Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals. Sold hamilton, grade 940, 21 jewels pocket watch made 1911. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced.
It is marked 15909, hamilton watch co lancaster, pa 21 jewels, 992, double roller, and adjusted 5. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Sold hamilton, grade 940, 21 jewels pocket watch made. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. In another box i found this hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch. 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. If this is the correct serial number, this is what i find. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. 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. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. The movement has beautiful demaskeening and appears to be in very nice condition. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour.
Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Hamiltons wwii era model 21 chronometer used a fusee in combination with a. This 21 jewel, 5 position 5, double roller watch has a white dial, black numbers, and blue hands in a 10k gold filled case. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels ebay. Still cant seem to find much information on this specific model, seems theres so many variations. The typical hamilton 16 size watch is what is known as a threequarter plate.
This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Hamilton s railroadapproved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. One of the warrelated watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand. Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch grade 926 nawcc message board. New listing antique hamilton 940 21 jewels sz18 wadsworth 20year 1912 lever set pocket watch. Hamilton pocket watch 992 l 21 jewels 16 size dmk ls adj. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne.
I have a hamilton pocket watch, double roller, 21 jewels. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. A huge percentage of the hamilton 16 size watches were these threequarter plate models. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past.
Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamiltons largest movements. Its keeping good time and is a 21 jewel with glass crystal and montgomery dial in great condition with one fine crack. Get the best deal for hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. I live in canada and must say that watch shows are very rare. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced the 18size and the smaller 16size. Have hamilton railroad pocket watch, grade 950, 23 jewel. Beautiful 1911 hamilton 940 18s 21 ruby jewels railroad pocket watch.
Hamilton 21 jewel clear salesman case pocket watch ebth. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. Up for sale is my 1912 hamilton 940 pocket watch size 18s just serviced and will come with paper work. There were many usmanufacturers but hamilton was well known to be among the very best. S department of the interior in 1893, this was after a. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. Vintage hamilton open face pocket watch, railroad grade, 21 jewels, lever set, circa 1929 14762070855. The 18 size, lever setting movement is marked hamilton watch co. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side. Vintage hamilton open face pocket watch, railroad grade. Hamilton 940 18s pocket watch 21 jewel rr montgomery dial. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 18 pocket. The movements are presented on a 34 with 21 jewels.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Stem wind and pendant set, adjusted to five positions. Porcelain enamel railway special 23 jewel dial has a small repair near the center hole. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. I just recently took the back off it and it states that it is a hamilton. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton pocket watch crystal and pocket watch crystals. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. 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. Hamilton 992 railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a factory made hamilton display case.
Folks we have special offering for your consideration this ball hamilton pocket watch official railroad standard grade 999p. Im searching for informations concerning the hamilton 892 pocket watch apparently its a special model, 17 jewels,swiss movt. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 16 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. However, an extra jewel was added to support the second hand pinion, so the movement got 22 jewels. Goldbergs pocket watch collection hamilton watches. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Hamilton watch co pocket watch, 21 jewels jun 22, 2007. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial for. Sold hamilton 21 jewel, 16 size, model 992 pocket watch. Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamilton s largest movements. The photo of the movement provided is not real clear but it does state hamilton watch co. This is an excellent hamilton 16 size 21 jewel adjusted 992 pocket watch in an exhibition case out of an estate. Antique ball hamilton pocket watch grade 999p 21 jewel. Get the best deals on hamilton open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Known as a navigators watch as it was used by aviators to aid in navigation by the us navy during the.
When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Woohoo, im on a roll finding pocket watches in my attic. Hamilton 946 antique railroad pocket watch 18 size 23 jewels solid gold case ca 1908 fine. This particular version of the hamilton 940 is generally considered as most collectible with its 940 marking is on the barrel bridge. Antique 21 jewels 16 size pocket watch hamilton 992b railway special. I have a hamilton pocket watch with a watch chain 12. Hamilton 992b pocket watch, 21 jewels railroad pocket watch, bar over crown 16s goldfilled case, perfect working condition, circa 1946 automatonjourney 5 out of 5 stars. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watch movements after the turn of the last century. It is marked 15909, hamilton watch co lancaster, pa 21 jewels, 992, double roller, and adjusted 5 positions. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 17 jewels with pocket watch stand. Hamilton pocket watch 992 l 21 jewels 16 size dmk ls adj 5p 2. Vintage hamilton pocket watch, model 2, grade 993, size 16s, 21 jewels, pendant setting, hunting case, circa 1922 date.
The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Hamilton open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Hamilton railway special 10k gold filled 21 jewels open face. The movement was serviced 122416 and the watch is running and keeping time.
About 10 years ago an elderly friend of mine gave me a pocket watch. The dial is porcelain and features red and black arabic numbers with a subsidiary seconds dial in place of the six hour. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. The movement was based on the 21 jewel, 16 size movement. As of listing it, the watch is running, and smooth to windset. Unfollow 21 jewel hamilton pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 16 pocket watch. Vintage hamilton pocket watch, model 2, grade 993, size. New listing 18s, 17j, hamilton grade 926 pocket watch. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads.
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 vintage gold filled railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels circa 1947. The case is not original to the watch, the tag is for a different 992 movement. The plates look like they are in very good condition i dont have any idea what parts are missing. Hamilton 992 21 jewel railroad pocket watch, model 2, gold center wheel. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. 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. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial.
The same movement, when placed in a hunter case with a cover was the 941 movement. One of the most popular railroad watches was the 21 jewel, 18 size 940 movement, presented in an open case. Gold filled hamilton 21 jewels 992 pocket watch dixons. Ball who set the standard for railroad timekeeping at the request of the u. I have been searching and seem to find that it is a grade 926. Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch grade 926 nawcc message. Hamilton watch movement illustrations 180 size grade 989 opod face, ji plate movt. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage. The ball hamilton railroad pocket watch was manufactured in partnership with the hamilton watch company and webb c.
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