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Henlein Pomander Watch

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Written by: Mustafa YılmazCataloguer · Watches
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Peter Henlein's 1505 pomander watch, among the earliest portable timepieces.

Peter Henlein’s 1505 pomander watch, among the earliest portable timepieces.

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Henlein Pomander Watch is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Watches department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.

Department Watches
Collection Watches
Status Museum masterpiece · reference work

Mustafa Yılmaz

Mustafa Yılmaz writes for the Watches department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of watches.

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