Railroad Watch
to
37
325
40
329
173
72
63
41
32
29
26
25
21
19
17
16
15
14
12
9
7
6
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
61
54
46
36
34
Sort By
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
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 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 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
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
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 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, Lord Elgin 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Watch American Made From 1944
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
." They are also designed some of the worlds mores accurate railroad watches. This watch has just been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
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
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
Waltham Vanguard Railroad Grade Pocket Watch 9561627
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard premier railroad grade pocket watch. 23 Jewels with 8 adjustments. Movement
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Railroads of America and given to Directors or Highly positioned Executives. The watch comes with an ornate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Free Shipping
Dm 1.89 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
Materials
Steel
Patek Philippe Waltham Railroad 18K Yellow Gold Manual-Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual-wind movement, Guillaume balance, 18k yellow
Category
1990s American Modernist Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate, and the company introduced several new watch
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
Elgin Pocket Watch Silverode Railroad Heavy Working 7 Jewel Year 1921, 59mm Case
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Elgin 1921 railroad pocket watch with a 59mm case made of silverode and is 20mm thick. Heavy watch
Category
Vintage 1920s American Modern Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
Free Shipping
D 0.79 in Dm 2.33 in
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
14kt Yellow Gold 1923 Waltham Pocket Watch 44mm Case Serviced Warranty Working
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
. While the watch is fully operational and keeps time, please remember that vintage watches may not
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Free Shipping
W 1.74 in
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
Waltham Vanguard 10k Rolled Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Surfside, FL
Waltham Vanguard 23 Jewels 8 Adjustments 5 Star Case 10k rolled gold filled railroad case. 50mm or
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Rolex Prince "Railway" Chronometer Watch 9K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
these cases resembled early railroad cars. This is a reference 1768 and dates to 1930. This watch is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Cartier Roadster GMT XL 42mm - Vintage Men's Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
stainless steel case measuring 42mm wide and 47mm high including the lugs. The silver watch face boasts a
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, circa 1950'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 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co 1920 fine, near unused historic Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 - 1925 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company very fine and high Grade Pocket Watch, 50
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Free Shipping
Dm 1.97 in
Elgin Gold Plated Pocket Watch, 53mm, 1886 Year, Hunting, Serviced/Warranty
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Gold-plated Elgin National Watch Co. 53mm pocket watch, white face, black Roman numerals that has
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hamilton 14Kt. Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial & Bracelet 1925
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Massive Full Hunter Yellow Gold Keywind Fusee Railway Timepiece Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
.
Case: The front cover is beautifully engraved with a railroad locomotive with coal store and carriage
Category
Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Vincent / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1940's
By Lord 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 Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
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 Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
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 American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
avoid accidents. Classic and accurate as can be, Hamilton has suppled watches to railroad workers, World
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 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
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 Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin
was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
South Bend Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Filled with Original Silvered Dial 1900
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
The South Bend Watch Company produced high grade watches for the railroad and were renowned for
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
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
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 Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Open Face American Pocket Watch circa 1912 Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability.
The Elgin also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the railroads
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews
METAL
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank 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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Custom Finished 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
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 Art Deco Watch, Round circa 1950's with Original Dial
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 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
Elgin 52mm 1906 Pocket Watch, 17 Jewel Serviced 90-Day Warranty, Serial 12195791
By Elgin
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This 1906 53mm Elgin pocket watch with a white face is a stunning timepiece crafted with precision
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Modern Pocket Watches
Free Shipping
W 2.05 in
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Unique Original Dial From 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
required by the railroads for accuracy.
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Railroad Watch", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
Questions About Railroad Watch
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2022Watches 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.
More Ways To Browse
Minimalist Metal Sculptures
Great Northern
Abstract Totem Sculpture
Mid Century Minimalist Abstract Art
Vintage Saturday Evening Post
Central Park Framed Painting
Mid Century Wall Divider
Painting Pilot
Large 60 Wide Painting
Mid Century Cat Sculptures
Railroad Furniture
Saturday Evening Post Covers
Mid Century Americana
Vintage Architecture Tools
Vintage Artes De Mexico Furniture
Antique Frames Philadelphia
Wpa Period Art
Horse Head Wall