Howard watch company name was purchased by the keystone watch case company in 1902 who continued to sell watches through 1930 represented by the serial numbers below. A real railroad watch is 16 size by the original spec. The quality of the railroad pocket watch was very high, second only to chronometers. It has a beautiful series 11 rail road grade 21 jewel movement and is housed in its original lovely 14k gold filled case which is in. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroadgrade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. Hamilton 996 railroad pocket watch circa 1921 by the pocket. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. In switzerland, only timepieces certified by the controle officiel suisse des chronometres cosc may use the word chronometer on them.
In this section, you will find our vintage pocket watches that are considered railroad grade. Howard boston, r r temperature adjusted, five position. Keystone, 21 jewel, series ii, railroad chronometer. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Howard keystone, railroad chronometer, series 11 jones and. Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. These were actually made by the keystone howard co. Railroad watches were not produced in the same quantities as everyday pocket watches, even though quite a few companies made them. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. Today most chronographs take the form of a wristwatch, but there are many fine examples of vintage chronograph mechanisms in pocket watch form. Hard to find howard railroad series 11 pocket watch, size 16s.
The 21 jewel movement has a damaged ratchet wheel and i dont know what else is missing or broke. The railroad pocket watch is particularly appealing to collectors for several reasons, even though the faces are very plain. Howard keystone, series 11, railroad chronometer for auction. A closeup view of a howard 12 size series 8, 23 jewel movement.
Omega chronometer pocket watch in very good condition. Railroad grade howard series 11 nice watch, made when howard was owned by the keystone watch case co. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. The howard 21 jewel railroad chronometer is a very nice pocket watch. Movement is signed series 11, 21 jewel railroad chronometer e. Howard series 11 rail road chronometer gold filled pocket watch. I love this pocket watch because it tells time, it is part ofa long histor of pocket watches with the same dial design, it is the official japanese railways watch given to all engineers they have a cut out at their dashboards, it is quartz and accurate to 15 seconds a month, as well as having a 10 year battery, and because a pocket watchers are classy, and. American watch manufacturers would offer only their highest grade watches for railroad service, but it is more than just accuracy that has made the american railroad watch so desirable today. It was made about 1914, featuring a 21 jewel movement, flawless montgomery dial, and a howard swingout case. Nr, not winding or setting, fully wound, excellent mvt condition overall. Antique mechanical hand wind luxury pocket watch with roman.
A closeup view of a howard 16 size series 9, 17 jewel with checkerboard damaskeening movement. These were amongst the highest grade watches made, perhaps being superseded in time keeping quality only by presentation watches and navigational chronometers. Inside case marked howard watch co and key stone extra. Mechanical handwinding new listing hamilton 17 jewels grade 910 pocket watch clean and running. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Adjustment, temperature, 5 positions, patd 08, and of course e. My other option was a used swiss army watch off of ebaywhich is risky. I wanted to replace my swiss army pocket watch, which died after 20 years of hard use and is no longer made. A system of timetable and train order, which relied on highly accurate timekeeping, was used to ensure that two trains could not be on the same stretch of track at the same time. Howard series 11, railroad chronometer nawcc forums. Magnificent omega chronometer pocket watch not ticking but should be easy fix. Howard series 11 railroad approved pocketwatch 1914 description.
This 21 jewel pocket watch features a white face with black numerals and hands, a second sweep and rotary dial in a round silver tone case. Howard 16s gold filled pocket watch 21 jewels serie 11 railroad chronometer. We specialize in rare vintage pocketwatches and wristwatches including illinois, hamilton, elgin and waltham, hampden for investment or hobby. However as nice as the howard is, to call it the pp of american watches is wrong as everyone knows that hamilton 950s were. A closeup view of a howard 16 size series 11, railroad chronometer 21 jewel marked double roller movement. The american railroad pocket watch renaissance watch repair. The serial number of 8400348 dates it to about 1900. It is housed in a nice plainpolished silverode case. The 16 size movement is stem wind and lever set and is. Howard railroad chronometer visible movement pocket watch. If you dont know where to start, or what type of pocket watch you would like to start collecting, why not take a look at our new, improved sitemap. Gro after quick pallet lube, near mint mvt condition overall. Vintage pocket watch for repair roskopf ref 30353 in jewelry 18 size 21 jewel hamilton 940 railroad pocket watch repair or service manual vintage how to on cd, vintage pocket watch. New listing antique hamilton 992 21j 10k gold filled open face 16s railroad pocket watch.
The dial is double sunk enamel with a few small lines. We are pleased to offer one of the most sought after and collected of all hamilton railroad pocket watches, yes an all original mint hamilton 996. Howard railroad chronometer visible movement pocket watch ebth. A chronometer from ancient greek is a specific type of mechanical timepiece tested and certified to meet certain precision standards. In 1849 aaron lufkin dennison, edward howard and david davis formed a company with a plan to use machinery to manufacture watch movement parts so precisely that they would become fully interchangeable. There were no swiss or japanese railroad pocket watches. Many people are fascinated by pocket watches, but are a bit intimidated by the thought of actually owning a miniaturized piece of complicated machinery made a hundred years ago or more. Howard series 11 railroad chronometer pocket watch. Antique watch company vintage pocket watch and wristwatch repair watches hamilton 920 14k yellow gold open face vintage pocket watch manual. Across this nickel case is 60mm so it is an 18 size for sure. The dial on this watch is a true montgomery style dial which has the minutes numbered around the outer chapter of the porcelain dial. Thus, the american railroad pocket watch was born, and each watch was a masterpiece of precision engineering, durability, and accuracy.
The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion and keeps good time. A large number of pocket watch collectors focus on railroad watches. Goldbergs pocket watch collection railroad watches. The single sunk montgomery style dial is very nice. Mine 1262112 is marked railroad chronometer, series 11, double roller, r. Pocket chronometer for sale in uk view 59 bargains. Howard watch company, howard pocket watch, howard watch. Many people are fascinated by pocket watches, but are a bit intimidated by the thought of actually owning a miniaturized piece of complicated machinery made a. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket.
Howard series 11 railroad approved pocketwatch 1914. I thought the gotham was a less expensive quartz watch that had the look of a railroad time piece. Gold filled case with white porcelain dial note crack in dial near 2 position. All howard models marked adjusted or deer symbol split plate models, 18s or n size, 16s or l size. A howard railroad chronometer series 11 pocket watch. E howard watch company production dates by serial number. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Howard series 11 railroad chronometer pocket watch in nonrunning, asis condition. Railroad grade vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroad grade elgin or the earlier national watch co.
New listing running 1919 hamilton 16s 17 jewel 956. E howard 16s, 21 jewel, series 11, rail road chronometer pocket watch working. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Antique howard pocket watch howard railroad chronometer 19 pocket watch series 11 howard pocket watch in original box lachicvintagecloset from shop lachicvintagecloset. A railroad chronometer or railroad standard watch is a specialized timepiece that once was crucial for safe and correct operation of trains in many countries. Howard keystone, series 11, railroad chronometer jones and. Howard keystone, railroad chronometer, series 11 for auction.
It is all original, 16 size and was made around 1914. Real railroad watches were speced to have 19 jewels or more. While there are watches that look like railroad watches with 17 or less jewels, these were made as less expensive imitations for the general public. The watch has blued hands, enamel dial with hairlines, original e. Across this gold filled case is 53mm so it is a 16 size railroad stem wind and lever set. A closeup view of a howard 16 size series 11, railroad chronometer 21 jewel movement. In order to ensure the accuracy of pocket watches used by railroad employees, with the ultimate goal of preventing train accidents, the general railroad timepiece standards commission published a set of guidelines for railroad companies and watch manufacturers in 1893. Railroad grade vintage mens elgin pocket watches in this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroadgrade elgin or the earlier national watch co.
1060 1189 584 1239 21 1129 1084 1277 777 852 732 1262 1291 70 90 1689 348 124 1142 879 1354 240 315 219 152 75 1481 1437 1463 1638 481 1101 155 1076 664 541 1375 943 971 819