I wonder how many pocket watches have been dropped while setting the time quite a few, i bet. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. The video shows how to take the complete watch apart including safely removing the hands and removing the movement from its case. Many vintage pocketwatches are leverset models, which are not set by pulling out the winding crown leversetting was a feature of higher quality often railroadgrade pocket watches that was intended to prevent them from being accidentally reset to an incorrect time. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamiltons largest movements. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. The latter would have a small lever at about the 2 position that you would pull out in order to. In fact, lever setting was a requirement of the general railroad timekeeping standards. Vintage hamilton open face pocket watch, railroad grade.
You could as well pull the crown while you push the watch into your pocket. Regular production runs had a blue flat head screw. Boss, 14k, 25 year goldfilled case by the keystone watch case co. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. After world war 2 were pocket watches like this one considered junior railroad watches or watches for kids. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Below are a few of the many, many pocket watches that i have available. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lever setting usually requires that the bezel be removed or opened and that a small setting lever be moved in order to place the watch in setting mode. Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. 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 wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969.
How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. I normally work on mechanical clocks, but thought i would try a pocket watch. The 21 jewel hamilton grade 992 is one of the most popular and collected of all railroad pocket watches. Lever set was invented to prevent the accidental setting of time while winding the watch. 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. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Hamilton 948 pocket watch there is a damaged screw on the movement located at the end of the serial number. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Part 1 is about 14 minutes and part 2 is about 11 minutes.
I have no intention of selling it and intend to pass it on to my oldest son. Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Antique 19 hamilton 948 railroad lever set pocket watch. Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamilton s largest movements. 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. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Vintage hamilton open face pocket watch, railroad grade, 21 jewels, lever set, circa 1929 14762070855. Hamilton 21 jewel pocket watch model 992 size 16 lever set stem wind yellow gold. Was the elgin grade 573 considered much of a railroad watch. Hamilton 992 size16 pocket watch nov 14, 2015 fontaines. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches 19001909 from the largest online selection at. Get the best deal for hamilton antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. It came lever set or pendant set, although leverset was. This open faced watch is lever set with 21 jewels and features a double sunk seconds dial at the 6 position.
This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. I have been collecting american pocket watches for a very long time and this one is probably the finest example of the beloved 992 elinvar signed hamilton that i have ever seen. Hamilton entrance set formed of the finest materials and finished in rich hues, baldwin entrysets greet every guest with distinguished style. The legendary iconic hamilton 992e the pocket watch that set the standard for all american railroad watches. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Elgin pocketwatch lever broken nawcc message board. Hamilton 992 size16 pocket watch nov 14, 2015 fontaine. Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The highest grade hamilton railroad pocket watch is a size 16. Restoration of 1970s seiko bellmatic, rusted solid and broken lets get this watch working. Taking it apart, it seems to be lever set, pendant wind. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hamilton finally discovered them during the 1970s when the materials department mysteriously started getting more than a few orders for parts for the hamilton grade 971, which as far as hamilton u. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for. It is an 16 size, lever set, adjusted, 21 jewel watch with impressive features and finish. Antique 19 hamilton 948 railroad lever set pocket watch runs 18s gold filled. This cases bezel is hinged so you dont fat finger it and drop it. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest. A 1928 hamilton railway special gold filled pocket watch. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Nov 27, 2015 this how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. Hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992 lever set. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton pocket watch and illinois pocket watch.
This how to show how to remove the movement from a pocket watch. Porcelain dial signed hamilton with large hour numbers, sub seconds dial and blue. Do this while sitting comfortably with the watch held low over a table or a padded surface so that its not going to fall a long way if you accidentally drop it. To set the time you unscrew the crystal and you pull a small level with your finger nail in the upper right. Feb 17, 20 the highest grade hamilton railroad pocket watch is a size 16, 2 inches in diameter the most popular of sizes. Discover the date and grade of your hamilton watch. Another difference is the lever set screw that is visable on the upper plate is a white round head screw.
Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2 dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. This movement is in excellent condition and is again housed in one the most desired wadsworth boc case. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. Mens vintage elgin national watch co lever set pocket watch 59mm. I own a hamilton 974 special pocket watch serial 2549040 that belonged to my grandfather, then my father. The grade 992 was introduced in 1903 and was produced through 1931 with a total production of 545,900 over 28 years and earned the hamilton watch company the reputation as the. Hamilton grade catalog national association of watch and. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for.
We are pleased to offer for you consideration this classic hamilton railroad grade 992 lever set pocket watch. The doublesunk dial is in very good condition with crisp, clean markings. Lever set movement require you to remove the bezel in order to get to the lever by the 1 that puts the movement in the timesetting position when its pulled out. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Weiser handlesets, levers, deadbolts, smart locks available in a variety of beautifyl styles and finishes for every entrance in your home or office. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. This pocket watch repair video is perfect for anyone attempting to disassemble a hamilton 992 pocket watch with a lever set movement. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 17 jewels ebay. It is an 16 size, leverset, adjusted, 21 jewel watch with impressive features and finish. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. The serial number database shows stem wind and set. Hamilton pocket watch repair hamilton pocket watches have long been considered some of the most refined instruments ever made.
Heres the correct way to set the time on your lever set watch. Bought a cheap one from ebay, cleaned and oiled it, and it runs well. Currently ticking but seems to be running a little fast. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 lever set pocket watch movement. Antique 19 hamilton 948 railroad lever set pocket watch runs 18s. Mar 09, 2016 this pocket watch repair video is perfect for anyone attempting to disassemble a hamilton 992 pocket watch with a lever set movement. The hamilton 992b is a classic highgrade railroad watch. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. 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.
The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. This example uses a hamilton 992b railway special, but the instructions are very similar for any lever set pocket watch. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. New listing 1907 hamilton 21j 992 lever set 5 poss pocket watch swc co case serviced. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site.
Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watch. These photos have been left a little on the large size to show more of detail on this fine example. Must also order mortise lock and cylinder for specific door thickness. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are.
Regarded as perhaps the best american railroad watch made. However, you cannot set the time by pulling out the watch stem. Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watch movements after the turn of the last century. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines.
Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. This watch is factory adjusted for position and temperature. Hamilton pocket watch fine timepieces online auction.