The hamilton 992b railway special is the latest in the series of railroad pocket watches from hamilton the railway timekeeper of america. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch bar over crown. I personally think that these later produced hamilton 992b s are rather rare, i dont know why, i just feel that way. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. Pre owned mens hamilton railway special 950b watch. Stainless steel screw back and bezel hamilton case in excellent condition. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch bar over crown 21j. Hamilton 950b 23j railway special railroad 16s mens pocket.
Its also the third and final version of americas most famous railroad pocketwatch. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch 21j, adj. Well, by the serial number your pocket watch was made in 1940 and is a 992b movement railroad pocket watch. Usa 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. This wadsworth railroad model watch case has the bar over the crown. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton 992b pocket watch and hamilton 992b railway special. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Hamilton railway special vintage 21j pocket watch mod 992b ca. Hamilton 992b 21j 16s pocket watch hamilton gf case wdisplay box. A 1948 hamilton railway special, grade 992b, 21j hamilton 992b technical specifications movement size. Hamilton 992b 21 jewels 10k rolled yellow gold railroad. It is an 16 size, leverset, adjusted, 21 jewel watch with impressive features and finish. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. The 50mm goldfilled case with stepped bezel unscrews at back to reveal a 21 jewel 992b grade movement. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b about manual winding. We buy jewelry, electronics, gift cards, tools, etc. Vintage hamilton 992b pocket watch collectors weekly. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually.
These photos have been left a little on the large size to show more of detail on this fine example. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. Usa model 5 grade 992b, 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. The hamilton 992b pocket watch is a beautiful watch not only on the outside. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch monsieurhorloger. The dial is made out of melamine and is marked hamilton railway special. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. Hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected. Register now to bid in april 9th eclectic discovery auction. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature.
Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for. Dec 23, 2010 hamilton railway special railroad grade pocket watch 992b movement, 16 size, 21 jewels, adjusted temp. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch duration. Hamilton 950b 23j railway special railroad 16s mens pocket watch. Treasure trade resale store tuesday friday 106 saturday 115 we are a local resale shop in sachse. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185.
Want to save even more towards this item, then bring in your unwanted gold or silver jewelry, broken. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Hamilton 21j with 8 adjustments heat, cold and 6 positions in good working. Hamilton 1948 grade 992b rr railway special 21j pocket watch boc case 16s description. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The white enamel dial is double recessed, with painted bold arabic numerals, outer minute ring with 5minuteindexes, subsidiary seconds sunken register and. I have a hamilton railway special 992b model 11 appx. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch youtube. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads.
Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Description hours all questions should be made well prior to an auctions end. The screwon bezel and rear case plate work perfectly and close tightly. Serial number c212582 dates this pocket watch to 1948. Stainless steel 16 size open face railway special pocket watch by hamilton, serial number c518211, circa 1960s.
Hamilton open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This watch has never been used and it has the original hamilton flip top box. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Vintage hamilton railway special 992b railroad 16s gold filled. It is one on the most desireable hamilton railroad pocket watches. Nov 30, 2014 by 1950 the 992b and 950b were the only 16 size grades in the hamilton line up.
It leads to a white dial with black hands and hour markers. Jan 15, 20 i have a hamilton railway special 992b model 11 appx. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b world war two u. The case is the bar over crown type,almost pristine condition i added a pic of bottom of case the star 10kt gold filled. Jul 11, 2012 hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected of all railroad pocket watches. Some say one of the best railroad time keeping watches the hamilton 992b. I personally think that these later produced hamilton 992bs are rather rare, i dont know why, i just feel that way. Clean porcelain doublesunk montgomery dial marked hamilton railway special. By 1950 the 992b and 950b were the only 16 size grades in the hamilton line up. Do this while sitting comfortably with the watch held low over a table or a padded surface so that its not going to fall a long way if you accidentally drop it. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected of. A closeup view of a hamilton 12 size secometer pocket watch dial. Hamilton railway special size 16s railroad grade pocket watch in a wadsworth boc 10k gold filled case.
This pocket watch features a case with an engraved rim. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. Serial number c28425 dates this pocket watch to 1941. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch.
The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Watch case is hallmarked wadsworth 10k gold filled pat 52226. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled original case duration. Belonged to us navy chief petty officer stuckey, status. C170922 10k gold plated case runs, rough dial with scratches, vg case with some wear. The item hamilton 1948 grade 992b rr railway special 21j pocket watch boc case 16s is in sale since friday, november 22, 2019. Messages received outside of these hours may not be responded to prior to the end of an auction.
The hamilton 992b is a classic highgrade railroad watch. It has a 992b type movement a double sunken dial, and a blank back case. Buy online, view images and see past prices for hamilton 992b pocket watch. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Today, i am posting that question with additional information regarding this watch. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Yellow goldfilled hamilton grade 992b railroad openface pocketwatch, circa 1960s. The inside of the case back would be clearly marked hamilton watch co. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch 21 jewel 16s bar over crown rr case. The case is the bar over crown type,almost pristine condition i.
Hamilton railway special 992b cool vintage watches. Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 950b 23 jewels railway special pocket watch dial. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. The front of the case has a grooved and dotted pattern and a movable bow. I personally own a hamilton 992b with the serial number 4c145715. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell. Own a piece of the past with this hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch with montgomery dial. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches, including.
Both grades could come in a model a or a no 2 case and the 992b had a couple of other case options too. Hamilton 992b beginning to end nawcc message board. Hamilton railway special railroad grade 992b pocket watch. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch youtube. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hamilton railway special railroad grade pocket watch 992b movement, 16 size, 21 jewels, adjusted temp. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch for sale in. Railway special hamilton pocket watch 21 jeweled movement. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Hamilton 992b railway special railroad grade pocket watch. Yesterday, i posted a questions on this board regarding a hamilton railway special watch. Hamilton yellow gold railroad grade 992b pocket watch at.
Handydan, i am unable to locate a link to contact you. 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. Want to save even more towards this item, then bring in your unwanted gold or silver. Mar 14, 2015 hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch monsieurhorloger. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to. Hamilton 1948 grade 992b rr railway special 21j pocket watch boc case 16s. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch for sale in sachse. Recently i posted pics of one of my favorite wristwatches,now this is one of my favorite pocket watch. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b on the barrel bridge pocket watch movement a closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b on the train bridge pocket watch movement a closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b world war two u. A hamilton railway special pocket watch manufactured in the 1950s. This example uses a hamilton 992b railway special, but the instructions are very similar for any leverset pocket watch. The problem was completely solved through the use of special alloys for the balance and.