Jan 01, 2014 the 926 is an 18 size watch the largest pocket watch that hamilton typically made. Pocket watch, silver case with engraved w w centre back. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located along the columbia turnpike, began in the fall of 1874. The case is white gold filled with art deco style presentation engraving on the dust cover, plus owners initials on the back. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. A farmer and a two horse plough can be seen with houses and trees on the horizon. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. The dial is white with large black arabic numeral hour markers and hands. The 926 is an 18 size watch the largest pocket watch that hamilton typically made. Military exhibits located in a former gate house built in the 1830s. Ive seen the watch and it is the same with on train stamped on back case and the wooden box is the same. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located.
The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. We get a lot of questions about how to open pocket watches so we. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton.
Antique american waltham pocket watch with train on back. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases.
New listing 10k gold 1914 hamilton 21 jewel railroad grade 992 pocket watch boxcar dial nice. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Its a step up from the 924 and 925 in that the 926 was adjusted for temperature. If the front will screw off of a pocket watch, then it will also have a screw off the back. On a pocket watch there are 3 methods of back or front attachments. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. In the early days going back to the late 1800s you would almost have to pick small periods of time and pick a candidate for each period because so much was happening so quickly that some truly great watches and concepts were coming forward along with improvements.
In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size canadian navy 3992b case back. Keep the nostalgia of railroad travel alive with your own hamilton pocket watch. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. The typical hamilton 16 size watch is what is known as a threequarter plate. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Hamilton go centre, a handsome art deco structure, hosts go transit buses, megabus, greyhound and four rushhour, peakdirection go transit trains. During the morning rush hours, four trains leave hamilton go centre to toronto, and return. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage hamilton pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. Getting the train bridge back on is an exercise requiring great patience, as you need to line up five pivots. Founded in lancaster, pennsylvania, in 1892, hamilton watches are an american classic. A famous train wreck on the lake shore and michigan southern railway in kipton.
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. The soothing, steady sway of motion rocks you to sleep as the train rushes down the tracks. The hamilton 992b was one of the most popular brands of watches used by the trainmen in the earlytomid 20th century. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. The difference is that the snapoff case back isnt threaded. Now depending upon who you ask, the 926 is technically not a railroad watch although you will often hear it described as such. Art deco in style hamilton pocket watch, monogrammed on the back with ase. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches.
Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Books large items back to top some unusually or heavy require their own shipping box, and do not qualify for combined. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation.
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 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. Acrylic crystal that may be original in good shape. The presence of a signed crown will add another piece to the puzzle. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Double 992 10kgold pocket filled railroad watch hamilton 37. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. View the back still showing original brushed sand marks. There is a sunk seconds sub dial at the six oclock position. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special.
In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Dec 24, 2014 1908 hamilton watch co grade 940 pocket watch fully marked size 18 21 jewels all original duration. This hamilton pocket watch is 12 size case diamter 46 mm. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced. Ladies watches led to the development of the smaller than a pocket. 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. I like to restore usmade hamilton wrist watches back to their original glory and share my experie nces with other enthusiasts. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 22 jewel canadian navy 3992b pocket watch movement. The watch was wound and also set by opening the back and fitting a key to a square. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches.
Use the search space below if you know what model youre looking for. 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. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918.
Made in the lancaster, pa by the hamilton watch company, it truly is a remarkable timekeeping piece. Here are the hubs for intercity public transit in and near hamilton. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. A snapoff case back is fully detachable from the case body, just like a screwoff case back. A pair of hamilton watches designed for railway service, nos.
Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Im searching for informations concerning the hamilton 892 pocket watch apparently its a special model, 17 jewels,swiss movt. Mechanical handwinding new listing hamilton 17 jewels grade 910 pocket watch clean and running. These model 17 cases are hard to acquire in such good condition and this one shows very little wear. This might be the 892 you are referring to see below. A hamilton railroad watch thats truly mint, and there are a few rolling around out there,have the case back brushed in a vertical pattern. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size marked adjusted 5 positions on the main gear train plate 946 pocket watch movement. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. The case back can also provide insight into the manufacturer. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side.
The inside of the case back will typically be marked with the name hamilton. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. The 974 watches had the signature hamilton electric railway special or later signature hamilton electric interurban special on the dial. Tough call, appears that by the 40s hamilton had refined its 16 size watches to a level that few competing companies could match. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930.
New listing running 1919 hamilton 16s 17 jewel 956. First manufactured in 1893 for the railroad worker, its precision and accuracy exceeded the strict guidelines set for the industry. This type of pocketwatch case is best opened with a case opening tool, or a watchmakers caseknife. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced the 18size and the smaller 16size. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. This lever set pocket watch has a bright polish back and engraved rim. 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. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. A huge percentage of the hamilton 16 size watches were these threequarter plate models. If you send an email to me you can get my email address by clicking on my name in the upper lefthand corner of this post and viewing my public profile, ill send a higher resolution scan to you. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. Tonight was guild night and i remembered to ask a former hamilton employee what these letters meant. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. If you indeed dropped the entire watch you may have jarred a few jewels loose, broken the balance staff, or done something to the escapement in general.
The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. 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. As you can see above, these watches have a barrel bridge, a train bridge, and a balance cock or bridge with a cutout for the balance wheel and the escapement to be visible. 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. Keeping time with waltham, hamilton, and illinois pocket. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. The dial has black roman numerals and a wellpainted scene of ploughing in a landscape.
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