Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. There are some differences like the train bridge on a 917 holds three wheels but, to me, a 917 is basically a giant 987a. Hamilton history hamilton story hamilton watch company. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hamilton yellow gold watches all prices for hamilton yellow. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. There is a dizzying array of hamilton pocket watches. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.
This watch features a goldfilled case housing a white dial, a sunken seconds subdial at the sixth hour, with blue hands and black numeral indexes. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. In spite of its flaws, this is a rare watch and it holds considerable value. Hamilton pocket watches 19401949 year of manufacture for sale. Antique and vintage fob watches, superb victorian gold fob pocket watch. Preowned hamilton watches buy a preowned hamilton watch. Vintage hamilton pocket watch 17 jewels with pocket watch stand. 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. Many highquality watches had goldplated train wheels, gold jewelsettings, or other uses of precious metal in the movement itself. From its broadway limited series of pocket watches that became known as the watch of railroad accuracy, to the worlds first batterypowered and digital timepieces, hamilton has made several of the most dramatic changes to the horological landscape. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals. Important pocket watches and wristwatches christies.
Shop forand learn aboutantique hamilton pocket watches. Vintage hamilton model 940 21 jewels gold pocket watch estimateapproximately. Khaki jazzmaster intramatic ventura broadway valiant khaki navy khaki aviation khaki field. Hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers.
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. Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. How to determine value of waltham watches lovetoknow. A member of the canada gold network, hamilton gold is a different kind of gold and precious metal buyer. But i still have a soft spot for a nice pocket watch or even notsonice ones too. They come in two general flavors dress pocket watches and railroad watches. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The first is a hamilton 14k white gold pocket watch. It takes an expert to know the difference and to share that knowledge with you. Check the list for examples of jewelry that heritage auctions seeks for consignment. Antique pocket watches 19001909 year of manufacture for sale.
Antique hamilton 926 gold fill pocket watch 17 jewels gjs sn 200866 ca. The case which houses a white dial, with black arabic numerals, black hands and a sunk seconds sub dial at the six hour mark. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. Womens watches were normally of this form, with a watch fob that was more. Vintage hamilton gold pocket watch nov 07, 2017 global. We offer to pay the highest prices for your gold and silver in hamilton guaranteed. Many highquality watches had gold plated train wheels, gold jewelsettings, or other uses of precious metal in the movement itself. Russian watches gold watches military watches preowned watches. I did not see anything fall out, but apparently something came loose. Military pocket watches and timers were limited to a relatively few companies, hamilton being chief among american manufacturers, with watches like their 4992b 24hour. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today.
New listing 18s, 17j, hamilton grade 926 pocket watch. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after world war i, the. 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 color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Founded in lancaster, pennsylvania, in 1892, hamilton watches are an american classic. The movement was serviced 121215 and the watch is running and keeping time. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches.
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. Many models came in both solid gold and goldfilled cases and, though rare, some. Make offer mega rare antique railroad 21j 18s hamilton 941 gold pocket watch serviced mint good 14ct solid gold american hamilton 950 railroad grade pocket watch 23. Find the value of estate jewelry and vintage and custom jewelry easy as 123. Remontoir pocket watch i inherited this remontoir pocket watch when my pop passed away and i would really like to know a little bit more about it, such as the maker, what year it was made in, if it has any value, although i am not looking to sell it but would like to know just out of curiosity. This pocket watch features a gold filled case, which is engraved on the back with the initials fpm. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements.
I started out collecting pocket watches but moved on to wrist watches, as i could enjoy them a lot more by wearing them every day. Along with the rare white gf cross bar case we have a mint double sunk dial with a sunken subregister for the second hand and red minute markers every 5 minutes. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. The 992b pocket watch movment is an improved version of the 992 but it did not sell as much because in the 1940s, when the 992b came to the market, the trend was already going towards wrist watches. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Nice gold filled hamilton case, excellent covers and minor scratches and a small ding on the back that cant be seen in the photo. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. Request a free appraisal from the experts at heritage auctions.
Hamilton 912 with rotating seconds dial, 14k white gold filled case. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. Important pocket watches and wristwatches on 26 april 2007 at new. Our article on how to tell whether a watch case is gold or gold plated is a good place to start. Hamilton watch identification guide hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers. It is important to look at the serial number of the watch. As the title implies, this book doesnt cover wrist watches, but it does, however, cover pocket watches more. While most pocket watches dont have that kind of value, any watch manufactured before 1800 is extremely rare and, depending on other factors, likely quite. There are at least 30 different movement grades, not to mention the variety of dials and case designs. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. If youre looking to sell gold or sell silver and get the most money for it, choose hamilton gold. This watch features a gold filled case housing a white dial, a sunken seconds subdial at the sixth hour, with blue hands and black numeral indexes.
Apr 06, 2014 1926 916 grade pocket watch there is a dizzying array of hamilton pocket watches. Hamilton gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hamilton 940 18s 21j 114 railroad pocket watch gold engraved train on case fine. What an old pocket watch says about your unique worth and.
Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. I have a couple questions on a pocket watch that was my great grandfathers. Stunning vintage 12s 17j hamilton grade 917 pocket watch in original gf case. Looking at the back of a 917, i bet it inspired the 987a that was introduced in 1937. Weighing 85 grams, it has a manual hand wind movement, solid 18k rose gold case and was sold with a handmade wooden leatherbound box. See todays waltham pocket watches for sale, best offer and auction. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Get the best deal for antique pocket watches 19001909 year of. Download this pocket watch antique vintage art nouveau for your android. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. I recently picked up one of hamilton s finest railroad watches a.
The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. With todays high gold prices, a solid gold case can add significantly to the value of a watch. The movement was just serviced and the watch is keeping time. The most recent version is from 1999 and is not updated every year. The first model of pocket watch produced by hamilton, style 936, came to market in november 1893. Antique hamilton 974 gold fill pocket watch 17 jewels 16 size sn 1164174. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Get the best deals on hamilton pocket watches 19401949 year of. The second good guide book is the american pocket watches identification and price guide by roy ehrhardt and bill meggers and available at the heart of america press. The most valuable pocket watch created was designed by patek philippe, who created the watch in 1932 for new york banker henry graves, jr.
Hamilton yellow gold watches all prices for hamilton. Timex charles hubert antique gold finish steam engine pocket. This fortunia hand crank pocket watch is crafted of 18k gold. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Lot 128, north american auction company march 2015 estimated price. Hamilton solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. 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. The second is a hamilton white gold filled pocket watch. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered.
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