Hamilton railway special pocket download 992b 21 jewels

This piece of railroad history is a hamilton pocket watch that is a 21 jeweled movement and a railway special. Clean porcelain doublesunk montgomery dial marked hamilton railway special. Stainless steel 16 size open face railway special pocket watch by hamilton, serial number c518211, circa 1960s. Stainless steel screw back and bezel hamilton case in excellent condition. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. Home watch store jewelry store contact direct examples aboutserviceship watch store watches for sale. Today, i am posting that question with additional information regarding this watch. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. Hamilton pocket watch serial numbers use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches.

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. Hamilton 21j with 8 adjustments heat, cold and 6 positions in good working. Usa 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Its possible that it belonged to my great uncle or i picked it up somewhere along the way. The watch is a size 16s, 21 jewel jewels are ruby, gold screw setting, nickel finish movement, 992b, adjustable temperature and 6. Intro specs performance compared usage recommendations more the hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. Collectible 1926 hamilton 992 railroad pocket watch. I have an old pocket watch that was handed down to me from my father. Pristine hamilton railway special pocket watch grade 992b. Watch grade is 992b w 21 jewel lever set movement with clear sapphire and red ruby jewels. Handydan, i am unable to locate a link to contact you. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930.

The spruce crafts is part of the dotdash publishing family. Whats it worth accidents led to official railroad watches, time. New listing16s hamilton 992b 21 jewel railway special railroad 10k gold filled pocket watch. Dial is scratched up heavily even looks like there may be hairline fractures, but i just cannot tell because im not going to take the front glass or plastic cover off since im concerned about damaging it. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Railway special, 40 time book, 992b, 40 time book, 992b, 41 heavy arabic dial, 41 1946 tech bulletin. 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. Railway special hamilton pocket watch 21 jeweled movement.

A hamilton railway special pocket watch manufactured in the 1950s. I think the hamilton grade with the longest production run is the 21 jewel 992 movement. This is a lever set and stem wind open faced watch and one of the finest watches ever made for use on the railroad. Shop forand learn aboutantique hamilton pocket watches. Pre owned mens hamilton railway special 950b watch. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. Hamilton 992b 21 jewels railroad grade pocket watch. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special railroad 21 jewels functions and movement. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in. Hamilton railway special, model 992b, in a gold filled railroad case, with montgomery dial, 21 jewels, some wear to case condition please pay attention for future additions to this sale, this is a partial upload. 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. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements.

This lever set pocket watch has a bright polish back and engraved rim. That great american railroad pocket watch it was the late nineteenth century in america. Serial number c212582 dates this pocket watch to 1948. Hamilton stainless steel railway special pocket watch. Antique pocket watch case, 12sz, two tone gold filled case, beautiful. Compactor local pickup for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. It is an 16 size, leverset, adjusted, 21 jewel watch with impressive features and finish. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. See more ideas about pocket watch, pocket and pocket watch antique. It leads to a white dial with black hands and hour markers. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. It is a hamilton railway special, 10k goldfilled case, 21 jewels and. Hamilton railway special pocket watch 21 jewels 14 karat gold filled.

Well, by the serial number your pocket watch was made in 1940 and is a 992b movement railroad pocket watch. Hamilton grade 992 10 karat gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel. In my opinion, from the late 1850s until just after wwii, the american watch industry produced more and probably better portable timekeeping machines than the rest of the world combined. The item hamilton 1948 grade 992b rr railway special 21j pocket watch boc case 16s is in sale since friday, november 22, 2019. The front of the case has a grooved and dotted pattern and a movable bow. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Discussion in american pocket watches started by george, jan 4, 2010.

It survived high school, art school, 3 railroads and a headon train wreck and works fine. Description hours all questions should be made well prior to an auctions end. Based on the 1948 catalogs i would identify it as a model no. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel pocket watch for sale. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. But i still have a soft spot for a nice pocket watch or even notsonice ones too. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 992b railway special 21. Jan 04, 2010 and the time period is important, too. Hamilton railway special, model 992b, pocket watch. Nov 22, 2010 this is my hamilton pocket watch with a 992b caliber and 21 jewels.

It has a 992b type movement a double sunken dial, and a blank back case. 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. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch bar over crown. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Hamilton antique pocket watches with arabic numerals. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 992b railway special 21 jewels ca. Hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade 992e 21 jewel. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company.

Get the best deals on hamilton lever gold plated 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. I recently picked up one of hamilton s finest railroad watches a 21 jewel, 16 size 992b. Watch grade is 992b w21 jewel lever set movement with clear sapphire. The dial is white with large black arabic numeral hour markers and hands. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. My all time favorite watch is the hamilton 992b pocket watch. Messages received outside of these hours may not be responded to prior to the end of an auction. This week, i found a hamilton railway special watch in my garage when i was cleaning out some boxes. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special. Hamilton watch co 992b railway special, stainless steel, stem wind, open face, pocket watch, size 16s. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton.

It is one on the most desireable hamilton railroad pocket watches. These photos have been left a little on the large size to show more of detail on this fine example. 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. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size time king montgomery pocket watch dial. Yesterday, i posted a questions on this board regarding a hamilton railway special watch. Antique hamilton 992b 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Servicing and overhaul of american hamilton pocket watches, restoration of wind up vintage hamilton pocket watch. Pristine hamilton railway special pocket watch grade 992b housed in a. I brought back several boxes several years ago from a family inheritance in west virginia. Hamilton railway special antique pocket watch 992b stainless. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than.

Hamilton railway special pocket watch 992b serviced works great all original. Hamilton 992 open face montgomery dial railroad grade hamilton 992b 21 jewel railroad with boxcar dial hamilton 992b railway special 21 jewel open face hamilton ball 999 with a stirrup bow 21. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 992b on the barrel bridge pocket watch movement. Home hamilton hamilton 992b 10k yellow goldfilled openface 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Antiques and jewelry by the sea is located at 219 commercial blvd, lauderdale by the sea fl, 33308. Hamilton lever gold plated 21 jewels antique pocket watches. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. This pocket watch features a case with an engraved rim. Hamilton railroad10 carat gold filled 21jewels model 992b sold out duration. 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. The face is crackled melamine, and the case has the boxcar design. Vintage elgin gold filled running pocket watch 15 jewels.

Buy hamilton railway special vintage 21j pocket watch mod 992b ca. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Lancaster pa usa c317929 stamped model 992b 21 jewels 10k gold filled. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell. I have a hamilton railway special 992b model 11 appx. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Nov 09, 2014 after thousands of watches, it is understandable that i would have a favorite. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Hamilton 992b railway special pocket watch bar over crown 21j. The movement has 21 fine ruby jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, double roller and.

Hamilton railway special watch need help with questionsidentification. White enamel dial with black numerals and a seconds subdial located at the 6 oclock position. Jan 15, 20 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. This watch has a 34 plate open face movement with nickel finish in a parallel lines pattern. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch serviced, pocket watch service. Hamilton railway special 992b 21 jewel 10k gold filled pocket watch c509965. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to meet. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. Hamilton railway special, model 992b, in a gold filled railroad case, with montgomery dial, 21 jewels, some wear to case. 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.

The front of the case has a grooved and dotted pattern and a. Watch grade is 992b w21 jewel lever set movement with clear sapphire and red ruby jewels. This is my hamilton pocket watch with a 992b caliber and 21 jewels. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. A closeup view of a hamilton 12 size secometer pocket watch. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch 21 jewels ebay.

In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21 jewel and 950b 23jewel 16size railroad watches with the newly developed elinvar extra alloy hairspring that was far superior to the earlier elinvar alloy. It had recently been serviced and cleaned, so its running great. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size time king pocket watch dial. Hamilton railway special watchidentificationinformation. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order.

Please pay attention for future additions to this sale, this is a partial upload. Hamilton 992b 10k yellow goldfilled openface 21 jewel. Hamilton railway special railroad grade 992b pocket watch. Ashland the vault collection includes antique pocket. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. Hamilton 992b military 21 jewel adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more. The hamilton 992b is a classic highgrade railroad watch. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special railroad. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches. What should a wristwatch nerd know about american pocket watches and the industry that made them.