The myth about the officers model 4992b in the coin silver case, is just that, a myth. Pocket watch grades what do they mean and how can i determine mine. I bought a watch lot early this year that had a pocket watch in it, a hamilton 917. Hamilton 17 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour. Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Winding and setting your american and swiss pocket watch. If youre looking for a swiss made watch that offers quality as well as standout style, look. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. The first model of pocket watch produced by hamilton, style 936, came to market in november 1893. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 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. Vintage 14k gold hamilton pocket watch model 917 17 jewels lukens steel co. Old steel spring number 6021 new old spring number 718101 hamilton dynavar quality steel spring old number 20434 new number 717102 this is the only strength 10 size hamilton made in the white alloy line and would replace old numbers 20432, 20434, and new numbers 717100, 717102, 718100, 718102. Hamilton pocket watches exhibit the style and quality on which the company built its reputation. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. The hamilton watch company was considered to be americas premier watch maker.
Pick up a hamilton pocket watch mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person. How i assemble a pocket watch, hamilton 917 youtube. Get the best deals on hamilton pocket watch movements when you shop the largest online selection at. Shop forand learn aboutantique hamilton pocket watches. Vintage hamilton model 945 23 jewel pocket watch movement running. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 917 pocket watch movement. The case measures just over 1 34 diameter and has a.
Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. The owners manual has instructions for using and caring for your model, to help it work its best and to extend its life. Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals. Nov 2, 2016 vintage 14k gold hamilton pocket watch model 917 17 jewels lukens steel co. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. Hamilton military chronograph pocket watch model 23, ca. These unmatched timepieces were created so brilliantly that its not uncommon for them to perform dependably for several lifetimes. Get the best deal for hamilton antique pocket watches with 17 jewels from the. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.
The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. New listing vintage 14k solid gold hamilton 917 pocket watch original box working. Apr, 2014 i did a post earlier this month on the model 916 pocket watch movement. This omission is prompted by the physical impossibility of keeping the listing completely upto. The hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch was widely used during wwii by navigators as a stopwatch. Hamilton 917 gold filled pocket watch excellent condition.
Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. There were a number of improvements introduced with the 917, including the elinvar hairspring and a monometallic balance. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. Dont ever go by a rule of higher the number the better the grade because companies like hamilton will prove you wrong. Balance staffs for american watches pocket watch crowns stems for american cases sleeves for american pocket watch cases. Vintage hamilton grade 917 pocket watch read model. Vintage hamilton model 917 17 jewels 14 kt gold filled. I have a couple questions on a pocket watch that was my great grandfathers. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Value guide for estate and antique jewelry heritage auctions. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. I wasnt aware at the time that this movement was part of a soughtafter movement family 917, 921, 923 numbered for their jeweling.
We are very happy to be able to offer for sale a beautiful antique high grade hamilton railroad pocket watch, size 16, model 992, lever set stem wind. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Pocket watch dials american watch and pocket watch mainsprings mainsprings for american manufactures. I did not see anything fall out, but apparently something came loose. That being said, according to serial number x48 you have a 10 size 17 jewels grade 917 open face stem winding and pendant set watch, nickel plate finish, double roller, produced between 1937 and 1954. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Find your product manual and installation guide here. Watches are guaranteed to be in running order, if described as such, at the time of listing only. A grade is just a way of trying to know if a model is better than another one within a company but can be limited to only that company. 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. Is it oversized or is it extremely thin such as a tuxedo watch. The current condition of your pocket watch will determine all.
Heres an up to date reference of pocket watch prices taken from sales on ebay that will help you to research real time prices this page will eventually grow to be quite long, so rather than rearange everything into pocket watch makes, heres a handy search tool for this page only. This pocket watch still works and was built made tough. Hi all, im seeking the watch pictured below, in any of the dial combinations listed. Any other reproduction, by any means mechanical or electronic without the express written permission of watertown watch and clock company, is strictly prohibited. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers.
Vintage 14k gold hamilton pocket watch model 917 17 jewels. Hamilton pocket watches archives the pocket watch guy. 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. Antique french boulle clock rare minute size boudoir signed hamilton. Do you often wonder what the actual value of antique pocket watches is.
Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. Discover a large selection of hamilton watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. The champagne dial is excellent with applied hour markers. After its formation, the hamilton watch company went on to manufacture and market pocket watches and wristwatches, ending american manufacture in 1969.
Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The 917 was produced for 20 year thats longer than any wrist watch movement. Hamilton pocketwatch to wristwatch conversion of a. Great looking pocket watch for the person who has all kinds of wrist watches, but not a pocket watch. Get the best deal for hamilton antique pocket watch from the largest online selection at. Hamilton used a date letter instead of numbers to replace the first number of. Watches by hourminsec hamilton pocket watch grade 917 10. Hamilton 10 size, 17 jewels, 14k gold filled, model 917.
An 18size, 17jewel pocket watch, this style can be identified by its engraved serial number included on the inner watch works. Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham. 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. Can someone provide the date for a hamilton 917 with the serial number x168024. Escapement jewel for genuine wwii world war 2 hamilton model 21 ship chronometer. Senior director of fine jewelry for heritage auctions, brings a wealth of jewelry expertise to the company.
We offer a wide range of chronograph, automatic, classic, mens sports and dress watches. Hamilton pocket watch repair hamilton pocket watches have long been considered some of the most refined instruments ever made. This hamilton model 23 from world war ii was serviced and overhauled. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. No watches were harmed in the making of this video.
It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the us navy model iv octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. For sale is this circa 1950s, near mint condition, 14k solid yellow gold hamilton pocket watch. Hamilton pocket watch repair repair service of a 1942 hamilton 16s 19 jewel pocket watch. 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. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Hamilton gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. The following pricing is a guideline of what your pocket watch may need to again become a beautiful and dependable daily companion. Get the best deals on hamilton 17 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when. During world war ii, hamilton shifted its production almost exclusively to watches for the military. The spruce crafts is part of the dotdash publishing family. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 924 export model marked usa pocket watch movement. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches.
Like you say, it was made in the 1920s and has a very nice art deco flair to it. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. Antique 17 jewels 14k gold filled pocket watch hamilton 917 in. Oct 02, 2009 vintage hamilton gold filled pocket watch. According to hamilton records your 917 was made in the first year of production 193637. Hamilton pocketwatch to wristwatch conversion of a hamilton. Hamilton open face antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The 917 grade was introduced in 1935 and was the replacement for the prior 12 size entry level pocket watch, the 912. Original hamilton railroad yellow gold filled bar over crown 16 size pocket watch case with glass crystal. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. A more detailed serial numberdate list shows that your grandfathers hamilton grade 917, ser. 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. The original dial was damaged, the minute register hand and the second hand was missing.
The hamilton watch company had its genesis as an american watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first watch in 1893. Hamilton, hamden, howard, illinois pocket watches sizes 18, 16, 14 and 12 sizes. This case would be great for 16 size hamilton 992bs, 950. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. Hamilton 916 pocket watch your grandfathers watch there is very nice. Discussion in american pocket watches started by schroeder, may 8, 2008. Oct 01, 2014 minor problem with the toothpick but no harm done. Hamilton watches all prices for hamilton watches on chrono24. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
The 912 movement was introduced in 1924 and produced through 1935, after which it was replaced by the 17 jewel 917 movement. Antique 19 hamilton grade 975 model 1 16s 17j gold filled pocket watch. The only exception that i have found is the 17 jewel 912 movement. Hamilton 10 size winding stem nos original material 917 921 923 945. This is a gold filled and the serial number is 1,717,889. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. A closeup view of a hamilton 12 size 945 pocket watch movement. Hamilton pocket watch rr grade 14k gold filled hamilton pocket watch rr grade 14k gold filled case marked on dial hamilton this model has a bar over the crown. Our watches are characterized by american spirit and swiss precision. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group. This movement is in excellent condition and is housed in one the most desired wadsworth art deco white gold filled case. The nickel movement is adjusted to 3 positions and has solid gold jewel settings.