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1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” Pocket Watch
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1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” Pocket Watch

1900 - 1920
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1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” pocket watch.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel hand-winding movement, identified as by Revue, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 57mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop so it is a little larger than the standard 50mm watches, and it is a good chunky piece. The case is nickel and it is in very nice condition. The bezel and case back are screw-on which is a nice sign of quality.

The bevelled watch glass is in lovely condition.

The white dial is signed John Elkan Ltd, London, “Railway”. John Elkan was a retail jeweller who specialised in jewellery, gold and silver goods, toys and games. The dial is in lovely condition and has original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this John Elkan Railway Pocket Watch to the 1920s.

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1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” pocket watch.
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The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel hand-winding movement, identified as by Revue, which is working nicely.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The watch measures 57mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop so it is a little larger than the standard 50mm watches, and it is a good chunky piece. The case is nickel and it is in very nice condition. The bezel and case back are screw-on which is a nice sign of quality.

fig 1. An open-face silver-toned pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and text reading John Elkan Ltd London Railway.
fig 1. 1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” Pocket Watch

The bevelled watch glass is in lovely condition.

The white dial is signed John Elkan Ltd, London, “Railway”. John Elkan was a retail jeweller who specialised in jewellery, gold and silver goods, toys and games. The dial is in lovely condition and has original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and an outer minute track.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this John Elkan Railway Pocket Watch to the 1920s.

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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Archive I An open-face silver-toned pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and text reading John Elkan Ltd London Railway.

1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” pocket watch

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An open-face silver-toned pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and text reading John Elkan Ltd London Railway.
1920s/30s John Elkan “Railway” pocket watch
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An open-face silver-toned pocket watch featuring a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and text reading John Elkan Ltd London Railway.
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Railway pocket watches were developed to satisfy precise timekeeping standards required for railway network operation. Accurate synchronization was critical to prevent collisions and maintain reliable train schedules, leading to standardized high-grade movements and clear, legible dials.

Cases were typically crafted from nickel, silver, or gold-filled metal to protect the internal mechanics. Dials were composed of vitreous enamel baked onto metal plates, featuring hand-painted or printed numerals for longevity.

Authentic pieces feature highly legible dials, usually with bold Roman or Arabic numerals, outer minute tracks, and a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial. Look for maker marks on the dial and movement, along with official retailer inscriptions or railway service engravings on the case back.

Pocket watches are frequently displayed under glass cloches or mounted on dedicated brass pocket watch stands placed on desks, mantelpieces, or library shelving. They can also be integrated into valet trays or framed shadow boxes alongside historical accessories.

Mechanical watches require regular winding and periodic professional servicing by a horologist to lubricate movement pivots. Keep the timepiece away from moisture, extreme temperatures, and strong magnetic fields, and clean the metal casing gently with a soft microfibre cloth.
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