Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. As mentioned above, the movement is housed in the model 8 hamilton railroad case which is a 10k yellow gold filled model made by the wadsworth watch. Illinois bunn special pocket watch railroad grade 16s, 21j, stem wind, lever set. The case is featured by a special pendent construction with connecting bar which makes it impossible for the bow or crown to come out. The seller is watchdiva and is located in myrtle beach, south carolina.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch first production run. This beautiful rare original case does show brassing. This railroad approved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamilton quality. Stainless steel 16 size open face railway special pocket watch by hamilton, serial number c518211, circa 1960s. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. This is one of the finest and most collected of all railroad pocket watches ever. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad watches. Hamilton 992e elinvar railroad pocket wach ebayanimation. Rare and gorgeous is the way to describe this 3 star railroad pocket watch. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. The stainless steel cases which had the number 87100 stamped on the bottom of the case ring, and the gold filled cases that had the number 87120 stamped at the bottom of the case ring. Porcelain enamel dial has a tiny flaw near the center hole. Being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought this topic would be a nice place to find just about everything you would like to know about your hamilton 992b. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Railroad watches are expected to keep time within 30 seconds per week. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 992b railway special 21 jewels ca.
Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled original case duration. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Beautifully polished open face 10k yellow gold case, size 16. The item v hamilton railroad mainliner 10k gold filled pocket watch case 992 992b 950. Most are 16 size made until 1931, and other sizes were made until 1957. This railroadapproved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamiltonquality. International shipments will sent via new to pocket watch collecting following is a brief history on the creation of the standard for. Antique 21 jewel 16 size railroad gold filled pocket watch hamilton 992 b. Serial number c212582 dates this pocket watch to 1948.
Hamilton 992b railroad ashtonblakey vintage watches. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. The movement has 21 jewels, adjusted to 6 positions, double roller. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell. An outstanding vintage 10k gold filled hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch, size.
In 1932 the 992 was outfitted with the new elinvar hairspring and the movement called the 992e or 992 elinvar. Stainless steel screw back and bezel hamilton case in excellent condition. Unfollow hamilton 992b pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The pocket watch guy the finest antique pocket watches call jeff. I believe this watch is completely original, right down to the crystal. Hamilton 992b beginning to end nawcc message board. Dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials all about vintage pocket watch dials part 1 in the second part of our discussion about pocket watch dials, well learn about some of the many different styles of dials that were produced and some special dials that were made for use on railroad watches. Along with the rare white gf cross bar case we have a mint double sunk dial with a sunken subregister for the second hand and red minute markers every 5 minutes. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature. We wanted to share with you this beautiful hamilton model 992 railroad pocket watch. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a.
The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. This 21 jewel lever set railroad beauty has a perfect white dial with heavy black arabic numbers and a black 24 hour inner circle. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight shipping company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to meet the general railroad. Hamilton 21j with 8 adjustments heat, cold and 6 positions in good working. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Clean porcelain doublesunk montgomery dial marked hamilton railway special.
Hamilton 992 16s 21j railroad pocket watch fancy 2 tone case near mint condition. Hamilton history hamilton story hamilton watch company. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. That means there are 3 pieces that make up the complete dial, very cool. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. With the help of all our hamilton experts, we can make this happen. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. Used 1936 hamilton railroad pocket watch 10k 21 jewel 992 for sale in everett 1936 hamilton railroad pocket watch 10k 21 jewel 992 posted by sky spitzee in everett. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Very nice gold filled hamilton railroad model case.
Hamilton model 992 railroad pocket watch by the pocket watch. Double sunk dial with heavy black spade and seconds dial at number six position. Most 12 size grades are relatively hohum to collectors but the 922 has a lot of appeal. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Fine line damasckeened movement recently serviced and signed hamilt. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Pocketwatches hamilton 992b railway special, late 1940s. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for hamilton open face antique pocket watches. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement.
The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Used 1936 hamilton railroad pocket watch 10k 21 jewel 992. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial. The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. Collectible 1926 hamilton 992 railroad pocket watch. First, i would like to post about 12 pages of information without interruptions before we continue with this topic.
In a 1932 advertisement this combination case with the 992 e sold for. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 917 pocket watch movement. Jan 07, 2018 hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled original case duration. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches for sale, including. Hamilton railway special railroad grade 992b pocket watch. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed.
Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Usa 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Hamilton 992e elinvar railroad pocket wach youtube. Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. The serial number on the movement is 2603004 which dates it to about 1933. A hamilton 16 size, 21 jewel, lever set, open face 992 2tone adjusted for railroad service. Hamilton antique pocket watches 1920now year of manufacture. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. Its also the third and final version of americas most famous railroad pocketwatch. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled. Apr 09, 20 hamilton 992e elinvar railroad pocket wach ebayanimation. Hamilton watch co 992b railway special, stainless steel, stem wind, open face, pocket watch, size 16s. Hamilton 992e railroad double sunk pocketwatch dial boc. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case.
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