Hamilton vintage pocket watch

A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before Webb C. One rail may have had a list of accepted makes and models while another may have only listed necessary features or timekeeping performance thresholds. This makes evaluating older watches as railroad grade a very difficult task, i. In order to use the track efficiently, companies needed to create time schedules identifying when each section of the track was safe to use.

Use coupon code "PW10" at checkout to receive your discount. Thank you. These pocket watches are special and represent the very best of American manufacturing, some going back over years. All movements are in-house calibers. Finish, jewels and adjustments are all considered.

Although the pocket watch became near obsolete with the introduction of the wrist watch in the years leading up to World War I, today this classic, compact time-telling device is an interesting and curious collectable. Our experts reveal their secrets to valuation and we give you a low-down of the most expensive pocket watches ever to have been sold at Catawiki. How much is your pocket watch worth? Determining the value of any object can be tricky.

Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement.