Hamilton 23 jewel pocket watch 950b size 16 railway special. My best so far is a ball hamilton 999 and i feel its better than my others. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 951 pocket watch movement. The dial is cracked and crazed like an old painting. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. In an open faced signed hamilton keystone railroad model 10k gold filled case. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Hamilton pocket watch 4992b 22j 19421943 working great extra case. A railroad employee bought the finest he could afford. The 3 different ways to set the time and wind your antique pocket watch. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled 992b grade 21 jewel 16s railroad pocket watch.
What is it about the 950 or 950b that makes them worth 3 or 4 times the asking price for something like the hamilton 992b or the hamilton 940. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Elgin goldfilled pocket watch, 21 jewels elgin pocket watch, railroad quality, goldfilled pocket watch circa 1938, vintage pocket watch collectible elgin gold filled pocket watch from the down of the 20th century. Thanks, but, jim, i am well aware of 950b hamilton current prices. The hamilton 950b and 992b represent both a high point and the sad ending of the production of mechanical watches in the u. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. 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. Hamilton 23jewel, 950 16size bar over crown railroad pocket watch see video.
Nice running hamilton 23 jewel model 6 grade 950b railway special open face pocket watch. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 950b 23j 16 size sn s15946 ca. The case is very nice and the face is clean, the watch runs great. 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. However, toward the end of its production the american railroads began to allow trainmen to wear wristwatches. Hamilton model a 10k gold filled 16 size railroad pocket watch case 950b or 992b description. Hamilton 992 and 950 movementspocket watches the clock. Among the brand names of railroad grade watches celebrated among railroaders.
This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. All items sell as is, where is, no guarantees of any kind. Hamilton 950b pocket watch, made 1951, 23 jewels, pocket.
Looking at pocket watches lately i have noticed that the hamilton 950 or 950b sellers seem to be asking alot for them. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen different pocket watch movements. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. From the hamilton 950b pocket watch of haemal and extirpable faculties of castor receptacle, the wobble of refreshful formicariidaes and landlubberlys of philanthropy lineally results. Good pocket watches of high accuracy became badges of office for railroaders. There are 15 clean jewels to this model 922 18 size hamilton pocket watch. Hamilton railway special 950b pocket watch 16 size, 23 jewels.
Mechanical handwinding new listing hamilton 17 jewels grade 910 pocket watch clean and running. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. New listing running 1919 hamilton 16s 17 jewel 956. There is a difference when it comes to accurate and honest grading, unlike these auction houses and their bs grading and idiotic estimates. The manual winding 950b movement was cleaned and is accurate.
By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950e pocket watch movement. Vintage 1955 l5 bulova 30jewels automatic 10kgf bezel mens. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950b pocket watch movement. A well adjusted 950b is as good a timekeeper as any mechanical watch of its day produced anywhere. New crystals for hamilton 992b, 950b new pocket watch. This working, railroad grade timepiece has a 10k gold filled case and is size 16s. Watches for sale below are a few of the many, many pocket watches that i have available. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. In a yellow gold filled hamilton case by keystone, numbered k090474. The 23 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion and keeps good time. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price.
I am not a watch person but have done my best to describe them. 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 new 992b movement first came into product, in june 27, 1940. Hamilton railroad grade pocket watches collectible. Hamilton 950b dial question i had a composite one in the past and just bought one with a porcelain 23j marked dial. Setting your antique pocket watch pocket full of time. Another change hamilton made with the introduction of this new 23 jewel model watch was that the watches were sold with hamilton marked cases. The case is the appropriate case for a hamilton grade 950b or 992b. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch 950b to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hamilton 950b pocket watch movement blueprint tshirt. Beautiful hamilton pocket watch box solid wood nos. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. Nov 09, 2014 i think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special.
Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. Until the end of the lancaster, pennsylvania, factory in 1970 the 992b and 950b were available. Discover fantastic hamilton pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Some idea of hamilton s quality from the first may be had from the fact that webb c.
The serial is s1478 and this points to a 1942 production based on the hamilton material but it is a 2nd run watch and i am not sure at what point they switched. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. When only the best convex beveled crystals are needed, this material offers the ultimate in appearance due to its high purity and brilliant clarity. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. Download this free picture about clock gold luxury from pixabays vast. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen. The first of a two part series showing the restoration i did on a hamilton 950b pocket watch. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements.
Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Rare only 380 made hamilton 963 hunters case pocket watch. Nov 30, 2014 hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. Discussion in american pocket watches started by crsides, jan 24, 2007. This watch is out of my own collection and i gave it a. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. You, the buyer need to contact our office at 641754. Fairly easy to work on and parts are still available. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view topic new 950b. In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21jewel and 950b.
Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 952 pocket watch movement. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. Vintage quartz pocket watch railroad, train motif, silver and gold tones, bas relief. Hamilton 950b 23jewels 16size model 6 conductors watch. This watch is out of my own collection and i gave it a complete restoration. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. It is easy to find an original porcelain dial for this watch, then you have a very valuable piece. Guaranteed authentic watches with unrivaled selections at the lowest prices. And is 10k yellow gold filled and was made by the keystone watch case co. The 16 size hamilton railroad grade model a pocket watch case is signed hamilton watch co.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Home watch store jewelry store contact direct examples aboutserviceship. Original pocket watch hamilton 912 movement all parts choose from list 2. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. The hands are fancy end thin hamilton factory pieces. Size 16 is my favorite but i do have several size 17 sangamos. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order.
Make offer hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 23 jewels circa 1956. Hamilton railroad hi grade 23 jewel 950b circa 1951. Made in the lancaster, pa by the hamilton watch company, it truly is a remarkable timekeeping piece.
The same statements can be made for the 992b and 950b except that the number of 992bs manufactured was about 100,000 fewer than the 992. Wrist watch, pocket watch, pocket watch repair, watch service, repair, rolex service. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Scarce original yellow gold filled hamilton case in exceptional condition with architectural stepped and decorated screw down bezel and matching unengraved casebaack. 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 made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of. Hamilton 950b pocket watch hamilton 950b pocket watch. Any of these hamilton watches in good condition and properly serviced, adjusted and regulated are excellent examples of the american railroad watch.
Coveted hamilton 950b 23 jewel gf pocket watch this open face pocket watch by hamilton is its sought after grade 950b with a 23 jewel movement. The hamilton 992b was one of the most popular brands of watches used by the trainmen in the earlytomid 20th century. Get the best deals for hamilton 950b pocket watch at. After 10 years of extensive research, beginning in 1931, hamilton watch company introduced a new railroad grade pocket watch, the 992b to their wholesalers on nov. Dec 24, 2014 1908 hamilton watch co grade 940 pocket watch fully marked size 18 21 jewels all original duration. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was adjustable to five positions. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Hamilton 950b 23j 16s pocket watch liveauctioneers. Weighs 100 grams and measures 2 inches in diameter circa 1916 nice railroad dial in excellent condition. Ball, a prominent jeweller who set the standards for railroad watches, was hamilton s technical vicepresident from 1893 to 1896. Porcelain dial signed hamilton, 23 jewels, railway special, has large hour numbers, sub seconds dial.
Get the best deals on hamilton pocket watch 950b when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hamilton 23 jewel railroad grade 950b pocket watch antique watches, vintage. Hamilton 23jewel, 950 16size bar over crown railroad. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. Hamilton railroad grade 16 size pocket watch powered by high grade 23 jewel, 6 adjustments 950b grade movement circa 1951. The serial number for this hamilton 922 model is 102,074 which tells me it went to the finishing room in the year 1900 june 30th to be precise. New listing 16s hamilton 950b model 17 case, dial 379 paper label only for a watch box. Pre owned mens hamilton railway special 950b watch. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Aug 31, 2010 the first of a two part series showing the restoration i did on a hamilton 950b pocket watch.
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