My father gave me his father's pocket watch before dad passed on years ago it did not work as it sat for a very long time but its appearance very nice. Few years ago i found Elgin pocket watch date codes online by serial # its an Elgin Father Time 16 size 21j porcelain dial with a gold engraved movement made 1923. Its listed as a railroad watch.
Recently had the pocket watch fully serviced and its currently running very well.
It will stay in the family as i will eventually pass it on to my son.