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Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Hamilton open face railroad watch, white Gold-Filled case. Size 16, 23 jewels, 5 position adjust

Category

Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual-wind movement, Guillaume balance, 18k yellow

Category

1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Caliber 992 Pocket Watch, circa 1936
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Caliber 992 Pocket Watch, circa 1936

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Caliber 992 Pocket Watch, circa 1936

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 992 movement serial # 2.6 million circa 1936. Featuring 16

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Artist Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch

Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: 51mm gold filled case, gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Illinois Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Illinois Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Illinois Railroad Gold Filled ca. 1923 Railroad Grade Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 21 Jewels

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483
Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483

Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch Year 1905 Heavy Ore Silver Working #14391483

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1905 Waltham railroad grade pocket watch that has a 55mm Fahy case that is ore silver, 21mm

Category

1990s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Hamilton Yellow Gold Railroad Grade 992B Pocket Watch
Hamilton Yellow Gold Railroad Grade 992B Pocket Watch

Hamilton Yellow Gold Railroad Grade 992B Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

Yellow gold-filled Hamilton Grade 992B railroad openface pocketwatch, circa 1960's. The 50mm gold

Category

Vintage 1960s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16
Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16

By Hamilton

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Hamilton gold filled, open face, Railroad pocket watch. Size 16, 21 jewel double roller movement

Category

Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled R. R. Railroad Approved Pocket Watch
Elgin Gold Filled R. R. Railroad Approved Pocket Watch

Elgin Gold Filled R. R. Railroad Approved Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin R. R. Railroad Approved Pocket Watch - 21 Jewel. Gold fileld ( 50 mm ) . White enamel single

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket 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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 16 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Illinois Abe Lincoln 21 Jewel Manual Wind Railroad Pocket Watch
Illinois Abe Lincoln 21 Jewel Manual Wind Railroad Pocket Watch

Illinois Abe Lincoln 21 Jewel Manual Wind Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding; openface; nickel finish; lever set; 21 jewel. 10k yellow gold filled case keystone

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627

Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Yellow Gold-Filled Railroad-Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch
Illinois Yellow Gold-Filled Railroad-Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Yellow Gold-Filled Railroad-Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Illinois yellow gold-filled railroad-grade Bunn Special pocket watch. Featuring double-sunk

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Railroad 950-B Pocket Watch, circa 1951
Hamilton Gold Filled Railroad 950-B Pocket Watch, circa 1951

Hamilton Gold Filled Railroad 950-B Pocket Watch, circa 1951

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton gold filled railroad 950-B high-grade pocket watch, 23 jewels, 6 adjustments circa 1951

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Railroad Grade 19 Jewel Calibre 996 Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
Hamilton Railroad Grade 19 Jewel Calibre 996 Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

Hamilton Railroad Grade 19 Jewel Calibre 996 Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Hamilton Railroad grade 16 size pocket watch circa 1930. Large gold filled case, lever set

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch
Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ball Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 999B circa 1930’s. Featuring 16 size 10K yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Modernist Pocket Watches

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

Vintage 1920’s Illinois Bunn Special 60 hour railroad grade pocket watch. Featuring 16 size 10K

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
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By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

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Category

1950s French Evening Gowns

Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers
Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers

Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers

By Rolex

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

*We can have it new or second hand You can request more info* Prices will vary- Instantly recognizable, its unique design has forged its identity. At its launch, the Day-Date was t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6

Category

20th Century Cocktail Dresses

PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
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By Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in Thiensville, WI

PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...

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Gianni Versace Vintage Black Bondage Dress with Gold Hardware, 1992
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By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

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Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
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Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Livingston, NJ

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Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238
Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238

Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 34mm Date by Rolex in yellow gold. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a deployant clasp, also i...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
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Located in Milano, Lombardia

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Gold Railroad Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold railroad pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. If you’re looking for a gold railroad pocket 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A gold railroad pocket watch from Elgin, Illinois Watch Company and Hamilton — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a gold railroad pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Railroad Pocket Watch?

On average, a gold railroad pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,248, while they’re typically $340 on the low end and $55,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About Gold Railroad Pocket Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    Real gold Waltham pocket watches will include a stamp on the rear of the case cover indicating the karat of gold used to create the watch. Several other stamped lines may also indicate a gold watch. However, the best way to determine if a gold Waltham pocket watch is authentic is to work with a certified appraiser. Find a variety of expertly vetted gold Waltham pocket watches on 1stDibs.