Description

Folks we are pleased to offer for your consideration this classic Hamilton Pocket Watch Railroad Grade 992, Model 1 circa 1908. This fine Hamilton is housed in the rare and desired Salesman Display Case with the glass back to display this pristine movement. These Hamilton Display Cases were used at the turn of the century and not sold to the public; the jeweler or jobber of the day as they were referred too would use the cases for displaying these fine movements for sale, without getting dirt or debris in the movement. The Grade 992 is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular size pocket watch. The bezels on these cases snap off as opposed to screw off, so I include a case opener tool for the purpose of easily opening the case to pull the lever to set the time. These clear back display cases are a favorite with Pocket Watch Collectors and this is an excellent example with the old Hamilton Script on the top of each bezel. So few have even seen a fine pocket watch and seeing movement working is truly striking. We have a classic configuration with the antique Hamilton 992 Railroad Grade Movement, Double Sunk Hamilton Dial, Spade/Spade Blued Steel Hands housed in this rare Salesman Display Case all in excellent condition. I hope the many pictures and extreme magnification help in the description of this truly collectable Hamilton Pocket Watch.

The high-grade Hamilton Model 1, 992 Movement has the beautiful ornate antique damasking highlighted with gold lettering, truly stunning. This was one of the Pocket Watches that earned Hamilton the reputation of being “Americas Railroad Timekeeper”. The total number of the Model 1, Grade 992 produced was only 98,600 over 14 years from 1903 through 1917. After the Model 1 the went to a simple damasking pattern and less ornate dials. This Hamilton 992 Movement is in pristine condition without reckless jeweler’s tool marks or corrosion. This is truly a classic Hamilton Pocket Watch is one for the collection housed in this pristine Salesman Display Case. The 992 Movements are referred to as s ¾ Plate Movement and is lever set and stem wound. The movement has 21 fine Ruby Jewels, adjusted to 5 positions and is also adjusted to heat and cold. This fine movement also has a high-grade micro regulator, gold balance weights and raised jewel settings with a gold center and steel escapement. This Hamilton 992 is one of the Hamilton Watch Companies finest offerings and a rare find in such fine condition. This timepiece has just been serviced and is an excellent timekeeper as designed.

This Hamilton 992 is faced with a pristine Hamilton Double Sunk Railroad Dial. This fine dial has a 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 rare and desired antique signed script with “Hamilton Watch Co.” completely spelled out, later going to just “Hamilton” in a box font. Then we have a recessed sub chapter for the second hand. These ornate, finest of dials where made using 3 Copper Plates soldiered together, and then baked with many layers of Silica giving the dial the deep rich porcelain finish. This beautiful dial is highlighted with the original Black Steel Spade / Whip Railroad Hands. This fine Hamilton Pocket Watch shows beautifully and is sure to be appreciated for generations to come.

This is another excellent example of the late 19th early 20th Century ingenuity that made the American Pocket Watch a worldwide standard for beauty and accuracy in timekeeping.

This Antique Pocket Watch has been cleaned, oiled and adjusted for accuracy. This entails a complete disassembly with all parts cleaned and reassembled using the finest watch oil and gear grease.

This Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch is warranted for one full year from date of purchase.