An early 20th century Hamilton 992 pocket watch with Adjusted for Railroad Service dial
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., an early 20th century grade "992" pocket watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, two tone damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, screw back and bezel, open face bar over crown case, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial marked "Adjusted for Railroad Service 21 Jewels", blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #1657036
Condition Report: CASE: Band with small flat spot; Dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow and crown with minor wear; Crystal cracked. DIAL: Very faint, short hairline at 2:30, otherwise very good. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few fine scratches on balance cock; Minor gouging at barrel bridge screws; Scattered spotting; Fine scratch on ratchet wheel; Some steel components with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), circa 1925
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Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Penn., an early 20th century grade "992" pocket watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, two tone damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, gold jewel settings, and whiplash micrometric regulator in a rose gold filled, screw back and bezel, open face bar over crown case, arabic numeral, outer red 5-minute markers, double sunk white enamel dial marked "Adjusted for Railroad Service 21 Jewels", blued steel spade and poker hands, serial #1657036
Condition Report: CASE: Band with small flat spot; Dings; Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Very fine scratches on inner surface of case; Bow and crown with minor wear; Crystal cracked. DIAL: Very faint, short hairline at 2:30, otherwise very good. HANDS: Minor oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; A few fine scratches on balance cock; Minor gouging at barrel bridge screws; Scattered spotting; Fine scratch on ratchet wheel; Some steel components with specks of oxide. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), circa 1925