Designer, gold and luxury pocket watches 752 for sale at. Did any hamilton 992bs come with plastic crystals originally. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do have some swiss material. Pricelist for common watch repairs renaissance watch repair. Please note that i do not stock parts for modern or quartz. This fob could also provide a protective flap over their face and crystal. Collectors and noncollectors alike will appreciate our stunning array of artists and themes, offering a wide spectrum of choices that is sure to. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group.
Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Hamilton watch identification guide hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers. They were designed for being vertical and somewhat protected in a pocket. These pkh crystals are just like the pk lo dome crystals, only they are made for larger crystal diameters. This will only work on round pocket watch movements. Original box please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. How to install a watch crystal vintage hamilton watch. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Varies with watch and crystal style, glass or unbreakable, standard size or custom cut. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. Hamilton silver dial pocket watch 1939 apr 23, 2017.
I am looking to obtain some additional information on a hamilton pocket watch that was passed down to me by my grandfather. 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. Original wwii usaaf hamilton an5742 navigator pocket watch. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. Its amazing what an improvement a fresh watch crystal makes to liven up an old watch. The pocket watch guy and family understands the importance of your pocket watch whether it is an investment grade, family heirloom, railroad grade pocket watch or any fine vintage or antique pocket watch. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy.
From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swisstrained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. Antique pocket watch repair beginner course youtube. The an 5740an 57402 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of. Get the best deals on hamilton watch crystals when you shop the largest online selection at. Through the years, gs partnered with bulova, hamilton, elgin, gruen, longines and. Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Use this chart to help find the industry size of your pocket watch. What makes it controversial is from a purists perspective this is purposely creating a franken.
If youre out to restore the watch, than perhaps you ought to consider doing something about the dial first which is identical to the one i got from s. Trees as a token of appreciation from illinois eta. This auction is for a beautiful mens 16size american pocket watch made by hamilton watch co. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Hamilton 900 model 1 19 jewel 12 size gold dial pocket. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.
Hamilton pocket watch, 21 jewels railroad hamilton pocket watch, circa 1909, antique 992 hamilton pocket watch, open face watch gift for him automatonjourney 4. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Help with hamilton pocket watch identification nawcc. Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Pocketwatch 101 pocket watch crystals, types and styles. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage hamilton pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. Case includes a dust cover over the movement engraved, to merle j. Push the lever back in when done, and reattach the crystal. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Pocket watch size chart esslinger watchmaker supplies blog.
All of hamilton s watches were high quality but some were extremely high quality with accuracies within a few seconds per month. This is a fully functioning beautiful example of the hamilton u. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located along the. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually.
The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Sep 14, 20 specifically one of hamilton s 10 size movements. The piece of glass that covers the dial of your watch is called the crystal. Our highly trained maintenance experts will be able to resolve most issues in a timely fashion. That doesnt mean its made of crystal, but crystal is the correct name for it. These generic mineral glass crystals are made to fit many popular hamilton brand watch cases, the odyssee crystal is plastic.
Beyond just providing a clear perspective of the dial, it also protects the dial and hands from the damage and can be an important design element by including facets, bevels or magnifying windows. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. These crystals are great for watchmakers because they can be glued into most watch cases or pressure fit into the original plastic watch crystal gaskets as long as they are in good condition to be reused. It relies on large superluminova numerals and sporty hands for super readability. I make any style of round glass pocket watch crystal. All of hamiltons watches were high quality but some were extremely high quality with accuracies within a few seconds per month. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. Welcome to watch crystal warehouse please be sure to scroll down to read our instruction pages on how to measure balance staffs, jewels, and watch crystals before ordering. 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.
Hamilton pocket 992 watches my first pocket watch purchase was a very nice hamilton 992 that i bought in november of 2012. The hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. Get the best deals on hamilton pocket crystal watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. In addition, pocket watches arent designed for the rigors of wristwear. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. May 27, 20 1904 hamilton 927 pocket watch a hundred years ago hamilton had 22 different watch styles in its lineup starting with 0size ladies pocket watches and ranging upwards to 18 size mens models. Product title mechanical pocket watch mens super vintage golden to. Vintage mens 1950s 10k ygf hamilton automatic microrotor cal 666 mechanical swiss. If you enjoy antique watches as a hobby, repair your collection or start a watch repair business, this dvd course is for you. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch crystal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A pocket watch is a subtle way to demonstrate both sophistication and style.
This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. 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. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches.
The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Original crystals for vintage pocket watches were typically made of mineral glass, and came in a wide variety of shapes, thicknesses and styles. 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. Watch this video on youtube the pocket watch guy the finest antique pocket watches call jeff. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. Hamilton 900 model 1 gold openface high grade gentle mens dress pocket watch. Pocket rocks, when used in pairs, can address polarity issues and can use the natural receptive and projectivegrounding sides of the body as a way to strategically place healing crystals that would be in alignment with receptive or. Founded in lancaster, pennsylvania, in 1892, hamilton watches are an american classic. How i installed a pocket watch crystal that was to small, illinois duration. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Imitation watch crystals made to fit hamilton brand watches. Checking the references listed in the hamilton watch co. International shipments will sent via new to pocket watch collecting following is a brief history on the creation of the standard for.
This video will show you how to know what size of replacement. Beyond simply making a statement, a fine pocket watch should be made from a quality material, have a crystal that. These pkh pocket watch crystals are great because they can be glued into most watch cases, because they are perfect for open face mechanical pocket watches, and because you can easily buff scratches and mars out of them for longer. American pocket watch glass crystals daves watch parts.
Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. The hamilton collection is known for its longstanding creation of collectibles, and is proud to offer a unique selection of limited editions and exclusive premieres that are not available in stores. As used by navigators on b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator this is a fully functioning hamilton an5742 pocket watch with steel aircraft case. The an 5740an 57402 pocket watches were used for navigation. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. 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. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Click here to read about using cerium oxide to remove etch marks from glass crystals. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading hamilton watch repair company.