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Waltham railroad king special "Click" to Login or Register 
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
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Here is nice watch a Waltham 18 size model 1883 railroad king special 17 jewel hunting case listed as a 2 star watch.

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
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dial marked for railroad service

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
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nice movement

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
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another movement picture showing the marking better

 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Life Member
Picture of David Abbe
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Is that listed on eBay? I think the dial says "For R. R. Service". The 2013 big book shows this at $600.00-$800.00.

I would estimate that "book" value at 1/4-1/2 the collectible value.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
IHC Member 376
Watchmaker
Picture of Samie L. Smith
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David no it is not on ebay it is in my safe.
 
Posts: 3208 | Location: Monticello, Kentucky U.S.A. | Registered: June 24, 2004
IHC Member 1613
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Really nice watch Samie..I have been looking for a Special Railroad King movement for several years..I have dial, case, and hands just need a movement..Maybe someday..Until then I will just enjoy looking at yours..
 
Posts: 2015 | Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland in the USA | Registered: September 27, 2011
IHC Member 1736
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Very nice
 
Posts: 2032 | Location: San Diego, California in the USA | Registered: August 30, 2012
IHC Life Member
Picture of David Abbe
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Glad to know it is in good hands.
 
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
IHC Life Member
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I'm somewhat relieved to scroll to the end of the posting and find out that you're not offering it for sale, Samie, as I think I might dig deep for that one! Very nice!
 
Posts: 995 | Location: Pleasanton, California in the USA | Registered: September 22, 2012
IHC Life Member
Picture of Richard M. Jones
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I was looking at my Walthams 2 days ago and found my Special Railroad King. I will try to post pictures over the weekend. I forgot I had it and Samie deserves my thanks for reminding me of how nice the movement looks!


Deacon
 
Posts: 1004 | Location: Omaha, Nebraska in the USA | Registered: February 14, 2009
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Nice watch, Samie! Thanks for the pictures.
 
Posts: 803 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee in the USA | Registered: September 02, 2009
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