It is a hamilton railway special, 10k goldfilled case, 21 jewels and. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. This fine extra fine movement has 21 jewels fine ruby jewels and sapphire jewels, this is referred to as a frictionless movement in which the pinions or axles, which holds the gears, are set into the jewels and with a with a touch of oil creating again a frictionless movement. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. 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. A mechanical watch is driven by a mainspring which must be wound either periodically by hand or via an automatic winding mechanism. I have an old pocket watch that was handed down to me from my father. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 1920now year of manufacture when you shop the largest online selection at.
Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. This hamilton grade 921 is built to all railroad standards other than size, dial and being lever set, mechanically it is railroad grade. Still cant seem to find much information on this specific model, seems theres so many variations. 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.
Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamilton s largest movements. Grade, model 1883, hunting style mens pocket watch. This auction is for a beautiful mens 16size american pocket watch made by hamilton watch co. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. I have a hamilton pocket watch, double roller, 21 jewels. Apr 27, 2018 up for sale is my 1912 hamilton 940 pocket watch size 18s just serviced and will come with paper work. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels ebay. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. Vintage 1927 hamilton 992 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch. Illinois sangamo vintage pocket watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, smooth. 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. The movement was serviced 122416 and the watch is running and keeping time.
The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. There were many usmanufacturers but hamilton was well known to be among the very best. Make offer big 1904 hamilton 21 ruby jewel railroad grade 940 pocket watch 18s antique usa rare 1926 hamilton heavy 18kt white gold 922 masterpiece pocket watch. About 10 years ago an elderly friend of mine gave me a pocket watch. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Hamilton pocket watch 21 jewel grade 921 the gentlemens dress. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced. Up for sale is my 1912 hamilton 940 pocket watch size 18s just serviced and will come with paper work.
The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. Of the brands for waltham, and 18s 21 23 vanguard, crescent street would be good choices, hamilton 992, 940, 950 if you have a large wad of cash in your wallet. Illinois probably anything with a bunn engraved on it will get you a very good watch, elgin, father time or veritas will be good picks, south bend 227,229 any of the studebakers. Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch grade 926 nawcc message. I have a hamilton pocket watch, double roller, 21 jewels, 5. This is an excellent hamilton 16 size 21 jewel adjusted 992 pocket watch in an exhibition case out of an estate. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 18 pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. My first pocket watch purchase was a very nice hamilton 992 that i bought in november of 2012. Sold hamilton 21 jewel, 16 size, model 992 pocket watch. The movement is housed in an ornate 10 k yellow gold filled model case made by the star watch case co. The movement has beautiful demaskeening and appears to be in very nice condition. The hamilton 992b railway special is a highquality railroad pocket watch. Authentic world war ii military watch from hamilton 22 jewels circa 1942 pocket watch.
Gold 1927 hamilton railway special 21 jewel pocket watch 16s railroad grade 992. Its keeping good time and is a 21 jewel with glass crystal and montgomery dial in great condition with one fine crack. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when you shop the largest online selection at. Sold hamilton, grade 940, 21 jewels pocket watch made. Hamilton watch movement illustrations 180 size grade 989 opod face, ji plate movt.
The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. Gold filled hamilton 21 jewels 992 pocket watch dixons. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. This 21 jewel, 5 position 5, double roller watch has a white dial, black numbers, and blue hands in a 10k gold filled case. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. Hamilton 992b railroad watch 19401969 ken rockwell.
The case is not original to the watch, the tag is for a different 992 movement. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past. This 22 jewel pocket watch features a white face with black numerals and hands, a second sweep and 20 year keystone gold filled case. I have a hamilton pocket watch, double roller, 21 jewels, 5 position, serial number 1642436.
Movement with going barrel, gold center gear, gold jewel setting, reed. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. Hamilton 940 18s pocket watch 21 jewel rr montgomery dial. Antique ball hamilton pocket watch grade 999p 21 jewel. As of listing it, the watch is running, and smooth to windset.
Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for. The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. Unfollow 19 jewel pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hamilton trifold style case open faced gold filled pocket watch, 17 jewels, adjusted. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch grade 926 nawcc message board. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. A mechanical watch is a watch that uses a clockwork mechanism to measure the passage of time, as opposed to quartz watches which function electronically via a small battery.
The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. It was made in the usa, answered by a verified antique expert. Add to collection add to collection please create an account, or log in here. Woohoo, im on a roll finding pocket watches in my attic. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 1920. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. This is an excellent hamilton 16 size 21 jewel adjusted 992b pocket watch in a wadsworth 10k gold filled case out of an estate.
A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Nov 8, 2016 illinois sangamo vintage pocket watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, smooth. Antique hamilton pocket watch circa 19091910, status. Hamilton ball pocket watch grade 999b, 16 size, 21 jewels. Vintage hamilton open face pocket watch, railroad grade. The 18 size, lever setting movement is marked hamilton watch co. This particular version of the hamilton 940 is generally considered as most collectible with its 940 marking is on the barrel bridge. Ball by hamilton pocket watch grade 999, 16 size, 23 jewels.
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. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Vintage hamilton pocket watch, model 2, grade 993, size 16s, 21 jewels, pendant setting, hunting case, circa 1922 18835203661. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 18 pocket. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled. Pristine case, free of decoration or engraving, features an easy to read face with a double sunk enamel white. Sold hamilton, grade 940, 21 jewels pocket watch made 1911. Hamilton railway special 10k gold filled 21 jewels open face. Porcelain enamel railway special 23 jewel dial has a small repair near the center hole. Its force is transmitted through a series of gears to power the balance wheel, a weighted. Whats it worth accidents led to official railroad watches, time. Hamiltons wwii era model 21 chronometer used a fusee in combination with a.
Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial for. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. 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. I have been searching and seem to find that it is a grade 926. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions. Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamiltons largest movements. Hamilton customs services and international tracking provided 14 ct. Vintage hamilton open face pocket watch, railroad grade, 21 jewels, lever set, circa 1929 14762070855. Hamilton 950b pocket watch movement blueprint tshirt. I just recently took the back off it and it states that it is a hamilton. 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. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism.
We do not know the service history and recommend it be. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. 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. Of the brands for waltham, and 18s 2123 vanguard, crescent street would be good choices, hamilton992, 940, 950 if you have a large wad of cash in your wallet. Sold hamilton 992 pocket watch 21 jewels, railroad grade. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watch movements after the turn of the last century.
Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. What should a wristwatch nerd know about american pocket watches and the industry that made them. Hamilton 992e 21 jewel pocket watch elinvar wadsworth case yellow gold filled. In another box i found this hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch.
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