Illinois Watch Co.，精細及罕有，多色鍍金「鐵路」懷錶，約1904年製

Railroad watches were often referred to in the railroad industry as "standard watches". Railroad watches were carried by the engineers and conductors on the steam locomotive, their watches had to be ones that were recognized for railroad time service. However they were not that standard, as there were different watches accepted for each railway company. Some railroads would necessitate specific brands and models while, others only listed requirements. Many of these American watches pieces were made in Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Illinois.