This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. That is, until now, with the introduction of vortics railroad edition. But leversetting disappeared when watches moved to the wrist. Pocket watch 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low. We have an excellent example with this most desired configuration. Keep the nostalgia of railroad travel alive with your own hamilton pocket watch. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial. The elgin and hamilton were dated by serial number, while the gruen was dated by an inscription on the back. Railroad track 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low poly, animated, rigged, game, and vr options. Like any other collectors items, the oldest and rarest pieces are the most valuable, so it is important to know as much information as you can about a watch before buying or selling it. I inherited his hamilton 4992b pocket watch although i think it might be a post war watch im ever so proud to have it and look forward to someday passing it along to one of my three sons.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Pocket watch size chart esslinger watchmaker supplies blog. Keep the time at all times with the perfect pocket watch, no matter the occasion. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve and a rose gold stainless steel pvd case. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bulova watches can be identified with a reasonable degree of certainty, due to the existence of a body of work gathered by collectors over the years. If youre looking for a swiss made watch that offers quality as well as standout style, look.
In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Our watches are characterized by american spirit and swiss precision. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Ball hamilton railroad pocket watch grade 999b circa 1930s.
How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Later, hamilton watch company, illinois watch company and many of the other. Established in 1948, homes is dedicated to prototype modelling of the hamilton railway scene as it was a half century ago. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The new haven was dated by looking at the style of the watch. The following gallery contains hamilton case models that would have been paired with railroad movements at the factory starting in the mid1920s. This will only work on round pocket watch movements. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special.
With very nice condition double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. Learn about 16 size and 18 size hamilton pocket watches. Bulova watch identification guide waterstone watches. Collectible figurines from the hamilton collection. Bringing forth imagery of bygone eras, timeless fob watches have made their way into the closets and dressers of dapper men everywhere. Note the thick hands, engraved patterns and bold design of all of these watches. Antique hamilton model 940 pocket watch 21 jewels 18 size sn 240197 ca. Powered by 21 jewel manual wind lever set 1b1051 movement. Bulova watches are not marked with names or identification codes that allow you to simply look at the watch and derive the model and age. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to underline the railroad theme. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. A railroad chronometer or railroad standard watch is a specialized timepiece that once was. Hamilton watches illinois watches waltham watches types.
These watches are typical of the deco style of the teens and 20s. 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 identify a waltham pocket watch our pastimes. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Admire the artistic damasskeening that made the hamilton watch a work of art. Proceeds from the sale of this merchandise helps to support the mission of the society. Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of watertown watch and clock company, is strictly prohibited. Pristine case, free of decoration or engraving, features an easy to read face with a double sunk enamel white dial having black arabic numerals, a seconds subdial and with blued spade style hands. Old pocket watches pocket watch antique fine watches wrist watches hamilton pocket watch railroad pocket. The celluloid stamp holder is in good condition with a split on one side. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. 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.
Grades commonly found paired with these cases are the 992, 992e, 992b, 950, and 950b. Hamilton trifold style case open faced gold filled pocket watch, 17 jewels, adjusted. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton railroad and hamilton watch.
The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. Hamilton railroad all prices for hamilton railroad. 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.
Hamilton railroad case models pocket watch database. 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. I have been reading some very interesting notes about the production figures of the hamilton 992b and when the last one was produced. 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.
Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Model railroad software free download model railroad. Dueber had been manufacturing watch cases since 1864 and bought controlling interest in a case company in about 1886. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton 992b beginning to end nawcc message board. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no. Hamilton model railway museum hiller lane, hamilton, victoria 3300 rated 4.
The hamilton collection is known for its longstanding creation of collectibles, and is proud to offer a unique selection of limited editions and exclusive premieres that are not available in stores. We offer a wide range of chronograph, automatic, classic, mens sports and dress watches. Production of the b models started just before the beginning of wwii and ended in the late 1960s or early 70s. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. View some of the most rare and valued pocket watches ever made in america. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Model railroad software free download model railroad top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. This is my first video of my portable 5x8 model railroad being built. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Discover the date and grade of your hamilton watch. How to find the serial number on an elgin pocket watch our.
Vintage hamilton grade 992b model 15 bakelite cigarette. The grade 950b was the last of the hamilton bridge models. Using photographs for building details, interiors and backgrounds. After its formation, the hamilton watch company went on to manufacture and market pocket watches and wristwatches, ending american manufacture in 1969. Make offer hamilton 944 18s 19 114 railroad pocket watch gold engraved train on case fine. The new railroad automatic, which is coming in a matte black stainless steel pvd case, is generously sized at 46 mm as a sort of courteous nod to the pocket watches of the prewwii era that were often powered by monstrous handwound calibers.
We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. Retired from careers as a corporate communications manager and special education teacher. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen different pocket watch movements. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. With the help of all our hamilton experts, we can make this happen. Homes is a model railway club in hamilton, ontario, canada. 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. The choice of the case sizing, however, is done for the sake of visual appearance only, since, with a diameter of only 36. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Over the next century, the firm produced more than 60 million wrist and pocket watches. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Marvel at some of the most intricate and beautiful fancy dials that were ever produced. We host exhibitions twice a year, come and see what we are about. With a classically nostalgic look and feel, a pocket watch is the perfect accessory for any person with a dashing sense of style.
The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Rather, you have to do a bit of research and try to match. Make time for a classic with pocket watches from sears. Hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected. However, by 1941, only two railroad approved pocket watches were still being produced. Hamilton railroad grade pocket watches northern partners vintage watch repair and sales.
Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. General railroad timepiece standards for railroad pocket. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. At about this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against dueber. Buy hamilton mens timeless classic stainless steel swissautomatic watch with leather calfskin strap, black, 20 model. If your watch isnt in poor condition as most 70 year old watches are, expect to pay less.
Simply clip one onto your belt or backpack to always keep it close, and store it in a stylish watch box for safekeeping between uses. This serial number will tell a little about the watch and is useful information to know when looking to find out the value of a waltham watch. Explore our huge selection of hamilton mens watches and find one that fits your personal style. Subscribe to our newsletter and get exclusive deals and new added. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Discover a large selection of hamilton railroad watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Case signed 10 karat gold filled hamilton railroad model. Jul 11, 2012 hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected of all railroad pocket watches. According to hamilton, the last serial number was c525169. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number table. Hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992b housed in this. 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.
Its in great condition with minor wear to the back of the case. Welcome to a renowned destination for the finest in collectible figurines and gifts. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. First, i would like to post about 12 pages of information without interruptions before we continue with this topic. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Featuring 16 size 10k yellow gold filled ball keystone open face case in very nice condition. Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. The soothing, steady sway of motion rocks you to sleep as the train rushes down the tracks.
Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Porcelain dial signed hamilton, 23 jewels, railway special, has large hour numbers, sub seconds dial. Owners can trace their pocket watchs history by obtaining the unique serial number featured on the movement part of the watchnot the watch case, which displays only a case serial number. It is mechanically a completely different model than the two earlier watches. M1527 hamilton 16 size 21 jewels high grade railroad 992b 1948 high grade america made pocket watche 10k. Sep, 2014 1943hamilton railroad pocket watch 992b 992 10k gold filled case. Hamilton s first railroad watch was the model 940, with 21 jewels in 18 size. Hamilton pocket watch railroad 992 21jewel 10k gold filled. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. It is fairly simple to confirm a watch is a waltham pocket watch and to identify the model and manufacturing date. Most are 16 size made until 1931, and other sizes were made until 1957.
My grandfather who did not serve in the armed forces worked 42 years with the long island railroad on the freight line. First manufactured in 1893 for the railroad worker, its precision and accuracy exceeded the strict guidelines set for the industry. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Some models are water resistant or come with a builtin compass for convenient use while hiking. Being a well respected and highly collected railroad watch, i thought this topic would be a nice place to find just about everything you would like to know about your hamilton 992b.
What should a wristwatch nerd know about american pocket watches and the industry that made them. Every watch i accept for restoration is fully disassembled. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. The right to download and store or output pages and pictures from this web site is granted to users for their personal use only. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Please look at all pictures as they are most of the description all watches have been serviced, cleaned and oiled, and run great and are guaranteed for 30 days.
Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. However, it is well known that higher numbers have surfaced, such as c525258. National museum of american history watch, railroad model pocket watch. Then to compound the issue, there are known to be other hamilton 992bs that have the prefix 4c in the serial numbers. Railroad watch a, 55 rr models, 71 hamilton cases a nice dial the four signatures 992b. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier.
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