When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. We have the hamilton grade 996 railroad pocket watch circa 1921. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special. Learn more if youre lucky enough to have procured a hamilton pocket watch, you know that the timepiece in your possession is more than just something that tells you hours, minutes and seconds. Click on a pocket watch name from the list below to see its description and pictures. Like you say, it was made in the 1920s and has a very nice art deco flair to it. I did not see anything fall out, but apparently something came loose. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. While most pocket watches dont have that kind of value, any watch manufactured before 1800 is extremely rare and, depending on other factors, likely quite. Hamilton railway special gr 992b open face gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket.
After its formation, the hamilton watch company went on to manufacture and market pocket watches and wristwatches, ending american manufacture in 1969. We do not repair modern quartz battery watches sold under the hamilton brand name as they have no connection with the original hamilton watch company. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Hamilton jewel pocket watch w gold filled case 992 make an offer. The railroad guy would have to spend major money just to get his watch movement and this one would be a popular choice.
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. 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. What is the value of a 1942 hamilton railroad pocket watch, 23 jewels. Discussion in american pocket watches started by craftgeek, mar 2, 2009.
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. Today, i am posting that question with additional information regarding this watch. Nov 09, 2014 after thousands of watches, it is understandable that i would have a favorite. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after world war i, the company. We specialize in the repair of vintage mechanical watches made by the original hamilton watch company. I have a couple questions on a pocket watch that was my great grandfathers. What exactly defines the standards for railroadapproved depends. A rare hamilton model 996 railroad pocket watch circa 1921 by. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Your grade 996 hamilton was produced 191819 according to the official hamilton serial number data base. The most valuable pocket watch created was designed by patek philippe, who created the watch in 1932 for new york banker henry graves, jr.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. Pristine antique hamilton railroad grade 996 pocket watch. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. The hamilton watch company had its genesis as an american watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first watch in 1893. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
Another study examined the performance of the linear and the markov switching model on the analysis of the stock price and the commodity. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Have hamilton railroad pocket watch, grade 950, 23 jewel. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. The first personal timepieces that people could carry around were of course, pocket watches. Vintage watches for sale, vintage watches women, antique watches, watches for.
My all time favorite watch is the hamilton 992b pocket watch. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Apr 06, 2014 1926 916 grade pocket watch there is a dizzying array of hamilton pocket watches. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. Pocket watches are nowhere near as popular as wrist watches. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. Were also interested in buying your pocket watches, whether its a single timepiece or an entire collection.
Of that, the 16 size is usually of greater interest. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 7 jewel gilt pocket watch movement. 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 996 railroad pocket watch circa 1921 by the pocket. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. Home watch store jewelry store contact direct examples aboutserviceship watch store watches for sale hamilton 996 19j sold. Aug, 2017 your grade 996 hamilton was produced 191819 according to the official hamilton serial number data base.
How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Hamilton 996 19j sold abell watchmakers watch service. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually. Hamilton model 996 pocket watch, 19 jewels, motor barrel, adjusted to 5 positions, size 16, sn 60951, union 25 year watch case with monogram h on reverse. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. We invite you to learn a little about the fascinating history of your vintage hamilton watch and contact us if we can assist you with the repair or restoration of your antique hamilton watch. If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. Hamilton watch materials catalog preface the practical value of this materials catalog will be obvious to watch repairmen everywhere. Need help identify hamilton 992 pocket watch a recase might make sense if it were originally a railroaders watch. Pristine hamilton pocket watch rare railroad grade 996 with. We are pleased to offer one of the most sought after and collected of all hamilton railroad pocket watches, yes an all original hamilton 996. Yesterday, i posted a questions on this board regarding a hamilton railway special watch. The collectors pocket watch this rare hamilton pocket.
This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. Hamilton 996 pocket watch questions nawcc message board. Left to me by my grandfather who worked for sooner transportation, out of oklahoma. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Where is the serial number on an old hamilton pocket watch. Expert repair for your vintage hamilton pocket watch. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located along the.
The right to download and store images, text or pages from this site is granted to users for their. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. Up until the late 1920s hamilton was known for pocket watches and especially railroadapproved pocket. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. Mega rare antique railroad 21j 18s hamilton 942 pocket watch mint, serviced. Nov 27, 2014 hamilton pocket watch, circa 1907, 17j, 18s. Hamilton model 996 railroad pocket watch a rare piece only total made. Pdf in this paper, hamiltons 1988, 1989 markovswitching model is. Small second hands to fit american pocket watches pocket watch small second hands hole sizes 0. Hamilton stainless steel railway special pocket watch. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. If youre buying or selling a car, its not enough just to know that its an old ford. 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. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers.
Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. To find out how much your pocket watch is worth, you need to know who the manufacturer is and how old it is. The value of an antique pocket watch often comes down to manufacturer, condition, type of metal used and the numbers of a particular watch made. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads.
It looks like the watch and movement may have little value as a collectable. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Pdf dynamic linear model with markov switching researchgate. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. As the jewel count goes up, so does the general value but some grades are very scarce so that adds to. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Hamilton open face antique pocket watches 19101919 year of manufacture hamilton mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches 19101919 year of manufacture make an offer. Hamilton pocket 992 watches my first pocket watch purchase was a very nice hamilton 992 that i bought in november of 2012. In 2010, demand for pocket watches was increasing while supply was decreasing. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character.
Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. But what may not be so obvious is that this catalog and the inventory of genuine materials it represents is but part of hamiltons total facilities devoted to maintenance of service on its product. If you are looking for hamilton pricing information or the value of your hamilton watch. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past. Taking root in the city of lancaster around the turn of the century, the hamilton workshop rapidly grew into one of north americas most respective timepiece producers. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 19 jewels for sale ebay.
Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with 19 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Hamilton 12 size pocket watch steel mainspring nos no. Home watch store jewelry store contact direct examples aboutserviceship watch store watches for sale hamilton 996 19j sold hamilton 996 19j sold sku. The grade 996 movements has one of the most ornate and beautifully damasked nickel plate movements hamilton manufactured, without question. The leverset the bezel holding the crystal had to be removed to set the hands 996 was introduced in 1915 and was offered as a movement only until 1924 when it was offered as complete watch factory cased in one of the railroad cases. It is perfect working order and has very little in the way of wear, a great piece. Hamilton 992b 21j 16s pocket watch hamilton gf case wdisplay box. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Make offer mega rare antique railroad 21j 18s hamilton 942 pocket watch mint, serviced. Hamilton 916 pocket watch your grandfathers watch there is very nice. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998.
George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. This auction is for a beautiful mens 16size american pocket watch made by hamilton watch co. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. Not functioning, but considering repair if of significant value. Hamilton watch repair specialists renaissance watch repair. Pick up a hamilton pocket watch mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person.
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