seconds at VI, signed to the face and movement.

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch,…

Jewelled Ladies Pocket Watch in Silver Case

A Continental 0.935 silver cased ladies open face pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial with 'jewelled' decoration, Roman numerals and railtrack minutes.

Silver gilt pocket watch

Silver Gilt Pocket Timepiece

Silver gilt pocket watch

A Waltham sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch with key case…

Waltham Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch (1898)

A Waltham sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch with key case maker Waltham watch Company, Birmingham, 1898. Diameter 5.5 cm.

An. H. Samuel, Mancester sterling silver Roman dial pocket…

Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch, 1910

An. H. Samuel, Mancester sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch case maker George Stephen Burt, Chester, 1910. Diameter 5.5 cm.

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

Sterling Silver Roman Dial Pocket Watch with Engraving

A sterling silver Roman dial pocket watch case maker's mark possibly IRH. Chester, 1904. Engraved with Henley Bailey to the inside back. Diameter 5 cm.

Sterling silver cased pocket watch, hallmarked Chester 1857

1857 Chester Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver cased pocket watch, hallmarked Chester 1857

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch. Case by…

Chester Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1900

A silver centre seconds chronograph pocket watch. Case by Samuel Yeomans, Chester, 1900. Case number: 85116. Weight: 188.6g

Two pocket Watches, one silver hunting-case with crown wind,…

Pair of Silver Hunting-Case and Swiss Lever Watches

Two pocket Watches, one silver hunting-case with crown wind, Swiss silver case, lever movement. (2)

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

Chester 1868 Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals

A silver open face pocket watch, Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds, keywind movement; case Chester 1868.

'The Express English Lever' pocket watch with sterling silver…

Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with English Lever Movement

'The Express English Lever' pocket watch with sterling silver case

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

Sterling silver pocket watch (heart)

Heart-shaped Sterling Silver Pocket Watch

Sterling silver pocket watch (heart)

An Incomplete George IV silver pair case pocket watch, 1822,…

George IV Silver Pocket Watch, 1822

An Incomplete George IV silver pair case pocket watch, 1822, the inner case bezel is missing but hallmarks match, Birmingham 1822. Verge, fusee and chain movement by P James, Edinbugh N.1084. Ornate pierced cockplate.

A sterling silver verge pocket watch, white dial (faded) Roman…

Antique Sterling Silver Verge Pocket Watch, Non-Functioning

A sterling silver verge pocket watch, white dial (faded) Roman numerals, fleur-de-lis hour hand, subsidiary seconds (missing hand) swing out gilt fusee movement signed Rc Newby Liverpool, no. 831, case size 54 mm hallmarked Chester 1898, wt. 137g, not…

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

Silver Pocket Watch with Roman Numerals and Subsidiary Seconds

A silver open face pocket watch, white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds on a key wind and set plate movement.

A lady's Swiss silver open face pocket watch, white dial with…

Swiss Silver Pocket Watch with Blue Roman Numerals

A lady's Swiss silver open face pocket watch, white dial with blue Roman numerals, push piece at one o'clock, stem wind on a lever movement in a finely engraved case. Size 32.5 mm. Boxed.

A sterling silver open face pocket watch; white dial marked…

Bravingtons Kings Cross Pocket Watch, 1907

A sterling silver open face pocket watch; white dial marked Bravingtons Kings cross with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial on a lever movement. Chester 1907.

Georgian hallmarked silver pocket watch, (part of paired case…

Georgian Silver Pocket Watch, Chester 1820, E.M. Maker

Georgian hallmarked silver pocket watch, (part of paired case watch), as inspected, hallmarked Chester circa 1820, maker E.M.(Edward Maddock, Case maker, Ormond Street, Liverpool), watch marked In Gregson Liverston

Edwardian sterling silver pocket watch marked Birmingham 1907…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Birmingham 1907

Edwardian sterling silver pocket watch marked Birmingham 1907 JR and Rotherham's to dial. Approx diameter 50.8 mm, weight 108 grams, loss to the engine turned decoration. Stem wind mechanism running when tested

Cartier ladies tank watch. Must de Cartier sterling silver gilt…

Cartier Ladies Tank Watch - Sterling Silver Gilt 20mm Case

Cartier ladies tank watch. Must de Cartier sterling silver gilt tank 20 mm case, marked to 925 Cartier Argent 20m, with the sapphire cabochon crown. Movement was working when tested, however the crown does not engage

A Victorian silver chronograph pocket watch; W.C, Chester, 1889.…

Victorian Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch, 1889

A Victorian silver chronograph pocket watch; W.C, Chester, 1889. Weight (all in) 157g.

A silver chronograph pocket watch by Thomas Russell & Sons,…

Thomas Russell & Sons Silver Chronograph Pocket Watch (1901)

A silver chronograph pocket watch by Thomas Russell & Sons, Liverpool. 1901. Number 104204. Weight: 185.3g

A silver open-face pocket watch, 'Admiral' crown-wind lever…

Birmingham 1923 Silver Pocket Watch with Admiral Movement

A silver open-face pocket watch, 'Admiral' crown-wind lever movement, case Birmingham 1923

A Swiss silver pocket watch, retail by Hardy Bros, Brisbane,…

Engraved Swiss Pocket Watch, Hardy Bros, Brisbane, 1897 Gift

A Swiss silver pocket watch, retail by Hardy Bros, Brisbane, hallmarked 0.935, not working; glass missing from face. Engraved back mechanism plate: 'Presented to Gerald H. Barlow. By some Toowoomba friends, January 1897'. Weight 119.3g.

A Victorian sterling silver boxed Waltham watch. Pocket watch.…

Victorian Sterling Silver Waltham Pocket Watch with Fitted Case

A Victorian sterling silver boxed Waltham watch. Pocket watch. Hallmarked Chester 1879. White enamel dial with subsidiary second hand, with fitted case. Diameter 48 mm