Railroad Watch

U.S. Watch Co. “The President” 18-Size, Model 1892, 17 Jewels, c.1895

By Nathan Moore

In U.S. Watch Co. Waltham

U.S. Watch Co. "The President" 18-Size, Model 1892, 17 Jewels, c.1895 - Serial #150431 Movement In February 1894, John J. McGrane introduced "The President" watch for "Engineers and Railroad Men," claiming it was the only 18-Size lever-set watch on the market at the time fitted...

History

Guest Post: AWC Waltham Model 1870 “Crescent Street”

By Miguel Ángel Cladera

This post was originally published by Miquel Angel Cladera on his exceptional blog at SaFonaGastroCrono. The English translation has been provided by Google Translate with minor edits for proper clarification..

Railroad Watches

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Burlington Watch Co.” Part 73: Railroad Grade Classification for 16-Size Burlington Watches

By Nathan Moore

“Our 21 Jewel Smashes Prices” Baltimore and Ohio Magazine, September 1920. In contrast to the Santa Fe Watch Company that sold watches with identical traits, the Burlington Watch Company never.

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Santa Fe Special” Part 19

By Nathan Moore

In Adjustments , Advertising History , Railroad Watches , Railroads

Pictured: Santa Fe Special Watch Endorsement by Santa Fe Railroad Engineer Edward Whitcomb, The Topeka Daily Capital, October 7, 1914 The validity of a “railroad grade” classification is frequently questioned when discussing the Santa Fe Special 16-Size watches sold by the Santa Fe Watch Company....

Advertising History , History , Illinois Watch Company

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Santa Fe Special” Part 6

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Advertisement for the Santa Fe Special and Illinois Special Watches published in The Topeka State Journal, May 7, 1915. The actual purchase price of the Santa Fe Special watches.

Advertising History , History , Illinois Watch Company , Railroad Watches , Railroads

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Santa Fe Special” Part 5

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: First Sales Advertisement for the Santa Fe Special Watch published in The Topeka State Journal, November 5, 1913. On November 5, 1913, the “Santa Fe Special” watch was introduced.

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Santa Fe Special” Part 4

By Nathan Moore

In Advertising History , History , Illinois Watch Company , Railroad Watches , Railroads

Pictured: Introduction of the Santa Fe Special Watch published in The Topeka State Journal, November 5, 1913. On November 5, 1913, the Santa Fe Watch Company officially introduced their new “Santa Fe Special” to the market following a week of clever teaser advertisements. The watch...

History , Illinois Watch Company

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Santa Fe Special” Part 2

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Santa Fe Special Watch Movement, Manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company, c.1919. During the 1910s, the “Santa Fe Special” became one of the most popular trade names applied to.

Dials , Elgin , History , Railroad Watches , Railroads

National Watch Company “Pennsylvania Railroad Co.” Dial

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Closeup. Double-Sunk “Pennsylvania Railroad” Dial by the National Watch Company, c.1872. [Elgin B.W. Raymond Movement #180892] While stringent specifications eventually dictated the type of dial that was approved for.

Hamilton Watch Company Railroad Dials No. 257 and No. 576

By Nathan Moore

In Dials , Hamilton Watch Company , History , Railroad Watches , Railroads

Pictured: “Are You Being Handicapped with an Inaccurate Watch?” Advertisement Featuring the No. 527/576 Style Dial, Baltimore and Ohio Employees Magazine, June 1920. The No. 257 (18-Size) and No. 576 (16-Size) dials were popular options on railroad watches manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Company starting...

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