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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  • Hamilton 16s Openface Pocket Watch, Grade 974,  17 Jewels, Serial #1183586
    Estimate
    $30 - $3,000

    Hamilton 16s Openface Pocket Watch, Grade 974, 17 Jewels, Serial #1183586

    Est.
    $30 - $3,000
  • A.W.W. Co. Waltham 18K Gold Split Second Chronograph Keyless Lever Watch
    Estimate
    $30 - $3,000

    A.W.W. Co. Waltham 18K Gold Split Second Chronograph Keyless Lever Watch

    Est.
    $30 - $3,000
  • Four Hamilton Pocket Watches, Railroad Style
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Four Hamilton Pocket Watches, Railroad Style

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pocket Watch Cases
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    $10 - $1,000

    Pocket Watch Cases

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • Hamilton Hayden Wheeler 'Railroad' Pocket Watch
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    $100 - $200

    Hamilton Hayden Wheeler 'Railroad' Pocket Watch

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

    MEN'S HAMILTON GOLD-FILLED RAILROAD POCKET WATCH

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    $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
  • MEN'S HAMILTON 992 RAILROAD GRADE POCKET WATCH
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    MEN'S HAMILTON 992 RAILROAD GRADE POCKET WATCH

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Double Roller – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1918 – Serial No. 1696192
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled – Double Roller – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1918 – Serial No. 1696192

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • 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
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    $100 - $200

    Hamilton Railroad Grade Pocket Watch

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    $100 - $200
  • Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #5168024 – Fahys Coin Silver Case
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. Pocket Watch – Serial #5168024 – Fahys Coin Silver Case

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • An early 20th century Ball Hamilton Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pocket watch
    Estimate
    $350 - $450

    An early 20th century Ball Hamilton Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pocket watch

    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 Railroad Trainmen pocket watch

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Penington pocket watch – 7-jewel movement – base metal case with engraved locomotive scene – circa 1920s.
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Penington pocket watch – 7-jewel movement – base metal case with engraved locomotive scene – circa 1920s.

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • American Waltham Watch Co. Full Hunter Pocket Watch – “Safety Barrel” – United Co. 20-Year Case
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    American Waltham Watch Co. Full Hunter Pocket Watch – “Safety Barrel” – United Co. 20-Year Case

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • Perfection Gold Filled Open Face Railroad Watch
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    $150 - $250

    Perfection Gold Filled Open Face Railroad Watch

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • HAMILTON Inspectors Standard Pocket Watch
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    $300 - $600

    HAMILTON Inspectors Standard Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • 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 Adjusted for Railroad Service dial

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Elgin National Watch Co. “Working Man’s” Pocket Watch – 7 Jewels – Gold-Filled Kingston Case – Serial No. 16468834 – Circa 1911
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Elgin National Watch Co. “Working Man’s” Pocket Watch – 7 Jewels – Gold-Filled Kingston Case – Serial No. 16468834 – Circa 1911

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • Four Pocket Watches, Waltham, Elgin, and Hamilton
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Four Pocket Watches, Waltham, Elgin, and Hamilton

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hamilton Grade 933 Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 10K Gold-Filled – Stem Wind/Lever Set – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1907 – Serial No. 761479
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Grade 933 Pocket Watch – 21 Jewels – 10K Gold-Filled – Stem Wind/Lever Set – Adjusted 5 Positions – Circa 1907 – Serial No. 761479

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • MEN'S HAMILTON WHITE GOLD-FILLED CASE POCKET WATCH
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    MEN'S HAMILTON WHITE GOLD-FILLED CASE POCKET WATCH

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch – Model 992 – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case (Serial No. 1722953)
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch – Model 992 – 21 Jewels – 14K Gold-Filled Case (Serial No. 1722953)

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • 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 Box.

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

    Railroad Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pocket Watch Pieces & Parts
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Pocket Watch Pieces & Parts

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000
  • 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
  • Cylindre HUIT Rubis 37097 Antique Pocket Watch (Broken)
    Estimate
    $10 - $1,000

    Cylindre HUIT Rubis 37097 Antique Pocket Watch (Broken)

    Est.
    $10 - $1,000