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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
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
Rockford Watch Co. Gold Filled with Rare Anti Magnetic Shield from 1870
By Rockford Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Railroad Watches.
Category
Antique 1870s American Civil War Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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
Elgin 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1920 with Original 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 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 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
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 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 Mid Century Watch all Original with Original Box 1950's or 60's
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
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
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 Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1940's
By Lord 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
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 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
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, ca 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 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 Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930'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 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 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
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
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 Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's with Custom Finished 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 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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 Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Wristwatch Original Design by Cartier
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
the worlds most accurate railroad timepieces. This watch keeps excellent original time and can worn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Elgin 14Kt. Gold Hunters Case Pocket with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1887
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
durability.
The Elgin Watch Company also played a major role in the development of the pocket watches for the
Category
Antique 1880s American Pocket Watches
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
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
The Manifest Destiny
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
was not much conflict and indigenous people mostly watched the railroad construction with a degree of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Manifest Destiny
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
was not much conflict and indigenous people mostly watched the railroad construction with a degree of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
2 Lazy 2 P
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Railroad, including a work titledNavajos Watching a Santa Fe Train. Between 1915 and 1930, he also painted
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Screen
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original 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
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
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
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
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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.
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.
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