Thanks, but, jim, i am well aware of 950b hamilton current prices. 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. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view topic new 950b. Hamilton railroad grade pocket watches collectible. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Hamilton model a 10k gold filled 16 size railroad pocket watch case 950b or 992b description. Home watch store jewelry store contact direct examples aboutserviceship.
Hamilton 950b pocket watch, made 1951, 23 jewels, pocket. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. Get the best deals for hamilton 950b pocket watch at. Hamilton railway special 950b pocket watch 16 size, 23 jewels. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. Among the brand names of railroad grade watches celebrated among railroaders. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. Discussion in american pocket watches started by crsides, jan 24, 2007. All items sell as is, where is, no guarantees of any kind. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. A well adjusted 950b is as good a timekeeper as any mechanical watch of its day produced anywhere. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 951 pocket watch movement. This watch is out of my own collection and i gave it a. Dec 24, 2014 1908 hamilton watch co grade 940 pocket watch fully marked size 18 21 jewels all original duration. Discover fantastic hamilton pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Any of these hamilton watches in good condition and properly serviced, adjusted and regulated are excellent examples of the american railroad watch. The first of a two part series showing the restoration i did on a hamilton 950b pocket watch. My best so far is a ball hamilton 999 and i feel its better than my others. Hamilton 23 jewel pocket watch 950b size 16 railway special. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. There are 15 clean jewels to this model 922 18 size hamilton pocket watch.
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. The 3 different ways to set the time and wind your antique pocket watch. Pre owned mens hamilton railway special 950b watch. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch 950b to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. New listing running 1919 hamilton 16s 17 jewel 956.
Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Weighs 100 grams and measures 2 inches in diameter circa 1916 nice railroad dial in excellent condition. 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. This working, railroad grade timepiece has a 10k gold filled case and is size 16s.
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 case is the appropriate case for a hamilton grade 950b or 992b. Porcelain dial signed hamilton, 23 jewels, railway special, has large hour numbers, sub seconds dial. Nov 30, 2014 hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway 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. Hamilton 950b 23j 16s pocket watch liveauctioneers. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches.
The case is very nice and the face is clean, the watch runs great. Download this free picture about clock gold luxury from pixabays vast. Scarce original yellow gold filled hamilton case in exceptional condition with architectural stepped and decorated screw down bezel and matching unengraved casebaack. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 23 jewels circa 1956. Make offer hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. The hamilton 992b was one of the most popular brands of watches used by the trainmen in the earlytomid 20th century. The manual winding 950b movement was cleaned and is accurate. Nice running hamilton 23 jewel model 6 grade 950b railway special open face pocket watch. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. Beautiful hamilton pocket watch box solid wood nos. Good pocket watches of high accuracy became badges of office for railroaders. Hamilton 950b 23jewels 16size model 6 conductors watch. When only the best convex beveled crystals are needed, this material offers the ultimate in appearance due to its high purity and brilliant clarity.
The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. This watch is out of my own collection and i gave it a complete restoration. Vintage hamilton 10k gold filled 992b grade 21 jewel 16s railroad pocket watch. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. And is 10k yellow gold filled and was made by the keystone watch case co. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder.
There is a difference when it comes to accurate and honest grading, unlike these auction houses and their bs grading and idiotic estimates. Nov 09, 2014 i think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special. Hamilton 23 jewel railroad grade 950b pocket watch antique watches, vintage. Vintage quartz pocket watch railroad, train motif, silver and gold tones, bas relief. Hamilton railroad hi grade 23 jewel 950b circa 1951.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950b pocket watch movement. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Watches for sale below are a few of the many, many pocket watches that i have available.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950e pocket watch movement. 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. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 950b 23j 16 size sn s15946 ca. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. However, toward the end of its production the american railroads began to allow trainmen to wear wristwatches. This example uses a hamilton 992b railway special, but the instructions are very similar for any leverset pocket watch.
A railroad employee bought the finest he could afford. You, the buyer need to contact our office at 641754. Get the best deals on hamilton pocket watch 950b when you shop the largest online selection at. Fairly easy to work on and parts are still available. 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. Hamilton 950b pocket watch movement blueprint tshirt. Looking at pocket watches lately i have noticed that the hamilton 950 or 950b sellers seem to be asking alot for them. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. Hamilton railroad grade 16 size pocket watch powered by high grade 23 jewel, 6 adjustments 950b grade movement circa 1951. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of. Hamilton 950b dial question i had a composite one in the past and just bought one with a porcelain 23j marked dial. 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. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers.
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. 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. Hamilton 950b pocket watch hamilton 950b pocket watch. Made in the lancaster, pa by the hamilton watch company, it truly is a remarkable timekeeping piece. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. 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. Some idea of hamilton s quality from the first may be had from the fact that webb c. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen different pocket watch movements. New listing 16s hamilton 950b model 17 case, dial 379 paper label only for a watch box. Guaranteed authentic watches with unrivaled selections at the lowest prices. Until the end of the lancaster, pennsylvania, factory in 1970 the 992b and 950b were available. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered.
Another change hamilton made with the introduction of this new 23 jewel model watch was that the watches were sold with hamilton marked cases. Size 16 is my favorite but i do have several size 17 sangamos. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. In a yellow gold filled hamilton case by keystone, numbered k090474. 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. 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.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 952 pocket watch movement. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Aug 31, 2010 the first of a two part series showing the restoration i did on a hamilton 950b pocket watch. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. The dial is cracked and crazed like an old painting. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The 23 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion and keeps good time. Hamilton 992 and 950 movementspocket watches the clock. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch.
George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. The hands are fancy end thin hamilton factory pieces. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. The new 992b movement first came into product, in june 27, 1940. Hamilton 23jewel, 950 16size bar over crown railroad. In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21jewel and 950b. In an open faced signed hamilton keystone railroad model 10k gold filled case. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. However, by 1941, only two railroad approved pocket watches were still being produced. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch.
Vintage 1955 l5 bulova 30jewels automatic 10kgf bezel mens. It is easy to find an original porcelain dial for this watch, then you have a very valuable piece. Ball, a prominent jeweller who set the standards for railroad watches, was hamilton s technical vicepresident from 1893 to 1896. Hamilton 23jewel, 950 16size bar over crown railroad pocket watch see video. Setting your antique pocket watch pocket full of time. The hamilton 950b and 992b represent both a high point and the sad ending of the production of mechanical watches in the u. Hamilton pocket watch 4992b 22j 19421943 working great extra case. Wrist watch, pocket watch, pocket watch repair, watch service, repair, rolex service. I have a great selection of new and vintage wristwatches in all price ranges. New crystals for hamilton 992b, 950b new pocket watch. Rare only 380 made hamilton 963 hunters case pocket watch. Original pocket watch hamilton 912 movement all parts choose from list 2. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. Mechanical handwinding new listing hamilton 17 jewels grade 910 pocket watch clean and running.
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