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Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton Grade 950B 23 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
This open face railroad pocket watch is identified by the auctioneer as a 16-size Hamilton Grade 950B Railway Special dating to circa 1942. The visible white double-sunk dial features bold black Arabic numerals, an outer railroad minute track, blued hands, and a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o'clock, signed 'HAMILTON 23 JEWELS RAILWAY SPECIAL'. According to source details, the watch is housed in an original signed 10k gold-filled Model A case measuring approximately 51 mm, and contains a 23-jewel nickel bridge plate lever-set movement with a gold gear train.
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auctions.luxeauctioneers.com · 184
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 940 Box Hinge Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch is reported by the dealer to be an 18-size, 21-jewel railroad grade timepiece produced by Hamilton Watch Co circa 1903. According to source details, the watch houses a nickel full-plate movement numbered 232598 equipped with a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, raised gold jewel settings, and damascened finishing. The yellow-gold-toned case features large box hinges, chased scrollwork, and floral engraving around the bezel and edges. The visible dial is double-sunk white enamel signed 'Hamilton Watch Co.', displaying black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds track, and outer red five-minute markers under mineral glass.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-107617
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 950B 16-size 23-jewel railroad pocket watch
According to the seller, this American railroad pocket watch was manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Co. circa 1952 (dated c. 1957 in the listing title). The 16-size nickel bridge movement, grade 950B, bears 23 jewels and is adjusted to temperature and six positions with serial number S21608. The source notes it is fitted with an Elinvar Extra hairspring, a lever escapement, and a micrometer regulator. The movement is cased in a Model A 10K gold-filled open-face case featuring milled edges and raised circular motifs on the bezel. The single-sunk Montgomery melamine dial displays bold Arabic numerals and blued steel hands with subsidiary seconds.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.289 (AB-151022)
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 950B 16-size railroad pocket watch
This is an American 16-size open-face railroad pocket watch produced by the Hamilton Watch Co. circa 1952. The dealer reports it contains a 23-jewel nickel bridge movement designated 950B, serial S18112, adjusted to temperature and six positions, with gold jewel settings, a micrometer regulator, and an Elinvar Extra hairspring. Stem wound and lever set, it is mounted in a 10K gold-filled Model A case measuring 50 mm in diameter by 14 mm deep. The white single-sunk melamine dial features bold Arabic hour numerals, blued steel spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial, marked 'Hamilton, 23 Jewels Railway Special'.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.195 (AB-276356)
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 950B 16-size 23-jewel railroad pocket watch
This open-face American railroad pocket watch was produced by the Hamilton Watch Company circa 1950. The seller states the timepiece is powered by a size 16, 23-jewel nickel bridge 950B movement bearing serial number S17508, equipped with a micrometer regulator and lever setting. The movement is fitted inside a 10K gold-filled Model 11 case measuring 50 mm in diameter with an engraved patterned bezel. The white enamel dial is configured with bold black Arabic numerals, an inner red 24-hour chapter ring reported for the Canadian market, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds register. The watch is accompanied by an original upright cream Bakelite flip-top presentation case.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.86 (AB-77111)
Pocket watch · Military pocket watch
Hamilton 4992B 24-Hour Military Pocket Watch
According to the seller, this 16-size, 22-jewel pocket watch was manufactured by Hamilton Watch Company for the United States Government during World War II. It features a Keystone fine silver open-face case measuring 51 mm wide by 15 mm deep with screw-off front and back bezels. The dealer reports a nickel three-quarter plate movement signed 'Hamilton Watch Co, USA, 4992B' with serial number 4C28840, featuring a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, and hacking function. The black metal dial is signed 'G.C.T.' and displays a 24-hour chapter ring indicated by white hands and a central sweep seconds hand. The watch is accompanied by an original-style military cardboard box.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-141589
Pocket watch · Military pocket watch
Hamilton 4992B 24-Hour Military Pocket Watch
This Hamilton 4992B is a 16-size, 22-jewel military pocket watch dated circa 1941 by the seller and manufactured for the United States Government during World War II. Housed in a base metal open-face Keystone case with screw-off bezels, it features a black dial marked 'G.C.T.' with an inner 24-hour track, outer minute/seconds divisions, and white spade hands with a central sweep seconds hand. The nickel three-quarter plate movement includes a hacking mechanism and micrometer regulator, reported to bear serial number 4C7938.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · AB-183706
Pocket watch · Military pocket watch
Hamilton 4992B 24-Hour Military Pocket Watch
This Hamilton 4992B open face military pocket watch dates to circa 1941, produced for the US Government during World War II. The dealer reports a size 16s nickel three-quarter plate movement featuring 22 jewels, a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, and a hacking mechanism. The black-painted metal dial is signed G.C.T. and displays an inner 24-hour chapter ring alongside an outer minute track, tracked by white-painted hands and a central sweep seconds hand. The base metal Keystone case measures 51 mm wide and 15 mm deep, featuring screw-off bezels, a fluted crown, and a contoured bow.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.260 (AB-193615)
Component · Dial
Hamilton Watch Company melamine pocket watch dial
This object is a pocket watch dial produced by the Hamilton Watch Company circa 1952 using melamine. The source notes that Hamilton began manufacturing melamine dials in October 1946 as an alternative to vitreous enamel, seeking a brilliant white finish that resisted heat and discoloration while lowering unit production costs. Over time, continuous thermal expansion and contraction causes the material to develop visible surface fractures. The featured dial illustrates this degradation with extensive crazing across its white ground, accompanied by bold black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial marked Hamilton Railway Special.
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Component · Dial
Hamilton Watch Company Melamine Dial, c. 1952
This component is an individual Hamilton Watch Company melamine railroad pocket watch dial, dated by the source to circa 1952. Developed as an alternative to vitreous enamel for the company's 16-size railroad timepieces, the dial features bold black block Arabic numerals and a sunken center section marked 'HAMILTON' above 'RAILWAY SPECIAL'. As documented by the source, the melamine material on this surviving example displays pronounced network cracking across its white surface. The dial features a central arbor hole and the top section of a subsidiary seconds register.
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Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Ball Watch Co. 16-size 23-jewel 998 Elinvar railroad pocket watch
This is an American railroad pocket watch retailed by the Ball Watch Company using a 16-size Hamilton nickel bridge movement, catalogued as grade 998. The movement is marked with serial number B64969, 'Motor Barrel', 'Elinvar', 23 jewels, and adjustments to five positions. It is fitted with circular damascening, raised gold jewel settings, gold train wheels, and a micrometer regulator. The mechanism is housed in an open-face yellow 10K gold filled Ball Model case with the signature patent stirrup bow, measuring 51 mm in diameter and 13 mm in depth.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.68 (AB-219857)
Pocket watch · Military pocket watch
Hamilton Military Issue Base Metal Case Pocket Watch
This open-face military pocket watch by Hamilton features a base metal case and a black 24-hour dial with white Arabic numerals. Catalogued under lot 83447 by Omnia Auctions, the timepiece contains a source-reported 22-jewel Grade 4992B Model 5 movement bearing serial number 4C77948. The case is catalogued with number 889593, a diameter of 51.60 mm, and a total weight of 109 grams. The dial displays an outer 60-unit scale along with a 1 to 24-hour track and is inscribed with G.C.T.
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www.invaluable.com · 83447
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 950B 16-size 23-jewel railroad pocket watch with original boxes
This open-face American railroad pocket watch was produced by the Hamilton Watch Co. circa 1953. According to the seller, the 16-size nickel bridge movement is a 23-jewel Grade 950B (serial S19831) featuring a lever escapement, micrometer regulator, gold jewel settings, and adjustments to temperature and six positions. The movement is cased in a Model A 10K gold-filled open-face case measuring 50 mm in diameter and 13 mm in depth, featuring a screw-off back and bezel. The double-sunk white paint-on-metal dial is signed 'Hamilton 23 Jewels Railway Special'. The piece is accompanied by its blue cardboard outer box and cream Bakelite flip-top box.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.330 (AB-214165)
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton "950B" 16-size open face pocket watch
This Hamilton Watch Co. Model "950B" is a 16-size open-face pocket watch produced in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and dated by the source to circa 1950. The piece is housed in a yellow gold-filled case featuring a screw back and bezel with a bar over the crown. Its white double-sunk melamine dial exhibits bold Arabic numerals, inner 13-to-24 hour markers, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock with black steel spade and poker hands. According to auction catalog descriptions, the nickel movement carries 23 jewels and serial number S15870, adjusted to temperature, isochronism, and six positions.
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www.bidsquare.com · 267
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 992B Montgomery Dial Railroad Pocket Watch
This Hamilton railroad grade open-face pocket watch is dated by the auction source to circa 1958. It features a white porcelain Montgomery dial inscribed 'HAMILTON RAILWAY SPECIAL' with bold black Arabic hour numerals, continuous outer minute numbering with red five-minute markers, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The source records a 21-jewel Hamilton grade 992B movement, serial number C484936, with pendant winding and lever setting. The watch is cased in a 50mm gold-filled case decorated with an engraved braid pattern around the bezel.
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www.bidsquare.com · 119
Wristwatch · Quartz & electronic watch
Hamilton Electric 505 stainless steel wristwatch
According to the auction catalog, this Hamilton Electric wristwatch features a stainless steel case measuring 33.53 mm excluding the crown, fitted to a later replacement leather strap. The light dial is signed with the Hamilton name, stylized 'H' logo, and script 'Electric' designation, featuring black Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, dark hands, and a red sweep seconds hand. The source reports the watch houses a Hamilton caliber 505 battery-driven balance wheel movement signed 'Hamilton, Patented, U.S.A.', which was noted as running intermittently.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0460
Pocket watch · Chronograph & split-seconds watch
Hamilton Model 23 Two-Register Chronograph Pocket Watch
This is an open-face Hamilton Model 23 pocket watch dated by the seller to circa the 1940s. The piece features a chrome-topped 16-size case with ribbed fluting along the bezel perimeter, a fluted crown, a rounded bow, and a plexiglas crystal. Its black dial displays Arabic numerals, an outer calibrated scale, leaf-style hands, and two subsidiary registers positioned vertically at 12 and 6 o'clock. The seller reports that the watch houses a 19-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement adjusted to temperature and three positions.
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vintagewatchspecialist.com · vws3363
Marine chronometer · Deck watch & deck chronometer
Hamilton Watch Company Two-Day Boxed Marine Deck Watch, Model 22-21, No. 2F13626
This Hamilton Watch Company Model 22-21 is a two-day boxed marine deck watch dating to circa 1940. Mounted in a brass gimbaled bowl within a three-tier walnut box, the instrument features a silvered dial measuring 5.84 cm in diameter. The dial displays black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, an up-and-down 48-hour state-of-wind indicator below 12 o'clock, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock, inscribed 'Hamilton, Lancaster, PA., U.S.A.' The auction catalog reports a nickel-plated lever escapement movement with bi-metallic compensation balance marked 'Hamilton Watch Co. Model 22-21, Made in the U.S.A., U.S. Navy-BU. Ships-1942, 2F13626'.
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www.sothebys.com · 404
Wristwatch · Military & trench watch
Hamilton Stainless Steel Manual Wind Military Wristwatch
This Hamilton military wristwatch dates to circa 1973 and features a 36mm brushed tonneau-form stainless steel case. According to the catalogue, it was issued to the British Army, with case back markings reading '↑ 523-8290 W10-6645-99 4206/73'. The black dial is marked with a broad arrow pheon, circled tritium 'T' symbol, Arabic numerals, and an outer minute track. Powered by a jewelled manual wind movement, the watch is fitted with an associated green fabric strap and steel buckle.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0534
Marine chronometer · Two-day marine chronometer
Hamilton Model 21 Two-Day Marine Chronometer No. 675
This Hamilton Model 21 two-day marine chronometer, numbered 675 and dated circa 1941, was produced in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It features a 4-inch silvered dial displaying Arabic numerals, an up-and-down state-of-wind indicator below 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial above 6 o'clock inscribed with the maker and serial markings. The instrument is mounted in a gimbaled brass bowl within a three-tier brass-bound wooden box equipped with external carrying handles. Its full-plate nickel-damascened movement is catalogued as having 14 jewels, a chain fusee with maintaining power, an uncut steel balance, a helical hairspring, and a spring detent escapement.
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www.bidsquare.com · 173
Wristwatch · Quartz & electronic watch
Hamilton Electric Everest II Wristwatch
This Hamilton Electric Everest II wristwatch dates to circa 1962 and is powered by an electro-mechanical Caliber 505 movement with an energy cell, as reported by the source. The rectangular yellow gold-filled case features broad hooded-style lugs and measures 29 mm by 24.4 mm with a 39 mm lug-to-lug length. The silver dial displays applied hour markers, stylized Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, central seconds, and signatures for Hamilton and script Electric. The seller reports case back signatures from Star Watch Case Company and Hamilton Watch Co. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-1669
Marine chronometer · Two-day marine chronometer
Hamilton Model 21 Two-Day Marine Chronometer
This Hamilton Watch Company Model 21 two-day marine chronometer is housed in a brass-bound mahogany three-tier gimbaled box with reinforced brass corners, side drop carrying handles, and a glazed viewing lid. The silvered dial features Arabic numeral hour markers, an up/down power reserve register at 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial. Source reports indicate the dial is signed Hamilton, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A., bearing serial number N2738 and dated 1941. The chronometer is reported to contain a 14-jewel chain fusee movement and retains a winding key.
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www.invaluable.com · 30
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton Model 992 16-Size Railroad Pocket Watch
This Hamilton Model 992 open-face railroad grade pocket watch is sized at 16s and housed in a gold-toned case featuring decorative geometric engraving on the bezel and back outer rim. The white dial displays bold black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, signed 'HAMILTON' beneath the 12 marker. The movement is reported by the auction house as a 21-jewel lever-set mechanism featuring a double roller and an Elinvar hairspring. Accompanied by a custom wooden presentation box and movement specification notes, the watch is listed in running order.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0020
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 992B Railway Special Pocket Watch
This Hamilton 992B Railway Special open-face pocket watch is housed in a 10K gold-filled case decorated with an engraved bezel. The white dial displays bold black Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock inscribed with 10-second intervals. According to the source, the timepiece dates to circa 1949 and is powered by a 21-jewel movement adjusted to six positions and temperature, featuring a zero-backlash micrometer regulator.
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www.renaissanceantiques.com · JMOS 1 P
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton Railway Special 992B Pocket Watch
According to the seller, this 16-size American pocket watch dates to 1950 and was produced by Hamilton Watch Co. It is powered by a Grade 992B manual-wind, lever-set movement bearing serial number C291421, adjusted to temperature and six positions with 21 jewels. The movement is fitted inside a 50 mm engraved 10K yellow gold-filled case stamped by Keystone J. Boss. The white dial displays heavy gothic Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds track at 6 o'clock, and is signed 'Hamilton Railway Special'.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-2178
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Hamilton 992B Railway Special open-face pocket watch
This is a 1956-dated Hamilton Grade 992B Railway Special open-face pocket watch housed in a Keystone base metal case. According to the source, the timepiece contains a 16-size, 21-jewel mechanical movement bearing serial number C430550, noted to be adjusted to temperature and six positions. The white dial is marked 'Hamilton / Railway Special' and features bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, spade hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. An engine-turned patterned bezel surrounds the dial, complemented by a ribbed winding crown and a decorative scroll-accented bow.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0496
Pocket watch · Railroad watch
Ball Hamilton 999P Official Railroad Grade Pocket Watch
This is an open-face American railroad pocket watch marketed by the Ball Watch Company using a 16-size Hamilton movement, dated to circa 1928 by the seller. According to the source, the timepiece features a nickel three-quarter plate movement with 21 jewels, adjusted to five positions, equipped with a micrometer regulator, lever escapement, and gold jewel settings. The movement is cased in a 10K gold-filled case by Boss with carved edges and Ball's patented stirrup bow. The white enamel dial is signed "BALL OFFICIAL RR STANDARD CLEVELAND" and features bold Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
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www.antiquesboutique.com · 4.28 (AB-74483)
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
1928 Hamilton Grade 912 12s Pocket Watch
This is a 1928 open-face pocket watch by the Hamilton Watch Company. According to the seller description, it houses a 17-jewel mechanical movement identified as Grade 912, Model 2, in size 12s, with serial number 3286045. The movement is reported to be marked Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, PA., Adjusted, and Made in U.S.A. It is fitted in a 44.3 mm round 14K white gold-filled case with engraved decoration. The white dial displays gold-tone Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position.
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secondhandhorology.com · WA-0751
Marine chronometer · Two-day marine chronometer
Hamilton Model 22 US Navy Two-Day Chronometer Watch
This is a World War II US Navy two-day chronometer watch, Model 22, produced by Hamilton Watch Co. The timepiece features a 2.25-inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, and steel spade hands. It is mounted in brass gimbals within a three-part wooden marine box fitted with slide catches and an applied maker's plaque. According to the catalogue description, the movement back plate is engraved with military markings dating to 1942, specifying 21 jewels and adjustment to temperature and six positions, while the outer case is marked 1943.
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timed.sworder.co.uk · 55
Pocket watch · Pocket chronometer & deck watch
Royal Navy Type 22 Deck Watch by Hamilton
This is an auction-documented Royal Navy Type 22 deck watch by Hamilton. The dial is inscribed 'HAMILTON' and 'LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A.', featuring Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, a subsidiary power reserve register below 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. According to the auctioneer, the watch is housed in a coated base metal case bearing the British Broad Arrow and is powered by a signed keyless wind movement with a club tooth lever escapement. The lot description also records that it is fitted inside an inner wood and glass box with an outer wood box secured by a leather strap.
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www.fellows.co.uk · 324