A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size marked adjusted 5 positions 940 pocket watch movement. Most parts are for used grandfather, cuckoo, mantle, and wall clocks. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. The 992 is the stereotypical american 16 size rr watch of the first 4 decades of the 20 century. Some good choices in size 16 size 18 watches are not as mainstreamserviceable. Hamilton model 941 14k gold gentlemans pocket watch. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Mar 02, 20 1906 21 jewel 940 railroad pocket watch at the turn of the last century pocket watches were the dominant timekeeper for men and women. Discover the date and grade of your hamilton watch. Between 1880 and 1960, 300 million pocket and locket watches for men and women were produced from nearly 0 different movement models. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton.
I am not sure why most hamilton 992b watches had the words hamilton railway special on the dial while a few had just the word hamilton on the dial. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group. I have a couple questions on a pocket watch that was my great grandfathers. The dial has a very small hairline and the base metal case has a train on the back. Imho and is representative of 19th century american full plate 18 size watch technology at its best.
Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches hamilton. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size two tone 940 pocket watch movement. Hamilton pocket watch serial numbers use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles have made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size the banner special 940 pocket watch movement. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Fairly easy to work on and parts are still available.
Hamilton model 920 gentlemans pocket watch with the original mahogany box. Many of the parts of these timepieces are still available in limited quantities but, because of slight demand for them, they are seldom stocked by materials wholesalers. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Hamilton watch repair specialists renaissance watch repair. We invite you to learn a little about the fascinating history of your vintage hamilton watch and contact us if we can assist you with the repair or restoration of your antique hamilton watch. Apr 23, 2016 spare clock parts for antique and vintage repair or steampunk art. Hamilton 900 model 1 19 jewel 12 size gold dial pocket watch. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 18 pocket watch.
Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The famous tabor opera house attracted a multitude of prominent visitors and. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Original pocket watch hamilton 992b movement all parts choose from list. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch.
Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. Some case wear, hairline in the dial, plastic crystal. The first model of pocket watch produced by hamilton, style 936, came to market in november 1893. The year 1912 witnessed hamiltons first wristwatch design, and in 1928, hamilton acquired another leader in the field, the illinois watch company, which secured hamiltons status as a perennial presence in watchmaking history.
Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. The item hamilton railroad pocket watch 16 size boc salesman display case is in sale since sunday, february 23, 2020. Hamilton pocket watch repair hamilton pocket watches have long been considered some of the most refined instruments ever made. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. Here you will also find movementsdials that can can be used for parts or restoration. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Antique hamilton 940, 21 jewel railroad pocket watch. Shop forand learn aboutantique hamilton pocket watches. Sep 14, 20 ive always thought it would be interesting to convert a pocket watch to a wrist watch. The famous tabor opera house attracted a multitude of prominent visitors and entertainers of the day. I did not see anything fall out, but apparently something came loose. Materials for special hamilton world war ii timepieces are not included in this catalog. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches.
Trees as a token of appreciation from illinois eta of. I think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size unmarked 940 pocket watch movement. The hamilton watch company produced its first watch in 1893 and is one of the most collected and highlydesired of the u. The hamilton sangamo corporation was formed in 1929 by the hamilton watch company and the sangamo electric company of springfield, illinois to market a new line of electric clocks. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watch from the largest online.
In addition, pocket watches arent designed for the rigors of wristwear. 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. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. Horologicaladventures 7 reasons id never buy a rolex and 1 that i might watch buying advice for gentlemen duration. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. View antiqueclockpartsforsales profile on facebook. Pocket watches went out of style around 1930 and us manufacture ceased in 1969. 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. 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. Many of the vintage pocket watches i restore are already 70 years old, and are in need of parts do to wear, fatigue, or breakage. Spare clock parts for antique and vintage repair or steampunk art spare clock parts. There were many usmanufacturers but hamilton was well known to be among the very best. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past.
Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham. Illinois bunn special superb hamilton 992 excellent, my first pocketwatch iswas a 992 hamilton 992b the 992 dial is prettier. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located. Hamilton 940 pocket watch movement size 18s 17 jewel. However, you cannot set the time by pulling out the watch stem. A personalized hamilton 940 the history of leadville, colorado is filled with tremendous color and excitement. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. What makes it controversial is from a purists perspective this is purposely creating a franken. Hamiltons pocket watch serial numbers werent assigned in strict chronological order.
This section has a mix of pocket watch and wristwatch parts such as balance staffs, hairsprings, jewels, cases, crystals, wheels or hands. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. I have no intention of selling it and intend to pass it on to my oldest son. Hamilton offered over 30 different pocket watch movements starting with the smallest, at 0size zero size, ranging to. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind.
Hamilton model 920 pocket watch nov 04, 2017 schmidt. Hamilton pocket watch movement parts the following picture shows an exploded view of a hamilton size 16 pocket watch. Of historical significance is the 992b 21 jewel railway special, the last u. Howard 16 size pocket watch parts howard 18 size pocket watch parts screws for american pocket watches hairsprings for american watches price guide for obsolete american watch parts watch parts ordering problems in 1970. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Hamilton watch company the hamilton watch company produced its first watch in 1893 and is one of the most collected and highlydesired of the u. Hamilton 900 model 1 19 jewel 12 size gold dial pocket. Some of the best of these have to be the hamilton 940, and the waltham model 92 vanguard. Pocket watch dials american watch and pocket watch mainsprings mainsprings for american manufactures. Size 16 is my favorite but i do have several size 17 sangamos. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. I have a few other favorites that ill mention later. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired.
I own a hamilton 974 special pocket watch serial 2549040 that belonged to my grandfather, then my father. Hamilton 900 model 1 gold openface high grade gentle mens dress pocket watch. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. The 940 is a work horse railroad watch which is hard to beat. Large group of hamilton and howard watch parts hamilton.
Each watch depending on age, model, style, original quality, usage, previous repairs, parts availability, and overall care, demands very individual care. Case includes a dust cover over the movement engraved, to merle j. New listing hamilton 16 size pocket watch mainsprings. Antique hamilton model 940 pocket watch 21 jewels 18 size sn 240197. In 1927 hamilton purchased the illinois watch company of springfield, illinois and robert e. Ive a considerable archive of authentic hamilton pocket watch replacement parts from all eras should we need them in the support of the repair of your hamilton pocket watch. Hamilton 940 grade 18 size open faced railroad grade pocket watch.
Miller, vicepresident, left lancaster to become its general manager. This model is from the early 1900s, the case is later but nice. Hamilton model 920 pocket watch nov 04, 2017 schmidts. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Raymondsim carrying a keywind one in my pocket at the moment, although they predate the above by a fair bit.
A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Taking root in the city of lancaster around the turn of the century, the hamilton workshop rapidly grew into one of north americas most respective timepiece producers. Railroad pocket watches o gauge railroading on line forum. Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. Regardless of the hamilton pocket watch that you own, know that its a spectacular timepiece that can again be a faithful daily companion.
Hamilton open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. They were designed for being vertical and somewhat protected in a pocket. Buy hamilton open face antique pocket watches and get the best deals. 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. Hamilton model 941 14k pocket watch liveauctioneers. Hamilton 940 pocket watch movement size 18s 17 jewel adjusted 5 positions. Hamilton 940 pocket watch movement size 18s 17 jewel adjusted. Hamilton 18 size model 940 railroad pocket watch dial.