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What is your favorite "railroad approved watch?"
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I'm an Engineer in New York. I typically use my circa 1966 Bulova Accutron Model 214. I find it to be as accurate as a modern quartz watch and stand up to the "rigors" of railroad life. As with any old watch, it needs servicing from time to time, so when the Accutron is being serviced, I use a Hamilton Electric Model 505, RR Special, circa 1963. This watch is a little more fragile than the Bulova, but it has kept good time overall but not as accurately as the Accutron. If a railroader today would like to wear a vintage watch everyday on the job, I honestly suggest an Accutron. Like a Model 214 or 218, Railroad Approved watch. They are accurate, hardy, and something you can pass down to your kids after retirement. Who could pass down an Indiglo? <br /> <br />By the way, our Railroad only requires a "reliable watch". They never discussed anything about a standard watch design.
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