Exploded view of a hamilton pocket watch movement click here for a printable pdf version. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. I did not see anything fall out, but apparently something came loose. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. A watchbench has small built in drawers for all of the tools and parts you are sure to accumulate over time. 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. The an 5740an 57402 pocket watches were used for navigation.
The item hamilton 21j 992e elinvar boc salesman display case monty dial pocket watch rr is in sale since tuesday, april 30, 2019. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. In fact, all of hamilton s production was dedicated to defense purposes. This hamilton railroad service watch came with its original celluloid stamp holder. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts.
Pocket watch dials american watch and pocket watch mainsprings mainsprings for american manufactures. Here you will also find movementsdials that can can be used for parts or restoration. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. When i look it up on the online data base it states. Lecoultre futurematic thank you mike murray advertisements below. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past. Broadway production 2015 hamilton the musical songs with lyrics. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The purpose of this maintenance parts catalog is to make easy the ordering of parts which may be required for the hamilton 35size chronometer watch. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne.
A huge percentage of the hamilton 16 size watches were these threequarter plate models. Hamilton has extended the khaki xwind collection to include an automatic day date model. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. It can be used as a stem and crown of last resort on the 4992b. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. This section has a mix of pocket watch and wristwatch parts such as balance staffs, hairsprings, jewels, cases, crystals, wheels or hands. The 902 replaced the original 19 jewel pocket watch movement produced since the turn of the century, like the 900.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. User manuals, hamilton watch operating guides and service manuals. The hamilton watch company was founded in 1892 and set out to serve the railroad market with accurate timepieces. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. It is inspired by the biography alexander hamilton, by ron chernow. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Dec 24, 2014 1908 hamilton watch co grade 940 pocket watch fully marked size 18 21 jewels all original duration. Each case is custom designed to fit the antique pocket watch movements. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. I think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. The 902 replaced the original 19 jewel pocket watch movement produced since the turn of.
Original wwii usaaf hamilton an5742 navigator pocket watch. Original pocket watch hamilton 912 movement spare parts choose from list. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch. Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. Set up a well lit workspace with a clean, flat surface. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually. In order to produce the lancaster, vortic modifies the movement mechanism and, in some cases, must use parts from multiple hamilton pocket. Additively manufactured watch cases bring life to vintage pocket. Postworld war i vintage hamilton pocket watches, designed for the elite, feature expensive mechanical parts, including gold screws, wheel sets, and cases. This is a fully functioning beautiful example of the hamilton u.
The rugged, precision watch that hamilton produced became a favorite among railroad watch inspectors and personnel. In fulfilling the railroads requirements for accuracy, it also filled the needs of the general public for a. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Unfollow hamilton pocket watch parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Caskers pocket watch parts catalog includes thousands of parts for american pocket watches including elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, south end, and waltham. The 918 was introduced in 1928 and is a midgrade 12 size dress pocket watch. In my opinion, the quality of these old tools matches the. It does not replace the clinical judgment of a physician or the content of the hamiltont1 operators manual, which should always be available when using the hamiltont1 ventilator. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in good working condition. Fairly easy to work on and parts are still available. If you prefer, you can download a digital pdf version of our catalog. Hamilton watches are still relatively repairable as parts can be found for most but not all vintage watch models. Taking root in the city of lancaster around the turn of the century, the hamilton workshop rapidly grew into one of north americas most respective timepiece producers. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group.
As you can see above, these watches have a barrel bridge, a train bridge, and a balance cock or bridge with a cutout for the balance wheel and the escapement to be visible. Please note that i do not stock parts for modern or quartz. The pocket watch guy and family understands the importance of your pocket watch whether it is an investment grade, family heirloom, railroad grade pocket watch or any fine vintage or antique pocket watch. Hamilton is a musical with music, lyrics, and book by linmanuel miranda. The an 5740an 57402 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of. Many of the parts of these timepieces are still available in limited quantities but, because of slight demand for them, they are seldom stocked by materials wholesalers. The typical hamilton 16 size watch is what is known as a threequarter plate. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do have some swiss material. Find the part you need in the figures below and using the part index number, refer to the associated group assembly parts list to find the part name and hamilton part number. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. Hamilton horology courtesy of ihc185 catalog reference material. Hamilton 18s pocket watch part, balance staff pivot 10, nos.
Buy hamilton pocket watches and get the best deals. The musical premiered offbroadway in february 2015 and then transferred to broadway in august 2015. The first american pocket watches with machine made parts were manufactured by henry pitkin with his brother in the. Regardless of the hamilton pocket watch that you own, know that its a spectacular timepiece that can again be a faithful daily companion. In fact, all of hamiltons production was dedicated to defense purposes. Our latest issue is now available to view online or download in pdf format. Hamilton 505 electric repair and service 505 info starts on book page 167 or click here or here. Founded in lancaster, pennsylvania, in 1892, hamilton watches are an american classic. Ive a considerable archive of authentic hamilton pocket watch replacement parts from all eras should we need them in the support of the repair of your hamilton pocket watch. Hamilton parts manual this vintage hamilton parts catalog is from the late 1960s and details the part numbers for the majority of pre1969 movements. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy.
Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. The two negative side effects of using this part on the 4992, is the crown has a push button function and neither the square or the pilot on the stem are the correct length for the 4992b to properly activate every time the hack balance stop function. Hamilton watches are a personal favorite of ours, and over the years we have repaired hundreds of hamilton watches. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. Its a third generation model and replaced the 19 jewel 902, 12 size pocket watch movement.
Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. One of the warrelated watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand. The watch is a 21 jeweled pocket watch in working order. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after world war i, the company manufactured wrist watches. Plus a full list of wrist watch and pocket watch dials. 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. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Size 16 is my favorite but i do have several size 17 sangamos. A world war istyle hamilton 992 pocket watch, with its gold lettering and center wheels, is one of the most collected watches in the united states. Get the best deals on hamilton watch parts when you shop the largest online selection at.
Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. You simply need to know what type part youre looking for and the grade of the movement. For a beginner a kitchen table will do just fine, but as you become more serious you may want to consider a watchbench made specially for repairing watches and a good fluorescent lamp which is easier on the eyes. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture.
Hamilton 12 size pocket watch steel mainspring nos no. Hamilton watch repair specialists renaissance watch repair. This timepiece is all original and in just excellent condition. As used by navigators on b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator this is a fully functioning hamilton an5742 pocket watch with steel aircraft case. This picture can be useful during service and maintenance and when you need to know the names of the watch parts. However, they did still produce some wrist watches using excess movements produced in the 1920s. Elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, new york standard, rockford, seth thomas, south bend and waltham.
About twelve years ago, i decided to open an online store and to maintain a more permanent inventory to better serve collectors looking for hardtofind parts and tools. Wwii 4992b pocket watch overhaul vintage hamilton watch. Nov 20, 2016 the 918 was introduced in 1928 and is a midgrade 12 size dress 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. From its broadway limited series of pocket watches that became known as the watch of railroad accuracy, to the worlds first batterypowered and digital timepieces, hamilton has made several of the most dramatic changes to the horological landscape. Wadsworth white gf cross bar case 992 railroad pocket watch circa 1930. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Nov 09, 2014 i think the pocket watch i really enjoy the most is the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special. Hamilton 500 electricrepair and service or click hereor here bulova interchangeable parts catalog, revised edition, 1971. I have a couple questions on a pocket watch that was my great grandfathers. Hamilton pocket watch movement parts the following picture shows an exploded view of a hamilton size 16 pocket watch. During world war ii, hamilton produced a variety of time pieces to support the war effort. Materials for special hamilton world war ii timepieces are not included in this catalog.
In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hamilton balance staff various sizes pocket and wrist watches 18s 16s 12s 10s 0s. This part is individually designed to fit each unique movement and is. Along with the rare white gf cross bar case we have a mint double sunk dial with a sunken subregister for the second hand and red minute markers every 5 minutes.
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