{"product_id":"the-boston-railroad-010","title":"The Boston Railroad 010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes The Boston Railroad 010 unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe Boston Railroad 010 is defined first and foremost by its exceptionally rare Ferguson dial, a highly specialized railroad layout produced in very limited numbers by Waltham. The bright white, double-sunk enamel dial features a bold outer minute chapter ring with oversized black Arabic numerals and a separate inner hour chapter ring rendered in deep red. These American-style numerals are expressive and highly legible, designed for instant clarity rather than decoration. The red inner chapter ring, while not a formal railway requirement, is most often associated with watches sold into Canadian railway markets and is seldom encountered today. A recessed center section and a sunken sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock complete the double-sunk construction, reinforcing both visual hierarchy and functional precision. The matching red hour hand further distinguishes this dial, creating a cohesive and highly uncommon color balance within a traditionally utilitarian railroad format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003ePowering the Boston Railroad 010 is a rare 23-jewel Vanguard Waltham movement, one of the highest-grade railroad calibers ever produced by the company. Vanguard movements were built to meet the most stringent railroad time service standards and were manufactured in significantly smaller quantities than standard railroad grades. Through the open caseback, the movement reveals an exceptional level of finishing, including intricate bridge engraving, polished steel surfaces, and gold-plated gears that reflect Waltham’s top-tier mechanical craftsmanship. The pairing of a Ferguson dial with a Vanguard movement is particularly scarce, making this watch a standout even among serious railroad collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eWe housed this movement in a polished steel Version 3 Railroad case, sized at 49mm to preserve the commanding presence of the original pocket watch. A bronze coin-edge bezel introduces warmth and tactile definition, while the vertically grooved bronze crown offers secure operation and reinforces the tool-watch origins of railroad timepieces. The watch is finished with a 24mm oxblood Horween leather strap with stitching, selected to echo the red elements of the dial and complete a palette that feels deliberate, balanced, and historically grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003eThe Vanguard Waltham movement in the Boston Railroad 010 was manufactured in 1918, during a period when American railroads operated under extraordinary demands brought on by World War I. Accurate timekeeping was essential to coordinating troop transport, industrial logistics, and nationwide rail traffic, and railroad-grade watches like this were relied upon as professional instruments. The Boston Railroad 010 preserves that legacy today, combining one of the rarest railroad dials Waltham produced with one of its most respected movements—an uncommon convergence of design, precision, and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis watch features a lever set, railroad grade pocket watch.\u003c\/span\u003e To set the time, the whole front of the watch must be removed, exposing the dial and hands. Please feel free to contact us with questions before making your purchase. We are here to help!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch this video on YouTube to learn more: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"c-link c-link--underline\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2lNisquLqtc\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2lNisquLqtc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-777\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2lNisquLqtc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51712797311277,"sku":null,"price":8300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/1_0ba3afa2-ee24-4d11-84d3-8247c6ec1471.png?v=1766420258","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-boston-railroad-010","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}