{"title":"Railroad Pocket Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmpressissi™ offers a curated selection of Railroad Approved pocket watches — the gold standard of American and Swiss precision timekeeping. Our rotating collection includes Hamilton's legendary Railway Special movements (grades 992, 992E and 992B) alongside Railroad Grade watches from other esteemed makers, all meeting the historic accuracy and reliability standards once required of America's railroad engineers. In addition, this collection offers non-approved, railroad style pocket watches, both American and Swiss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious why these watches had to be this precise? - Read the story of the 1891 train wreck that created the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/blogs\/news\/a-brief-history-of-the-railroad-watch-and-the-four-minutes-that-created-it\"\u003eRailroad Approved standard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1913-waltham-usa-vanguard-railroad-approved-pocket-watch","title":"1913 WALTHAM USA 'Vanguard' Railroad Approved Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this unique and sought after Railroad Approved pocket watch by the fine American maker 'Waltham' in a series known as 'Vanguard' from the early 20th century. This watch was recently serviced and is ready to tell time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eThe watch houses an early 16-size American Waltham top class 'Vanguard' grade with 23 jewels and adjusted to five positions. It is a crown wind, lever set movement of the finest standards. The movement is cased in a sturdy, original and signed 10K rolled gold plated STAR case in overall very good condition with a small dent to the back but otherwise no issues. The front unscrews as it should to operate the lever, the crown and bow are original and strong and the case comes with a mint acrylic crystal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is factory original and unique dual tone silver metal dial with classic railroad numerals and original set of thick hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fantastic historic pocket watch measures 50,5mm side to side (excluding crown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waltham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39461854052454,"sku":"","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_1509.jpg?v=1634548622"},{"product_id":"1905-omega-louis-brandt-grade-dr-swiss-14k-gold-hunter-savonette-pocket-watch","title":"1905 OMEGA Louis Brandt 'Grade DR' Swiss 14K Gold Hunter\/Savonette Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/the-virginia-pocket-watch-collection\" title=\"Virginia Collection of American Gold Pocket Watches\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/VIRGINIA_COLLECTION.png?v=1634052003\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/VIRGINIA_COLLECTION.png?v=1634052003\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this incredibly rare 'Louis Brandt' early Omega railroad approved hunter pocket watch from 1905-1906. According to a research and in line with the book '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mb.nawcc.org\/threads\/what-is-this-omega-brandt-ccr-or-dr-chronometer.44440\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mb.nawcc.org\/threads\/what-is-this-omega-brandt-ccr-or-dr-chronometer.44440\/\"\u003eOmega, a Journey through time\u003c\/a\u003e', only 90 pieces were made total of this 20 ligne size caliber; it is unknown how many of whom survived two world wars and another half a decade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DR Grade 'Louis Brandt' (The person who established Omega) is based on Omega's  19 ligne caliber which was the first Swiss serial production and a most successful caliber, much responsible for Omega's early reputation. Later Omega based several grades on this design to try to compete with railroad approved watches in the American market, this is one of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #444444;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis watch is part of a large '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/the-virginia-pocket-watch-collection\" title=\"Virginia Collection of American Pocket Watches\"\u003eVirginia Collection\u003c\/a\u003e' we offer for sale, from an avid collector of mostly American made solid gold watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses an early and very rare 20 ligne size Swiss OMEGA large hi grade nickel finish crown wind, lever set movement in overall excellent condition, running strong and keeping accurate time with sub seconds. This movement is one of only 90 documented hunter style size 20 ligne ever made and the serial number on the movement is consistent with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mb.nawcc.org\/threads\/what-is-this-omega-brandt-ccr-or-dr-chronometer.44440\/\"\u003eresearch database\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is cased in a fine, large, impressive and heavy hunter case in hunting motif in 14K solid yellow gold tone LEON W. Co. case with other decorations with a a tight bow, good crown, tight hinges and good lift spring, mint mineral crystal and overall fantastic condition with internal dust cover in 14K solid gold as well. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dial is a factory original with elegant large Roman numerals and 24 hours sub dial on white enamel with no signs of damage apart of a faint residue of the name 'Louis Brandt Freres' which was probably printed on the dial and not baked. The watch has its original set of classic hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fantastic \u003ca title=\"Antique Swiss Pocket Watch\" href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/pocket-watches\"\u003eOMEGA pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e measures 56mm side to side (excluding crown), The case alone weighs 69g without the crystal and movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eStock item: BR224\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39471314927718,"sku":"","price":5987.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_1724_c4db165c-f769-4b58-83fe-f88bc9f7c71b.jpg?v=1635335921"},{"product_id":"1900-ball-commercial-standard-16s-open-face-pocket-watch","title":"1900 BALL Commercial Standard 16s Open Face Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this fantastic, well preserved large and strong running 16 size open face BALL Commercial standard made by Waltham. The watch was serviced here in our atelier and is running well, keeping good time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses an early Commercial Standard grade gorgeous Nickel finish crown wind\/crown set movement, estimated to 1900 which is a fine American made caliber, running on 17 jewels and keeping excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is cased in a sturdy RR marked Fahy's Montauk 1oK gold filled case which is a railroad classic design in yellow tone. In overall excellent condition with strong bow, mint crystal and overall no damage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a factory original enamel in excellent condition, no visible damage, and has an original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/pocket-watches\" title=\"Antique Swiss Pocket Watch\"\u003eAmerican pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e measures 50mm side to side (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ball Watch Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39526840139878,"sku":"","price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_2945_398cd9d9-a9fb-4821-bab0-1d1e25d0cd75.jpg?v=1641480111"},{"product_id":"1897-illinois-rr-grade-61-18s-pocket-watch","title":"1897 ILLINOIS RR Grade 61 18s Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this fantastic, uncommon, large and strong running 18 size American ILLINOIS pocket watch in a sturdy case. The watch is running perfectly and keeping excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses an early grade 61 Nickel finish crown wind\/lever set movement, estimated to 1897 and is a fine hi grade American made movement running on 17 jewels which is an early railroad grade movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is cased in a sturdy STAR base metal open face case which appears to be new old stock with a mint crystal, firm bow and crown and excellent threads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a double sunken enamel with Roman numerals and red 5 minutes chapter and classic set of hands. It has small damage near the 4 position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large and impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/pocket-watches\" title=\"Antique Swiss Pocket Watch\"\u003eAmerican pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e measures 54mm side to side (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illinois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39581559357542,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_3472_144f635a-227c-4dfe-9528-41714d8c4b5c.jpg?v=1647423636"},{"product_id":"1926-elgin-usa-b-w-raymond-railroad-approved-pocket-watch","title":"1926 ELGIN USA 'B.W. Raymond' Railroad Approved Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this unique and sought after Railroad Approved pocket watch by the fine American maker 'Elgin' in a series known as 'B.W. Raymond' from the early 20th century. This watch was recently serviced and is ready to tell time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eThe watch houses an early 16-size American ELGIN top class 'B\/W\/ Raymond' 478 grade with 21 jewels and adjusted to five positions. It is a crown wind, lever set movement of the finest standards. The movement is cased in a sturdy, Wadsworth Bunn Special 10K gold filled railroad style open face case in overall very good condition. The front unscrews as it should to operate the lever, the crown and bow are original and firm and the case comes with a mint original mineral crystal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is factory original  - classic white enamel with bold print, with faint hairlines and an original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fantastic historic pocket watch measures 49,5mm side to side (excluding crown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39607512203366,"sku":"","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_3948_009260b5-7c00-4d21-af6a-c5bb6d259eec.jpg?v=1649860436"},{"product_id":"30s-garland-ball-rr-style-open-face-pocket-watch","title":"40s GARLAND BALL RR Style Open Face Swiss Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this unique and interesting GARLAND\/Ball Watch Co. pocket watch with a Swiss wind movement in railroad style design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses a large and heavy Swiss movement, running on 17 jewels and keeping good time. The movement is cased in a sturdy Keystone base metal open face case which is normally associated with Hamilton military models however this model is not lever set but crown wind\/set. It has an original dust cover, crown, bow and mint mineral crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a factory original enamel in excellent condition with railroad style design of thick numerals and original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis impressive and unique Swiss pocket watch measures 52mm side to side (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ball Watch Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39654573834342,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_4613_f6e28ea5-5f5e-41c0-b4f3-44f6ab0a72c3.jpg?v=1653400711"},{"product_id":"50s-ball-official-standard-swiss-railroad-grade-open-face-pocket-watch","title":"50s BALL Official Standard Swiss Railroad Grade Open Face Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this unique, well preserved large and strong running 16 size open face BALL Official Standard pocket watch, with an uncommon Swiss made Railroad approved grade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses a Railroad grade adjusted RECORD 435C which is set with Incabloc shock proof and running on 21 jewels, adjusted accordingly with a large balance wheel. This Swiss movement is also lever set which is quite unusual but was designed to fit the RR standards. It is running strong and keeping good time. The movement is cased in a sturdy 10K rolled gold plate classic RR style case by STAR with an original bow and crown and has a mint crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a factory original enamel in fantastic Montgomery style and elegant RR style numerals with an original set of hands, all in excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique Ball pocket watch measures 50mm side to side (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ball Watch Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39654601293926,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_4644_bae93ee0-9d7f-438b-8b0f-c9f851e309c8.jpg?v=1653401646"},{"product_id":"1917-illinois-great-northern-special-rr-16s-pocket-watch","title":"1917 ILLINOIS Great Northern Special RR 16s Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this fantastic, uncommon, large and strong running 16 size American ILLINOIS pocket watch in a sturdy case. The watch is running perfectly and keeping excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses an early high grade 306 Nickel finish crown wind\/set movement running on 21 jewels which is not railroad approved but designed in such style and marked 'Great Northern Special'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is cased in a sturdy KEYSTONE base metal open face case in railroad style which appears to be missing some of its plating but presents very nicely with a firm bow, original crown and mint acrylic crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a double sunken enamel in classic RR style with an original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large and impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/pocket-watches\" title=\"Antique Swiss Pocket Watch\"\u003eAmerican pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e measures 51mm side to side (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illinois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39834312900710,"sku":"","price":367.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_5607_e7238733-3544-4468-8902-5b6bd6d779b7.jpg?v=1662635115"},{"product_id":"1925-illinois-electric-railroad-standard-16s-pocket-watch","title":"1925 ILLINOIS Electric Railroad Standard 16s Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this fantastic, uncommon, large and strong running 16 size American ILLINOIS pocket watch in a sturdy case. The watch is running perfectly and keeping excellent time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe watch houses an early high grade 305 crown wind\/set movement running on 17 jewels which is not railroad approved but designed in such style all around.  The movement is cased in a sturdy KEYSTONE gold filled open face case in railroad style in excellent condition with original bow and crown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a double sunken enamel in classic RR style with an original set of hands and appears to have no damage visible, with an original set of thick hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large and impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/pocket-watches\" title=\"Antique Swiss Pocket Watch\"\u003eAmerican pocket watch\u003c\/a\u003e measures 50mm side to side (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illinois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39915048173670,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/products\/NIK_5784_42c4c3c8-7380-440b-b8e0-e1e261711ea4.jpg?v=1666247331"},{"product_id":"1915-waltham-usa-645-railroad-pocket-watch","title":"1915 WALTHAM USA '645' Railroad Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this unique and sought after Railroad Approved pocket watch by the fine American maker 'Waltham' in a series known as '645' grade from the early 20th century. This watch was recently serviced and is ready to tell time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eThe watch houses an early 16-size American Waltham top class '645' grade with 21 jewels and adjusted to five positions. It is a crown wind, lever set movement of the finest standards. The movement is cased in a sturdy, original and signed base metal EMPEROR case with elegant railroad scene on the back, in overall excellent condition with original crown, bow and mineral crystal, all in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is factory original double sunken enamel with large numerals in railroad style and has an original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fantastic historic pocket watch measures 52mm side to side (excluding crown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waltham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118261256496,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/NIK_7564.jpg?v=1699959344"},{"product_id":"1900s-longines-ferrovie-dello-stato-rr-pocket-watch","title":"1900s LONGINES Ferrovie dello Stato RR Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this unique early 20th century pocket watch by the fine Swiss maker LONGINES for the FS (Ferrovie dello Stato) which was and is still today, the Italian national railroad company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eThe watch houses an early, strong manual wind caliber 19.71 which is running on 15 jewels and is an early crown wind\/lever set open face model. It is cased in a unique NIckel alloy case with closure for the front and back that is locked with a chain and has an internal dust cover, in overall very good condition. The bow is original and free, the crown is original and the crystal is a near mint acrylic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial may have been restored in the past but appears correct for the type and era, with an original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fantastic Longines pocket watch measures 52,5mm side to side (excluding crown) and comes with the chain as shown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810597744944,"sku":null,"price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/NIK_8083.jpg?v=1720179694"},{"product_id":"1900s-schild-freres-swiss-large-pocket-watch-copy","title":"1900s SCHILD FRERES Swiss Large Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this all original, unique and large SCHILD FRERES pocket watch with a fine movement from the early 1900s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eThe watch houses an early Swiss SCHILD good quality manual wind movement with pin setting in gilt finish, 15 jewels, in great working order. The movement is cased in a large nickel plated case with original crystal, crown and bow, all firm and in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a factory original with large and bold 'railroad' style Roman numerals and has an original set of large hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large and robust pocket watch measures 56mm side to side (excluding crown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schild Freres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49281622573360,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/NIK_8863.jpg?v=1732548760"},{"product_id":"1915-agassiz-rr-hi-grade-swiss-pocket-watch","title":"1915 AGASSIZ RR Hi Grade Swiss Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this amazing top class Swiss AGASSIZ pocket dress watch for gents from WW1 period in a salesman's see through side winder case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003eThe watch houses an early hi grade 21 jewels manual wind movement which is adjusted and is a lever set movement, practically a railroad grade. Highly decorated of the finest quality and cased in a Nickel case with a see through back, original crown, bow and crystals, all in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial is a fine factory original gorgeous enamel with no visible damage, retailed by the famous Mermod \u0026amp; Jaccard Jewelers from St. Louis with an original set of hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one of a kind AGASSIZ pocket watch measures 49mm side to side (excluding crown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agassiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50142730354992,"sku":null,"price":689.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/NIK_0418.jpg?v=1757855179"},{"product_id":"1910-agassiz-rr-hi-grade-swiss-pocket-watch","title":"1910 AGASSIZ RR Hi Grade Swiss Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eempressissi™ is pleased to offer this amazing top class Swiss AGASSIZ pocket watch for gents pre-WW1 period in an elegant hunter gold filled case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003eThe watch houses an early hi grade 21 jewels manual wind movement which is adjusted and is a lever set movement, practically a railroad grade. Highly decorated of the finest quality and cased in a gold filled American case with all hinges working properly, original crown, firm bow and a mint mineral crystal. The front opens a bit over 90 degrees and shows the most elegant double sunken dial which is slip fit with gold inlaid dots and original set of decorated hands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis very unique AGASSIZ pocket watch measures 52mm side to side (excluding crown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agassiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50199575331120,"sku":null,"price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/files\/NIK_0803.jpg?v=1759842154"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2186\/9515\/collections\/RR.jpg?v=1790946658","url":"https:\/\/empress.cc\/collections\/railroad-pocket-watches.oembed","provider":"empressissi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}