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Antique Railroad Watches

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922

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 Watches

Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial

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 Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919

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

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886
Rockford Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch from 1886

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
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

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 Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch circa 1925

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

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 Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

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 Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

White Gold

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

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 Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

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 Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch

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

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Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad
Pocketwatch Reguateur Veritable Echappement Roskopf Oversized Railroad

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 Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with Blue Sapphire
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with Blue Sapphire

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 Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch
18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch

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 Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890

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

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19th Century American Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels
Vintage 1903 Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver, Model 1883, Case, 17 Jewels

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

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Early 1900s Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Silver

c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.
c. 1886 Coin Silver Pocket Watch by American Watch Co.

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 Watches

Materials

Silver

Illinois Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch
Illinois Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch

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

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1920s American Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18
Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18

Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18

By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18 Lever Set Working Dial Has

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Railroad Watches

Elgin Veritas 23 Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch with Up Down Indicator
Elgin Veritas 23 Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch with Up Down Indicator

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 Watches

1907 Burlington Railroad Pocket Watch
1907 Burlington Railroad Pocket Watch

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

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hampden Nickel Silver Early American Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch
Hampden Nickel Silver Early American Campaign Style Manual Wristwatch

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

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1910s American Antique Railroad Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Rockford Watch Co. Railroad Style Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back
Rockford Watch Co. Railroad Style Pocket Watch with Skeleton Display Back

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

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Early 1900s American Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Brass

Dueber Hampden Military Campaign Style circa 1920s All Original
Dueber Hampden Military Campaign Style circa 1920s All Original

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with
Waltham High Grade Railroad Open Faced Gold Filled from 1880 with

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

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1880s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches

Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch
Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch

Collinwood & Sons Sterling Silver Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Outstanding antique sterling silver pocket watch by Collinwood & Sons of Middleboush, England

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Early 1900s British Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch
Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch

Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Rare Antique Elgin Gentleman's Pocket Watch With Railroad Locomotive It is so attractive, just

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Railroad Watches

Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch
Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch

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

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1920s Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold

Hamilton Railroad Style Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1925
Hamilton Railroad Style Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1925

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

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1920s American Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Brass

Illinois Gold-Filled Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1927
Illinois Gold-Filled Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1927

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921

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

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1920s American Modern Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Silver

Hamilton Railroad 21 Jewel Grade 940 in Locomotive Gold Filled Case
Hamilton Railroad 21 Jewel Grade 940 in Locomotive Gold Filled Case

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

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Antique E. Howard Series 11 Rail Road Chronometer Gold Filled Pocket Watch

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

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Early 20th Century American Artisan Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918

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 Watches

Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1920s
Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1920s

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

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elgin 21 Jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Grade Pocket Watch Montgomery Dial
Elgin 21 Jewel B.W. Raymond Railroad Grade Pocket Watch Montgomery Dial

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

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1920s American Antique Railroad Watches

1920s Antique Hamilton Fahys 972 Railroad Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Dome Display
1920s Antique Hamilton Fahys 972 Railroad Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Dome Display

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

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1920s Edwardian Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Metal

Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel 60 Hour Railroad Watch, circa 1920s
Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel 60 Hour Railroad Watch, circa 1920s

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

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1920s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch
1907 Waltham English “Maximus” 19 Jewel 0 Size Trench Watch

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

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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard watch has a diamond surround. The diamo...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold  Fob  Watch Chain
Victorian 14K Gold  Fob  Watch Chain

Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain

Located in New York, NY

A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold round and two sizes of rectangular links, ribbed and etched in an aesthetic taste....

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back

Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...

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Mid-20th Century American Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Brass

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892
Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892

Waltham Open Faced Gold Filled Pocket Watch Flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1892

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 18 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1892 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 55mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual ...

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1890s American Antique Railroad Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt, Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1901 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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Early 1900s Antique Railroad Watches

Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch

Hand Engraved Vintage 1930s 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch

Located in New York, NY

HAND ENGRAVED VINTAGE 1930S 18K YELLOW GOLD ENAMEL POCKET WATCH. This is a vintage pocket watch in 18k yellow gold and red enamel, exclusively sold as one-of-a-kind. Period: 1930s ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium

Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium

By Richard Mille

Located in New York, NY

The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...

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2010s Swiss Modern Antique Railroad Watches

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged betw...

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu
Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu

Vintage International Watch Co. 14k Yellow Gold Large Swiss Concentric Design Hu

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a large Swiss made pocket watch by International Watch Co. cased in a solid 14k yellow gold concentric designed case and features throughout beautiful patina that's inta...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. CIRCA / YEAR: 1887 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windin...

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1880s Antique Railroad Watches

An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace
An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace

An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace

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An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian diamond-set tiara/necklace, in the form of a fringe consisting of nineteen knife-edge bars embellished with single diamond collets and diamond-set foliate motifs, the ba...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Vintage Yellow Gold Fancy Chased Case Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Yellow Gold case with Gold inside Cuvette, ( dust cover ) Hand Engraving, Chasing on the Bezel and case back. 18 Jewel M...

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1920s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes

1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

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1980s French Antique Railroad Watches

Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil
Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil

Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil

By Verdura

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual 14K yellow gold utility tool by Verdura. It features a folding knife, a hidden pencil that slides out of the bottom, a folding key, and a clock. Outer case is ribbed...

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1940s Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Presentation Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Presentation Pocket Watch, 47 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside Gold dust cover, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle L...

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1930s Swiss Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Molle Geneve Rose Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

MOLLE Genève 14ct rose gold heavy full hunter quarter repeater chronograph enameled pocket watch, C1890. Made for the Russian Market. Dial: The perfect white Roman numeral enamel di...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Railroad Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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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. 

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