Find great deals for 1949 hamilton 16s 21 jewel grade 992b railroad pocket watch. Serial number c28425 dates this pocket watch to 1941. The hamilton model a case was first seen advertised by hamilton in 1940 and is one of hamiltons most classic railroad pocket watch cases. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell. Watch grade is 992b w21 jewel lever set movement with clear sapphire and red ruby jewels. Being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought.
Quality reportedly dropped in the 1950s and hamiltons popularity dwindled, except for their pocket watches which remained popular until the last model was produced as the 992b 21 jewel railway special in 1969. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group. Hamilton 992b beginning to end discussion in american pocket watches started by robert sweet, apr 7. Although not marked as such, this watch is a factory nonmagnetic version with a special balance. Case 1962 hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch 21j bar over crown 10k g. Hamilton grade 992 10 karat gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel, 1921. I recently picked up one of hamiltons finest railroad watches a. It had recently been serviced and cleaned, so its running great.
Hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992b housed in this. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Beautiful hamilton 16 size 21 j jewel pocket watch display salesman case usa rr. Also i have a cigarette box that says hamilton grade 99221 jewel railway special10k gold filledmodel no. Also i have a cigarette box that says hamilton grade 99221 jewel. In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21jewel and 950b 23jewel 16size railroad watches with the newly developed elinvar extra alloy hairspring that was far superior to the earlier elinvar alloy. Lancaster pa usa c317929 stamped model 992b 21 jewels 10k gold filled. Usa model 5 grade 992b, 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions.
It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. 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. Vintage hamilton gold fill pocket watch 992b 21 jewels sn c163230 ca.
The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled. 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. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled 992b grade 21 jewel 16s railroad pocket. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch.
Hamilton 992b 21 jewel railroad pocket watch 1903 for auction. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch 21 jewel, 16 size ebay. 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. A closeup view of a hamilton 35 size u s navy model 22 21 jewel deck watch dial and case. Pristine hamilton pocket watch railway special grade 992b. 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. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. The regular military versions of the hamilton 992b which were identified as the 4992bs had a serial number range from 4c65101 to 4c89800. Government and the case is marked ordnance department, u. This is my hamilton pocket watch with a 992b caliber and 21 jewels.
For the railroad watch enthusiast, this hamilton 992e, railway special is an excellent choice. This 21 jewel hamilton 992b watch runs great and keeps accurate time. Vintage hamilton railway special 992b railroad 16s gold filled. 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. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for. The 21 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement has ornate damaskeening and runs with strong motion and keeps very good time. You might think that i would pick a rolex datejust or maybe an omega seamater, but for me there is no greater pleasure than working on a good hamilton pocket watch. I will now be offering mens bulova and hamilton wrist watchesl and hamilton pocket watches that have been restored and are for sale. It is 10 karat gold filled and excellant condition. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for sale. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order.
The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton 992b 21 jewel railroad pocket watch 1903 north. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. The 21 jewel movement is running and accurate, housed in a. The face is crackled melamine, and the case has the boxcar design. Watch case is hallmarked wadsworth 10k gold filled pat 5. The face is white with black numbers for the 12 hour numbers, red letters for each 5 minutes, and a 60 second clock. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Vintage hamilton railroad pocket watch 992b, 21 jewels. Hamilton pocket watch 21j railway special grade 992b montgomery case model 16 circa.
How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Hamilton railway special gr 992b open face gold filled pocket watch 21. Find great deals on ebay for 21 jewel hamilton pocket watch and illinois 21 jewel pocket watch. Hamilton railway special gr 992b open face gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel. Hamilton 992b beginning to end nawcc message board. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff.
Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. Hamilton 992b jewel bar crown case 21 pocketwatchie. If youre lucky enough to have procured a hamilton pocket watch, you know that the timepiece in your possession is more than just something that tells you hours, minutes and seconds. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton 992b pocket watch and hamilton 992b railway special. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Hamilton pocket 992 watches my first pocket watch purchase was a very nice hamilton 992 that i bought in november of 2012. We have an excellent example with this most desired configuration. This is listed without a reserve, and the winning bidder will have 7. Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. I recently picked up one of hamilton s finest railroad watches a 21 jewel, 16 size 992b. This watch has a 34 plate open face movement with nickel finish in a parallel lines pattern.
Antique hamilton 992b 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. This watch is in excellent condition and features a white face with bold arabic numerals and blue metallic hands. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b on the barrel bridge pocket watch movement. It features a double roller, gold jewel settings and gold center wheel. My all time favorite watch is the hamilton 992b pocket watch. Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992b circa 1941. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. Here is an excellent condition and very nice looking antique mechanical pocket watch made in 1949 by hamilton watch co. The watch is a size 16s, 21 jewel jewels are ruby, gold screw setting, nickel finish movement, 992b, adjustable temperature and 6. Hamilton 992 gold pocket watch, 21 jewals collectors weekly. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special. The hamilton 950b and 992b represent both a high point and the sad ending of the production of mechanical watches in the u.
Hamilton 992b railway special railroad grade pocket watch. This auction is for a beautiful mens 16size american pocket watch made by hamilton watch co. All watches are in good working condition and are fully guaranteed. Discussion in american pocket watches started by george, jan 4. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Based on the superreliable 992b with elinvar hairspring and monometallic balance, the mod 23 adds a chronograph mechanism, making it one of the most complicated watches produced by hamilton. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. This is a fairly uncommon hamilton pocket watch that was made for the u. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled 992b grade 21 jewel 16s.
Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. Size 16, dial is marked hamilton railway special, movement marked hamilton 992b 21 jewels, serial number c145, displayed in hamilton 10k gold filled case, overall condition appears to be complete and all original and in working condition when catalogued. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch 21 jewels ebay. Movement with going barrel, gold center gear, gold jewel setting, reed. Get the best deals on hamilton 992b when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 0302823. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Fill watch jewel hamilton 992b gold special prices pocket 21 10k railway 42. But i still have a soft spot for a nice pocket watch or even notsonice ones too.
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