Hamilton antique pocket watches with 23 jewels 16 pocket watch. I am not a watch person but have done my best to describe them. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. 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. For my project i decided to go with a 23 jewel 945. Weighs 100 grams and measures 2 inches in diameter circa 1916 nice railroad dial in excellent condition. 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. They are very high grade watches and probably come closer to the goal of part interchangeability and mechanized production than any other american pocket watch.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 950b 23 jewels railway special pocket watch dial. Gone hamilton 950 pocket watch, made 1911, 23 jewels, pocket watches. It features a open face 10k yellow gold filled case with threaded edges. Hamilton 23 jewel pocket watch 950b size 16 railway special. Jan 04, 2010 and the time period is important, too. Antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. Nov 15, 2019 thanks, but, jim, i am well aware of 950b hamilton current prices. Thanks, but, jim, i am well aware of 950b hamilton current prices. Hamilton c1922 950 16 23 jewel railroad watch bar crown case. Hamilton 23 jewel pocket watch 950b size 16 railway. Hamilton 10k gold filled 23 jewel pocket watch model.
This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. Gone hamilton 950 pocket watch, made 1911, 23 jewels. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Find the perfect deal for antique pocket watches with 23 jewels with free shipping on many items at ebay. Generally speaking, the higher the jewel count, the higher quality the movement grade. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view topic new. All of hamiltons watches had a minimum of 17 jewels so even the most basic grade was a very high quality movement. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 23 jewels when you shop the largest online selection. Get the best deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Hamilton railroad hi grade 23 jewel 950b circa 1951. Stem wind and pendant set, adjusted to five positions.
Nov 09, 2014 i think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special. Hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected. Beautiful damaskeened movement signed hamilton watch co. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. The 23 jewel 950b and its 21 jewel, threequarterplate brother, the 992b, are arguably the ultimate expression of the american railroad watch. Nov 30, 2014 hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. The movement was serviced 22418 and the watch is running and keeping time. Looking for a railroad pocket watch to put in your collection or carry to show off to your friends.
It is hamilton s premier 23 jewel, 16 size watch with, in my opinion, the most beautiful 16 size movement they made. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, rockford, south bend, swiss, waltham, and us and foreign watches. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. It is hamiltons premier 23 jewel, 16 size watch with, in my opinion, the most beautiful 16 size movement they made. Sep 14, 20 generally speaking, the higher the jewel count, the higher quality the movement grade. Regarded as perhaps the best american railroad watch made. Hamilton 992 railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a barovercrown railroad style gold filled case. Here is a gorgeous hamilton 16 size, 23 jewel, lever set, 950b looking real good it has the most sought after 24 hour canadian dial with black numerals and black minute.
Hamilton made a variety of pocket watches back in the day. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. This is a 23 jewel hamilton 950 elinvar which is in extremely good condition. My best so far is a ball hamilton 999 and i feel its better than my others because of its beautifull easy to read dial. The manual winding 950b movement was cleaned and is accurate. Hamilton watches combine the american spirit with swiss precision. Hamilton 23jewel, 950 16size bar over crown railroad.
Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 19001909, 19101919. Get the best deals on hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 23 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Hamilton 950b pocket watch, made 1951, 23 jewels, pocket.
Sold hamilton 950e elinvar 23 jewel pocket watch omega. Hamilton 23 jewel, 950 16size bar over crown railroad pocket watch see video. Review 950e 23 watch pocket hamilton vintage jewel. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. In the early 1940s hamilton introduced their completely new 992b 21 jewel and 950b 23 jewel 16size railroad watches with the newly developed elinvar extra alloy hairspring that was far superior to the earlier elinvar alloy. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch.
George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. Gold screwdown jewel settings and a solid gold train. Find great deals on ebay for 23 jewel pocket watch and 21 jewel pocket watch. Gone hamilton 950 pocket watch, made 1911, 23 jewels, pocket. Make offer hamilton 950b 23 jewel pocket watch with associated boxes. Sold hamilton 950e elinvar 23 jewel pocket watch chiko7734 nov 9, 20.
Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than other. Hamilton pocket watch 950b 23 jewels railway special for. Make offer hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. Find hamilton 950 and 21 howard from a vast selection of pocket watches. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price.
Below are a few of the many, many pocket watches that i have available. There is a difference when it comes to accurate and honest grading, unlike these auction houses and their bs grading and idiotic estimates. Goldbergs pocket watch collection hamilton watches. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Porcelain enamel railway special 23 jewel dial has a small repair near the center hole. Worldwide chapter 149 message board view topic new 950b. Hamilton 950b 23j railway special railroad 16s mens pocket. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 23 jewels ebay. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of the full serial number on some of their movements. Hamilton is the leading brand for automatic watches.
Size 16 is my favorite but i do have several size 17 sangamos. In fact, during the first quarter of the last century, there were about two dozen different pocket watch movements. However, by 1941, only two railroad approved pocket watches were still being produced. A closeup view of a hamilton 12 size secometer pocket watch dial.
I am attaching two photos of the outside of the watch am unable to. I think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special. Overhaul of swiss and american pocket watches, restoration of vintage and the wind up pocket watch. Hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Discussion in american pocket watches started by george, jan 4. Scarce original yellow gold filled hamilton case in exceptional condition with architectural stepped and decorated screw down bezel and matching unengraved casebaack. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. Antique 1940 waltham vanguard 23 jewels adjusted 1908 16s no 1623 pocket watch. Call for return shipping, free of charge and hassle free. The escapement is driven by force from a coiled spring or suspended weight, transmitted through timepieces gear train. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me.
Goldfilled open face pocket watch, gold tone dial marked with black arabic numerals, marked hamilton, subsidiary seconds dial at 6. Hamilton railroad 21 jewel caliber 992 circa 1903 vintage hamilton railroad grade model 992 circa 1920. It is easy to find an original porcelain dial for this watch, then you have a. Jul 11, 2012 hamilton 992b railway special one of the most collected of all railroad pocket watches. The movement was serviced 122416 and the watch is running and keeping time. Illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After winding it, the watch ran for 52 hours and didnt lose a minute. Featuring white enamel double sunk dial with bold black enamel figures and inner. A vintage hamilton grade 950b, model 6, size 16 railway special pocket watch, circa 1947. Hamilton lever antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. All of hamilton s watches had a minimum of 17 jewels so even the most basic grade was a very high quality movement.
The white enamel dial with black numerals, sub seconds at 6, outer minutes. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. Another change hamilton made with the introduction of this new 23 jewel model watch was that the watches were sold with hamilton marked cases. The lever set railroad grade movement is running well and is keeping good time. Pre owned mens hamilton railway special 950b watch. The 23 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement runs with strong motion and keeps good time. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2. Please feel free to learn more about my guaranteed pocket watch repair services by visiting my pocket watch repair page. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. A strong plus regarding this watch is that it is a lever setting type which is considered higher in value when compared to the hamilton grade 950 pendent setting type. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185.
Good pocket watches of high accuracy became badges of office for railroaders. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was adjustable to five positions. Have hamilton railroad pocket watch, grade 950, 23 jewel. Fairly easy to work on and parts are still available. Also, the case is an ornate two tone white gold model. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, rockford, south. Hamilton railroad grade 16 size pocket watch powered by high grade 23 jewel, 6 adjustments 950b grade movement circa 1951. A closeup view of a hamilton 80 size 18 jewel wrist watch movement. Hamilton pocket watch 950b 23 jewels railway special for sale.
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