Professionally restored and serviced antique pocket watch hamilton 21 jewel 992 railroad grade 1919. Featuring 16 size 10k yellow gold filled open face case in very nice condition. Need help identify hamilton 992 pocket watch a recase might make sense if it were originally a railroaders watch. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Hamilton old vintage 21j elinvar 992 e pocket watch t.
The l never appeared on the movements and those movements designated in the records as 992l are identical to those leverset 992 movements simply designated 992 in the records. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Models ranged in size from 60 ladies pendant watches to 18size railroadapproved watches with 23 jewels and solid gold cases. Hamilton model 978 pocket watch in mint condition stem wound and lever set circa 1919. The hamilton grade 992 is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of size pocket watch. This is the classic antique lever set railroad pocket watch and truly the scientific instrument of the day. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Antique hamilton pocket watch model 992 railway 21 jewels sn.
Hamilton production dates to date your watch use the serial number of the movement. Advertised as, the famous hamilton 992 railroad model. I have a 992 that has been upgraded with the elinvar spring and i suppose other balance parts. 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.
Hamilton 992 and 950 movementspocket watches the clock. This auction is for a beautiful mens 16size american pocket watch made by hamilton watch co. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. One of a small number of 992bs assembled in early 1970 at hamiltons lancaster, pa factory, after watch production had officially ended. Discover fantastic hamilton pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches large selection secure purchases. Left to me by my grandfather who worked for sooner transportation, out of oklahoma. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Ive got the bug and im looking to start my vintage pocket watch collection. Pocket watch was cleaned and has a new balance staff. Prior to 1919, hamiltons line up was predominantly pocket watches. I recently saw a hamilton advertised on the net as being a 992e elinvar but it says the watch was made in 1934.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs antique 14k gold hamilton 19 jewel size 12 open face pocket watch. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled original case duration. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992 special pocket watch movement. Discover the date and grade of your hamilton watch.
The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. With very pleasing double sunk white enamel dial with bold block style arabic figures with oversize blued steel spade hands. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. We have a wonderful configuration with this hamilton.
A world war istyle hamilton 992 pocket watch, with its gold lettering and center wheels, is one of the most collected watches in the united states. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. Hamilton 992 railroad grade watch collectors weekly. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches 1910 1919 from the largest online selection at. Postworld war i vintage hamilton pocket watches, designed for the elite, feature expensive mechanical parts, including gold screws, wheel sets, and cases.
The railroad guy would have to spend major money just to get his watch movement and this one would be a popular choice. Adjusting a 1925 hamilton 912 12s pocket watch to 6. Hamilton open face antique pocket watches 19101919 year of. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. I would like to know peoples opinions about the hamilton 992 and 950 pocket watch movements and any photographs of dials and cases that house these movements. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185.
Hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992 lever set. Adjusting a feisty 1919 illinois 16s 305 pocket watch to 5. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. Hamilton pocket 992 watches my first pocket watch purchase was a very nice hamilton 992 that i bought in november of 2012. New to pocket watch collecting following is a brief history on the creation of the standard. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Hamilton yellow gold open face antique pocket watch, circa. Most are 16 size made until 1931, and other sizes were made until 1957. Hamilton grade catalog national association of watch and. Pocket watches, wrist watches, hamilton pocket watch, pocket watch antique, grandfather clock, watch sale, clocks, market trends, good things. Hamilton antique pocket watches 16 pocket watch 19101919 year. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. The hamilton watch why you should carry a hamilton watch hamilton no.
Antique 1919 hamilton 992 21j montgomery dial swing out railroad pocket watch. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992 faced with the. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hamilton model 22 bureau of ships us navy chronometer. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Antique hamilton grade 992 16s 21j railroad pocket watchruns great. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992 circa 1919.
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Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Hamilton pocket watch repair hamilton pocket watches have long been considered some of the most refined instruments ever made. Tom harris auction center the following as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by tom harris auction center thac and any consignor of such property for whom thac has acted as agent. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. Hamilton railroad openface pocket watch 21 jewels, double sunk enamel dial and heavy spade hands in 14k yellow gold with 20 year gold fill case. Get the best deals on hamilton 992 when you shop the largest online selection at.