According to pocket watch database, this is a 912 model. Gram weight of pocket watch cases nawcc message board. The watch has no second hand, instead, there is a window in the middle of the dial with a band of numerals from 5 to 60 by 5s, that apparently functions as the seconds indicator. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. What is the value of a 1939 hamilton pocket watch answers. One needs to know which model it is, the size measured at the widest. Hamilton pocket watches exhibit the style and quality on which the company built its reputation.
The mainspring is pushing power through the entire tr. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 12 pocket watch. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Hamilton released the watch on sale at ebay as a reissued of the 1957 hamilton electric known among hamilton employees as the elvis watch. Make offer antique 1928 hamilton 12s 17j, 912 grade of pocket watch movement, partsrepair. A closeup view of a hamilton 12 size 912 pocket watch movement. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 12. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. Hamilton grade 912 digital model 12 size, 1939 pocket watch.
Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Tom harris auction center the following as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by tom harris auction center thac and any consignor of such property for whom thac has acted as agent. These web pages covers many of the general ways to try and find an answer to this question. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Hamilton model 912 info on variations nawcc message board. We have an excellent example with this wonderful configuration. May 18, 2015 hamilton pocket watch 912 silver dollar2015. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. Hamilton antique pocket watches 12 pocket watch for sale. One of the largest sites for antique, collectable, and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches, pocket watch fobs, pocketwatch chains and watch repair. With all the internet sites that show various hamilton pocket watch serial numbers, why does it seem so difficult to find the movement 917 data. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I have been having trouble getting the watch to start. Hamilton 992b watch construction railway pocket watch.
This post adjusts a 12size hamilton 912 pocket watch to essentially perfect time in all 6 positions. Pristine hamilton pocket watch grade 912 the gentlemens dress. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. The value of an antique pocket watch often comes down to manufacturer, condition, type of metal used and the numbers of a particular watch made. The back has valley stream square club on the back and sn 1100110. I have replaced all the jewels, installed new mainspring and installed a new hairspring. Hamilton open face gold filled antique pocket watch grade 992e size 16 21 jewel. The pocket watch guy the finest antique pocket watches call jeff. Hamilton 912 pocket watch, 12 size, 17 jewel property room. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Hamilton watches are also a mid range watch and dont resell for much, if anything. They called it that because in 1961, elvis presley wore one in the film blue hawaii.
My all time favorite watch is the hamilton 992b pocket watch. Adjusting a 1925 hamilton 912 12s pocket watch to 6. Jan 04, 2014 the ages of most hamilton pocket watch movements are easily identified by the serial number. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. This watch is currently work unless noted in the title, it may need service, cleaning, adjusting to be used on a daily. A closeup view of a hamilton 12 size 945 pocket watch movement. How to open and close a vintage pocket watch tips and tricks for opening and closing various types of pocket watch cases while we cant make you an antique watch expert with just a few web pages, we can share a little of our knowledge with you in order to help. Hamilton serial numbers and grades use the serial number of the movement to find the grade of your hamilton watch.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Hamilton 912 with rotating seconds dial, 14k white gold filled case. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Get the best deals on hamilton pocket watches 19201929 when you shop the largest online selection at. In 2010, demand for pocket watches was increasing while supply was decreasing. Nov 09, 2014 after thousands of watches, it is understandable that i would have a favorite.
Plenty of people sell parts for these, but knowing exactly what you need is the key. We pay 90% of the stock value for your precious gold. The movement is housed in an art deco style hamilton 14k gold filled case made. Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of watertown watch and clock company, is strictly prohibited. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Hamilton watch materials catalog preface the practical value of this materials catalog will be obvious to watch repairmen everywhere. Hamilton 912 7j 12s pocket watch nr liveauctioneers.
Vintage hamilton pocket watch 912 working with missing crystal. What is the value of a 1942 hamilton railroad pocket watch. A viewer could identify it in several scenes, including the opening when elvis returns to hawaii from military service. This watch is currently work unless noted in the title, it may need service, cleaning, adjusting to be used on a daily basis. Antique hamilton 912 pocket watch with 14k gold filled case. Hamilton pocket watch national museum of american history. Hamilton grade 912 digital model 12 size, 1939 pocket watch pocket watches. Hamilton mechanical handwinding pocket watches for sale ebay. Hamilton antique pocket watches 12 pocket watch for sale ebay. The right to download and store or output pages and pictures from this web site is granted to users for their personal use only. 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. Unfortunately, determining your watchs value is a hard question to answer. But what may not be so obvious is that this catalog and the inventory of genuine materials it represents is but part of hamilton s total facilities devoted to maintenance of service on its product. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service.
Discussion in american pocket watches started by nickb, jan 17, 2008. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. Thanks for visiting my vintage hamilton watch blog. Hamilton 912 movement, stunning two tone dial, ornate blued steel hands and the custom. 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. Learn more if youre lucky enough to have procured a hamilton pocket watch, you know that the timepiece in your possession is more than just something that tells you hours, minutes and seconds. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements.
Get the best deals on hamilton gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Set up a search alert to hear when hamilton pocket watches items arrive. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Can someone provide the date for a hamilton 917 with the serial number x168024. You might think that i would pick a rolex datejust or maybe an omega seamater, but for me there is no greater pleasure than working on a good hamilton pocket watch.
Postworld war i vintage hamilton pocket watches, designed for the elite, feature expensive mechanical parts, including gold screws, wheel sets, and cases. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Hamilton gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. Hamilton pocket watch repair hamilton pocket watches have long been considered some of the most refined instruments ever made. Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. Hamilton 912 movement mens dress 17j fancy gold filled case running pocket watch. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is encased in a 14k gold filled hamilton case with signed inner and outer dust covers and everything looks original watch is in excellent condition, with no dents or dings other than light surface scratches typical of a watch of this age. Hamilton 912 with rotating seconds dial, 14k white gold filled case, beautifull.
Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Pristine hamilton pocket watch grade 912 the gentlemens. Get notified well let you know when another one like it comes in. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 917 pocket watch movement. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers.
How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Vintage antique hamilton pocket watch enemeled case engraved movment. The watch arrived in fridays mail and on close inspection, it was apparent to me that what i had bought was a size 12, 17jewel, hamilton 912. 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. Pocket watches are nowhere near as popular as wrist watches. I used to buy from a fairly local supplier here uncle larrys watch shop but he sold off all his parts supplies and now only deals in used tools. Beautiful vintage 1925 hamilton watch co 912 pocket watch 17. Make offer 1938 vintage hamilton 912 pocket watch 12s 14kwgf 17j runs great.
Wells in memory of his father henry gilbert doc wells, an engineer on southern railroad, washington division, who operated steam engine no. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 7 jewel gilt pocket watch movement. How much gold is there in a 14k gold pocket watch answers. Regardless of the hamilton pocket watch that you own, know that its a spectacular timepiece that can again be a faithful daily companion. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Honestly us made pocket watches can be a real pain for sourcing parts. For whatever reason, the resources that are publicly available dont have very good info on the 12 size 912 movement. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of. The new collectors 2 guide to pocket watches although water may appear to drip at a steady, fixed rate, in fact the more water is in the vessel the faster it leaks out due to the pressure exerted by the weight of the water. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are.
Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. People frequently want to know how much their antique or vintage watch is worth. Hamilton 912 restoration issues watch repairs help. The size 12 gentlemens dress pocket watch was a symbol of prestige and status and manufactured to the highest standards and this hamilton pocket watch is an excellent example. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. Hamilton 992b 21j 16s pocket watch hamilton gf case wdisplay box. I have been restoring my hamilton 912 pocket watch using some part movements. Hamilton railway special pocket watch 992b serviced works great all original. 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. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special.
If you dont know what your watch is, theres no possible way to know what its worth. This is a 12size hamilton equipped with a 17 jewel 912 movement. Hamilton jewel pocket watch w gold filled case 992 make an offer. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki. Stories news how to determine the value of a pocket watch. If youre buying or selling a car, its not enough just to know that its an old ford. May 26, 2016 honestly us made pocket watches can be a real pain for sourcing parts. Value of hamilton pocket watch 916 size 12, 17 jewel. The only exception that i have found is the 17 jewel 912 movement. Pick up a hamilton pocket watch mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person. Hamilton grade catalog national association of watch and.
Check out our hamilton pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom. Table of contents there is no single dollar value the most accurate method. The hamilton watch company was considered to be americas premier watch maker. Find hamilton 992b from a vast selection of pocket watches. Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals. Apr, 2014 i did a post earlier this month on the model 916 pocket watch movement. 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. A world war istyle hamilton 992 pocket watch, with its gold lettering and center wheels, is one of the most collected watches in the united states. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. Ive a considerable archive of authentic hamilton pocket watch replacement parts from all eras should we need them in the support of the repair of your hamilton pocket. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. The first personal timepieces that people could carry around were of course, pocket watches.
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