Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. I wasnt aware at the time that this movement was part of a soughtafter movement family 917, 921, 923 numbered for their jeweling. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches.
Hamilton 917 pocket watchremoving back first, if you are not sure you should go to a watchmaker not a jeweler, they do not have a clue. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Supreme silver tone open face case with a beautiful etched. The hamiltonsangamo 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.
I have been given an old hamilton pocket watch that i am trying to date. There are at least 30 different movement grades, not to mention the variety of dials and case designs. Hamilton 14kt gold filled pocket watch, 17 jewel movement, serial no. Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of watertown watch and clock company, is strictly prohibited. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. 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. The company was established in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and continued us production up to around 1969 with a total of 12,803,207 timepieces produced overall.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. Elgin 12 size, 15 jewels, hunting style mens pocket watch. The hamilton watch company was considered to be americas premier watch maker. Hamilton pocketwatch to wristwatch conversion of a. It also features block editorgutenberg support, a dark mode, custom background color support, a resume page template. If youre looking for a swiss made watch that offers quality as well as standout style, look. Stunning 1923 hamilton 12s pocket watch 17j grade 910 14k white gold filled case. Pick up a hamilton pocket watch mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person.
According to hamilton records your 917 was made in the first year of production 193637. So i just bought the official mp3s from amazon the same 46, i think, but also with higher fidelity, about 2. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all. Hamilton 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Get the best deals on vintage hamilton pocket watch when you shop the largest online selection at. I bought a watch lot early this year that had a pocket watch in it, a hamilton 917. 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. No watches were harmed in the making of this video. 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. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton.
The case and dial present very well and the movement is running strongly and keeping time. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. Apr 02, 2020 hamilton is a clean wordpress portfolio theme for creatives. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material hamilton serial numbers by grade. The champagne dial is excellent with applied hour markers. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. Explore our huge selection of hamilton mens watches and find one that fits your personal style. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. The spruce crafts is part of the dotdash publishing family. A more detailed serial numberdate list shows that your grandfathers hamilton grade 917, ser. Winding and setting your american and swiss pocket watch pocketwatch restoration oregon has no sales tax. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers.
They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Our watches are characterized by american spirit and swiss precision. The nickel movement is adjusted to 3 positions and has solid gold jewel settings. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Small second hands to fit american pocket watches pocket watch small second hands hole sizes 0. Winding and setting your american and swiss pocket watch. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. It is sad that on a site so full of great metadata, the mp3s you can download from here easily, via the download options on the right, in many formats dont have tags for title, artist, album, date etc. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines.
Hamilton is a clean wordpress portfolio theme for creatives. Hamilton 917 pocket watchremoving back how do i remove the back of this pocket watch to find the serial number. Shop forand learn aboutantique hamilton pocket watches. Hamilton pocket watches exhibit the style and quality on which the company built its reputation. Hamilton 917 grade, 10 size, 17 jewels, adjusted 3 positions open faced, 10k goldfilled keystone. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How i take apart a pocket watch, hamilton 917 youtube. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 917 pocket watch movement. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.
Miller, vicepresident, left lancaster to become its general manager. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. This section has a mix of pocket watch and wristwatch parts such as balance staffs, hairsprings, jewels, cases, crystals, wheels or hands. New listing hamilton 917 10 size gold filled pocket watch runs strong serviced. Hamilton pocket watch repair hamilton pocket watches have long been considered some of the most refined instruments ever made. Where is the serial number on an old hamilton pocket watch. This omission is prompted by the physical impossibility of keeping the listing completely upto.
X101608 was from the first postwar group of grade 917 watches made c. Enter the model number to search for the models owners manual. How i assemble a pocket watch, hamilton 917 youtube. Appreciating this hamilton 917 movement from circa 1942 relic of a bygone era where beauty and attention to detail was seen even in the parts of a pocket watch which would only be seen by other watchmakers. Hamilton 917 grade, 10 size, 17 jewels, adjusted 3 positions open faced, 10k goldfilled keystone case. 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. Not gonna lie, this watch has seen better days, much better days. We offer a wide range of chronograph, automatic, classic, mens sports and dress watches. In 1927 hamilton purchased the illinois watch company of springfield, illinois and robert e. Hamilton pocketwatch to wristwatch conversion of a hamilton.
They come in two general flavors dress pocket watches and railroad watches. Vintage 1949 hamilton modle 917 14k gold pocket watch running. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. This is a fully functioning beautiful example of the hamilton u. I found this in a box of junk and figured id list this here first before i list it on ebay in case anyone was interested. Watches by hourminsec hamilton pocket watch grade 917 10. The owners manual has instructions for using and caring for your model, to help it work its best and to extend its life. As used by navigators on b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator this is a fully functioning hamilton an5742 pocket watch with steel aircraft case. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair.
Original wwii usaaf hamilton an5742 navigator pocket watch. Hamilton 14k gold filled 917 pocket watch original box. Get the best deals on hamilton 10 pocket watch antique pocket watches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Watches are guaranteed to be in running order, if described as such, at the time of listing only. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. The 917 was produced for 20 year thats longer than any wrist watch movement. The 917 grade was introduced in 1935 and was the replacement for the prior 12 size entry level pocket watch, the 912. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watch from the largest online selection at. Apr 06, 2014 1926 916 grade pocket watch there is a dizzying array of hamilton pocket watches. Hamilton 916 pocket watch your grandfathers watch there is very nice. Exonumia pocket watches hamilton 917 pocket watch 12 size 17 j.
Dial is incredibly scratched up and, as one would expect, the case has a number of. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Hamilton 10 pocket watch antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. There were a number of improvements introduced with the 917, including the elinvar hairspring and a monometallic balance. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Here you will also find movementsdials that can can be. Make offer antique 17 jewels 14k gold filled pocket watch hamilton 917 in original box. Oct 02, 2009 vintage hamilton gold filled pocket watch. Like you say, it was made in the 1920s and has a very nice art deco flair to it.
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