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.) pocket watches that are typically considered gent's size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. The Elgin watch company, out of Elgin, Illinois, was in business from 1864-1964, and while active, was the largest-producing American watch company, manufacturing an estimated half of all pocket watches ("dollar" watches not included).

To be a railroad grade watch, the following criteria must be met:

• be 16S or 18S
• have 17 or more jewels
• be lever set
• be in an open face case
• be adjusted to 5 or more positions

As an additional resource, we've posted a Serial Number Production List which includes information for Elgin serial numbers and dates of manufacture.

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