16 size 21 Jewel Hamilton 992E pocket watch c1935

16 size 21 Jewel Hamilton 992E pocket watch c1935

Code: 4.41

£950.00 Approx $1187.5, €1109.81, ¥8636.36
 

This is classic American Railroad pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Co.

The watch is in particularly fine condition and has the additional bonus of an Elinvar balance indicated by the prefix E in the title

Movement – this high grade ¾ plate nickel movement has a lever escapement with a micrometer regulator and a gold capped escape wheel. The movement also has gold train wheels, raised gold jewel settings and is decorated with striped damascening. The movement is signed “Hamilton Watch Co, Lancaster, PA, 21 Jewels 992, Adj 5 positions” # 2598906. The movement is also signed Elinvar under the balance

The movement is in 99% mint condition – practically flawless

Case – the movement comes in a model 5, Keystone, 14K white gold filled open face case, which has a screw off back and bezel. The case is signed “Hamilton Railroad Model” on the inside of the case. The case has finely milled edging and the rest of the case has a smooth plain finish. The case is in 95% mint condition – a superb example

Dial – the white enamel dial is double sunk and has a full set of blue steel hands. The dial is signed “Hamilton” and is in 100% flawless condition, even the hands have their original blue steel bloom

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch measures 51mm wide x 14mm deep

The watch is stem wound / lever set.