Pristine Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch Railroad Grade 940 Housed in this Handsome Keystone Watch Case Co. Case circa 1907
Folks we have another wonderful offing for your consideration; this antique Hamilton Railroad Grade 940 Pocket Watch. This is the first in the lineage of the finest of Railroad Grade Pocket Watches. This pristine Hamilton 940 Movement has 21 jewels, motor barrel, double roller and is lever set all designed for extreme accuracy. The Hamilton Model 940 is a size 18 and measures 2 1/4 inches in diameter. This is a desired low 6-figure serial number on this early 940; they were still not engraving the Grade 940 on the movements only the name and jewel count. This is the pocket watch that earned the Hamilton Watch Company the reputation as “The Railroad Timekeeper of America”. This was truly the scientific instrument of the day in 1907.
This is an excellent example of the ingenuity the late 18th and early 19th century American Pocket Watch a worldwide standard for accuracy and beauty in timekeeping.
All Antique/Vintage Pocket Watches are Cleaned, Oiled and Adjusted and warranted for one full year from date of purchase.
Description
Folks we have another wonderful offing for your consideration; this antique Hamilton Railroad Grade 940 Pocket Watch. This is the first in the lineage of the finest of Railroad Grade Pocket Watches. This pristine Hamilton 940 Movement has 21 jewels, motor barrel, double roller and is lever set all designed for extreme accuracy. The Grade 940 has beautiful ornate antique damasking on the nickel silver plates and is highlighted with gold lettering. The Hamilton Model 940 is a size 18 and measures 2 1/4 inches in diameter. This is a desired low 6-figure serial number on this early 940; they were still not engraving the Grade 940 on the movements only the name and jewel count. This is the pocket watch that earned the Hamilton Watch Company the reputation as “The Railroad Timekeeper of America”. This was truly the scientific instrument of the day in 1907. I so hope the pictures and extreme magnification helps in the description of this truly fine Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch.
This 940 is faced with the classic Hamilton Double sunk Railroad Dial. This antique dial has the desired antique Hamilton logo in the handwritten font. This dial was the top of the line and for .50 cents you could upgrade from the single sunk dial to this double sunk dial. We have the raised outer circumference with the bold Hamilton Arabic numerals and every 5-minute marker highlighted in red. Then we have the recessed center chapter for the Hamilton Logo in the desired antique signed script, with a recessed sub chapter for the second hand. These ornate dials were made using 3 Copper Plates soldered together, and then baked with many layers of Silica giving the dial the deep rich porcelain finish. This dial is in very good condition with only minor crazing near the 10 and below the second hand chapter, still showing clean, bright with and gorgeous! This beautiful dial is highlighted with the original blued Steel Railroad Spade/Spade Hands. This timepiece shows beautifully and is sure to be appreciated for generations to come.
This is an excellent example of the ingenuity the late 18th and early 19th century American Pocket Watch a worldwide standard for accuracy and beauty in timekeeping.
All Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches are Cleaned, Oiled and Adjusted and warranted for one full year from date of purchase.
