Description

Folks we have a very special offering for your consideration in this Hamilton 992E circa 1935 one of the most collected of Railroad Pocket Watches. The E designation of the 992E is for the Elivnar Hairspring a new developed alloy for added strength and durability. The 992E replaced the 992 and was first introduced in 1930 with a total production of only 63,300 in 9 production runs from 1930 through 1940. The limited production 992E over 10 years adding to the collector interest in this high-grade top of the line Hamilton Pocket Watch. We have a wonderful configuration with the 992E Movement, classic Boxcar Dial, Wadsworth 10K GF Bar Over Crown Case highlighted with the original Blued Steel Spade Whip Railroad Hands. I so hope the pictures and extreme magnification help tell the story of this truly fine Hamilton 992E Railroad Pocket Watch.

This Hamilton Grade 992E is faced with this most popular double sunk Boxcar Dial. The Boxcar Railroad Dial was designed to be as readable as possible making for a most functional service pocket watch. This finest of dials is made using 3 copper plates soldered together then baked with many layers of Silica giving the dial that deep rich Porcelain finish. The Hamilton Double Sunk Dial has the recessed center chapter with the Hamilton logo in the later block font. Then we have the raised outer chapter for the Hamilton stylized Boxcar Arabic font numerals. Also on the raised around outer circumference we have each minute maker in the simple black hash marks. Then we have a recessed sub chapter for the second hand. Truly the classic Hamilton Railroad Dial both beautiful and the height of functionality. This fine dial is highlighted with the original beautifully Blued Steel Spade Whip Railroad Hands. This fine Hamilton Pocket Watch shows beautifully and is sure to be appreciated for generations to come.

This Hamilton Grade 992E Movement with the Elinvar Alloy Hairspring was consider a major development adding strength and durability to what was already the highest of grade service pocket watches offered for sale. The Grade 992E has the wider Pin Stripe damasking pattern highlighted with gold lettering. This Grade 992E was again manufactured to the highest of standards and we have an excellent example for your consideration. This Hamilton 992E Movement is Lever Set and Stem Wound with 21 fine Ruby Jewels and adjusted to 5 positions. The movement is also adjusted to heat and cold with a high-grade micro regulator. The movement also has gold balance weights with flush screw gold jewel settings, gold center wheel and train with a steel escapement all designed for exceptional accuracy and dependability. This finest of pocket watches has just been serviced and is an excellent timekeeper as designed.

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

All Antique and Vintage Pocket Watches are cleaned, oiled and adjusted for accuracy and warranted for one full year from date of purchase.