How big is a Hamilton railroad grade watch?

Railroad-grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton met these standards, and more. Its watches had 42-hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Physically, the watches were large (size 16 or 18), and they had easy-to-read boldface Arabic numerals on their faces.

Is the Hamilton 992B railroad watch factory adjusted?

The Hamilton 992B Railway Special is a high-quality railroad pocket watch. It has 21 jewels, 16 size, is factory adjusted to keep accurate time in all 6 positions and is lever-set. it is among the highest quality consumer items ever made in the USA.

When did the Hamilton pocket watch company start?

The the offset of the watch against standard time was recorded about every 30 days on the back of the card. The Hamilton Pocket Watch Co started as the Adams & Perry Watch Manufacturing Co in 1874. It changed its name to the Hamilton Watch Co in 1892. The company had many failures until it became finally very successful.

What did Hamilton Watch Company do during the Great Depression?

In 1927, Hamilton acquired Illinois Watch Company, which helped increase its overall production levels. During the Great Depression, it remained a maker of prestige watches. Then, in World War II, Hamilton, like many other watchmakers, shifted gears to make instruments for the war effort.

How much did the Hamilton Railroad pocket watch sell for?

Selling price: $300-$500 not including buyer’s premium (Live Auctioneers 7/19) This Hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order.

What are the positions on a Hamilton Railroad watch?

The 6 positions are: (1) dial up, (2) dial down, (3) stem up, (4) stem at 9 o’clock and (5) stem at 3 o’clock, (6) stem down at the 6 o’clock. It’s the positional adjustment and the temperature adjustment that sets this watch apart from many others made in the 1940’s.