Hamilton did sell some of their better 16 size movements as complete cased watches and it is believed that all of the grade 994 movements were sold cased by the factory. Hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Among the brand names of railroad grade watches celebrated among railroaders were hamilton, illinois, elgin, howard, and waltham. Cabinet types are usually divided into two different construction methods. The inside of the case back would be clearly marked hamilton watch co. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case.
This example is obviously original because the case and movement serial numbers are noted on the hamilton guarantee certificate, which was found in the original box. Introduction to basic cabinetmaking using pocketscrew. Provides pictorial instructions on identification of the most common types of cases for vintage and antique pocketwatches. Very nice gold filled hamilton railroad model case. After its formation, the hamilton watch company went on to manufacture and market pocket watches and wristwatches, ending american manufacture in 1969. This railroadapproved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamilton quality. Shop forand learn aboutantique hamilton pocket watches. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. You may download the appchoices app at to opt out in. The model 4992b was in a 16 size case, with a black dial. When you find something you want to view later, put it in pocket. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled.
Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. A huntercase pocket watch with a springring chain is pictured at the top. Palmer hamilton s revit and cad files for mobile tables, hive and other products.
New listing antique hamilton pocket watch lancaster pa. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2 dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials. Palmer hamiltons revit and cad files for mobile tables, hive and other products. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. Would you please let us know the movement and case serial numbers, type of case and style of dial. Pocketwatch 101 how to identify pocket watch case types. It is made with a restored, railroadera movement i. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. As used by navigators on b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator this is a fully functioning hamilton an5740 pocket watch with steel carry case. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy.
Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Founded in lancaster, pennsylvania, in 1892, hamilton watches are an american classic. The 15 cabinet that we are making in this booklet is the face frame style which means that there is a frame on the front of the cabinet as shown in fig. Great looking high 17 jewel hamilton 912 movement with serial number 3387680 and in running order.
See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. Some say one of the best railroad time keeping watches the hamilton 992b. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. This demonstrates how to open the back of a stuck or cross threaded pocket watch case. Complement the pocket watches with other accessories and your outfit. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Great looking pocket watch for the person who has all kinds of wrist watches, but not a pocket watch. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. The watch is in excellent working condition, meticulous and has been well cared for.
Being 16 size, a 950b would fit in any 16 size case. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest. Antique pocket watch collections for beginners gary. Hamilton 992b beginning to end nawcc message board.
Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. How to identify various types of pocketwatch cases. In 1912, hamilton released its first series of pocket watches the broadway. A price guide to clocks i n this guide we will examine several of the different types of pocket watch likely to be encountered by the average collector at clock fairs. This is a fully functioning beautiful 1942 dated example of the hamilton u. Using a face frame is the traditional way of making cabinets and case furniture. Both grades could come in a model a or a no 2 case and the 992b had a couple of other case options too. We also understand less than 100 of the 93017 jewel were. Watches listed by case metal, brand name, model, sales price and most importantly with a full professional description including condition, movement caliber, etc. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers.
The movement is usually held together by a mass of screws and the back of the case is just a lid to keep the dust out. 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. Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. Being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought. The year 1912 witnessed hamilton s first wristwatch design, and in 1928, hamilton acquired another leader in the field, the illinois watch company, which secured hamilton s status as a perennial presence in watchmaking history. Porcelain enamel dial has a tiny flaw near the center hole.
Antique hamilton 974 pocket watch 16 size 17 jewels base metal case. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles have made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. Denying hamiltons motion for summary judgment, judge alison nathan held that the case at trial will turn on facts bearing on the issue of. Grades commonly found paired with these cases are the 992, 992e, 992b, 950, and 950b.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. While theres no magical formula for quickly identifying hamilton watches, identification is simplified significantly by the fact that hamilton named their models and, for the most part, stuck to unique names. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches. Click here to read about using cerium oxide to remove etch marks from glass crystals. Hamilton pocket watch rr grade 14k gold filled hamilton pocket watch rr grade 14k gold filled case marked on dial hamilton this model has a bar over the crown. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. This is for use on gold filled or base metal pocket watch cases. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. The case is the bar over crown type,almost pristine condition i added a pic of. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. Ventilators by type hamiltong5 hamiltonc3 hamiltonc1 hamiltonc1 neo hamiltonc1 for longterm acute care hamiltont1 for transport.
The item hamilton rare secometer pocket watch stamped hamilton case in wooden box is in sale since tuesday, october. The brand has so many different styles and types of watches that many. Collectible 1926 hamilton 992 railroad pocket watch. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I understand hamilton kept ledgers to a certain time of who they sold their watches. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Supreme silver tone open face case with a beautiful etched. I believe this watch is completely original, right down to the crystal. Hamilton pocket watch serial numbers use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture.
Beautifully polished open face 10k yellow gold case, size 16. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. S army air force gct navigation watch type an 5740. Product title handwinding mechanical pocket watch open face silve. The first model of pocket watch produced by hamilton, style 936, came to market in november 1893. 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. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Vintage hamilton 992b pocket watch collectors weekly. An incredible reference over 500 new additions a year with new items added daily. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. The hamilton watch company had its genesis as an american watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first watch in 1893. From its broadway limited series of pocket watches that became known as the watch of railroad accuracy, to the worlds first batterypowered and digital timepieces, hamilton has made several of the most dramatic changes to the horological landscape.
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