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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.

11,640+
verified auction results in database

Sources include Sotheby's, Christie's,
Bonhams, Heritage & more
$452
Avg. Sale Price
$40
Starting From
$1,088
Top Recent Sale
11,640+
Verified Records

Recent Auction Results

Verified sold prices — hammer price shown. Buyer's premium applies on top.

POCKET WATCH AND CHAIN
$765
BONHAMS AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS, London, Knightsbridge Jun 2022

POCKET WATCH AND CHAIN

POCKET WATCH AND 3 WRIST WATCHES
$120
O'GALLERIE AUCTIONS, Portland, OR, USA May 2024

POCKET WATCH AND 3 WRIST WATCHES

POCKET WATCH, ILLINOIS WATCH CO.
$100
O'GALLERIE AUCTIONS, Portland, OR, USA Mar 2023

POCKET WATCH, ILLINOIS WATCH CO.

POCKET WATCH, JEWELRY, PINS, COASTERS, COINS, ETC.
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POCKET WATCH, JEWELRY, PINS, COASTERS, COINS, ETC.

A lot of six silver pocket watches and a set of watch keys (7)
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A lot of six silver pocket watches and a set of watch keys (7)

A lot of six pocket watches (6)
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A lot of six pocket watches (6)

A lot of six pocket watches (6)
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A lot of six pocket watches (6)

A lot of 5 pocket watches (5)
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A lot of 5 pocket watches (5)

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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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