Vintage 1927 hamilton 12s pocket watch grade 922 23j rare hawaii coin runs. Pocket watch illustration tattoo concept art pocket watch tattoos. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Vintage hamilton portable record player suitcase style model. Antique hamilton pocket watch model 925 gold fill 17 jewels 18. One of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, pocket watch fobs, pocketwatch chains and watch repair. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Unfortunately, hamiltons efforts at vintage watches focused on pocket watches.
Snapdown versions can be pried open with a watchmakers case blade. Hamilton 4992b vintage military pocket watch size 16 youtube. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced. It relies on large superluminova numerals and sporty hands for super readability.
Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. Pocket watch 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low poly. Get the best deal for hamilton antique pocket watches from the largest. There are many individuals and companies that specialize in vintage and antique watches. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced the 18size and the smaller 16size. Jayne hamilton from a fiesta summer special from way back when not my scans, credit to whoever wants. Hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade 992e 21 jewel hamilton grade 992 10 karat gold filled pocket watch 21 jewel, 1921 hamilton packard presentation yellow solid gold art deco pocket watch from 1936. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the us navy model iv octant, as well as a couple of.
Vintage hamilton portable record player suitcase style. Most model 57 pocket watches were in a coin silver one nine fine, a 90% pure. For sale is this circa 1950s, near mint condition, 14k solid yellow gold hamilton pocket watch. The model 23 was widely used during wwii by navigators as a stopwatch. Take 10% off all orders from now until the end of the year. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 950b 23j 16 size sn s15946 ca. Hamilton watch identification guide hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time.
Vintage 12 size pocket watch with chain and knife, 15 jewel very clean manual wind stem set movement is running strong and keeping good time. 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 940 18s 21j railroad massive 4oz silver case gold hinges fine condition. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Nov 14, 2008 hamilton 4992b vintage military pocket watch size 16. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Pocket watches, antique pocket watches, mens pocket. Antique pocket watch digital image download printable graphic vintage. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Vintage and antique watch how to information by renaissance watch repair, provides a large amount of info on identifying, dating, evaluating vintage pocket watches specific makes or styles how to identify an original simon willard clock by ben e fulbright, adobe acrobat 23kb. Vintage pocket watch 3d model available on turbo squid, the worlds leading provider of digital 3d models for visualization, films, television, and games. Rrstds hamilton website documents the history, products and advertising of the hamilton watch company. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. Escapement jewel for genuine wwii world war 2 hamilton model 21 ship chronometer. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Vintagehamiltonwristwatches an unofficial blog dedicated. Request a particular hamilton model here and we will check our inventor y. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy.
Hamilton model 920 pocket watch nov 04, 2017 schmidts. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located along the columbia turnpike, began in the fall of 1874. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. A huge percentage of the hamilton 16 size watches were these threequarter plate models. An 18 size 21 jewel hamilton 940 railroad pocket watch.
Vintage 14k gold hamilton pocket watch model 917 17 jewels. Information about vintage hamilton watch repair, restoration, models, and advice for collecting and collectors. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Get the best deals on vintage hamilton pocket watch when you shop. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction.
When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. The volumes, covering pocket watches and wristwatches, have played a large part in the renewal of interest in finest quality horology. While theres no magical formula for quickly identifying hamilton watches, identification is simplified significantly by the fact that hamilton named their models and, for the most part, stuck to unique names. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the hamilton company pre1971.
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. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Vintage wittnauer case backs can be removed to identify the movement and the engravings inside the case back. Hamilton model 920 pocket watch nov 04, 2017 schmidt. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch ashton. Mens hamilton automatic 1970s wrist watch 10k rgp case 17j self winding movement 818 w vintage kreisler 10k r. Holiday at checkout to take advantage of the savings while items are in stock. The company tried to sell limited editions of their famous 992 model of a railroad watch. Original silver metal dial is in perfect condition.
Other parts could be easily animated by yourself all pivots are in correct places. The chain measures 14 inches long and the links are about 2 mm wide. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled bezel mov 661 automatic 17jewels mens watch w 18mm leather band. Hamilton serial numbers and grades use the serial number of the movement to find the grade of your hamilton watch. Apr, 2014 i did a post earlier this month on the model 916 pocket watch movement. It looked like a 992, but hamilton did not use the authentic materials to make the watch. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch in excellent all original condition and running well. See more ideas about vintage hamilton watches, hamilton and the golden years. Servicing and overhaul of american hamilton pocket watches, restoration of wind up vintage hamilton pocket watch 16 size hamilton open face 956 model. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. The screwdown versions can be twisted counterclockwise with the palm of your hand and removed.
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. The watch was named after president william mckinley, who had been assassinated a few years earlier. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. It also includes great resources, including a photo guide, a model finder, a browsable set of hamilton catalogs, and a collection of hamilton dial drawings. Hamilton gct pocket watch navigation master 4992b military grade serviced duration. Serial numbers and production figures with price guide, heart of america press, kansas city, mo, revised ed.
Get the best deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 order to find out waltham watches values, a valuer will consider the following. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Vintage hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch. Stunning rare 1930s1940s mens 17 jewel usa 10k gold filled, caliber 987a, hamilton wristwatch runs great. Vintage hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket. Please visit our restoration section for more details. The typical hamilton 16 size watch is what is known as a threequarter plate. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Get the best deals on hamilton size 18 antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. I recently acquired a nice 18 size pocket watch because i was the only one who bid on it.
Antique hamilton pocket watch model 925 gold fill 17 jewels 18 size sn 659045. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Spectacular solid 14k gold waltham model 1894 antique pocket watch.
The best way to find the value of a waltham watch is to take the watch to a professional and qualified watch dealer and valuer. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. The william mckinley grade was a thin, 16 size watch introduced in 1902 or 1903. Useful hamilton watch sites waterstone vintage watches. Of all the forum sites concerned with vintage watches, this one seems to have the largest hamilton fan community. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. Thanks for visiting my vintage hamilton watch blog. Hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers.
Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. The hampden pocket watch company made some special models, or grades. Vintage hamilton vintage hamilton watches for sale. It didnt qualify as an authentic railroad watch, and collectors didnt get it. Since 1982, patek philippe has provided essential reference works for enthusiasts, collectors and dealers in fine watches.
Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Believe it or not, hamilton has a lot of different grades to collect, although some are extremely hard to come by, especially after 100 years. Hamilton size 18 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket.
If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Hamilton 4992b vintage military pocket watch size 16. The majority of antique and vintage huntercase watches have the lidhinges at the 9. Vintage models either have a snapdown or screwdown case back. Hamilton model 920 gentlemans pocket watch with the original mahogany box.