This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. The booklet the timekeeper by the hamilton watch company 1911, they describe their no. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hou. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is leverset. Fine line damasceened movement running well and signed 992b hamilton watch company and adjusted t. How to set and wind a railroad grade pocket watch youtube. In the early 1960s hamilton produced a railroad electric wrist watch using a hamilton 505 movement, which was briefly approved for use on some railroads, although it was later withdrawn due to issues with reliability. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918.
The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and. Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamilton s largest movements. Ted tongson has listed collectible mint hamilton wristwatches on ebay worth your attention. This watch will make a great gift for the railroad. In the thirites he purchased a hamilton pocket watch which he used on his up engineer job until the 1960s. Railroad grade vintage mens hamilton pocket watches. All the great american watch companies including waltham, illinois, elgin, hamilton among them responded with railroad pocket watches that had this feature.
In 1957, hamilton introduced the worlds first electric watch, the hamilton electric 500. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches currently. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. Vintage hamilton watches preowned hamilton watches wbaw. This 21 jewel lever set railroad beauty has a perfect white dial with heavy black arabic numbers. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Great american railroad pocket watch the watch of railroad accuracy hamilton watch company, grade 992b.
Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. We are pleased to offer for your consideration this classic hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 940 circa 1909. This railroad approved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamilton quality. Adjusted, single, 16, 1896, 20801, 170900, 1902, 800, some marked railroad watch co. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. New listing antique hamilton grade 992 railroad pocket watch needs staff nice overall. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. That is, until now, with the introduction of vortics railroad edition. Lever set was one of the requirements of a railroad pocket watch. Balances, enamel dials, pocket watch parts, aircraft clock parts, military watch parts, etc. At the time, hamilton railroad watches used elinvar hairsprings, but the. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a.
But leversetting disappeared when watches moved to the wrist. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. I cant speak to the old hamilton ladys watch movements. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Shop hamilton mens h40615555 timeless classic railroad. To go along with my union pacific steam locomotive no. This video is focused on antique american pocket watches specifically those that are. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. Pristine hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 940 housed. 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. Double sunk dial with heavy black spade and seconds dial at number six position.
All watches are in good working condition and are fully guaranteed. Seiko mens sne064 gold tone solar white dial watch. 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. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. These are some of the most popular and collected railroad cases manufactured. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne.
A good watch railroad approved was a necessity back then. Yes, hamilton made a battery wrist watch that was rr approved, early 60s i think, but they are hard to find, and didnt hold up like the more popular accutron 214s. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Shop for hamilton mens h40615555 timeless classic railroad automatic. I was wondering if anyone knew of a resources for this kind of watch. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Hamilton mens railroad stainless steel bracelet automatic watch. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to underline the railroad theme. My best so far is a ball hamilton 999 and i feel its better than my others because of its beautifull easy to read dial. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. This video describes how to set and wind a railroad grade american pocket watch. The bulova accutron came out and when his hamilton could no longer keep pace, the railroad encouraged him to get the bulova.
These hamilton display cases were used at the turn of the century and not sold to the public. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Hamilton is easily considered the preeminent brand of wristwatches made in america. The khaki watch is a clear callback to the brands long history of military supply. Hamilton watches history, philosophy, and iconic products. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. I can say that no other american made watch will perform like those three hamiltons. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992e elinvar mo 2 21j 16s c. Founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 producing high quality pocket watches for gentlemen, ladies, and for railroad workers and executives.
The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. The above is one of the simplest and most affordable models of the. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side. Those include a 992b railroad watch, a 982 140 wristwatch movement and a 987a 60 wristwatch movement. Genuine hamilton hairspring for the wwii hamilton military wrist watch with movement 987a. That made it unlikely to accidently reset the time.
From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. I will now be offering mens bulova and hamilton wrist watchesl and hamilton pocket watches that have been restored and are for sale. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Right now i find myself drawn to rr watches, not the pocket watches but the wrist worn ones. Discussion in american pocket watches started by george, jan 4. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel.
Hamilton pocket watches archives the pocket watch guy. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. Heres the link to download the book and following that link, you can also. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Shop a great selection of womens watches and ladies watches. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was adjustable to five positions. I already started my collection, this one is in the mail. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. We specialize in rare vintage pocketwatches and wristwatches including illinois, hamilton, elgin and waltham, hampden for investment or hobby. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. If youre a novice, you may find the following encyclopedia articles useful in understanding pocket watches and the terms that are used in discussing them. Pocket watches for sale antique and vintage railroad.
Five affordable hamilton watches for new collectors watchtime. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. This fine hamilton is housed in the desired salesman display case with a glass back to display the extra fine movement. Hamilton railroad black leather strap watch h40505731. The new 992b movement first came into product, in june 27, 1940. When not on the wrist, the detached watch can be placed in an included wood. Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. After 10 years of extensive research, beginning in 1931, hamilton watch company introduced a new railroad grade pocket watch, the 992b to their wholesalers on nov. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage railroad grade hamilton pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. Hamilton railroad, cream dial certified authentic at 1stdibs.
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