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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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch, Circa 1940's

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Waltham, founded in the mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket 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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade
Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade

Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

railroad watches and military timers. They are still in business today based though in Switzerland. Their

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"
American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade"

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

American Watch Co. Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1908 "Railroad Grade" - Manual winding; 23 jewels

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

some of the worlds most accurate pocket watches for the railroads. This model with an original dial is

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging

Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Railroad Grade Pocket Watch was designed for use by US Air Force Navigators and Bombardiers. Dated

Category

Vintage 1960s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

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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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Bunn family leadership, producing high-quality pocket watches like the railroad-grade "Bunn Special

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa

Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's

Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

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

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial
Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

Elgin Mid Century Manual Winding Watch with Original Silvered Dial

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

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940s Flawless Original Dial

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist 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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

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

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original 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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless 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

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial  Articulated Lugs

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find
Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

Lord Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Vault Find

By Lord 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

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial

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

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

watches. The watch is still fitted with its original dial as well and it has a great modernist look to it

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k 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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Automatic Art Deco Watch, circa 1960's with Rare 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

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

in Lancaster Pennsylvania. They originally specialized in railroad grade pocket watches of extreme

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

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

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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 Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

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Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case
Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case

Waltham Pocket Watch 10k Gold Fill Case Arabic Numeral Dial Case

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

adjustment. Railroad watch circa 1948 in Waltham gold-filled keystone case. Original untouched dial. Size 16

Category

Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

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

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Civil War Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ball Official Railroad Bombe self winding wristwatch, circa 1960s
Ball Official Railroad Bombe self winding wristwatch, circa 1960s

Ball Official Railroad Bombe self winding wristwatch, circa 1960s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Great condition vintage Ball Railroad wristwatch circa 1960’s. This model bears the logo Ball

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pocket 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Artist Pocket 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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919

Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

for their high grade railroad watches and exceptional accuracy. You can see how beautifully finished

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch
Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch

Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

. Elgin is a renowned name and famous for their high grade railroad watches which set standards for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Sterling Silver Dial, circa 1940's
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Sterling Silver Dial, circa 1940's

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Sterling Silver Dial, circa 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

build the railroads using their railroad watches. Hamilton wrist watches were legendary because they all

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow 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 filled bezel, plastic crystal, solid case back Dial: white dial, black hands, Arabic nu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch

Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch - Manual winding, 21 jewels.. Stainless steel

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Hamilton Gold Plated Railway Special Pocket Watch Model 992B
Hamilton Gold Plated Railway Special Pocket Watch Model 992B

Hamilton Gold Plated Railway Special Pocket Watch Model 992B

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

and popular railroad pocket watches of all time. Very hard to find one in this condition and with the

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

originally specialized in railroad grade pocket watches of extreme accuracy. This 17 jewel movement was their

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist 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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Collectible Jewelry

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with B of F L & E Medallion
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with B of F L & E Medallion

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with B of F L & E Medallion

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with B of F L & E Medallion Vintage watch chain with Railroad

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Steel Open Faced Railroad Grade Pocket Watch from 1942 or 1943
Hamilton Steel Open Faced Railroad Grade Pocket Watch from 1942 or 1943

Hamilton Steel Open Faced Railroad Grade Pocket Watch from 1942 or 1943

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

dial and is lever set, as all railroad watches were required to be. The watch keeps excellent time and

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket 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

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches of exceptional accuracy. This

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1934

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

mid 1800's. They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches of exceptional accuracy. This

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Wrist 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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

for accuracy and dependability in their railroad watches. This example dating from the early 1960's is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

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

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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Antique Early 1900s American Pocket 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 Wrist Watches

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

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1990s American Edwardian 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

well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were

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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket 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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Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold

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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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Brass

Wartime Era Hamilton Watch Co. Railroad Grade Steel Skeleton Pocket Watch
Wartime Era Hamilton Watch Co. Railroad Grade Steel Skeleton Pocket Watch

Wartime Era Hamilton Watch Co. Railroad Grade Steel Skeleton Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

pocket watches for the period. Circa 1942, this American made pocket watch by Hamilton Watch Company is

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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

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

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Vintage 1960s American 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

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20th Century American 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

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Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch
Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch

Wartime Era Hamilton Railroad Grade US Military Steel Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Desirable collectable, Hamilton Model 4992B, GCT US WWII Military Pocket Watch. This interesting

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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

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

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 J. Boss 16s (51mm diameter). White enamel double sunk dial with subseconds. Pre-ow...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

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Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century

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 Wrist 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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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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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Antique 1890s American Pocket 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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Antique Early 1900s Wrist 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 Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow 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

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

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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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items

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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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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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Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797

By Hamilton

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch' This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold. Case is approx. 22mm x 37mm Hand winding movement Silver Dial Gold pyramid hour...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. 2022-2023 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. 5-year Rolex warranty.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique Victorian short T-bar box pocket watch chain set with a tassel pendant. The vest T-bar, box chain and the lovely tassel adorned with rose flowers on top are made of 14 kar...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving
Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving

Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Circa 1888 Floral Engraving

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This rare vintage 14 karat yellow gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury solid gold timepiece is made with exquisite fine details. It features a 46mm...

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Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver and Niello CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm M...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Railroad Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate railroad watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Gold-filled and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 26 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect railroad watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A railroad watch from Hamilton, Elgin and American Waltham Watch Co. — 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 railroad watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Railroad Watch?

On average, a railroad watch at 1stDibs sells for $975, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $55,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.