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Pocketwatch

Pocketwatch is a memento item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.2. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Pocketwatch at a glance

Pocketwatch icon

Memento Miscellaneous

It weighs 0.2.

Weight0.2
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What it is and how to use it

Mostly a flavour item. Check the crafting menu: some can be taken apart for materials, and some count as a keepsake or decoration.

More: Item database.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.PocketwatchMemento
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Pocketwatch is on 21 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.

Loot tableWhere that table is usedShareRolls
Wild West ShelvesWild West town bedroom (shelves); Wild West town hall (shelves); Wild West town sheriff's office (shelves)7.8%4
Jewelry WristDepartment Store (display case); Jewelry Store (display case)4.4%4
Plank Stash MiscAny building (stash); Bedroom (stash)2.6%4
Plank Stash MoneyAny building (stash); Bedroom (stash)2.5%4
AntiquesSurvivor safehouse (early) (box, crate); Survivor safehouse (late game) (box, crate); Survivor safehouse (mid game) (box, crate); and 6 more places2.3%4
Gift Store FancyGift storage (box, crate, shelves); Gift Store (box, crate, shelves); Toy Store (box, cupboard, shelves); and 1 more place1.8%4
Jeweler ToolsJewelry storage (desk); Jewelry Store (cupboard)1.7%4
GiftsAttic (box, crate); Closet (box); Garage storage (box); and 2 more places1.6%4

It is on 13 more tables with smaller shares.

On zombies: zombies in these outfits can carry it: Evacuee, Goth, Classy, Bandit Late, Bandit Mid, Bandit Early, Bandit, Private Militia.

Inside bags and cases: Parcel - Extra Small, Gift - Extra Small, Jewelry Box, Garbage Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Pocketwatch weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 0.2 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Pocketwatch?

Base.Pocketwatch.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.