Vintage & Antique Pocket Watches Auctions

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  • Howard Pocket Watch, w/ Original Box and Papers
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Howard Pocket Watch, w/ Original Box and Papers

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Fortuna Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Vintage Pearl and Diamond Gold Violin Watch/Brooch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500

    Vintage Pearl and Diamond Gold Violin Watch/Brooch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Fortuna Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,800
  • Vintage Elgin 14K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17J
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Vintage Elgin 14K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 17J

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $450
  • Antique Elgin 14K Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Antique Elgin 14K Gold Hunter Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $325
  • Antique Elgin 14K Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Antique Elgin 14K Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Hamilton 14K Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $800

    Hamilton 14K Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Kodner Galleries
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Antique 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Antique 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Antique Waltham 14K Open Face Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Antique Waltham 14K Open Face Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $225
  • Waltham Pocket Watch w/ 2 Fobs & 1 Charm
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $1,500

    Waltham Pocket Watch w/ 2 Fobs & 1 Charm

    Est.
    $1,400 - $1,500
    Case Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Auctions at Showplace
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100

Since the early 16th century, a pocket watch has been known as an indication of affluence. To date, they provide elegance and are in high demand all around the world. That's why gentlemen continue to treasure pocket watches. Although British army officers started to wear wristwatches in the 1880s, the trend of wearing pocket watches endured. The first pocket clock was invented in 1510 by a German watch designer, Peter Henlein. Charles II of England coined the term "pocket watch," and began keeping the watch in his pocket. Soon pocket watches were regarded as a luxury piece in Europe and North America.

The watch became much more common in the 18th century when more detailed features and designs with diamonds and jewels started being included. This turned pocket watches into a very costly luxury piece, often purchased only by the elite. As standardized watch pieces were introduced in the 1800s, the pocket watch was eventually made public. And so pocket watches became famous for decades. However, these vintage and antique watches started to lose their value after wristwatches entered the industry. Nonetheless, in the 1950s and 1970s, it made a serious comeback.

Several pieces like hamilton pocket watch, pocket watch chain will be the highlight of upcoming watch auctions on Bidsquare. You can explore Bidsquare’s catalog to find exquisite pocket watches at online auctions for yourself or for someone you love. We offer high-quality vintage and antique pocket watches for sale. Some of the antique timepieces such as Chronograph Pocket Watch, Elgin Pocket Watches, Gold Pocket Watch and many more featured on Bidsquare’s sale are designed by leading designers such as F.H.Cooper, Elgin, Lewis, Jules Jurgensen, Henry Sandoz, and more.