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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, Grade 950.

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

The case is in exceptional condition and appears to be nearly unworn. Illinois watch company produced some of America's finest most dependable railroad watches.

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

They produced some of the worlds finest railroad watches of exceptional accuracy. This piece is a rare example of the classic Art Deco era.

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

Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Vanguard #1892 23 jewels RailRoad Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, c1901.
Waltham Vanguard #1892 23 jewels RailRoad Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, c1901.

Waltham Vanguard #1892 23 jewels RailRoad Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, c1901.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Waltham Vanguard dates back to c1901 Referred as Railroad pocket watch, it boasts a high precision movement & was used by train conductors...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Founded in Lancaster Pennsylvania in 1892 they were renowned for their railroad watches and military timers. They are still in business today based though in Switzerland.

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

Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Boston, MA

Details Maker: Illinois Watch Company Model: BUNN SPECIAL Case Material: Gold-filled Bezel: Gold Dial: White with Arabic numerals Movement: Manual 21 jewels Railroad Grade Case Width...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880
American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

American Watch Co. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Railroad Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1880.

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

Hamilton was renowned for their navigational ships chronometers and railroad watches. This model has a solid Sterling Silver Dial and all the markers are done in 18Kt. solid gold.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist 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

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: YGF / SS CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 24mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windi...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

This turned out to be a clever program as most of the railroad engineers bought their watches. Unfortunately the company had financial issues and by 1896 they had to reorganize the h...

Category

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

He looked at them and re-interpreted them by exaggeration, extension and "stylization." The Illinois Watch Company, founded in Springfield, Illinois in 1867, rose to prominence unde...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 1915 Hampden Watch Co Railway 15J 16s 14K Gold Filled Open Face Pocket
Antique 1915 Hampden Watch Co Railway 15J 16s 14K Gold Filled Open Face Pocket

Antique 1915 Hampden Watch Co Railway 15J 16s 14K Gold Filled Open Face Pocket

By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Miami, FL

The Hampden Watch Company was one of the most significant American watch manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, founded in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1877 before...

Category

Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

Materials

15k Gold

Elgin 23 Jewel Veritas Up Down Indicator Very Rare 18 Size Railroad Pocket Watch
Elgin 23 Jewel Veritas Up Down Indicator Very Rare 18 Size Railroad Pocket Watch

Elgin 23 Jewel Veritas Up Down Indicator Very Rare 18 Size Railroad Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Elgin 23 Jewel Veritas Up Down Indicator Very Rare 18 Size Railroad Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Very Nice Plain Polish 20 Year Gold Filled Screw Back And Bezel Case.

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator
Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator

Elgin Railroad 21 Jewel Veritas 18 Size Up Down Wind Indicator

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

Grade Model 8 Grade 239 Class A Railroad Approved Pocket Watch. Ornately Engraved Screw Back And Bezel B&B Royal 20 Year Case.

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate
Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate

Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate

By Hamilton

Located in Bloomington, MN

The 992 was one of Hamilton’s well-regarded railroad-grade pocket watch movements, valued for its accuracy-focused construction and strong reputation among collectors.

Category

Early 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, White 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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

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

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940'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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, 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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1950s 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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With Bracelet and Strap circa 1927

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923
Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

Elgin Steel Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Bracelet and Dial from 1923

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist 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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist 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

We have photographed it with the original strap and a new genuine lizard strap we had made for the watch in Italy. Hampden was an American house based in Canton Ohio and produced h...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Elgin also played a major role in the development of pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900

South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The South Bend Watch Company produced high grade watches for the railroad and were renowned for their high quality, accuracy and dependability.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads. They built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel 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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

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

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless 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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Mid Century Watch all Original with Original Box 1950's or 60's
Elgin Mid Century Watch all Original with Original Box 1950's or 60's

Elgin Mid Century Watch all Original with Original Box 1950's or 60'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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950'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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished Dial

Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished 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 built fine, dependable, sturdy and very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Rare 21 Jewel Free Sprung Up-Down Indicator Rare Roman Numeral Dial
Elgin Rare 21 Jewel Free Sprung Up-Down Indicator Rare Roman Numeral Dial

Elgin Rare 21 Jewel Free Sprung Up-Down Indicator Rare Roman Numeral Dial

By Elgin

Located in Dallas, TX

With Rarely Seen Roman Numeral White Enamel Dial Made For The Canadian Market. Model 8 Grade 412 Railroad Approved Pocket Watch From A Private Collector.

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

They were based in Elgin Illinois and produced some of the worlds most accurate railroad timepieces. This watch keeps excellent original time and can worn all the time, it is very de...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887

Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Antique 1880s American Pocket 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

The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads They built fine, dependable, sturdy and, very accurate watches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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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.

Questions About Railroad 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
    Watches that were approved by a railroad organization for use by their conductors were considered railroad approved or railroad graded. Of course, the railroads wanted to run on time and maintain a reputation for efficiency. By demanding that all of their employees use railroad graded watches meeting certain specifications, they could at least ensure the conductors knew the time accurately. Shop a collection of pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.