Railroad Pocket Watch

Bidsquare is an online auction marketplace that offers a wide variety of antique and vintage pocket watches, including railroad pocket watches for sale at auction. These watches were originally designed for use by railroad conductors and engineers, and they are prized for their accuracy and durability.

The first railroad pocket watches were invented in the early 1800s, and they quickly became essential tools for railroad workers. These watches needed to be highly accurate in order to keep track of train schedules, and they also had to be durable enough to withstand the rigors of railroad work.

These timepieces were meticulously designed to meet rigorous standards, including being resistant to temperature variations and maintaining accurate timekeeping in harsh conditions. The birth of the railroad pocket watch marked a significant milestone in horology, serving as a testament to human ingenuity and the pivotal role of timekeeping in industrial progress.

Railroad pocket watches are popular in auctions for a number of reasons. Also, the Hamilton railroad pocket watches are famous in this category and available at online auction. First, they are relatively rare. Many of these watches were lost or damaged over the years, and only a small number have survived. Second, railroad pocket watches are often very well-made and can be quite valuable. Third, these watches have a rich history and appeal to collectors of all kinds.

In the modern auction industry, train pocket watches have garnered immense popularity among collectors and enthusiasts. These vintage timepieces hold both historical and aesthetic appeal, making them highly sought-after items in online auctions. The intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of railroad pocket watches make them prized possessions for horology aficionados and those interested in the golden age of railroads. Furthermore, the scarcity of well-preserved pieces adds to their allure, often driving competitive bidding wars during live auctions.

Bidders can explore an extensive catalog featuring various railroad pocket watch brands, including the iconic Hamilton railroad pocket watches, among others. Bidsquare's commitment to authenticity and transparency ensures that buyers can bid with confidence, knowing they are acquiring genuine and historically significant pieces.

Bidsquare offers a wide variety of railroad pocket watches at online live auctions. These auctions are open to bidders from all over the world, and they provide a great opportunity to own a piece of railroad history. Bidsquare makes it easy to participate in online live auctions. All you need to do is create an account and register for the auction you are interested in. Once you are registered, you can start bidding on the items you want. If you are interested in bidding you can search for live and online auctions near me? Visit Bidsquare's Auction Near Me page to discover upcoming auctions near you.
 

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  • Two Antique Railroad Pocket Watches, Elgin and Illinois
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Two Antique Railroad Pocket Watches, Elgin and Illinois...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Peterborough Auctions LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Antique 1904 Waltham P.S Bartlett Hunting Case Railroad 1899 16S Model Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $80 - $120

    Antique 1904 Waltham P.S Bartlett Hunting Case Railroad...

    Est.
    $80 - $120
    Peterborough Auctions LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Antique 1929 Illinois Bunn Special Railroad 16S Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Antique 1929 Illinois Bunn Special Railroad 16S Pocket ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Peterborough Auctions LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Three Pocket Watches with Train Designs on Cases
    Estimate
    $60 - $80

    Three Pocket Watches with Train Designs on Cases

    Est.
    $60 - $80
    Peterborough Auctions LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $30
  • Antique 1906 Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch, 16S, 19 Jewel 645 Movement
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Antique 1906 Waltham Railroad Pocket Watch, 16S, 19 Jew...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Peterborough Auctions LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Ball Official Standard Railroad Grade, Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Ball Official Standard Railroad Grade, Gold-Filled Pock...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Elgin "Father Time" Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Elgin "Father Time" Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Four Hamilton Pocket Watches, Railroad Style
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Four Hamilton Pocket Watches, Railroad Style

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Hamilton Hayden Wheeler 'Railroad' Pocket Watch
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    $100 - $200

    Hamilton Hayden Wheeler 'Railroad' Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • MEN'S HAMILTON GOLD-FILLED RAILROAD POCKET WATCH
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    MEN'S HAMILTON GOLD-FILLED RAILROAD POCKET WATCH

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • MEN'S HAMILTON NICKEL-CASE RAILROAD GRADE POCKET WATCH
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    MEN'S HAMILTON NICKEL-CASE RAILROAD GRADE POCKET WATCH

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Hamilton Railroad Grade Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Hamilton Railroad Grade Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Hamilton 14k Gold Railroad Pocket Watch cal. 945

    Hamilton 14k Gold Railroad Pocket Watch cal. 945

  • Four Hamilton Pocket Watches, Three with Railroad Dials.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Four Hamilton Pocket Watches, Three with Railroad Dials...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • An early 20th century Ball Hamilton Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pocket watch
    Estimate
    $350 - $450

    An early 20th century Ball Hamilton Brotherhood of Rail...

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • An early 20th century Ball Hamilton Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pocket watch
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000

    An early 20th century Ball Hamilton Brotherhood of Rail...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • An early 20th century Hamilton 992 pocket watch with Adjusted for Railroad Service dial
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    An early 20th century Hamilton 992 pocket watch with Ad...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • HAMILTON Inspectors Standard Pocket Watch
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    $300 - $600

    HAMILTON Inspectors Standard Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Perfection Gold Filled Open Face Railroad Watch
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Perfection Gold Filled Open Face Railroad Watch

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • 4 Pocket Watches:  Hamilton, Waltham, & South Bend
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,000

    4 Pocket Watches: Hamilton, Waltham, & South Bend

    Est.
    $900 - $1,000
  • Hamilton "Time King" Conductor's Railroad Watch
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Hamilton "Time King" Conductor's Railroad Watch

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • 1909 Hamilton Grade 940 14K Filled Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    1909 Hamilton Grade 940 14K Filled Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 1909 Hamilton Grade 940 14K Filled Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    1909 Hamilton Grade 940 14K Filled Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hamilton 1933 14 kt Gold Filled Pocket Watch in Original Box
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Hamilton 1933 14 kt Gold Filled Pocket Watch in Origina...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Six Hamilton Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Six Hamilton Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • HAMILTON, GOLD-FILLED OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    HAMILTON, GOLD-FILLED OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lot of Four Pocket Watches on Stands
    Estimate
    $50 - $100

    Lot of Four Pocket Watches on Stands

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Lot of three American pocket watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Lot of three American pocket watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Four Hamilton 17J Pocket Watches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Four Hamilton 17J Pocket Watches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Six Pocket Watches, Including a Howard in the Original Box.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Six Pocket Watches, Including a Howard in the Original ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Railroad Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Railroad Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • A good lot of four 16 size American pocket watches
    Estimate
    $500 - $750

    A good lot of four 16 size American pocket watches

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Vintage HAMILTON Railroad Pocketwatch 21j
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Vintage HAMILTON Railroad Pocketwatch 21j

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • A good lot of five 16 size American pocket watches
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    A good lot of five 16 size American pocket watches

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • A good lot of four 16 size American pocket watches including one with wind indicator
    Estimate
    $500 - $750

    A good lot of four 16 size American pocket watches incl...

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • A Hamilton Grade 962 Pocket Watch in a 14k Gold Case
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    A Hamilton Grade 962 Pocket Watch in a 14k Gold Case

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Santa Fe Super Chief Engineer J. A. Burke, Uniform, Pocket Watch, Lantern + Accessories, ca. 1930
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Santa Fe Super Chief Engineer J. A. Burke, Uniform, Poc...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Various Pocket Watch Manufacturer's Ephemera
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    $200 - $400

    Various Pocket Watch Manufacturer's Ephemera

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    $200 - $400
  • Illinois Bunn Special Gold Antique Railroad Pocket Watch

    Illinois Bunn Special Gold Antique Railroad Pocket Watc...

  • Two Open-Faced Railroad Pocketwatches
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Two Open-Faced Railroad Pocketwatches

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Rare Railroad Regulateur Pocket Watch and Compass
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Rare Railroad Regulateur Pocket Watch and Compass

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • BALL WATCH CO., GOLD-FILLED 'BROTHERHOOD OF THE RAILROAD TRAINMEN' OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    BALL WATCH CO., GOLD-FILLED 'BROTHERHOOD OF THE RAILROA...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Antique BALL 21j Railroad Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000

    Antique BALL 21j Railroad Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000