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Exquisite Hamilton 992 Railroad Pocket Watch w/Exceedingly Rare Dial - SERVICED
Estimated price for orientation: 2 995 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919 Age: 1922 Brand: Hamilton Case Material: Gold Filled Closure: Open Face Country Made: USA Features: 21 Jewels, With Box, Rare Dial, Railroad SERVICED: SERVICED Movement: MECHANICAL
In the nearly two decades Strickland Vintage Watches has been providing works of horological arts to clients, one of the most frequently asked questions is "What constitutes a fine watch?" It's a great question, one upon which we've expounded at length over the years. No one maker has quantified the answer. Fortunately for those of us who collect and curate, fine watches have been crafted by various makers over the last few hundred years. However, when it comes to the quintessential pocket watch, combining excellent timekeeping with resilience, beauty and the romance of history; one particular group of timepieces emerges as most impressive: American railroad watches. Apparently the art world has taken note: The panache of these mechanical marvels seems to be growing exponentially. Fine American railroad watches are being appreciated, collected and carried by discerning patrons around the world and the better examples are, quite simply, disappearing into the ether of museums, collections and private hands. Chief among the great American railroad watchmakers is Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While they have venerable peers, Hamilton produced exquisite works of horological art that, while yet underappreciated, are quickly being seen for what they are: Brilliant. For example, this exceedingly uncommon 21 ruby-jeweled "992" railroad pocket watch by Hamilton is a thing of beauty. From its perfect, ultra-rare "Adjusted for Railroad Service" porcelain dial fired in Hamilton's own kilns to its hypnotic mechanism, it is a joy to behold. Such achievements elicit deserved reverence. Take a moment to admire this American classic. Look at the images and study how it was constructed. Notice the polish; the beauty; the elegant symmetry of the thing. Those of you who have asked me over the years: "What constitutes a fine watch?" This does. I encourage you to continue to appreciate such fine things. Soak up their influence when you can; study them and all things about them; hold them, listen to their beating hearts if you can. If you feel moved by their beauty, make them yours. And when you're admiring them; don't rush. Take your time.
As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site – some new old stock! Take a moment to look through our eBay offerings and bypass the estate and yard sale madness for watches and outstanding pieces of Victorian and Deco jewelry – many of which are running and pristine – that are ridiculously underpriced. Watches this week include a '20s ladies antique watch or two, '30s Deco pieces, a '40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style that’s becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration. Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch? We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next!
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Year of Manufacture: | 1910-1919 |
| Age: | 1922 | Brand: | Hamilton |
| Case Material: | Gold Filled | Closure: | Open Face |
| Country Made: | USA | Features: | 21 Jewels, With Box, Rare Dial, Railroad |
| SERVICED: | SERVICED | Movement: | MECHANICAL |
| As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site – some new old stock! Take a moment to look through our eBay offerings and bypass the estate and yard sale madness for watches and outstanding pieces of Victorian and Deco jewelry – many of which are running and pristine – that are ridiculously underpriced. Watches this week include a '20s ladies antique watch or two, '30s Deco pieces, a '40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style that’s becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration. Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch? We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next!
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