Hamilton 992B Railway Special open-face pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1956
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.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Railroad pocket watch
- Jewel Count
- 21 jewels
- Serial Number
- C430550
- Movement Grade
- 992B
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Hamilton
- Case Maker and Material
- Keystone Base Metal
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with bold black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock • Dial signed 'HAMILTON / RAILWAY SPECIAL' with spade hands and outer minute track • Engine-turned patterned open-face bezel with ribbed outer edge • Articulated bow with geometric, scroll-engraved detailing around the ribbed crown
- Case Construction
- The watch is housed in a Keystone-stamped base metal case. The interior dust cover features an identifying mark indicating its material composition and a serial number. The case back is described as a plain brushed surface. It is reported to be free of dents or significant deformation.
- Movement Specifications
- The movement is identified as a Hamilton Grade 992B, a 16-size, 21-jewel mechanism. The movement is reported to be adjusted to temperature and six positions, with these details engraved on the plate. Serial number C430550 is associated with the 1956 production year. Performance metrics provided by the seller include a +1 second per day rate and 268-degree amplitude.
- Dial and Exterior Observations
- The watch features a white dial with bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The dial is signed 'Hamilton / Railway Special.' The exterior comprises an open-face configuration with an engine-turned patterned bezel. The assembly includes a ribbed winding crown and an articulated bow featuring scroll-engraved detailing.
Identification
- Reference
- Grade 992B
- Serial number
- C430550
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and interior case back are not visible in the provided photograph; movement details and serial number are source-reported
- Research required: Running condition and timegrapher test metrics are seller-reported