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Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920
By Ball Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Railroad Watches.
Category
1870s American Civil War Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
timepieces, particularly their railroad watches, which were known for their accuracy and reliability. The
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Elgin B.W. Raymond Wind Indicator 21 Jewels Railroad Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Elgin
Model: 15
Grade: 478
Movement Serial #: 27805836
Size: 16
# of Jewels: 21
Weight: 89.8 Grams
Item #: BR-1611-060325-04
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold
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 Watches
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
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world. The company's success
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
White Gold
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
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920 with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
million watches. By 1890, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
White 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
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Watches
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
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
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 Watches
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Sterling Silver Antique Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad Half
Category
Early 19th Century American Civil War Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
19th Century American Artist Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch
Category
19th Century American Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels
By Waltham
Located in San Diego, CA
, Brass accent on Winder, Railroad Watch. Adjusted. American Waltham Co. Movement, Serial 12581165
Heavy
Category
Early 1900s Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Silver
Illinois Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Towson, MD
One 1921 yellow gold filled open face Illinois Bunn Special railroad pocket watch serial number
Category
1920s American Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Railroad, Gold-Plated, Working, 17 Jewel
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket watch, Railroad, Gold Plated, Working, Size 16s, 17 Jewel, Openface
Category
1920s American Antique Railroad Watches
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 Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
1910s American Antique Railroad Watches
1907 Burlington Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Burlington Railroad watch with 21 jewels and watch fob. 14K gold strata. Lever set. Serial
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hampden Nickel Silver Early American Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
, from Canton, Ohio. It was a substantial watch company making high grade railroad watches. It finally
Category
1910s American Antique Railroad Watches
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
in excellent condition. Illinois was renowned for their railroad watches and exceptional quality they
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Illinois Nickel Silver Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1916
Located in Long Beach, CA
railroad watches of exceptional accuracy. This piece, an early military style cushioned shaped watch is
Category
1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Dueber Hampden Military Campaign Style circa 1920s All Original
Located in Long Beach, CA
dependable and high grade railroad watches. It finally succumbed to bankruptcy during the great depression
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Rockford Watch Co. Railroad Style Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this circa 1903 Rockford Railroad Style Pocket Watch with fancy engraved brass case. This
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Brass
Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches
Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Outstanding antique sterling silver pocket watch by Collinwood & Sons of Middleboush, England
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
986 and 986A for pendant watches – a style of pocket watch with the winding staff at the top of the
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold
$1,000
H 0.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Antique Elgin Gentleman's Pocket Watch With Railroad Locomotive
It is so attractive, just
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Watches
Hamilton Railroad Style Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1925
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy owning this heirloom circa 1925 Hamilton Railroad Style Pocket Watch. Set in a brass case
Category
1920s American Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Brass
Illinois Gold-Filled Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1927
Located in New York, NY
Gold-filled Illinois Bunn Special pocket watch, circa 1927. The 51mm case has a screw bezel and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
Category
1920s American Modern Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Silver
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 Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Railroad 21 Jewel Grade 940 in Locomotive Gold Filled Case
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A classic Hamilton railroad pocket watch crafted in gold-filled
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Railroad Style Watch
METAL
Category
1910s American Antique Railroad Watches
Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By E. Howard & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! This is one of the really great Railroad movements! Pocket watches that were to be used by conductors
Category
Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Railroad Watches
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
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
Category
1890s American Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
Elgin National Watch Company is one of the oldest watch factories in America. Their watches ran the
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin 21 Jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Grade Pocket Watch Montgomery Dial
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice running Elgin 21 jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Grade pocket watch with a nice Montgomery Dial
Category
1920s American Antique Railroad Watches
1920s Antique Hamilton Fahys 972 Railroad Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Dome Display
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1920s mechanical pocket watch by Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, featuring a gold
Category
1920s Edwardian Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Metal
$350
H 5.125 in Dm 3.5 in
Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel 60 Hour Railroad Watch, circa 1920s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hours when fully wound. Like all railroad watches, this watch is lever set, which means that the bezel
Category
1920s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
. It can make the watch run faster or slower. They were often required on Railroad Watches for accuracy
Category
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Railroad Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of antique railroad watches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of antique railroad watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by American Waltham Watch Co., Ball Watch Company and Elgin are consistently popular. If you’re browsing the variety of antique railroad watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.
How Much are Antique Railroad Watches?
Prices for antique railroad watches start at $250 and top out at $55,950 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,000.
Finding the Right Watches for You
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
Questions About Antique Railroad Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a railroad pocket watch, first determine how you set and wind it. Most pocket watches have winding knobs, but railroad-grade timepieces were all made to be lever-set. To wind and set them, it's necessary to remove the bezel, so if your pocket watch has a winding knob, it's unlikely to be railroad-grade. There were also regulations concerning the numbers. All railroad-grade watches will have large black hour markers in Arabic, not Roman, numerals. Maker's markings may also provide a clue. Some well-known makers of railroad-grade pocket watches include Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham and E. Howard. For an expert opinion on your timepiece, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of railroad pocket watches.
- 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.
- What makes a watch antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique 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.
- 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.
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