The Railroad Watch is a particularly American institution. These pocket watches were built, tested and regularly checked by railway Time Inspectors to make sure they conformed to rigid specifications. It cannot be emphasized enough how important Railroad Watches were to the safety of train passengers and freight during the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Railroad Watches’ quality, dependability and accuracy made them world famous. They were an important life-or-death tool for railway workers, and a constant source of pride and delight for the general public.

The Illinois Watch Company manufactured some of America’s best Railroad Watches. Produced from 1893 to 1923, the Bunn Special Railroad Grade Pocket Watch is generally recognized as an unimpeachable example of the genre.

The Bunn Special Railroad Grade movement nestles in this Illinois Watch Case Company 14K Gold Filled case. Highlighted with this pristine rich double sunk Montgomery dial fronted with the desired heat treated plum color railroad style hands. It’s the ideal size for dependable daily carry or pride of place on a desktop. It’s a sturdy yet beautiful watch from generations past, for generations to come.