Waltham 16 size 23 jewel Vanguard Circa 1937 Open Face Railroad Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham 16 size 23 jewel Vanguard Circa 1937 Open Face Railroad Pocket Watch - Manual winding. White dial with Arabic numerals.
Category
Vintage 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 Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Illinois Elinvar Bunn Special 163A Type IIB 23 Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished Illinois Bunn Elinvar Special pocket watch, crafted in a 14k gold filled case and housing a finely tuned 23-jewel movement.
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20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
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 Vintage Railroad 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. Scarce movement. Serial number is 1080578, made in 1913. The movement co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton 992B Railroad 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton 992B Railroad 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Gold filled original Hamilton signed screw back and bezel case ( 50mm).
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
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 Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
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 Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
They originally specialized in railroad grade pocket watches of extreme accuracy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
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Hamilton Gold Plated Railway Special Pocket Watch Model 992B
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
One of the most famous and popular railroad pocket watches of all time. Very hard to find one in this condition and with the original, unpolished, finish on the case!
Category
20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hamilton Railway 922 B was the most popular pocket watch for railroad men .
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Hamilton Railroad Grade 992B Railway Special 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Circa 1942
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A beautiful vintage Hamilton Railway Special grade 992B pocket watch in original bar over crown railroad case.
Category
1940s Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
They originally specialized in railroad grade pocket watches of extreme accuracy.
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
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 Order Fob.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 thick, screwback with very clean thick glass crystal.
Category
1990s American Edwardian Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Silver
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage 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...
Category
20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illinois Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a high grade collectable American railroad pocket watch.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
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-filled case with stepped bezel unscrews at back to reveal a 21 jewel 992B grade mov...
Category
1960s American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
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 ) .
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Wartime Era Hamilton Watch Co. Railroad Grade Steel Skeleton Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Interesting vintage timepiece and considered by many as one of the most reliable railroad grade pocket watches for the period. Circa 1942, this American made pocket watch by Hamilto...
Category
1940s American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Steel
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 timepiece has an added display back to view the 22 jewel movement with adjusted six p...
Category
1940s American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Steel
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this steel Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch was designed for use by US Air Force Navigators and Bombardiers.
Category
1960s American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Steel
Hamilton Steel Open Faced Railroad Grade Pocket Watch from 1942 or 1943
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch is fitted with an original Montgomery dial and is lever set, as all railroad watches were required to be.
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
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.
Category
20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gilt Railroad-Style Pocket Watch circa 1927
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin railroad-style yellow gilt pocket watch, circa 1927. 17-jewel manual-wind damaskeened movement with micrometer regulator.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gilt Metal
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. 16-S scarce original yellow gold filled Hamilton signed case with architectural desi...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gilt Metal
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled 16-S Open Face Railroad style pocket watch circa 1920's. Featuring white enamel dial, arabic indexes, and blued steel hands.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
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By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink Gold Functions : One Button Chronograph Movement : Mechanical MAnual Winding Chrono...
Category
19th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 65.3 grams Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem Serial: 256368 Signed...
Category
1890s Swiss Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
$3,750
H 2.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
$6,475
H 1.66 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
14k Gold
American Waltham Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1980, Unisex, 59.42g
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and timeless design. Weighing 59.42 grams, it has a substantial feel, reflecting the qual...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
This petite and classy antique Waltham pocket watch features a solid 14k yellow gold double full hunter case made by Lambert Bros. The case is adorned with an elegant floral design t...
Category
19th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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 / METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Screw Off Bezel and Case Back CIRCA / YEAR:...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial, Hunter
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, heavy Longines Pocket Watch 14 Karat Gold Arabic Enamel Dial. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Small hairline crack at five o'clock. Including certificate of authentic...
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 11j 8s Grade 94 Etched Yellow Gold Tone Hunter Case
By Elgin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch features a solid yellow gold tone double full hunter case, finely decorated with elegant engine-turned detailing with floral and village hou...
Category
19th Century American Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman numerals, oute...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Silver Pocket Chronograph for General Electric with Secret Signature 1912
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS: Diameter 75mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...
Category
1910s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Silver
Antique Pocket Watch
$1,157
Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Category
Early 20th Century Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Vintage Longines Rare Art Deco Slim Keyless Lever Pocket Watch 18ct White Gold
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Longines Art Deco slim keyless lever 44mm pocket watch in 18ct white gold, C1920s. Dial: The beautiful two tone cream and silver dial signed Longines with black Arabic numera...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold limited IWC Pocket Watch, Scarabaeus by Ernst Fuchs, Ref. 5420
By IWC
Located in Berlin, DE
Pocket watch: limited IWC pocket watch, rarity in the 18K solid gold version, 'Scarabaeus-Fuchs-Savonnette', Schaffhausen, around 1982 with original box Absolute rarity and rare col...
Category
20th Century Swiss Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage railroad pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and 10k gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a vintage 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage railroad pocket watch over the years, but those made by Hamilton, Waltham and American Waltham Watch Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping for a vintage railroad pocket watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.
How Much is a Vintage Railroad Pocket Watch?
The price for a vintage railroad pocket watch starts at $450 and tops out at $58,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,031.
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.
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