Hamilton 21 jewel clear salesman case pocket watch ebth. 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. View dial, view movement, view caseback, view inside caseback. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Hamilton 992b 21 jewel 16size railroad pocket watch, model 11 gold filled case. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watch movements after the turn of the last century. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. A mechanical watch is driven by a mainspring which must be wound either periodically by hand or via an automatic winding mechanism. A simply stunning size 16 gentlemans hamilton lever set 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch dating to 1930, in great original condition. High grade 21 jewel vacheron constantin bigelow pocket watch movement. The ball hamilton railroad pocket watch was manufactured in partnership with the hamilton watch company and webb c. Movement, bow and hands are all in great condition. The pocket watch comes with a glass caseback, so you can easily appreciate the craftsmanship and.
In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21 jewel and 950b 23 jewel 16size railroad watches with the newly developed elinvar extra alloy hairspring that was far superior to the earlier elinvar alloy. A railroad grade 21 jewel pocket watch by hamilton, model 940, in working condition, 3. The 10k gold filled case and dial present very well indeed and the cal. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Hamilton yellow gold railroad grade 992b pocket watch at. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 pendant set pocket watch movement.
And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 24 hour canadian railroad montgomery pocket watch dial. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled 992b grade 21 jewel 16s. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. It is a hamilton railway special, 10k goldfilled case, 21 jewels and. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. Either side of the case has a crystal over the dial and movements, also known as a salesmans case. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell.
Antique waltham 21 jewel 845 railroad pocket watch very nice condition and works perfectly. This illinois 21 jewel bunn special type iib, grade 161a movement is in pristine condition without reckless jewelers tool marks or corrosion. Railroad 10 carat gold filled 21 jewels model 992 b very high grade open face case antique pocket watch adjusted to temperature and 6 positions circa. Collectible 1926 hamilton 992 railroad pocket watch. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Hold elgin b w raymond, 21 jewel pocket watch elgin rr case.
Hamilton railway special 10k gf 992b pocket watch 21 jewel. The watch has been serviced and cleaned by our in house jeweler. For sale is a 21 jewel railroad chronometer hamilton pocket watch with blue accents. Hamilton pocket watch model 992, 21 jewels vintage. It runs with strong motion and keeps very good time. Antique hamilton 23 jewel 16s 950 railroad 5 pos adjust 10k gf. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side.
Hamilton railroad 10 carat gold filled 21 jewels model 992 b. Hamilton history hamilton story hamilton watch company. White melamine double sunk dial, displays arabic numerals and spade hands. The 23 jewel 950b and its 21 jewel, threequarterplate brother, the 992b, are arguably the ultimate expression of the american railroad watch. It is running and appears to be in very good condition for its age. This is both an exceptional and collectable railroad pocket watch. The movement is a marked grade 940, lever set, adjusted, 21 jewels, micrometer regulator, and is in very nice condition. It is the older style bw raymond with a gold center wheel, screw down jewels, and an elgin railroad case. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to meet. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of time, as opposed to quartz watches which function electronically via a small battery. I so hope the many pictures and extreme magnification help in the description this truly fine illinois bunn special pocket watch. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and jewels. This is my hamilton pocket watch with a 992b caliber and 21 jewels. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines.
Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Hamilton railroad 21 jewel caliber 992 circa 1903 vintage hamilton railroad grade model 992 circa 1920 with beautiful condition stepped design case and pristine enamel montgomery dial. Yellow goldfilled hamilton grade 992b railroad openface pocketwatch, circa 1960s. Big 1904 hamilton 21 ruby jewel railroad grade 940 pocket watch 18s antique usa. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial for. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Used 1936 hamilton railroad pocket watch 10k 21 jewel 992 for.
Antique waltham pocket watch 21 jewel railroad grade. New listing 10k gold 1914 hamilton 21 jewel railroad grade 992 pocket watch boxcar dial nice. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. Elgin b w raymond 10k gold filled 19 jewels railroad pocket.
Jewels pocket watch railroad image of blouse and pocket. For your consideration is this hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This watch features a model a goldfilled screw back and bezel case, a 21 jewel adjusted stemwind leverset movement, and a singlesunk melamine dial with arabic numerals. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special railroad.
Gold screwdown jewel settings and a solid gold train. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Qq 1944 hamilton open face pocket watch 21 jewel 992b railway special no working 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings qq 1944 hamilton open face pocket watch 21 jewel 992b railway special no working. It had recently been serviced and cleaned, so its running great. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket.
In 1951, hamilton rebuffed a hostile takeover bid by the benrus watch company. There are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch ebay. Fine jewelry and timepieces by cowans auctions issuu.
Antique hamilton 992 pocket watch 21 jewels railroad certed 16s 60. Hamilton 1907 54mm case 21 jewel 18s grade 940 railroad pocket. Hamilton 940 18s pocket watch 21 jewel rr montgomery dial. Between 1880 and 1960, 300 million pocket and locket watches for men and women were produced from nearly 0 different. Hamilton railroad 992 elinvar 21 jewel 16s pocket watch. I think the hamilton grade with the longest production run is the 21 jewel 992 movement. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Hamilton 992b vintage railroad pocket watch 16 size 21. Vintage waltham 21 jewel 845 railroad pocket watch anitque. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 lever set pocket watch movement.
Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special. Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamilton s largest movements. Wts 21 jewel hamilton railroad grade pocket, see through. Sold hamilton 992 pocket watch 21 jewels, railroad grade. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. Folks we have special offering for your consideration this ball hamilton pocket watch official railroad standard grade 999p. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. The watch is a size 16s, 21 jewel jewels are ruby, gold screw setting, nickel finish movement, 992b, adjustable temperature and 6 positions, serial number c302823. Vintage hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch w. Nov 22, 2010 this is my hamilton pocket watch with a 992b caliber and 21 jewels.
The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement has ornate damaskeening, a gold center wheel, gold jewel settings, and gold color script. Antique ball hamilton pocket watch grade 999p 21 jewel. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. The watch dates to january 14, 1921 and the movement jewel material is ruby. Whats it worth accidents led to official railroad watches, time.
This piece of railroad history is a hamilton pocket watch that is a 21 jeweled movement and a railway special. They are very high grade watches and probably come closer to the goal of part interchangeability and mechanized production than any other american pocket watch. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket. This 21 jewel, 5 position 5, double roller watch has a white dial, black numbers, and blue hands in a 10k gold filled case. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. I ran across this at a jewelery store in topeka, kansas back in september of 1994. The case is yellow gold filled, marked fahys bristol guaranteed 25. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. I have an old pocket watch that was handed down to me from my father.
The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. Stem wind and pendant set, adjusted to five positions. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. Hamilton 992 b 16 size 21 jewel railroad railroad near mint condition. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Featuring a ygf hamilton signed case with pronounced stepped design screw down bezel and. Gold 1924 elgin 21 jewel bw raymond railroad grade pocket watch large 16s.
This antique hamilton railroad watch is 18 size case diameter 55 mm. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch 21 jewel, 16 size manufacturer. S department of the interior in 1893, this was after a. This is one of hamiltons railroad grade watches featuring a beautiful 21 jewel movement with a gold center wheel. Has a nice dial marked hamilton movement marked, hamilton watch co. Hamilton 992 21j railroad pocket watch gold filled. 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. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. It features a open face silver tone case marked hamilton. Stem wind and lever set, adjusted to five positions. The face is crackled melamine, and the case has the boxcar design. Lancaster pa usa c317929 stamped model 992b 21 jewels 10k gold filled.
This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. The model 4992b was in a 16 size case, with a black dial. Hamilton 992 railroad grade 21 jewel pocket watch perfect. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 18 pocket. Hamilton 992b 21jewel 16size railroad pocket watch, model a. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. This all original waltham has one of the most desired configurations with the antique damasking on the 21 jewel movement, waltham. 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. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Antique hamilton 992b 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Its keeping good time and is a 21 jewel with glass crystal and montgomery dial in great condition with one fine crack.
Hamilton 992b pocket watch, 21 jewels railroad pocket watch, bar over crown 16s goldfilled case, perfect working condition, circa 1946 automatonjourney 4. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. A 1918 hamilton grade 992 and model 1 size 16 pocket watch. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled 992b grade 21 jewel 16s railroad pocket watch picclick exclusive popularity 19,635 views, 16. Jul 22, 2018 hamilton 992b vintage railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels in a hamilton 2 tone case circa 1942 stay safe and healthy. Ball hamilton 999b 21 jewel official rr standard 16 size pocket. Ball who set the standard for railroad timekeeping at the request of the u.
Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. 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. During the 30 years of production the movements manufactured evolved, including an upgraded escapement from singleroller to doubleroller. The 21 jewel, lever setting, 16 size movement runs with strong motion and keeps very good time. This is a great example of one of elgins excellent rail road model pocket watches.
The 50mm goldfilled case with stepped bezel unscrews at back to reveal a 21 jewel 992b grade movement. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch 21 jewel, 16 size ebay. Beautifully polished open face 10k yellow gold case, size 16. Make offer vintage hamilton pocket watch 12 size 904 caliber 21 jewel vintage haimilton 21 jewel railroad 992b 16 size adj. Used 1936 hamilton railroad pocket watch 10k 21 jewel 992 for sale in everett 1936 hamilton railroad pocket watch 10k 21 jewel 992 posted by sky spitzee in everett.
One of the most popular railroad watches was the 21 jewel, 18 size 940 movement, presented in an open case. The same movement, when placed in a hunter case with a cover was the 941 movement. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket. Hamilton s railroad approved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. Hamilton railway special 992b 16s pocket watch10k gf. Waltham, 21 jewel crescent street, model 1908, made around 1909, 16 size, railroad grade, lever setting, micrometer regulator, awco silveroid base metal screw type case.
Antique 21 jewel 16 size railroad gold filled pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950b pocket watch movement. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this pristine antique waltham pocket watch railroad grade crescent st. Vintage hamilton watch 992 elinvar 21 jewel 16s 10k gold filled pocket watch. Apr 27, 2018 up for sale is my 1912 hamilton 940 pocket watch size 18s just serviced and will come with paper work.
This railroad approved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamilton quality. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled. This is a 16size watch, and measures approximately 50mm 2 diameter. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
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