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Pocket Watch Auction Prices & Market Values

Pocket watches by Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Sohne, and Vacheron Constantin represent the pinnacle of horological art. American railroad-grade watches by Hamilton and Ball are the most collected domestic pieces. This guide covers verified auction results for pocket watches across all periods and makers.

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11,640+
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$139
Avg. Sale Price
$37
Starting From
$425
Top Recent Sale
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Recent Auction Results

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Pocket Watches and Jewelry Three pocket watches and jewelry comprising 1) gold filled Elgin open face pocket watch, serial number 11284153, 2) gold filled South Bend open face pocket watch, serial num
$37
WITHERELL'S AUCTIONS, Sacramento, CA, USA Mar 2017

Pocket Watches and Jewelry Three pocket watches and jewelry comprising 1) gold filled Elgin open face pocket watch, serial number 11284153, 2) gold filled South Bend open face pocket watch, serial num

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Pocket Watches and Jewelry Three pocket watches and jewelry comprising
$50
WITHERELL'S AUCTIONS, Sacramento, CA, USA Mar 2017

Pocket Watches and Jewelry Three pocket watches and jewelry comprising

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Pocket Watches and Jewelry Lot of pocket watches and jewelry comprising 1) coin silver Elgin pocket watch, serial number4201210, ca 1891, size 18, 2) Hamilton gold filled hunter case, serial number 26
$112
WITHERELL'S AUCTIONS, Sacramento, CA, USA Mar 2017

Pocket Watches and Jewelry Lot of pocket watches and jewelry comprising 1) coin silver Elgin pocket watch, serial number4201210, ca 1891, size 18, 2) Hamilton gold filled hunter case, serial number 26

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POCKET WATCH, CHAIN, POCKET KNIFE AND GOLD BOOK FOB
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POCKET WATCH WRIST WATCH 14k yellow gold Waltham pocket watch with engraved cover made into wrist watch with yellow gold open link bracelet
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POCKET WATCH WRIST WATCH 14k yellow gold Waltham pocket watch with engraved cover made into wrist watch with yellow gold open link bracelet

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AI Market Analysis — Pocket Watch Price Guide

Appraizely's AI has analyzed 11,640+ pocket watch auction records from 500+ auction houses worldwide to identify pricing patterns. Our models consistently find that maker and movement quality and case metal (gold, silver, gunmetal) are the strongest predictors of final realized price in this category.

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What Affects Pocket Watch Price Guide Value?

  • Maker and movement quality
  • Case metal (gold, silver, gunmetal)
  • Complications (minute repeater, perpetual calendar)
  • Railroad grade certification and dial condition
  • Original movement vs. replaced parts

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