[CBQ] Question on Railroad Watches

["bobnelson61" <bobnelson@comcast.net>]

I have been told that Grandpa (Oscar Falkenstein) went to work for the Q
in 1911.  His railroad watch, however, is a 1915 Hamilton, Serial No.
1433451.

Question --- would ALL railroad employees in the early 1900s have
carried a railroad watch, or would it only have been key personnel such
as engineers, tower personnel, telegraph operators and supervisors? 
Would a common laborer on a B. & B. crew have carried a railroad watch?

If it was only engineers, then I can assume that he worked as a laborer
from 199-1915.  If, however, EVERYONE carried a watch, then I can assume
that he started working for the Q in 1915, not in 1911.

As always, any help appreciated.

Bob




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