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What is your favorite "railroad approved watch?"
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I assume you are looking for a wristwatch for daily wear. As far as I know, railroad requirements are arabic numerals with a second hand. Canadian roads may still require 24 hour markings. <br /> <br />Any modern quartz watch is far more accurate than mechanical watches of the past. Only a few have plain bold arabic numerals and fewer still have 24 hour markings. <br /> <br />One that does is the Seiko SGG531. They have made this model for many years. Mine has had one battery change in about 8 years. It still looks good and the crystal seems almost impossible to scratch. Both the case and bracelet are stainless steel. This may or may not appeal to you more than the newer resin cased watches. <br /> <br />They are available on the internet from many places for about $90. I think you will find eBay more expensive. <br /> <br />Not very stylish, and certainly not the appeal of a vintage railroad pocket watch, but functional and reliable. <br /> <br />(I tried to post a picture of this watch by using insert image button, with the only result being having to retype this post twice. Could use some help here.) <br /> <br />Balboa
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