What is your favorite "railroad approved watch?"

[Anonymous]

Well...Hamilton 992B, 1940, model 11 case, porcelain dial with heavy boxcar numbers, blue hands. Mine keeps time just fine.
So since that type of thing is going for $500 + on eBay, I think any of the quartz variety are fine. But they're plain and don't have the weight of a real American railroad pocket watch.
Mitch

[Anonymous]

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.

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.

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.

They are available on the internet from many places for about $90. I think you will find eBay more expensive.

Not very stylish, and certainly not the appeal of a vintage railroad pocket watch, but functional and reliable.

(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.)

Balboa

[gbrewer]

Hamilton 992B. I never have to change batteries and it keeps excellent time.

[BigJim]

ValleyX,
I think you are right.

I now use a TIMEX "Indiglo" with the RR Approved style face. THE ABSOLUTE BEST WATCH that I have ever used. With the Indiglo feature there is no need to turn on the overhead light to check the TEST MILE. I have mine set with by the "Offical U. S. Time clock;

http://nist.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java

When putting off in the computer, I know exactly when to pu***he "Update" button. And all of this for around $30.

[DRBusse]

Seiko.

Mine is about ten years old, with a Navajo watch band, purchased at a trading post in Chinle, AZ.

I work in broadcasting, and railroad watches are very popular in my business, especially with the 24-hour dial.

"Railroad approved" wristwatches are still required by many big city transit agencies.

[ValleyX]

Seiko railroad wristwatch, purchased in 1980, change the battery every few years.

Ball wristwatch, presented to my grandfather upon his retirement in 1962.

Whoops, guess that's two answers.

Does any railroad require a "railroad approved" watch anymore? All that I'm familiar with require a watch with Arabic numerals.

[Anonymous]

Hamilton. 1962

[joesap1]

I doubt that this question will provoke much response, but here goes...

I am not one to change watches often. I must get that from my Grandfather. In the thirites he purchased a Hamilton pocket watch which he used on his UP engineer job until the 1960's. The Bulova Accutron came out and when his Hamilton could no longer keep pace, the railroad encouraged him to get the Bulova.
When my Grandfather passed away in 1968, the Accutron went to my Father who wore it for about ten years and then gave it to me. I have been wearing it ever since. Of course, it has been overhauled a few times by Bulova.

My question to you now is what "railroad approved watch" do you like and/or wear today?

SEIKO?

CITIZEN?

Other brand?

I think it is time to get a new watch and your input will
be greatly appreciated.

-Joe Sap