WWII Imperial Japanese Railway Pocket Watch Seikosha 24H Beppu Engraved
Thank you for viewing this item. This is an original pre-WWII Imperial Japanese railway pocket watch made by Seikosha (the predecessor of SEIKO), with a confirmed railway engraving. What is this item? This is a railway-issued pocket watch used for timekeeping in the Japanese railway system before and during the early Showa period. The back is clearly engraved. This indicates it was an actual working tool assigned to railway personnel. In pre-war Japan, railways were not just transportation. They were a critical national infrastructure, responsible for. Every train had to run on precise time schedules. This watch was part of that system. ? It was used to control time – the invisible backbone of operations. About Seikosha (SEIKO). At the time, railway watches required extremely high accuracy, often comparable to Swiss standards. ? This brand represents Japan’s transition to domestically produced precision timekeeping. According to historical reference materials (see attached photo). Railway watches with 24-hour dial like this model were produced around. Therefore, this piece is confirmed to be. ? Pre-WWII (before World War II). Railway pocket watch (Size 19 type). Slightly short power reserve when fully wound. Long-term accuracy not tested (may have deviation). Scratches, wear, and aging consistent with use. Please check photos for details. Why this piece is rare. Railway watches were tools, heavily used and rarely preserved. Engraved examples are limited and highly collectible. Clear historical usage (named railway + number). ? This is not just a watch – it is a documented piece of history. This watch once measured time for real railway operations. Someone relied on this exact piece to keep trains moving on schedule. Now, it is your chance to hold that history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.