Hamilton 992b model 5 16s 21j railroad pocket watch, circa 1950 montgomery dial. My best so far is a ball hamilton 999 and i feel its better than my others. Hamilton 992 gold pocket watch, 21 jewals collectors weekly. Beautiful hamilton 16 size 21 j jewel pocket watch display salesman case usa rr. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Vintage hamilton 992b railroad grade 21 jewels 16s pocket watch c1949 ebay.
Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. This is my hamilton pocket watch with a 992b caliber and 21 jewels. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Hamilton stainless steel railway special pocket watch. Whats it worth accidents led to official railroad watches, time. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. Historic hamilton 992b 21 jewel gf pocket watch this open face pocket watch is hamilton s grade 992b. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. No guarantee to the accuracy of time keeping on any watch sold. Antique hamilton grade 992 16s 21j railroad pocket watchruns.
A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. This came on time and was what i was hoping it would be, excellent quality and is definitely worth going through this shop. Hamilton 992b railway special 21 jewel hamilton 992b 1969 cool vine watches antique hamilton 992b railway special hamilton 992b railroad watch 1940 1969. Serial number c28425 dates this pocket watch to 1941. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell. Montgomery dial hamilton 992b model 5 21 jewel railroad.
Lancaster pa usa c317929 stamped model 992b 21 jewels 10k gold filled. Based on the 1948 catalogs i would identify it as a model no. Hamilton railway special 992b 16s pocket watch10k gf21 jewelsmodel 5. Hamilton grade catalog size grade description adjusted roller jewels first year of production first. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch white dial 21 jewels. I started out collecting pocket watches but moved on to wrist watches, as i could enjoy them a lot more by wearing them every day. The hamilton railway special pocket watch grade 992b was also first introduced in 1940 and was the pinnacle and the last of the hamilton railroad models introduced. Hamilton railway special 21 jewels 992b c3635 pocket watch 10k gold case runs. Also i have a cigarette box that says hamilton grade 992 21 jewel. In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21jewel and 950b. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton.
Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for sale. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 35 size u s navy model 22 21 jewel deck watch dial and case. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for. Pristine hamilton pocket watch railway special grade 992b. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch.
Hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. Do this while sitting comfortably with the watch held low over a table or a padded surface so that its not going to fall a long way if you accidentally drop it. Hamilton 21 jewels 992b railway special pocket watch. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Hamilton railway special 21 jewels 992b c3635 pocket. Hamilton 992b pocket watch value image of blouse and pocket. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. It had recently been serviced and cleaned, so its running great. Hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. International postage items may be subject to customs processing depending on the items customs value. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop. Antique ball hamilton pocket watch grade 999p 21 jewel. 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.
Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. The face is white with black numbers for the 12 hour numbers, red letters for each 5 minutes, and a 60 second clock. Watch grade is 992b w21 jewel lever set movement with clear sapphire and red ruby jewels. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch 21 jewel 16s bar over. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. Vintage hamilton model 992b pocket watch 21 jewels sn c255543 ca. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen different pocket watch movements. Hamilton 992b pocket watch, 21 jewels railroad pocket watch, bar over crown 16s goldfilled case, perfect working condition, circa 1946 automatonjourney 4. Hamilton railroad grade pocket watch 21 jewel 992 movt dbl. This early 992b movement and railway special dial just adds to the the value from a. I have an old pocket watch that was handed down to me from my father.
Pre owned mens hamilton railway special 950b watch. The hamilton model a case was first seen advertised by hamilton in 1940 and is one of hamilton s most classic railroad pocket watch cases. Hamilton railway special gr 992b open face gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel. Hamilton grade catalog national association of watch and. Hamilton 992b military 21 jewel adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order.
Make offer beautiful hamilton 16 size 21 j jewel pocket watch display salesman case usa rr. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Hamilton antique pocket watches with arabic numerals. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Hamiltons wwii era model 21 chronometer used a fusee in combination with a. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. But i still have a soft spot for a nice pocket watch or even notsonice ones too. This working, railroad grade timepiece has a 10k gold filled case and is size 16s.
Beautiful vintage 1925 hamilton 21j 992 railroad pocket watch. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. Its the case on the left with the dial on the right in the catalog snip below. The price,although not low, was a fair one ive cleaned and timed the watch. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. Vintage hamilton 992b railroad grade 21 jewels 16s pocket watch c1949. Details about 16 size 21 jewel ball hamilton 999b railroad pocket watch c1946.
Get the best deals on hamilton 992b when you shop the largest online selection at. Usa model 5 grade 992b, 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Adjusted, double roller, ball regulator, hamilton hairspring stud. I recently picked up one of hamilton s finest railroad watches a 21 jewel, 16 size 992b. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The face is crackled melamine, and the case has the boxcar design. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than other 23 jewel in the b series 992b and 950b hamilton had the best hairspring and balance ever made for a pocket watch up to this time and perhaps today. Here is an very good condition and very nice looking antique mechanical pocket watch made in 1951 by hamilton watch co. What is a 1901 hamilton seventeen jewel pocket watch worth. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. Military pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. However, by 1941, only two railroad approved pocket watches were still being produced. This watch is in excellent condition and features a white face dial has some cracks with bold arabic numerals and blue metallic hands.
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