Hamilton 946 railroad pocket download

I have been searching and seem to find that it is a grade 926. One of the most famous and popular railroad pocket watches of all time. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. With 500 to 1,000 american railroads and each one used many different rules and specifications. Hamilton 946 antique railroad pocket watch 18 size 23 jewels 14k case ca 1908 tattoo artists, pocket watch, tatoos, cool pictures, nice picture, watches, pendants, steampunk, accessories uuou oou. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. Offered with heavy yellow goldfilled railroad grade chain and unusual goldore fob. The owner said that the 946 and 947 were identical except the 946 is an open face movement and the 947 were a hunting case movement which is obvious. Goldbergs pocket watch collection hamilton watches.

Hamilton 946 antique railroad pocket watch 18 size 23 jewels 14k case ca 1908. Very hard to find one in this condition and with the. This white porcelain fancy montgomery double sunk dial displays arabic numerals, spade hands, and is signed. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. Antique hamilton model 946 pocket watch 23 jewels 18 size sn 493804 ca. This hamilton pocket watch grade 992l is housed in this pristine wadsworth 14k. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 24 hour canadian railroad montgomery pocket watch dial. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size unmarked 946 pocket watch movement. Part of a newly acquired collection of railroad grade watches, this 1930 992 2nd model has a pristine double sunk dial and perfect hands as you can see from the photos. I believe this watch is completely original, right down to the crystal.

Unfollow hamilton railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. 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. Of historical significance is the 992b 21 jewel railway special, the last u. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. This is the perfect design tribute to the proud hamilton history of being the watch of railroad accuracy in the nineteenth century. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The latest addition to the family contains an exclusive threehand h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. New listing running 1919 hamilton 16s 17 jewel 956. For about 50 years, over 50% of the pocket watches it produced were the high grade necessary for use in the railroad market. Goldbergs pocket watch collection railroad watches.

Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch grade 926 nawcc message board. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size marked motor barrel adjusted 5 positions 946 pocket watch movement. Ashland the vault collection includes antique pocket. Scarce hamilton railroad 23 jewel 18 size pocket watch grade 946 lever set full plate white porcelain dial with sub second register at 6. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial. The soothing, steady sway of motion rocks you to sleep as the train rushes down the tracks.

Very hard to find one in this condition and with the original, unpolished, finish on the case. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Now depending upon who you ask, the 926 is technically not a railroad watch although you will often hear it described as such. Pristine hamilton pocket watch railroad model grade 992l.

Stem wind and lever set, adjusted to five positions. First manufactured in 1893 for the railroad worker, its precision and accuracy exceeded the strict guidelines set for the industry. See more ideas about railroad pocket watch, pocket. I agree, a gold plated case just wont cut it for any hamilton pocket watch, let alone a 946. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. My great grand father was a elementary school principal and used it to have the correct time to ring the school bell every. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. In 1936 duty on swiss watches were lowered by 50 percent, and by 1950 the swiss imports had reached a level of five million a year. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree vector art that features antique graphics available for quick and easy download. Hamilton 17 jewel pocket watch grade 926 nawcc message. Get the best deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces.

Hamilton s railroad approved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. The great american railroad pocket watch, unrivaled in quality and reliability. He also said that the 946 947 is the only 23 jewel 18s watch hamilton made. A pair of hamilton watches designed for railway service, nos. I just recently took the back off it and it states that it is a hamilton. The 974 watches had the signature hamilton electric railway special or later signature hamilton electric interurban special on the dial.

The case does show your normal pocket light scratches and some pinhead dings around the edge of the back cover. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Page from hamilton catalog, 54 railroad watch a, 55 rr models, 71 hamilton cases a nice dial. But gold filled will work fine too if its in nice condition. Against a black background, contrasting tachymeters create circular tracks to underline the railroad theme. Hamilton 992 21 jewel railroad pocket watch, model 2. Scarce 18size hamilton 23jewel 946 railroad pocket watchu. Hamilton 992 2nd model 21j 16s railroad grade pocket watch runs well ygf case hamilton 992 2nd model 21j 16s railroad grade pocket watch runs well yellow gold filled case. Very nice gold filled hamilton railroad model case.

It has a perfect double sunk porcelain dial signed hamilton in script with black arabic numbers, red 5 minute markers, and blue spade hands. The 926 is an 18 size watch the largest pocket watch that hamilton typically made. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Transporting the imagination back to the era of pocket watches is the rounded case of the railroad auto, with its vertical brushing and tapered pusher protectors. Keep the nostalgia of railroad travel alive with your own hamilton pocket watch. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton 992 railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a factory made hamilton display case. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches hamilton. Open face size 16, 21j, 10k gold filled case, montgomery dial, double roller adj. Wow here is a rare hamilton 18 size, 23 jewel, lever set, open face, 946 with chain, tbar, and fob ready to wear and show off to your friends. Porcelain enamel dial has a tiny flaw near the center hole. There were many usmanufacturers but hamilton was well known to be among the very best. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads.

Its a step up from the 924 and 925 in that the 926 was adjusted for temperature. Hamiltons railroadapproved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. Download this engraved symmetrical banners vector illustration now. 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. Sewor quartz pocket watch shell dial magnifier case with. The hamilton 992bs that have the 4c prefix have been known to appear in two different styles of pocket watch cases. Doublesunk montgomery dial, showing some hairlines and 2 small chips one above the 10 marker and one above the 5 marker. 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. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired.

The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. Mechanical handwinding new listing hamilton 17 jewels grade 910 pocket watch clean and running. Folks for your consideration we have this pristine if not mint hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992 circa 1925. About 10 years ago an elderly friend of mine gave me a pocket watch. Ashland the vault collection includes antique pocket watches. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Sewor quartz pocket watch shell dial magnifier case with two. Had been wanting an old pocketwatch to carry around and this one looked like the very one.

Wonderfully early 18 size pocket watch by hamilton watch company, featuring a gorgeous doublesunk porcelain dial, extrafancy blued hands and a solid nickel, 21 ruby jeweled movement and expressive damsaskeening. The hamilton 992 is the most successful of all hamilton pocket watch movements. Hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Oct 05, 2014 folks for your consideration we have this pristine if not mint hamilton pocket watch railroad grade 992 circa 1925. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. The last american manufactured railroad pocket watch was the grade no.

A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. Hamilton model 996 pocket watch, 19 jewels, motor barrel, adjusted to 5 positions, size 16, sn 60951, union 25 year watch case with monogram h on reverse. It still worked and was in great condition, apart from a cracked crystal. Jan 01, 2014 the 926 is an 18 size watch the largest pocket watch that hamilton typically made.