Elgin B.W. Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch 16 Size 19 Jewel Lever Set ca1919 Gold Filled

Discover a true piece of American horological history with this Elgin B.W. Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch, a high-grade 19 jewel timepiece dating to circa 1919. Produced by the renowned Elgin National Watch Company, the B.W. Raymond model was built to meet the strict standards of railroad timekeeping, prized for its accuracy, durability, and precision engineering.

This 16 size open face pocket watch is housed in a yellow gold filled case with a clean, classic design, remaining in very good condition. The elegant double sunk white porcelain dial features bold Arabic numerals and traditional blued steel spade hands, offering excellent legibility and timeless railroad style. Minor hairlines are present but barely visible, preserving its overall strong visual appeal.

At its core is a finely crafted 19 jewel lever set movement with a ¾ plate layout, designed for reliability and precise time regulation. The lever set mechanism—required for railroad-grade watches—ensures secure time setting, preventing accidental adjustments. The movement is signed and remains in very good condition with only slight oxidation consistent with age.

Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Elgin
Model: BW Raymond
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 21925688
Circa Date: 1919
CASE
Size: 16 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: Yellow Gold Filled.
Decorations:  Plain.
Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Double sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions:  D  3-50  (The dial is in Very Good condition – hairline(s) barely visible)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 19 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: ¾-Plate Layout.
Signed:  Yes.
Conditions:  M  3-7  (The movement is in Very Good condition – Slightly oxidized) 

Highly collectible and historically significant, the B.W. Raymond line represents one of Elgin’s most respected railroad-grade watches. This example is an excellent addition for collectors, railroad enthusiasts, or anyone seeking an authentic early 20th-century American pocket watch.