As the name would suggest, pocket watches were designed to be worn inside a gentleman or lady's waistcoat pocket. Ladies are also known to wear an antique ladies' pocket watch as a necklace. Whether male or female, pocket watches, vintage or antique, make a stunning alternative accessory to a regular wristwatch. Kalmar Antiques of Sydney is here to deliver the finest selection of vintage, and antique pocket watches Australia offers for sale.
As the name would suggest, pocket watches were designed to be worn inside a gentleman or lady's waistcoat pocket. Ladies are also known to wear an antique ladies' pocket watch as a necklace. Whether male or female, pocket watches, vintage or antique, make a stunning alternative accessory to a regular wristwatch. Kalmar Antiques of Sydney is here to deliver the finest selection of vintage, and antique pocket watches Australia offers for sale.
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Kalmar Antiques opened its doors in the Hyde Park Antique Centre in 1986 and then, in 2003, relocated to the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney. Vintage pocket watches have been our long-standing passion, and our Sydney store carries an incredible selection of antique and vintage pocket watches for sale. With hard work, dedication, and some good fortune, we are delighted to offer the finest collection of vintage pocket watches in Sydney for you to come and peruse before choosing between a 1925 Omega antique fob watch and a 14-carat yellow gold Tissot pocket watch from the late 1920s.
One of the natural beauties of shopping for antique and vintage fob watches is the enormous variation in cosmetic appearance due to the era of each vintage pocket watch. The metals for making collectible pocket watches may be stainless steel, silver, and gold nickel alloy. A vintage fob watch can be purchased in various case and face sizes. They can also vary significantly in how detailed they are and are often engraved.
The 1920s to 1940s Art Deco vintage silver pocket watch from Rolex or Patek Philippe may be octagonal or have sharp geometric lines. An Art Nouveau 18-carat gold stem wind full hunter or an open-faced Victorian piece with a gold fob would make a fantastic pocket watch. Vintage and antique timepieces are items of pure chic, and Kalmar Antiques has curated a magnificent collection from various eras and are undoubtedly the finest vintage, and antique pocket watches in Sydney.
Many would assume that a pocket watch, antique or vintage, might be an accessory reserved for the upper classes and distinguished gentlemen. That's not the case, and there are many options for an antique ladies' pocket watch.
The first ever pocket watch for ladies was made in 1810, and ever since, many a watchmaker has crafted some simply stunning pieces. Our collection of incredible timepieces has everything from an antique gold pocket watch to spectacular vintage pocket watches for sale. Our antique pocket watches for sale in Sydney have something for everyone, from silver and gold to antique and vintage!
Whether you're searching for your first antique silver pocket watch to wear for a special occasion or have a collection of antique Swiss pocket watches you want to add to. You want to be sure that when you see old pocket watches for sale, they are what they claim to be. At Kalmar Antiques, we are truly blessed to have such a fantastic team specialising in vintage gold and antique silver fob watch authentication.
We guarantee that each timepiece is what it says it is. From a fabulous 1921 Art Deco era 14-carat gold IWC powered by the 21 jewelled IWC calibre 73. To a very rare 1916 Omega Chrono-Tachymetre antique pocket watch in 18-carat gold and for sale in exceptional condition. Our old pocket watches for sale are authentic and fully verified to ensure our customers can confidently buy from Kalmar Antiques in Sydney.
Whether it's a silver vintage pocket watch with chain and key, an intricately engraved closed-face antique gold pocket watch, or an octagonal Art Deco vintage fob watch, they all make wonderful statement pieces. You may be starting a collection of antique Swiss pocket watches, adding an antique silver fob watch to an existing one, or maybe you'd like to simply have an alternative to a traditional wristwatch.
Whatever your preference is for the metal case of a pocket watch, vintage or antique. The best vintage pocket watch is the one that you love. Whether it's chrome, nickel, stainless steel, silver, gold plated, or gold, the choice when buying an antique pocket watch is vast. Here at Kalmar Antiques in Sydney, we stock some of the finest pieces available in the country. We will surely have exceptional pocket watches, antique and vintage, that can't be beaten in quality or condition.
Do you own what you think may be an antique fob watch or vintage pocket watch? Antique and vintage timepieces have grown in popularity and desirability for several years. If you have any questions or queries that you'd like to put to our in-store experts, feel free to contact us, and we'd be only too pleased to help. Or, maybe you're searching for the best vintage collection pocket watch or a particular antique watch fob. Get in touch through phone, fax, or email with our highly experienced and professional team, who will provide all the assistance and guidance needed on anything to do with pocket watches, vintage and antique.
Several factors are considered when determining antique pocket watch value. We will look at the number of adjustments the watch has, how many industrial grade jewels are used for bearings and gears, and the brand name will all play a part in the value of collectible pocket watches.
Undoubtedly, Kalmar Antiques are recognised as one of the premier stores in Sydney. Vintage pocket watches are something that we have had a particular draw to since opening in 1986, and we have bought and sold countless vintage fob watches through the years. We put this down to always having the finest selection of antique pocket watches in Sydney and a super customer-centric in-store team to ensure every customer leaves with their perfect vintage pocket watch.
Many of our antique pocket watches in Sydney come with their original fob and key. To wear a pocket watch in the classic method, you must have a chain attached. If the original fob isn't with the watch, acquiring an antique watch fob to suit whichever timepiece you decide is pretty straightforward.
If you have what you believe to be a vintage gold pocket watch or a vintage collection pocket watch, there are a few things you can do to check if it may be of some significant value. Firstly you can check the brand of the watch and see if it has any hallmarks. The number of movements the pocket watch has will play a substantial part in its value, but this is best left to an expert to check so that no damage gets done. You're always welcome to bring pocket watches, antique and vintage, into our top-floor store in the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, and our experts will be only too pleased to see what you have.
Over the past decade, the value of rare and hard-to-get wristwatches has gone through the roof. Although vintage pocket watches in Sydney have been steadily gaining popularity, they haven't hit their ceiling yet. Putting money into vintage fob watches is generally relatively safe. Still, you should purchase old pocket watches for sale to wear and enjoy them for what they are, stunning pieces of luxurious history.
