Hamilton Railway Special pocket watch, caliber 960
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1907
This Hamilton Railway Special pocket watch is a 21-jewel mechanical timepiece featuring caliber 960. Attributed to a production year of 1907, the watch is housed in a size 16 (48 mm) case constructed from solid 14-karat gold.
The dial is made of white porcelain and displays classic black Arabic numerals with a sub-seconds indicator positioned at six o'clock. The movement is adjusted to five positions. Technical features include a lever setting mechanism, which is accessed by opening the bezel. The exterior of the case displays a decorative engine-turned pattern and a central shield design. The watch is reported to be in excellent condition.
This item is offered as-is and does not include original documentation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1907
- Type
- Railway pocket watch
- Maker
- Hamilton
- Jewels
- 21
- Caliber
- 960
- Case Size
- 48mm
- Mechanism
- Lever setting
- Adjustments
- 5 positions
- Case Material
- 14K Gold
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Hamilton
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a size 16 case measuring 48 millimeters in diameter, fashioned from solid 14-karat yellow gold. The external case back is decorated with an engine-turned pattern and features a central cartouche. The dial is composed of white porcelain with black Arabic numerals. A small crack is noted on the porcelain surface near the 1 o'clock position, located specifically where the lever setting mechanism is operated. This damage is concealed under the bezel during normal use and is only visible when the case is opened for time setting purposes.
- Visible features
- • Case features a decorative guilloché pattern • White porcelain dial with Arabic numerals • Sub-seconds dial located at 6 o'clock • Lever-set mechanism requires bezel removal
- Movement and Mechanism
- The timepiece is powered by the Hamilton caliber 960, a manual-wind mechanical movement featuring 21 jewels. This movement is adjusted to operate in five different positions, meeting the technical standards for railway watches of the era. The watch utilizes a lever setting mechanism for time adjustment. The movement serial number is recorded as 855098, while the case bears the serial number 5154187, with the case also featuring a Keystone signature.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports the watch to be in excellent, mint condition. It is noted that the watch retains its original appearance and is currently functioning for timekeeping. It is sold on an as-is basis. The watch is accompanied by a gift box but does not include original certificates or documentation. The attribution of the production year to 1907 is provided by the source, which identifies the piece as an example of Hamilton's railway-grade timepieces.
Identification
- Reference
- 960
- Serial number
- 5154187
- 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: Presence of a small crack near the 1 o'clock position on the dial
- Research required: Independent verification of internal serial numbers and authenticity not provided