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Railroad Grade Pocket Watches

By the middle of the 19th century, American life and commerce had become increasingly dependent on railroads, and in the years following the Civil War the tracks became congested with train traffic. Trains needed to run on tight timetables so that all could share the available rails, and the need became evident to agree on a standard time. There were no time zones as we know them back then -- it was noon when the sun was high, which depends on your longitude. With rail lines spanning the North American continent, there were hundreds of definitions of "noon" spanning many hours, usually relying on the largest or most accurate clock in the area.

The railroad-grade pocket watch was developed to meet to make sure everyone operating the trains knew what time it was. To ensure that, the standards specified that a railroad grade pocket watch must contain a minimum number of jewels for bearings, pallets, and pins, must be lever set and have a lever type escapement with a safety wheel to ensure it would restart if stopped, must keep accurate time in several different positions and across a range of temperatures, regardless of how tightly the main spring was wound. Trainmen's pocket watches also had to be easily read in poor lighting, so they required a minimum size watch movement with Arabic numbers, a white dial, and contrasting spade hands.

Read more about railroad pocket watches, or browse the listings below to find one for your railroad memorabilia collection.

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Buy Now »	Antique 1927 Used Ramilton Watch Railroad Time Keeper Book.
	Details » Buy Now for $35.00 »	Buy: $35.00	Ships: $5.00	$40.00	18 hrs 44 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: Waynesville, NC, USA ZIP 287 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $5.00 Handling Time: 3 business days Seller: nicole_9361 Feedback: 210 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from nicole_9361
Buy Now »	1940 Hamilton Watch "Railroad Accuracy" VTG PRINT AD 7X10 N.G. (AD1)
	Details » Buy Now for $5.99 »	Buy: $5.99	Ships: Based on Zip	$5.99 Plus shipping	1 day 15 hrs 57 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: Inverness, FL, USA ZIP 344** Shipping Type: Calculated Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: curiouscollection Feedback: 2,271 / 99.9% Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from curiouscollection
Buy Now »	1952 PAPER AD 2 PG Dietz Cold Hot Blast Lantern Night Watch Railroad Bolser
	Details » Buy Now for $13.99 »	Buy: $13.99	Ships: $4.99	$18.98	2 days 13 hrs 35 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: North Royalton, OH, USA ZIP 441 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $4.99 Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: gdawg Feedback: 20,586 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from gdawg
Buy Now »	1 OF A KIND LARGE MENS MASONS WATCH RAILROAD POCKET WATCH C. 1885
	Details » Buy Now for $1,950.00 »	Buy: $1,950.00	Ships: $9.99	$1,959.99	3 days 15 hrs 4 mins
	Item Condition: Seller refurbished Item Location: Sequim, WA, USA ZIP 983** Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $9.99 Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: back40-3 Feedback: 1,841 / 99.7% Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from back40-3
Buy Now »	Elgin 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Railroad Watch circa 1910 RUNS GREAT 19576650
	Details » Buy Now for $695.00 »	Buy: $695.00	Ships: Free	$695.00	4 days 14 hrs 28 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Stuart, VA, USA ZIP 241 Shipping Type: Free Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: wlbutler276 Feedback: 1,720 / 100%** See other items for sale from wlbutler276
Buy Now »	Men's LED Pocket Watch Railroad Vintage Bronze Quartz Lighting Western Cowboy!
	Details » Buy Now for $19.97 »	Buy: $19.97	Ships: Free	$19.97	4 days 16 hrs 2 mins
	Item Condition: New without tags Item Location: Bozeman, MT, USA ZIP 597 Shipping Type: Free Expedited Shipping Returns Accepted Seller: pocket-watch-shoppe Feedback: 426 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from pocket-watch-shoppe
Buy Now »	Vntage Original Ad Art HAMILTON WATCH Railroad Accuracy
	Details » Buy Now for $13.59 »	Buy: $13.59	Ships: Free	$13.59	4 days 16 hrs 47 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: Chico, CA, USA ZIP 959 Shipping Type: Free Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: sherblay Feedback: 11,037 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from sherblay
Buy Now »	ANTIQUE ELGIN 17j gold filled POCKET WATCH RAILROAD STYLE (running/keeps time)
	Details » Buy Now for $295.00 »	Buy: $295.00	Ships: $9.00	$304.00	4 days 23 hrs 2 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA ZIP 452** Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $9.00 Expedited Shipping Handling Time: 10 business days Seller: rareavix Feedback: 384 / 96.2% See other items for sale from rareavix
Buy Now »	Vintage 1940s 10k Gold Filled Elgin 573 Pocket Watch Railroad Dial 17j 5 Adj.
	Details » Buy Now for $225.00 »	Buy: $225.00	Ships: Based on Zip	$225.00 Plus shipping	4 days 23 hrs 2 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA ZIP 112** Shipping Type: Calculated Handling Time: 3 business days Returns Accepted Seller: brooklynbby Feedback: 2,137 / 99.3% Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from brooklynbby
Buy Now »	Antique 1926 Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch Railroad Model RR 16s 21j USA
	Details » Buy Now for $249.95 »	Buy: $249.95	Ships: Free	$249.95	5 days 26 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Oregon City, OR, USA ZIP 970** Shipping Type: Flat Rate Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: mk_watches Feedback: 8,866 / 99.5% See other items for sale from mk_watches
Buy Now »	H. SAMUEL MANCHESTER SWISS POCKET WATCH RAILROAD CASE 51mm DIAMETER (F4T3)
	Details » Buy Now for $49.95 »	Buy: $49.95	Ships: Free	$49.95	5 days 10 hrs 53 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Berkeley Springs, WV, USA ZIP 254** Shipping Type: Free Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: heirloombrokers Feedback: 7,650 / 99.9% Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from heirloombrokers
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	Details » Bid on This Item (0 bids) » Buy Now for $32.99 »	Bid: $24.99 Buy: $32.99	Ships: $5.00	$29.99	5 days 16 hrs
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: Clintonville, WI, USA ZIP 549 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $5.00 Handling Time: 2 business days Seller: larrycarlover Feedback: 1,399 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from larrycarlover
Buy Now »	Waltham pocket watch, railroad, Runs, 1900 vintage, needs overhaul, inscribed, G
	Details » Buy Now for $520.00 »	Buy: $520.00	Ships: Free	$520.00	5 days 20 hrs 55 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Glendora, CA, USA ZIP 917** Shipping Type: Free Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: timelessclassicwatches Feedback: 9,768 / 99.9% Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from timelessclassicwatches
Buy Now »	1950s Rare Mido "Constellation" Men's Vintage Watch, Railroad Dial, 917R, 36mm
	Details » Buy Now for $625.00 »	Buy: $625.00	Ships: Based on Zip	$625.00 Plus shipping	5 days 22 hrs 52 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Columbia, SC, USA ZIP 292 Shipping Type: Calculated Expedited Shipping Handling Time: 3 business days Returns Accepted Seller: timeofday1212 Feedback: 788 / 100%** See other items for sale from timeofday1212
Buy Now »	Elgin Natl pocket watch, railroad dial , working , Rare collector pocket watch !
	Details » Buy Now for $384.06 »	Buy: $384.06	Ships: $47.03	$431.09	6 days 11 hrs 19 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Canada ZIP T2R0M6 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $47.03 Handling Time: 3 business days Seller: cezar242000 Feedback: 270 / 100% See other items for sale from cezar242000
Buy Now »	1949 HAMILTON WRIST WATCH RAILROAD ACCURACY vintage art print ad
	Details » Buy Now for $10.80 »	Buy: $10.80	Ships: $5.45	$16.25	6 days 13 hrs 15 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: North Adams, MA, USA ZIP 012 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $5.45 Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: crosby-auctions Feedback: 8,329 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from crosby-auctions
Buy Now »	HAMILTON 992 POCKET WATCH Railroad Grade 16s 1923 5 Positions 21 Jewels Runs
	Details » Buy Now for $250.00 »	Buy: $250.00	Ships: $9.00	$259.00	6 days 22 hrs 31 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA ZIP 902 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $9.00 Handling Time: 3 business days Seller: starrgirl555 Feedback: 373 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from starrgirl555
Buy Now »	45th Disneyland Ingersol Watch Railroad Partners Ticket Mickey Boxed LE Pin Set
	Details » Buy Now for $99.99 »	Buy: $99.99	Ships: $8.50	$108.49	6 days 23 hrs 36 mins
	Item Condition: Item Location: Brea, CA, USA ZIP 928 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $8.50 Expedited Shipping Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: dream499 Feedback: 80,256 / 100%** See other items for sale from dream499
Buy Now »	1933 PAPER AD Illinois Pocket Watch Railroad Springfield Howard Hamilton Cleve
	Details » Buy Now for $13.99 »	Buy: $13.99	Ships: $4.99	$18.98	7 days 12 hrs 2 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: Wooster, OH, USA ZIP 446 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $4.99 Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: gdawg Feedback: 20,590 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from gdawg
Buy Now »	DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE POCKET WATCH RAILROAD WORKER NEW /CHAIN / TIN RARE LOWER$
	Details » Buy Now for $79.99 »	Buy: $79.99	Ships: $5.95	$85.94	7 days 16 hrs 36 mins
	Item Condition: New Item Location: Kissimmee, FL, USA ZIP 347 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $5.95 Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: auctiontimes Feedback: 16,668 / 100%** See other items for sale from auctiontimes
Buy Now »	DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE POCKET WATCH RAILROAD WORKER NEW /CHAIN / TIN RARE LOWER 1
	Details » Buy Now for $79.99 »	Buy: $79.99	Ships: $5.95	$85.94	7 days 16 hrs 51 mins
	Item Condition: New Item Location: Kissimmee, FL, USA ZIP 347 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $5.95 Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: auctiontimes Feedback: 16,668 / 100%** See other items for sale from auctiontimes
Buy Now »	Vintage Printed Duel-side Ad National Geographic Hamilton Watch Railroad Nov 31
	Details » Buy Now for $8.00 »	Buy: $8.00	Ships: Free	$8.00	7 days 17 hrs 17 mins
	Item Condition: Used Item Location: Johnstown, PA, USA ZIP 159 Shipping Type: Free Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: pastor-bill54 Feedback: 1,256 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from pastor-bill54
Buy Now »	Vintage 1924 HAMILTON WATCH Pocket Watch Railroad Accuracy 20's Print Ad
	Details » Buy Now for $14.95 »	Buy: $14.95	Ships: $4.95	$19.90	7 days 17 hrs 55 mins
	Item Condition: Item Location: Chattanooga, TN, USA ZIP 374 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $4.95 Expedited Shipping Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: retro.ads Feedback: 1,926 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from retro.ads
Buy Now »	Vintage Quartz Pocket Watch Railroad Train On Front NOT WORKING Parts Or Repair
	Details » Buy Now for $12.00 »	Buy: $12.00	Ships: Based on Zip	$12.00 Plus shipping	10 days 9 hrs 46 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: New Port Richey, FL, USA ZIP 346 Shipping Type: Calculated Handling Time: 1 business day Returns Accepted Seller: samiee1117 Feedback: 5,890 / 100%** Top-Rated Seller See other items for sale from samiee1117
Buy Now »	ELGIN 16 SIZE, 14K GOLD B.W.C. Co. HUNTING CASE POCKET WATCH RAILROAD GRADE NR
	Details » Buy Now for $2,600.00 »	Buy: $2,600.00	Ships: $12.95	$2,612.95	10 days 15 hrs 24 mins
	Item Condition: Pre-owned Item Location: Williamsburg, MI, USA ZIP 496 Shipping Type: Flat Rate Shipping Cost: $12.95 Handling Time: 4 business days Returns Accepted Seller: antiquestvc Feedback: 2,374 / 100%** See other items for sale from antiquestvc