1931 Hamilton 992 Railroad Pocket Watch

The Hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 but they didn't produce their first watch until 1893. The first watch was designed by one of the companies founding members - H.J. Cain. Their pocket watches commanded immediate respect and became prominent timepieces for railroad engineers as well as the general public. The "Broadway Limited" was introduced in their first year of business! These watches were so respected that they became the official watch of the American Expeditionary Forces world-wide! A special wristwatch version was made and supplied General Pershing and his men in WWI . Admiral Byrd relied on the same watch on both his Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Auguste Piccard used a Hamilton timepiece on his balloon ascent into the stratosphere in the early 1930's. The first American to summit Mount Everest - Jim Whittaker -was wearing a Hamilton in 1963!

This "992" Hamilton is a sixteen size, open face Railroad Pocket Watch that is indicative of Hamilton's quality and their commitment to timekeeping at a world class level. This killer "tool" pocket watch was made circa 1931, has an engraved bezel (front and back), a beautifully engraved pendant throat (on both sides), a 21 jewel (adjusted for temperature and isochronism), "992", railroad grade, lever-set movement, and an excellent porcelain double sunk dial with a bold outer track. What's not to like about this one! You can't go wrong with the Hamilton name and a great looking 25 year, 14k white gold-filled case (the thickest standard production g.f. case). The watch is railroad grade, adjusted to 5 positions, with a double roller and safety pinion, that winds, sets, and runs with exact railroad timekeeping standards! Make sure you look at the "Zoom-In" photos of the movement plates to see how wonderful the damaskeeing patterns are on the back plate and balance cock. It also has what called the "Bar-Over-Crown" pendant configuration that makes it impossible to accidentally pull out the stem. Yes, it a beauty and it could be yours. Remember all of out timepieces come with our famous one year warranty for parts and labor so that you may buy with confidence.

Price: $1450
Year: 1931
SKU: pw1719

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