Antique pocket watch makers
Start with the movement maker and serial number, then evaluate grade, size, jewel count, adjustments, case and configuration.
Hamilton
American pocket watches known for high-grade movements and strong railroad associations.
Maker guideElgin
A vast American production history spanning common everyday watches and important high-grade movements.
Maker guideWaltham
A foundational American maker with extensive serial, grade and model variation.
Maker guideIllinois
Well-finished American watches, railroad grades and extensive private-label history.
Maker guideHampden
Distinctive American production with varied grades, private labels and railroad-interest models.
Maker guideE. Howard
Historically significant American watches with distinct construction and numbering systems.
Maker guideSouth Bend
American pocket watches with recognized railroad and high-grade movements.
Maker guideRockford
Illinois-made American movements with collector interest and varied grades.
Maker guideColumbus
Ohio-made pocket watches with distinctive factory history and collector appeal.
Maker guideSwiss Pocket Watches
Swiss watches range from anonymous export movements to prestigious signed makers.