A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 24 hour canadian railroad montgomery pocket watch dial. This railroad approved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size. The typical hamilton 16 size watch is what is known as a threequarter plate. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial.
In my opinion, the quality of these old tools matches the. Mens watches are a great way to accessorize all of your different outfits. Porcelain enamel dial has a tiny flaw near the center hole. The soothing, steady sway of motion rocks you to sleep as the train rushes down the tracks. Get the best deals on hamilton other watch parts when you shop. Hamilton antique pocket watch for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. The american railroad pocket watch renaissance watch repair.
Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in good working condition. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Keep the nostalgia of railroad travel alive with your own hamilton pocket watch. Collectors of hamilton railroad grade pocket watches generally are really picky about condition.
American watch manufacturers would offer only their highest grade watches for railroad service, but it is more than just accuracy that has made the american railroad watch so desirable today. The 926 is an 18 size watch the largest pocket watch that hamilton typically made. I could be wrong but in my opinion, without actually holding your watch in my hand, i would consider this. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop the extensive. Whether you are looking for a gift or pocket watches for sale on ebay, tips and advice about buying on ebay, watch winders, or just fascinating facts about pocket watch makers, like waltham, elgin. An essential guide for nonprofessionals clock repair. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group. 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. Shipping is a flat rate of 10 to lower 48 states only. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in.
A huge percentage of the hamilton 16 size watches were these threequarter plate models. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroad grade pocket watch mechanisms. Bought a large lot of inventory from a retired watchmaker and am sorting thru everything. Hamilton watch company stated that production of watches ceased on january 6, 1969. Make offer hamilton 940 railroad pocket watch size 18 21 jewels w original booklet c15 original hamilton railway special 16s 21j adj.
My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do. New listing hamilton 16 size railroad bar over crown pocket watch case. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. However, it appears that hamilton continued to finish watches that they had parts for until maybe as late as 1971. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. This is the perfect design tribute to the proud hamilton history of being the watch of railroad accuracy in the nineteenth century. 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. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts.
One of the most famous and popular railroad pocket watches of all time. Hamilton 16 size model 23 parts the elgin hamilton 8day elapsed time clock elapsed time clock r88c57311 an57411. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Well, by the serial number your pocket watch was made in 1940 and is a 992b movement railroad pocket watch. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches.
Railroad elgin antique pocket tools watchmaker hamilton. Hamilton watch company the hamilton watch company produced its first watch in 1893 and is one of the most collected and highlydesired of the u. 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. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their. This is why the hamilton 992bs with the 4c prefix were made or finished. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. Pocket watch description tools watchmaker railroad elgin lot.
Keep time in style with a new mens watch from sears. Pocket watch parts vintage antique repurpose salvage. User manuals hamilton customer service hamilton watch. Hamilton railroad classic chronograph watch h40686335. About twelve years ago, i decided to open an online store and to maintain a more permanent inventory to better serve collectors looking for hardtofind parts and tools. Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. Apr 07, 2007 being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought this topic would be a nice place to find just about everything you would like to know about your hamilton 992b. Now depending upon who you ask, the 926 is technically not a railroad watch although you will often hear it described as such. Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Hamilton 16 size railroad bar over crown pocket watch case.
Original hamilton bakelite railroad pocket watch box with images. Pocket watchcustoms services and international tracking. Product description hamilton denver factory mainspring for 10s movements, more specifically the models 917, 921, 923 and 945, alloy, new in envelope 2069 2069 comsco mainspring for elgin. Very hard to find one in this condition and with the. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. The item 1930s hamilton railroad 992 pocket watch 14karat gold filled case size 16. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. The little weights on the balance wheel are an important part of that adjustment.
Check out our pocket watch parts selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad watches. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Very nice gold filled hamilton railroad model case. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. Thus, the american railroad pocket watch was born, and each watch was a masterpiece of precision engineering, durability, and accuracy.
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. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to underline the railroad theme. New listing 10k gold 1914 hamilton 21 jewel railroad grade 992 pocket watch boxcar dial nice. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. This is the crown and push button for the model 23 stop watch.
The first american pocket watches with machine made parts were manufactured by. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Hamilton wrist watch 17j thinline movement dial hands parts. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to meet. Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. The item hamilton 996 16s 19j railroad pocket watch fancy custom display case near mint is in sale since thursday, may 14, 2020. Make offer original hamilton railway special 16s 21j adj. However, it appears that hamilton continued to finish watches that they had parts for until maybe as late as. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Hamilton 950b 23j railway special railroad 16s mens pocket. Being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought this topic would be a nice place to find just about everything you would like to know about your hamilton 992b. I think the hamilton grade with the longest production run is the 21 jewel 992 movement.
The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Pictures show condition and exactly what your buying. Not only are these timepieces stylish, but they can also help you keep. I believe this watch is completely original, right down to the crystal. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. This section has a mix of pocket watch and wristwatch parts such as balance staffs, hairsprings, jewels, cases, crystals, wheels or hands.
The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side. Mar 28, 20 original hamilton bakelite railroad pocket watch box. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Keep the nostalgia of railroad travel alive with your own hamilton pocket. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. The two negative side effects of using this part on the 4992, is the crown has a push button function and neither the square or the pilot on the stem are the correct length for the 4992b to properly activate every time the hack balance stop function. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Here you will also find movementsdials that can can be used for parts or restoration. Railroad timekeeping standards were developed and the american watch companies needed to produce better and better grades of watches known as railroad grade.
With the help of all our hamilton experts, we can make this happen. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches. Sep 10, 2017 hamilton railroad stainless steel h404155 duration. Hamilton watch sales manual 1932 cover foreword the masterpiece group hamilton pws, three splendid grades hamilton pws, grade 912 hamilton 17j. Hamilton 992b 21j 16s pocket watch parts please select a part. First manufactured in 1893 for the railroad worker, its precision and accuracy exceeded the strict guidelines set for the industry. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. It can be used as a stem and crown of last resort on the 4992b. Khaki automatic xwind instruction manual bahasa indonesia. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. Jan 01, 2014 the 926 is an 18 size watch the largest pocket watch that hamilton typically made. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne.
Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. It is one on the most desireable hamilton railroad pocket watches. The last american railroad pocket watch was the grade 992b sold by the hamilton watch co. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Its a step up from the 924 and 925 in that the 926 was adjusted for temperature. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch.
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