Lord hamilton railroad pocket download value

Yesterday, i posted a questions on this board regarding a hamilton railway special watch. Hamilton 992b railway special railroad grade pocket watch. The serial number on the movement is 2603004 which dates it to about 1933. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines.

The american railroad pocket watch renaissance watch repair. General railroad timepiece standards for railroad pocket watches. Whats it worth accidents led to official railroad watches, time. Make offer 196 lord elgin 21 jewel yellow gold filled pocket watch running circa. I believe this watch is completely original, right down to the crystal. Hamilton 10k gold filled railroad pocket watchmens hamilton watch co. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Another hamilton 992 railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a barovercrown railroad style gold. It is a hamilton railway special, 10k goldfilled case, 21 jewels and. Powered by 21 jewel manual wind lever set 1b1051 movement.

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. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. My great grand father was a elementary school principal and used it to have the correct time to ring the school bell every. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. Clean porcelain doublesunk montgomery dial marked hamilton railway special. While there had been discussions of timekeeping standards as early as 1853, when the superintendent of the boston and providence railroad instituted the first watch inspection program to determine whether the watches used were fit to be trusted or not, it is the 1893 general railroad timepiece standards that first defined and identified a true railroad pocket watch. Peter henlein, a master locksmith of nuremberg, was regularly manufacturing pocket. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture from the. 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.

In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Watch case is hallmarked wadsworth 10k gold filled pat 52226. In 1936 duty on swiss watches were lowered by 50 percent, and by 1950 the swiss imports had reached a level of five million a year. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The pocket watch guy and family understands the importance of your pocket watch whether it is an investment grade, family heirloom, railroad grade pocket watch or any fine vintage or antique 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. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. 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. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. 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. New listing running 1919 hamilton 16s 17 jewel 956.

Here is one that you dont see very often a hamilton 16 size, 17 jewel, pendant set, open face, 974 with a perfect montgomery single sunk dial marked hamilton electric railway special rare. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. The 974 watches had the signature hamilton electric railway special or later signature hamilton electric interurban special on the dial. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Ball hamilton railroad pocket watch grade 999b circa 1930s. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. If you read much about hamiltons 992b pocket watch movement, you will see accolades. Hamilton 16s 17j 974 electric railway special description. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.

This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroadgrade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton wasnt producing pocket watches until the end of 1892 so the date of production for the record you provided jumped that it couldnt be correct. Along with railroad grade pocket watches, numerous american companies like hamilton, elgin, waltham, illinois, and hampden made more modest pocket watches. Heres the link to download the book and following that link, you can also download the tm.

Apr 26, 2017 hamilton pocket watches can be set using either the crown or a combination of the crown and lever set on the side of the watch. A pair of hamilton watches designed for railway service, nos. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. I have an old pocket watch that was handed down to me from my father. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Made in the lancaster, pa by the hamilton watch company, it truly is a remarkable timekeeping piece. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. The serial number you used 629266 is for the goldfilled crescent case, not the hamilton pocket watch. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Vintage railroad watch in antique pocket watches for sale ebay.

Military pocket watches and timers were limited to a relatively few companies, hamilton being chief among american manufacturers, with watches like their 4992b 24hour. Stainless steel screw back and bezel hamilton case in excellent condition. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Hamilton model 22 chronometer master deck watch with original box and manual fantastic timepiece.

This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. Hamilton 992 railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a factory made hamilton display case. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. Serial number c28425 dates this pocket watch to 1941.

Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Pocket watches 19401949 year of manufacture for sale ebay. However, by 1941, only two railroad approved pocket watches were still being produced.

Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Hamilton royal navy navigation master military watch c1942. Antique lady elgin pocket watch gold fill hunter case fancy dial sn 11816204. Hamilton 940 grade 18 size open faced railroad grade pocket watch.

Nov 30, 2014 hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. The serial number for your open face pocket watch, looking at your new photo, is 4626 if i am reading it correctly and its 17 jewels. Antique pocket watch value photo guide the spruce crafts. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. The 992b pocket watch movment is an improved version of the 992 but it did not sell as much because in the 1940s, when the 992b came to the market, the trend was already going towards wrist watches. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. Discover fantastic hamilton pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Jono, 6 years ago sover, i added a picture of the movement.

The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. The american railroad pocket watch stands as the crowning achievement of american watchmaking. The hamilton 992b was one of the most popular brands of watches used by the trainmen in the earlytomid 20th century. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. Lot 128, north american auction company march 2015 estimated price. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to.

George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. In 1969 the last american railroad pocket watch was sold by hamilton watch co. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Hamilton 21j with 8 adjustments heat, cold and 6 positions in good working. Usa model 5 grade 992b, 21 jewels, 16s, nickel movement is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Mechanical handwinding new listing hamilton 17 jewels grade 910 pocket watch clean and running. Movements were produced by the lancaster watch company. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more. For about 50 years, over 50% of the pocket watches it produced were the high grade necessary for use in the railroad market. The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893.

Dec 23, 2010 hamilton railway special railroad grade pocket watch 992b movement, 16 size, 21 jewels, adjusted temp. Antique and vintage fob watches, superb victorian gold fob pocket watch. It harks back to a slower and simpler time in our history, yet one that was filled with remarkable innovation and great promise as america moved into the 20th century. At the time, hamilton railroad watches used elinvar hairsprings, but the monthly service. Nice 1904 hamilton 18s 21 jewel grade 940 gold filled railroad pocket watch. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen different pocket watch movements. How to tell if a waltham watch is authentic our everyday.

In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. New listing 10k gold 1914 hamilton 21 jewel railroad grade 992 pocket watch boxcar dial nice. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Vintagehamiltonwristwatches an unofficial blog dedicated to. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to underline the railroad theme.

Goldbergs pocket watch collection railroad watches. Featuring 16 size 10k yellow gold filled ball keystone open face case in very nice condition. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches. The stainless steel cases which had the number 87100 stamped on the bottom of the case ring, and the gold filled cases that had the number 87120 stamped at the bottom of the case ring. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. This wadsworth railroad model watch case has the bar over the crown. Hamilton railway special railroad grade pocket watch 992b movement, 16 size, 21 jewels, adjusted temp. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Ashland the vault collection includes antique pocket. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185.

As mentioned above, the movement is housed in the model 8 hamilton railroad case which is a 10k yellow gold filled model made by the wadsworth watch. Stainless steel 16 size open face railway special pocket watch by hamilton, serial number c518211, circa 1960s. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. General railroad timepiece standards for railroad pocket. With very nice condition double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad watches. Hamilton railway special 992b pocket watch youtube. Vintage 1927 hamilton 992 21 jewel railroad grade pocket watch. Today, i am posting that question with additional information regarding this watch. This is the perfect design tribute to the proud hamilton history of being the watch of railroad accuracy in the nineteenth century. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. Porcelain enamel dial has a tiny flaw near the center hole. Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains.