Hamilton grade 992 10 karat gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel, 1921 hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade 992e 21 jewel hamilton steel open faced railroad grade pocket watch from 1942 or 1943. That means there are 3 pieces that make up the complete dial, very cool. Vintage hamilton pocket watch, open face, model 1, grade 992, size 16s, 21 jewels, railroad grade, circa 1918 date. The case shows a small bit of wear on the caseback but in very good condition overall.
Being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial. These hamilton display cases were used at the turn of the century and not sold to the public. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
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. The 992e replaced the 992 and was first introduced in 1930 with a total production of only 63,300 in 9 production runs from 1930 through 1940. Hamilton yellow gold railroad grade 992b pocket watch at. The limited production 992e over 10 years adding to the collector interest in this high grade top of the line hamilton pocket watch. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. 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.
Hamilton 1911 48mm case 21 jewel 16s grade 992 pocket watch. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Its normal for a 992b to have only an amplitude in the 250 range. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. There were many usmanufacturers but hamilton was well known to be among the very best. Hamilton pocket watches exhibit the style and quality on which the company built its reputation. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Hamilton 992b beginning to end discussion in american pocket watches started by robert sweet, apr 7. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature.
The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. Hamilton 992 railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a factory made hamilton display case. Hamilton offered over 30 different pocket watch movements starting with the smallest, at 0size zero size, ranging to the largest, at 18 size. Goldbergs pocket watch collection hamilton watches. Also i have a cigarette box that says hamilton grade 99221 jewel railway special10k gold filledmodel no. Usa model 5 grade 992b, 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions.
Hamilton 992b railroadgrade pocket watch 16s 21j montgomery dial keystone 10kgf. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Modern pocket watches for sale the pocket watch guy. Classic size 16 yellow 10k gold filled open face case. All diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. Hamilton movements which do not have grade numbers engraved on them do carry serial numbers which can be checked against the serial numbers listed on pages 9 to to secure the grade number. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992 special pocket watch movement. Grades 950 992 grade 974 technical specifications applied gold letters. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Dependable performance combined with rugged beauty and sturdy construction have made the hamilton 992 a favored timepiece among railroad men of america. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case.
Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. 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. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. It belonged to my great grandfather who was a conductor. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. The serial number on the movement is 2603004 which dates it to about 1933. Hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade 992 16s 21 jewel.
They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. I have a hamilton railroad pocket watch that i inherited. Hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992e housed in this.
The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. Hamilton open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton 992 16s 21j railroad pocket watch fany display case fine condition. International shipments will sent via new to pocket watch collecting following is a brief history on the creation of the standard for. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Discover the date and grade of your hamilton watch.
Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Hamilton pocket watch 992 grade 10k yellow gold filled 21j. The 992b pocket watch movment is an improved version of the 992 but it did not sell as much because in the 1940s, when the 992b came to the market, the trend was already going towards wrist watches. Hamilton 992b railway special railroad grade pocket watch. According to antique pocket watch, an online watch publication, testament to the quality of the watches it produced is the fact that most of its watches ended up being bought for use on the railways. Our estate jewelry is a fraction of what you would expect to pay at traditional jewelry stores. A hamilton 992b mounted with a movement holder on a timegrapher timegrapher readings from an average hamilton 992b. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after world war i, the company. Hamilton had adopted this factory sealed marketing with earlier 992 and 950 elinvar grade movements, though with a different method. Hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade 992e 21 jewel hamilton grade 992 10 karat gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel, 1921 hamilton packard presentation yellow solid gold art deco pocket watch from 1936. At the turn of the last century pocket watches were the dominant timekeeper for men and women. I think the hamilton grade with the longest production run is the 21 jewel 992 movement.
All materials are classified by watch size and grade on pages. Hamilton 992 watches without the b and old steel springs can have amplitudes above 300. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b on the barrel bridge pocket watch movement. Also i have a cigarette box that says hamilton grade 99221 jewel. Weak, medium or strong springs are available for each grade. The company was sold in the early 1970s to the swiss conglomerate ssih which became smh in 1985, and later the swatch group. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. It features very nice detailing on the bow, pendant, and bezel.
The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Mar 21, 2011 i disassemble a hamilton 992 pocket watch. Antique 21 jewel 16 size railroad gold filled pocket watch hamilton 992 b. Hamilton 992e railroad double sunk pocketwatch dial boc. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special.
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. Hamilton 1911 48mm case 21 jewel 16s grade 992 pocket watch a fraction of retail replacement value. Size 140 140 140 180 200 210 210 220 grade 980a 980b 982. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. This wadsworth railroad model watch case has the bar over the crown.
Serial number c28425 dates this pocket watch to 1941. For closer timing, send the balancewheel to the hamilton material sales dept. One of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, pocket watch fobs, pocketwatch chains and watch repair. Advertised as, the famous hamilton 992 railroad model. 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. Had to do it in two parts cause i explain too much, some screws gave me problems, not enough memory in. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy.
This fine hamilton is housed in the rare and desired salesman display case with the glass back to display this pristine movement. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this classic hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992, model 1 circa 1908. The internal plastic flip box was secured in an outer cardboard box that just fit the inner box. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. Hamilton 1911 48mm case 21 jewel 16s grade 992 pocket. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Following is a list of hamilton models equipped with elinvar hairsprings. Vintage hamilton pocket watch, open face, model 1, grade. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. It features a yellow goldfilled bar over crown boc case with an original glass crystal. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 16 pocket watch.
Very nice gold filled hamilton railroad model case. Watch case is hallmarked wadsworth 10k gold filled pat 52226. How i take apart a pocket watch, hamilton 992, part 1 of 2. Hamilton 992 railroad grade watch collectors weekly. New listing museum grade dead accurate hamilton early 992 16s 21j 5p c.
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