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.
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On eBay USA: | Vintage Brass Pocket Watch Antique Berlin 1936 with Leather Box Gift Marine $ 14.98 |
 | Mens Pocket Watch Mechanical Black Steampunk Skeleton Retro Chain Luxury Classic $ 19.98 |
 | Mens Pocket Watch Quartz White Dial Stainless Steel Case Arabic Numerals Luxury $ 7.49 |
 | Nautical Vintage American Elgin Look Collectible Antique 2" Brass Pocket Watch $ 13.99 |
 | Vintage Nautical Brass Pocket Watch American Elgin Look Collectible Antique 2" $ 19.88 |
 | Antique Engraved Brass Elgin Pocket watch W/ Chain Vintage Gift for everyone $ 15.00 |
 | Antique Vintage Maritime Brass Victoria London1875 Pocket Watch with Leather Box $ 18.51 |
 | New 1.25mm Beveled Mineral Glass Pocket Watch Crystals 12s 14s 16s Made In USA $ 14.00 |
 | Mens Vintage Mechanical Pocket Watch Luminous Full Hunter Skeleton Design Windup $ 16.99 |
 | Antique Fussee K. Bullingford Silver key winding pocket watch, London 1481 $ 280.00 |
 | Vintage Nautical Brass Pocket Watch American Elgin Look Collectible Antique 2" $ 14.10 |
 | 1907 South Bend Pocket Watch * 17 Jewels * AS IS * Winds & Ticks * Cant Set Time $ 149.99 |
 | Locomotive Train Pocket Watch Gold Union Pacific Memorial with Day & Date NIB $ 49.99 |
 | Portable Hand-winding Mechanical Skeleton Roman Numberals Carved Pocket Watch $ 16.99 |
 | Steampunk Unique Quartz Pocket Watch with Necklace Chain for Women Men Watches $ 1.78 |
 | Steampunk Mini Size Pocket Watch Small Quartz Analog Watches with Necklace Chain $ 2.11 |
 | Retro Vintage Men Steampunk Smooth Surface Pendant Chain Classic Pocket Watch $ 12.68 |
 | Mens Black Pocket Watch Mechanical Vintage Steampunk Skeleton Retro Chain Luxury $ 21.99 |
 | Set of 14 Pocket Watch Key for Winding & Setting Size 00-12 - Antique Vintage $ 10.95 |
 | Mens Luxury Pocket Watch Mechanical Black Retro Steampunk Skeleton with Chain $ 18.99 |
 | Watch elgin vintage pocket Collectible Antique 1- Brass Pocket Watch For GIFT $ 15.57 |
 | Round Vintage Retro Mechanical Pocket Pocket Watch Fob Watches $ 9.29 |
 | Men's Pocket Watch MECHANICAL Silver With Box / Velvet Pouch / 3 Chains AWESOME! $ 23.95 |
 | Antique 7J Gold Filled NEW YORK STANDARD Pocket Watch WORKING, HUNTER CASE 1901 $ 130.00 |
