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Pocket watches were developed before miniaturization permitted the manufacture of watches small enough to wear on the wrist. In the 16th century, the earliest portable timepieces small enough to be carried on the person were too big for pockets, too, and were worn on a chain around the neck. It was not until the 17th century that watches were made small enough to fit easily in the pocket.

In the latter part of the 19th century, the growth of railroads contributed to the more widespread use of pocket watches. Trainmen needed to know the time in order to switch tracks properly to avoid trainwrecks. In fact, a famous train wreck in Ohio in 1891 happened because a watch belonging to one of the engineers had stopped for 4 minutes. By 1893, standards were developed for pocket watches used by railroad men; pocket watches meeting this standard were known as railroad-grade pocket watches. Among other requirements, railroad-grade pocket watches had to keep time accurately to within 3 seconds a week.

Even after the introduction of wristwatches, pocket watches predominated. Wristwatches were originally thought to be appropriate for ladies, but not manly enough for gentlemen. During the first World War, however, military officers realized that a watch on the wrist was more readily accessible than one in the pocket, and the transition to wristwatches for men began. Pocket watches continued to be widely used in railroading, but gradually lost favor among the general population.
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Antique Buren travel stem wind 8 day pocket watch clock in case c. 1920 Antique Buren travel stem wind 8 day pocket watch clock in case c. 1920

Antique Buren travel stem wind 8 day pocket watch clock in case c. 1920

Bid: $49.99
 $8.00 $57.99
 4 hrs
24 mins 22 secs
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA ZIP 15205
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  • Shipping Cost: $8.00
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FRENCH CHIC HP TOLE POCKET WATCH CLOCK SHABBY VINTAGE COTTAGE PARIS APT FRENCH CHIC HP TOLE POCKET WATCH CLOCK SHABBY VINTAGE COTTAGE PARIS APT

FRENCH CHIC HP TOLE POCKET WATCH CLOCK SHABBY VINTAGE COTTAGE PARIS APT

Buy: $57.99 $14.00 $71.99
 4 hrs
28 mins 43 secs
Antique Victorian Chain for a Pocket Watch & Fob by H.F.H. & Co. Antique Victorian Chain for a Pocket Watch & Fob by H.F.H. & Co.

Antique Victorian Chain for a Pocket Watch & Fob by H.F.H. & Co.

Bid: $15.50
 $1.97 $17.47
 6 hrs
34 mins 16 secs
Junk Lot Vintage Lighters Pocket Watch Barclay Skeleton Keys Coins Perfume look! Junk Lot Vintage Lighters Pocket Watch Barclay Skeleton Keys Coins Perfume look!

Junk Lot Vintage Lighters Pocket Watch Barclay Skeleton Keys Coins Perfume look!

Bid: $41.00
 $11.35 $52.35
 7 hrs
5 mins 4 secs
STERLING SILVER POCKET WATCH FOR REPAIR C. MATHEY USED STERLING SILVER POCKET WATCH FOR REPAIR C. MATHEY USED

STERLING SILVER POCKET WATCH FOR REPAIR C. MATHEY USED

Bid: $12.99
 $2.85 $15.84
 8 hrs
5 mins 20 secs
©1900 ELGIN NATIONAL POCKET WATCH CO WADSWORTH PILOT GOLD FILLED CASE RUNS GREAT ©1900 ELGIN NATIONAL POCKET WATCH CO WADSWORTH PILOT GOLD FILLED CASE RUNS GREAT

©1900 ELGIN NATIONAL POCKET WATCH CO WADSWORTH PILOT GOLD FILLED CASE RUNS GREAT

Bid: $80.00
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 9 hrs
51 mins 10 secs
©1890s THE NASSAU LEVER SET SWISS [ M & E D ] 18 SIZE POCKET WATCH PANTHER CASE ©1890s THE NASSAU LEVER SET SWISS [ M & E D ] 18 SIZE POCKET WATCH PANTHER CASE

©1890s THE NASSAU LEVER SET SWISS [ M & E D ] 18 SIZE POCKET WATCH PANTHER CASE

Bid: $125.00
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 9 hrs
51 mins 47 secs
VICTORIAN GIRL W LOCKET?POCKET WATCH-COLONIAL FOLK ART RE PRINT--VTG FRAME-CHILD VICTORIAN GIRL W LOCKET?POCKET WATCH-COLONIAL FOLK ART RE PRINT--VTG FRAME-CHILD VICTORIAN GIRL W LOCKET?POCKET WATCH-COLONIAL FOLK ART RE PRINT--VTG FRAME-CHILD

VICTORIAN GIRL W LOCKET?POCKET WATCH-COLONIAL FOLK ART RE PRINT--VTG FRAME-CHILD

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 22 hrs
47 mins 17 secs
ANTIQUE ENGLISH BURL BOX WITH FAUX IVORY CREST-INSIDE FITTED FOR POCKET WATCH ANTIQUE ENGLISH BURL BOX WITH FAUX IVORY CREST-INSIDE FITTED FOR POCKET WATCH ANTIQUE ENGLISH BURL BOX WITH FAUX IVORY CREST-INSIDE FITTED FOR POCKET WATCH

ANTIQUE ENGLISH BURL BOX WITH FAUX IVORY CREST-INSIDE FITTED FOR POCKET WATCH

Bid: $225.00
Buy: $265.00
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 1 day 6 hrs
15 mins 4 secs
LOW # 1870 ELGIN M.D.OGDEN Key Wind & Key Set - COIN SILVER CASE - 18S - RUNS LOW # 1870 ELGIN M.D.OGDEN Key Wind & Key Set - COIN SILVER CASE - 18S - RUNS
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LOW # 1870 ELGIN M.D.OGDEN Key Wind & Key Set - COIN SILVER CASE - 18S - RUNS

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 1 day 6 hrs
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1882 WALTHAM ELLERY 18S STERLING SILVER CASE KeyWind KeySet POCKET WATCH - RUNS 1882 WALTHAM ELLERY 18S STERLING SILVER CASE KeyWind KeySet POCKET WATCH - RUNS
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1882 WALTHAM ELLERY 18S STERLING SILVER CASE KeyWind KeySet POCKET WATCH - RUNS

Bid: $156.99
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 1 day 7 hrs
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Antique Swiss Bridge Pocket Watch .800 Case 1800s Victorian RUNS Old Antique Swiss Bridge Pocket Watch .800 Case 1800s Victorian RUNS Old

Antique Swiss Bridge Pocket Watch .800 Case 1800s Victorian RUNS Old

Bid: $20.32
 $3.50 $23.82
 1 day 7 hrs
36 mins 53 secs
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Lannon, WI, USA ZIP 53046
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  • Shipping Cost: $3.50
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Antique Gold Plated Pocket Watch Fob Chain Sweetheart Ladies 1800s Victorian Antique Gold Plated Pocket Watch Fob Chain Sweetheart Ladies 1800s Victorian

Antique Gold Plated Pocket Watch Fob Chain Sweetheart Ladies 1800s Victorian

Bid: $26.00
 $3.50 $29.50
 1 day 7 hrs
42 mins 53 secs
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Lannon, WI, USA ZIP 53046
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Antique Victorian Human Hair Natural Quartz Stone Cube Pocket Watch Fob Chain Antique Victorian Human Hair Natural Quartz Stone Cube Pocket Watch Fob Chain

Antique Victorian Human Hair Natural Quartz Stone Cube Pocket Watch Fob Chain

Bid: $45.99
 $3.50 $49.49
 1 day 8 hrs
18 mins 51 secs
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Lannon, WI, USA ZIP 53046
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  • Shipping Cost: $3.50
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424 Grams sterling silver pocket watch case & for scrap 424 Grams sterling silver pocket watch case & for scrap

424 Grams sterling silver pocket watch case & for scrap

309 Grams Sterning, 115 Grams .900 coin silver
Bid: $132.50
 $8.50 $141.00
 1 day 23 hrs
59 mins 16 secs
  • Item Location: Bellefonte, PA, USA ZIP 16823
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Vtg FINE SILVER Jean Perret Geneve Pocket Watch antique for repair parts scrap Vtg FINE SILVER Jean Perret Geneve Pocket Watch antique for repair parts scrap
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Vtg FINE SILVER Jean Perret Geneve Pocket Watch antique for repair parts scrap

Bid: $49.99
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 2 days 1 hr
40 mins 3 secs
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Pittsfield, MA, USA ZIP 01201
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Pocket Watch Chain with Toggle Bar 8 inch Pocket Watch Chain with Toggle Bar 8 inch Pocket Watch Chain with Toggle Bar 8 inch

Pocket Watch Chain with Toggle Bar 8 inch

Bid: $10.99
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 2 days 5 hrs
1 min 7 secs
Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clock Clocks RARE 6656 Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clock Clocks RARE 6656

Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clock Clocks RARE 6656

Buy: $59.95 Based on Zip $59.95
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 2 days 5 hrs
21 mins 39 secs
  • Item Condition: Used
  • Item Location: Red Oak, IA, USA ZIP 51566
  • Shipping Type: Calculated
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VINTAGE POCKET WATCH CASE WITH SMALL CANADIAN COIN COLLECTION VINTAGE POCKET WATCH CASE WITH SMALL CANADIAN COIN COLLECTION VINTAGE POCKET WATCH CASE WITH SMALL CANADIAN COIN COLLECTION

VINTAGE POCKET WATCH CASE WITH SMALL CANADIAN COIN COLLECTION

Bid: $35.00
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 2 days 6 hrs
16 mins 19 secs
VICTORIAN CHINESE, ENGLISH MILITARY EMBLEM RED WATCH BOX VICTORIAN CHINESE, ENGLISH MILITARY EMBLEM RED WATCH BOX

New VICTORIAN CHINESE, ENGLISH MILITARY EMBLEM RED WATCH BOX for saleVICTORIAN CHINESE, ENGLISH MILITARY EMBLEM RED WATCH BOX

Bid: $46.00
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 2 days 6 hrs
28 mins 33 secs
Antique Pocket Watch Style Map Reader Switzerland Antique Pocket Watch Style Map Reader Switzerland

Antique Pocket Watch Style Map Reader Switzerland

Bid: $9.99
 $4.99 $14.98
 2 days 7 hrs
2 mins 57 secs
ANTIQUE WALTHAM POCKET WATCH 17 JEWEL ANTIQUE WALTHAM POCKET WATCH 17 JEWEL

ANTIQUE WALTHAM POCKET WATCH 17 JEWEL

Bid: $99.95
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 2 days 16 hrs
39 mins 53 secs
Genuine Hamilton 21 Ship Chronometer escape wheel Genuine Hamilton 21 Ship Chronometer escape wheel

Genuine Hamilton 21 Ship Chronometer escape wheel

Buy: $69.00 $4.95 $73.95
 2 days 17 hrs
44 mins 1 sec
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Poquoson, VA, USA ZIP 23662
  • Shipping Type: Flat Rate
  • Shipping Cost: $4.95
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Genuine Hamilton 21 Ship Chronometer escapement jewel Genuine Hamilton 21 Ship Chronometer escapement jewel

Genuine Hamilton 21 Ship Chronometer escapement jewel

Buy: $29.95 $3.95 $33.90
 2 days 17 hrs
44 mins 58 secs
  • Item Condition: New without tags
  • Item Location: Poquoson, VA, USA ZIP 23662
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  • Shipping Cost: $3.95
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Vintage Antique MINERVA 7 Jewel Swiss Made Stop Watch - EXCELLENT CONDITION! Vintage Antique MINERVA 7 Jewel Swiss Made Stop Watch - EXCELLENT CONDITION!

Vintage Antique MINERVA 7 Jewel Swiss Made Stop Watch - EXCELLENT CONDITION!

Bid: $89.99
 $5.99 $95.98
 2 days 22 hrs
15 mins 58 secs
  • Item Condition: Pre-owned
  • Item Location: Mastic Beach, NY, USA ZIP 11951
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  • Shipping Cost: $5.99
  • Seller: jpg917   Feedback: 495.0 / 100%
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Sterling Silver American Waltham pocket watch Sterling Silver American Waltham pocket watch

New Sterling Silver American Waltham pocket watch for saleSterling Silver American Waltham pocket watch

Buy: $225.00 $6.10 $231.10
 3 days 1 hr
25 mins 28 secs
  • Item Condition: New
  • Item Location: Stuyvesant, NY, USA ZIP 12173
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  • Shipping Cost: $6.10
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VTG.SILVER RARE 1888 6 RUBY LAPEL POCKET WATCH EUROPEAN?0.800 SILVER-CYLIN SRE VTG.SILVER RARE 1888 6 RUBY LAPEL POCKET WATCH EUROPEAN?0.800 SILVER-CYLIN SRE
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VTG.SILVER RARE 1888 6 RUBY LAPEL POCKET WATCH EUROPEAN?0.800 SILVER-CYLIN SRE

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 3 days 4 hrs
31 mins 39 secs
Edwardian Faux Tortoise Shell Watch Hutch w/ Pique Silver Inlay Edwardian Faux Tortoise Shell Watch Hutch w/ Pique Silver Inlay

New Edwardian Faux Tortoise Shell Watch Hutch w/ Pique Silver Inlay for saleEdwardian Faux Tortoise Shell Watch Hutch w/ Pique Silver Inlay

Buy: $1,495.00 Based on Zip $1,495.00
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 3 days 8 hrs
13 mins 46 secs
OLD BRASS GLASS POCKET WATCH BALL CLOCK w/ CUT FLAT BACK TO SIT ON DESK OLD BRASS GLASS POCKET WATCH BALL CLOCK w/ CUT FLAT BACK TO SIT ON DESK
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OLD BRASS GLASS POCKET WATCH BALL CLOCK w/ CUT FLAT BACK TO SIT ON DESK

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 3 days 8 hrs
33 mins 59 secs
POCKET WATCH ... 1881 VICTOR RUNNING ..VERY NICE COVERS DEC 8-1881 POCKET WATCH ... 1881 VICTOR RUNNING ..VERY NICE COVERS DEC 8-1881 POCKET WATCH ... 1881 VICTOR RUNNING ..VERY NICE COVERS DEC 8-1881

New POCKET WATCH ... 1881 VICTOR RUNNING ..VERY NICE COVERS DEC 8-1881 for salePOCKET WATCH ... 1881 VICTOR RUNNING ..VERY NICE COVERS DEC 8-1881

Bid: $50.00
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 3 days 15 hrs
8 mins 36 secs
antique 18K FUSEE Pocket Watch fancy gold dial, 1830-60 antique 18K FUSEE Pocket Watch fancy gold dial, 1830-60 antique 18K FUSEE Pocket Watch fancy gold dial, 1830-60

antique 18K FUSEE Pocket Watch fancy gold dial, 1830-60

Bid: $999.99
Buy: $1,250.00
 $20.00 $1,019.99
 3 days 21 hrs
2 mins 53 secs
2 PIECES OF STERLING SILVER POCKET WATCH HOLDERS 2 PIECES OF STERLING SILVER POCKET WATCH HOLDERS
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2 PIECES OF STERLING SILVER POCKET WATCH HOLDERS

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 4 days 4 hrs
19 mins 29 secs
Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clocks Clock 6651 Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clocks Clock 6651

Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clocks Clock 6651

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 4 days 6 hrs
21 mins 5 secs
  • Item Condition: Used
  • Item Location: Red Oak, IA, USA ZIP 51566
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Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clocks Clock 6652 Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clocks Clock 6652

Vintage Pocket Watch Protector Case Antique Old Watches Clocks Clock 6652

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 4 days 6 hrs
21 mins 5 secs
  • Item Condition: Used
  • Item Location: Red Oak, IA, USA ZIP 51566
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Antique Revere swiss made pocket watch w 12k gold chain 17 jewel incabloc Antique Revere swiss made pocket watch w 12k gold chain 17 jewel incabloc
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Antique Revere swiss made pocket watch w 12k gold chain 17 jewel incabloc

Bid: $150.00
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 4 days 8 hrs
24 mins 57 secs
Elgin, 16 size mens 14k solid gold case, 15 jewel, hunter case, pocket watch Elgin, 16 size mens 14k solid gold case, 15 jewel, hunter case, pocket watch Elgin, 16 size mens 14k solid gold case, 15 jewel, hunter case, pocket watch
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Elgin, 16 size mens 14k solid gold case, 15 jewel, hunter case, pocket watch

133 gram total weight
Bid: $1,895.00
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 4 days 9 hrs
1 min 43 secs
Vintage Warners instrument electric guage pocket watch Standard electric timeco Vintage Warners instrument electric guage pocket watch Standard electric timeco

Vintage Warners instrument electric guage pocket watch Standard electric timeco

Buy: $89.99 $5.25 $95.24
 4 days 22 hrs
45 mins 1 sec
Antique Seth Thomas Illinois Watch Elgin Pocket Watch Engine Turning 6 Size Antique Seth Thomas Illinois Watch Elgin Pocket Watch Engine Turning 6 Size

Antique Seth Thomas Illinois Watch Elgin Pocket Watch Engine Turning 6 Size

Bid: $11.99
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 5 days 2 hrs
54 mins 56 secs
VINTAGE JUNK DRAWER LOT, WATCHES, STERLING RINGS, NECKLACE, COINS, POCKET WATCH VINTAGE JUNK DRAWER LOT, WATCHES, STERLING RINGS, NECKLACE, COINS, POCKET WATCH

VINTAGE JUNK DRAWER LOT, WATCHES, STERLING RINGS, NECKLACE, COINS, POCKET WATCH

Bid: $50.99
 $6.99 $57.98
 5 days 4 hrs
21 mins 10 secs
  • Item Condition: Used
  • Item Location: Waukesha, WI, USA ZIP 53186
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  • Shipping Cost: $6.99
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ANTIQUE BRONZE POCKET WATCH DESKTOP STAND DISPLAY W/ MARBLE BASE ANTIQUE BRONZE POCKET WATCH DESKTOP STAND DISPLAY W/ MARBLE BASE

ANTIQUE BRONZE POCKET WATCH DESKTOP STAND DISPLAY W/ MARBLE BASE

Bid: $49.99
 $9.50 $59.49
 5 days 5 hrs
45 mins 5 secs
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