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Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
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19th Century American Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
dependable railroad watches. This model, done as a dress style is just about 100 years old, yet you can wear
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Illinois Early Stainless Steel Sport Watch with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
American railroad watches and as trend setters in wrist watch design. This piece, done with an experimental
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day. The entire watch is in excellent
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Pocket Watch Size 16
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois pocket watch, 21 jewels, Bunn Special, open face, gold-filled case.
Lever time set. Model
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1920s Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Illinois Silver Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1893 with Pocket Watch Chain
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 651ZE
METAL / MATERIAL: Silver
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1890s American Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Silver
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Railroads of America and given to Directors or Highly positioned Executives. The watch comes with an ornate
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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 1.89 in
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
manufacturers already made smaller pocket watch movements, often sold as ladies pocket watches, Elgin, Waltham
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.48 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
be a clever program as most of the railroad engineers bought their watches. Unfortunately the company
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1880s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Railroad Watch
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate, and the company introduced several new watch
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1910s Swiss Modern Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
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1920s American Modern Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Silver
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D 0.79 in Dm 2.33 in
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
, highly jeweled repeater.
This is a minute repeating pocket watch with a chime that has a railroad-type
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1919 Waltham "Wandering Second" 15 Jewels with Stunning Movement
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
used the terms Trench Watch. What exactly is that?
History about Trench Watches
What is a “Trench
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches.
I have an active
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era.
A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Other
Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
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1880s American Victorian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold Plate
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton 14Kt. Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial & Bracelet 1925
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Massive Full Hunter Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
.
Case: The front cover is beautifully engraved with a railroad locomotive with coal store and carriage
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18th Century British Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches for the railroad industry and for the general marketplace as well. This watch is an example of one
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Watch
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
The South Bend Watch Company produced high grade watches for the railroad and were renowned for
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin
was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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1910s Swiss Antique Railroad Watch
1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
young
By definition, What is a “Trench Watch”
What are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created
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1910s American Anglo-Indian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Other
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H 0.4 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent original condition. We seldom see watches this old in such fine condition. This watch comes
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Railroad Watch
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
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Early 1900s North American Modern Antique Railroad Watch
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W 2.05 in
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch With Armor Shield 118 Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
hard to find 6 size wrist watches from the Trench watch era, let alone one that has an original crystal
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Mixed Metal
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W 1.5 in Dm 1.5 in
1929 Hamilton "Square B" Art Deco, 17 Jewels, Beautiful Condition
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
timepieces soon received the title: The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.
Like many early wristwatch
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
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H 0.48 in W 1.15 in Dm 1.38 in
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
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1880s American Antique Railroad Watch
Cartier Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
silver with railroad tracks and blued steel hands. The dial is signed CARTIER and patented. The base and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Elgin “Hermetic” Trench / WW1 Y/G Filled Beautiful Survivor!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
put it together and delivered the watch. That is how many Trench Watches were born in the early 1900's
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
1925 Elgin 14KW Solid Gold Survivor, Trifold Case, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner. First my PSA: My shop was recently selected to supply vintage
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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H 0.34 in W 0.93 in Dm 1.42 in
Cartier Paris “Tortue” Diamond and Grosgrain Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
blued steel hands, and railroad track chapter ring, framed by a rose-cut diamond-set bezel, lugs and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1928 Hamilton Railroad #2 10K Gold Filled 21J Pocket Watch 16s Runs
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 1920’s Hamilton Railroad pocket watch with braided leather fob. White face with black
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1920s Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Metal
Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
. The case is gold filled and contains the 16S Railroad Special movement. The watch is in very good
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Antique Crown New York Standard Philadelphia Case 14k Gold Fill 7J Pocket Watch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 14k gold filled New York Standard Watch Co, Crown, Philadelphia Watch Case Co pocket watch
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1910s Edwardian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Metal
H 1.875 in W 0.375 in D 1.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco lapel clip watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Fabulous and very rare lapel clip watch
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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W 1.06 in D 0.6 in L 1.3 in
Hopi by Lon Megargee, Original Signed Block Print ca. 1920s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Railroad . . . Lon received $50 for “Navajos Watching the Santa Fe Train.” He soon sold the SFRR ten
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Woodcut
The Sheepherder by Lon Megargee
Located in Phoenix, AZ
surprisingly sold his first oil painting to a major enterprise – the Santa Fe Railroad . . . Lon received $50
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Woodcut
The War Bonnet by Lon Megargee
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Railroad . . . Lon received $50 for “Navajos Watching the Santa Fe Train.” He soon sold the SFRR ten
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Woodcut
The Bronc by Lon Megargee
Located in Phoenix, AZ
surprisingly sold his first oil painting to a major enterprise – the Santa Fe Railroad . . . Lon received $50
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Woodcut
13' Vancouver Island TOTEM by Don Colp 158"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fuller Brush, worked for the railroad, drove a truck, and was a civilian for the Canadian Army. In the
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Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Cedar
Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Sterling Silver Antique Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad Half
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Early 19th Century American Civil War Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
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D 0.78 in Dm 2.5 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with Blue Sapphire
Located in Little Neck, NY
14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with blue sapphire.
Vintage watch chain with Railroad Order Fob
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Waltham Watch Company is a remarkable work of horological craftsmanship. Railroad watches such as this are
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19th Century American Artist Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels
By Waltham
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
, Brass accent on Winder, Railroad Watch. Adjusted. American Waltham Co. Movement, Serial 12581165
Heavy
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Early 1900s Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Silver
c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Watch Case Co). With later plated chain. Known as "Railroad Watches", they are large, accurate & easily
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Railroad, Gold-Plated, Working, 17 Jewel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket watch, Railroad, Gold Plated, Working, Size 16s, 17 Jewel, Openface
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1920s American Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold Plate
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate, and the company introduced several new watch
Category
1910s Swiss Modern Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Vintage Hampden Pocket Watch 1916, 17 Jewel, Paul Revere, Working, Case
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1
pocket watch chain
pocket watch
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1910s American Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Silver
Cartier Open Face Ultra-Thin Platinum Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier open-faced and ultra-thin pocket watch, featuring a manual-winding movement; cream-toned
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1920s Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Platinum
1916 English Dennison WW1, Trench Watch Solid Sterling Silver
By Waltham
Located in Raleigh, NC
which was common back the turn of last century.
History about Trench Watches
What is a “Trench Watch
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.39 in W 1.4 in Dm 1.4 in
Elgin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1920
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket / Right Hand Drivers Wrist Watch
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1920s Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Jules Jurgensen Multi-Color Gold Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by one of the oldest and most respected watchmaker's in the world, this Swiss pocket watch
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19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Railroad Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Steel
Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. By 1890, Elgin
was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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1880s American Antique Railroad Watch
1919 Rare Small Font Dial Elgin "Foch" Hermetic, Solid Nickel, Stunning
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
wind and set the watch. It finishes out the period look. It truly is one of my favorite WW1 watches
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1910s North American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watch
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H 0.36 in W 1.26 in Dm 1.26 in
Elgin Veritas 23 Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch with Up Down Indicator
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A recently serviced working pocket watch of the highest quality produced by Elgin. The model is
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1910s American Antique Railroad Watch
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Antique Railroad Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact antique railroad watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique railroad watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique railroad watch over the years, but those made by American Waltham Watch Co., Ball Watch Company and Elgin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique railroad watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a Antique Railroad Watch?
Prices for an antique railroad watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $55,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,488.
Questions About Antique Railroad Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Watches 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
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