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What makes a watch railroad approved?

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What makes a watch railroad approved?
Watches that were approved by a railroad organization for use by their conductors were considered railroad approved or railroad graded. Of course, the railroads wanted to run on time and maintain a reputation for efficiency. By demanding that all of their employees use railroad graded watches meeting certain specifications, they could at least ensure the conductors knew the time accurately. Shop a collection of pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Waltham 16 size 23 jewel Vanguard Circa 1937 Open Face Railroad Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham 16 size 23 jewel Vanguard Circa 1937 Open Face Railroad Pocket Watch - Manual winding. White dial with Arabic numerals.
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
American Watch Co. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Railroad Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1880.
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1885 Rockford Watch Co Floral Engraved 18s Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century pocket watch made by the Rockford Watch Co. of Illinois, featuring a classic white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a lower sub-dial, and gold floral engraved ca...
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Waltham Vanguard #1892 23 jewels RailRoad Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, c1901.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Waltham Vanguard dates back to c1901 Referred as Railroad pocket watch, it boasts a high precision movement & was used by train conductors...
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels.
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20th Century American Pocket Watches

llinois Bunn Special Railroad Approved Circa 1922 Pocket Watch W/ Original Box
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
llinois Bunn Special Railroad Approved Circa 1922 Pocket Watch W/ Original Box - Manual winding; Open-faced; 21 jewels.
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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

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