Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Howard antique railroad pocket watch 16 size 19 jewels series 5. In 1936 duty on swiss watches were lowered by 50 percent, and by 1950 the swiss imports had reached a level of five million a year. Read this page for detailed information about using and caring for pocket watches.
In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Ashland the vault collection includes antique pocket. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Authentic world war ii military watch from hamilton 22 jewels circa 1942 pocket watch, features.
Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad watches. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Pocket watches, wrist watches, railroad pocket watch, canes, vintage watches, illinois. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today.
By the description you give, you have a 992b in a jboss case. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Featuring 16 size 10k yellow gold filled ball keystone open face case in very nice condition. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. Hamilton pocket watches can be set using either the crown or a combination of the crown and lever set on the side of the watch. Powered by 21 jewel manual wind lever set 1b1051 movement. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Made in the lancaster, pa by the hamilton watch company, it truly is a remarkable timekeeping piece.
It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. The hamilton 992b was one of the most popular brands of watches used by the trainmen in the earlytomid 20th century. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to underline the railroad theme.
Ball hamilton railroad pocket watch grade 999b circa 1930s. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 24 hour canadian railroad montgomery pocket watch dial. This is one of the scarcest cases to acquire as hamilton did not make many of these true cpr models, especially in green gf. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Hamilton history hamilton story hamilton watch company. The case does show your normal pocket light scratches and some pinhead dings around the edge of the back cover.
No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 lever set pocket watch movement. The 974 watches had the signature hamilton electric railway special or later signature hamilton electric interurban special on the dial. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Make offer mega rare antique railroad 21j 18s hamilton 941 gold pocket watch serviced mint rare 1926 hamilton heavy 18kt white gold 922 masterpiece pocket watch. Antique vintage hamilton railway special working pocket watch. We are offering for sale a beautiful high grade hamilton railroad pocket watch. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch.
The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Very hard to find one in this condition and with the original, unpolished, finish on the case. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. Yes i agree that hamilton did not manufacture cases. With very nice condition double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. This is the perfect design tribute to the proud hamilton history of being the watch of railroad accuracy in the nineteenth century. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years.
The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. I recently picked up one of hamilton s finest railroad watches a 21 jewel, 16 size 992b. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Oct 11, 2001 yes i agree that hamilton did not manufacture cases. Hamilton railway special pocket watch with original nov 18. Stop reading and start constructing your railroad empire in pocket trains. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. View some of the most rare and valued pocket watches ever made in america. But i still have a soft spot for a nice pocket watch or even notsonice ones too. Jono, 6 years ago sover, i added a picture of the movement. In 1969 the last american railroad pocket watch was sold by hamilton watch co.
The important thing is the marking hamilton railroad model. All the great american watch companies including waltham, illinois, elgin, hamilton among them responded with railroad pocket watches that had this feature. That is, until now, with the introduction of vortics railroad edition. Even movements like hamiltons 992b are affected during the exposure, even. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Railroad grade pocket watches from all major brands can be found here. Buy hamilton mens h40555781 american classic railroad analog display swiss automatic black watch and other wrist watches at. Discover fantastic hamilton pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. This fine timepiece is highlighted with the highly collected hamilton railway special dial, one of the most sought. Doublesunk montgomery dial, showing some hairlines and 2 small chips one above the 10 marker and one above the 5 marker. I recently picked up one of hamiltons finest railroad watches a. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.
Find the perfect deal for antique pocket watches with 23 jewels with free. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Transporting the imagination back to the era of pocket watches is the rounded case of the. They came along at a time the early 1890s when machining techniques. Unfollow hamilton railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hamilton railway special pocket watch with original nov. Hamilton mens h40555781 american classic railroad analog. But leversetting disappeared when watches moved to the wrist. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Sep 17, 2012 we are offering for sale a beautiful high grade hamilton railroad pocket watch. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download.
Jan 15, 20 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. 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. 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 serial number you used 629266 is for the goldfilled crescent case, not the hamilton pocket watch. Marvel at some of the most intricate and beautiful fancy dials that were ever produced.
The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Aug 11, 2017 howard antique railroad pocket watch 16 size 19 jewels. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy.
Shop our great selection of designer watches from luxury watch brands at macys. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. 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.
Keep the nostalgia of railroad travel alive with your own hamilton pocket watch. First manufactured in 1893 for the railroad worker, its precision and accuracy exceeded the strict guidelines set for the industry. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. One of the most famous and popular railroad pocket watches of all time.
In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Transporting the imagination back to the era of pocket watches is the rounded case of the railroad auto, with its vertical brushing and tapered pusher protectors. Admire the artistic damasskeening that made the hamilton watch a work of art. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads.
For about 50 years, over 50% of the pocket watches it produced were the high grade necessary for use in the railroad market. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. Antique and vintage fob watches, superb victorian gold fob pocket watch. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to meet the general railroad. 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 finest hamilton railway special the true railroad. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch circa 1948 youtube.
Antique 21 jewel 16 size railroad gold filled pocket watch hamilton 992 b. The soothing, steady sway of motion rocks you to sleep as the train rushes down the tracks. Hamilton, although a bit late to the game, is considered by many collectors and students of american watch manufacturing to be the prototypical american watch company. Antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. Movements were produced by the lancaster watch company.
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