Perry, in lancaster, pennsylvania in september 1874. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. I own a hamilton 974 special pocket watch serial 2549040 that belonged to my grandfather, then my father. The grade 974 was a standard or base grade 17 jewel 16 size movement and hamilton made a lot of them. I make any style of round glass pocket watch crystal.
Bowman first made the forerunner of the first production movement, which came into production in april 1876. The movement is marked adjusted, whch i believe means adjusted for temp and isochronism. This extra fine movement, case, hands and dial make for a truly classic hamilton pocket watch. 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. This example uses a hamilton 992b railway special, but the instructions are very similar for any leverset pocket watch. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage hamilton pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry. Some would argue that the early 950 was far more beautiful and looked higher quality than the 950b. All of our watches and pocket watches been tested and most of them have been serviced, they wind, run and set time but has not been checked for time keeping accuracy. 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 16 size marked 974 export model marked usa pocket watch movement. Hamilton serial number search national association of. Install or replace mainspring on pocket watch with mainspring winder. A good example of a middle of the road model was the model 975. Hamilton 974 pocket watch 17 jewel 16 size running ebay. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size unmarked 975 pocket watch movement. Browse our selection of vintage and antique mens hamilton pocket watches for sale. Here is one that you dont see very often a hamilton 16 size, 17 jewel, pendant set, open face, 974 with a perfect montgomery single sunk dial marked hamilton electric railway special rare.
Prior to 1919, hamilton s line up was predominantly pocket watches. Hamilton 974 pocket watch value image of blouse and pocket. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton.
Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. Hamilton made a variety of pocket watch movements after the turn of the last century. Hamilton 16s 17j 974 electric railway special description. Comprehensive resources for hamilton research courtesy of ihc185. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. Hamilton 17 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The serial number dates this 16 size about 2 in diameter or 43. Models ranged in size from 60 ladies pendant watches to 18size railroadapproved watches with 23 jewels and solid gold cases. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. If you have a pocket watch made by one of these big names, you could be destined for a high figure sale. Vintage 974 model hamilton 17 jewels pocket watchserviced. Elgin and hamilton are also prolific watch manufacturing companies who both ceased business in the 60s.
We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. Set up a search alert to hear when hamilton pocket watches items arrive. In another box i found this hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch. Hamilton pocket watch electric interurban special grade. I just wanted some more info if you all had any over this watch and if. Hamilton antique pocket watches with 17 jewels 16 pocket watch. Buya is home to the internets best prices and value, the opportunity to negotiate with merchants with make offer, and a 100% moneyback guarantee on all items except for asis. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. Rare open face hamilton masterpiece 18k yellow gold 12s 23j.
The hamilton ledgers show a finish date of august 12, 1905 for the grade 973 at serial number 331725, but a 9 year wait until a sale to a. How i install a mainspring on a hamilton 974 pocket watch. Antique 1917 hamilton 974 pocket watch 16s 17j open face, very nice. Discover fantastic hamilton pocket watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Woohoo, im on a roll finding pocket watches in my attic. Antique hamilton 974 pocket watch 17j size 16 gold filled. Until the second half of the 18th century, watches were luxury items. Discussion in american pocket watches started by howdydave, dec 18, 2017. Early hamilton 16 sze original 4 post porcelain roman numeral dial rare dial.
Sizes ranged from ladies 0sizes up through 18size, hamilton s largest movements. Just serviced is this reliable hamilton 974 model pocket watch. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. I have no intention of selling it and intend to pass it on to my oldest son. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. Pocket watch grades what do they mean and how can i. However, when talking hamilton even their standard grades are very good movements. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in.
This 974 model pocket watch is pendant wind and set. Hello everyone, i snooped into my 83 year old fathers watch collection and found this hamilton pocket watch. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Buya is like ebay and amazons used good marketplaces but our items come directly from. Still cant seem to find much information on this specific model, seems theres so many variations. Hamilton pocket watch 974 pocket watch like new buya. Running at time of cataloging but not guaranteed to continue. My great grand father was a elementary school principal and used it to have the correct time to ring the school bell every. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Horologicaladventures uhrkraft watches custommade unique watches made in germany with swiss caliber duration. Gold 1905 hamilton 17 jewel mechanical pocket watch grade 974 large 16s nice.
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. All of our antique and vintage pocket watches are cleaned, oiled and adjusted and warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase. The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. Hamilton grade catalog national association of watch and. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model.
Classic art deco hamilton pocket watch gentlemens dress. Your watch safety first work record, jan 1930 1925 calendar hamilton no. The company made the decision to concentrate its efforts on making a standard 18 size. Get the best deal for hamilton antique pocket watch from the largest online selection. However, you cannot set the time by pulling out the watch stem. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. The ledgers show a finish date of december 18, 1906 for the grade 970 at serial number 348042, but an even longer wait of nearly 11 years before a sale to anderson on december. Get the best deals on hamilton 17 jewels antique pocket watches when. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. Hamilton 974 pocket watch value march 20, 2020 by anisa leave a comment vine pocket watch elida open face antique hamilton pocket watch ho in 974 traffic special pocket watch hamilton 974 special pocket watch pm2921 hamilton 18s 17j ls adj 5p hcm. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case.
The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. 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. Please see all photos and read entire description for condition. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Construction of a new brick factory building, designed by chicagoarchitect clarence luther stiles in the second empire style, located along the columbia turnpike, began in the fall of 1874. Do this while sitting comfortably with the watch held low over a table or a padded surface so that its not going to fall a long way if you accidentally drop it. How to determine the value of a pocket watch catawiki.
Original pocket watch hamilton 912 movement all parts choose from list 2. All items sell as is, where is, no guarantees or warrantees of any kind expressed or implied. This hamilton pocket watch is stem set and stem wound and is the gentlemens dress version of the reliable 974. Rare hamilton pocket watch ca1939 with 12 size gold filled, stiff bow case.
We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. The pocket watch is running fine and keeping very good time. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size marked 974 special pocket watch movement. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.
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