Pocket Watches
Most of the pocket watches you find today will be vintage. They date back as early as the 17th century, but the majority of models seen on the market today will be 19th or early 20th century.
Most pocket watches you find will be vintage. They date back as early as the 17th century, but the majority of models seen on the market today will be 19th or early 20th century. There are many bargains around and you can pick up a 1920’s silver pocket watch in working order at at very affordable price. See also Waltham and Elgin pocket watches.
During the first world war, soldiers crawling in the trenches found wristwatches were far more suitable than a watch in a vest pocket. With watch manufacturers increasingly able to miniaturize yet improve accuracy, wristwatches became more and more fashionable and by 1950 the pocket watch had had its day. Today, a good pocket watch is much sought after by collectors.
eBay USA
On eBay UK: | Vintage Quartz Bronze Pocket Watch with Chain £ 6.99 |
 | Albert pocket watch chain with a "Lucky" ER II sixpence fob,silver colour £ 7.50 |
 | ANTIQUE DESIGN QUARTZ POCKET WATCH WITH ALBERT CHAIN AND GIFT POUCH £ 15.99 |
 | Vintage Quartz SILVER Pocket Watch with Chain 1920's Classic Peaky Blinder Style £ 4.43 |
 | Men Quartz With Necklace Steampunk Pocket Pocket Watch Fob Watches £ 4.77 |
 | Vintage Quartz Bronze Pocket Watch with Chain £ 4.78 |
 | Vintage Quartz Silver Pocket Watch with Chain **FAST FREE SHIPPING**UK SELLER** £ 9.99 |
 | Vintage Quartz Black Pocket Watch with Chain **FAST FREE SHIPPING**UK SELLER** £ 9.99 |
 | SET OF 14 POCKET WATCH KEYS SIZE 00-12 TOOLS WINDER VINTAGE WINDER KEY £ 4.35 |
 | Vintage Retro Steampunk Pocket Watch Black Quartz Pendant Necklace Chain Gift D £ 4.94 |
 | Vintage Quartz SILVER Pocket Watch with Chain 1920's Classic Peaky Blinder Style £ 4.38 |
 | Vintage Nautical Brass Pocket Watch Berlin 1936 with Leather Box Gift Marine £ 12.77 |
 | Personalised Engraved Pocket Watch for Son Dad Husband Birthday Christmas Gift £ 9.99 |
 | Steampunk Quartz Analog Pocket Watch with Necklace Chain for Women Men Watches £ 1.99 |
 | Vintage Quartz Bronze Pocket Watch with Chain £ 4.97 |
 | Vintage Quartz Black Pocket Watch with Watch with Chain Watches Gift Style UK £ 9.00 |
 | Alice in Wonderland Pocket Watch & Black Velvet Gift Bag UK SELLER £ 3.95 |
 | ANTIQUE ANSONIA POCKET WATCH 53MM £ 26.00 |
 | DOLL HOUSE MINIATURE BARGAINS 1/12 SCALE £ 1.00 |
 | Steampunk Harley Davidson Pocket Watch Skull Full Hunter Quartz Motorcycles Gift £ 12.99 |
 | Gold Luxury Pocket Watch with chain Full Hunter Quartz Gift Antique Fob Watches £ 10.49 |
 | Personalised Engraved Pocket Watch-Wedding Gift Birthday-Silver Gold Black £ 7.19 |
