Find great deals on ebay for hamilton military pocket watch and hamilton 4992b. When you find something you want to view later, put it in pocket. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. This is a fully functioning beautiful 1942 dated example of the hamilton u. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. Intelligent mechanical ventilation hamilton medical. Get the best deals on hamilton military pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at.
It can be used as a stem and crown of last resort on the 4992b. We offer a wide range of chronograph, automatic, classic, mens sports and dress watches. Alexander hamilton is well known for his success as a statesman and his accomplishments as the first secretary of the treasury, but the title that hamilton was most proud of was that of major general. Hamilton wwii military watch shock absorber case for 4992b 992b ord. A wide variety of watches were designed for and used by military aviators, divers, spies, and other personnel.
The two negative side effects of using this part on the 4992, is the crown has a push button function and neither the square or the pilot on the stem are the correct length for the 4992b to properly activate every time the hack balance stop function. The back is engraved with military marking fssc no. The world of new watches is already fairly vast, but when you add all the watches that were ever built to the mix, it can be overwhelming. Today, we are a leading manufacturer of critical care ventilation solutions for a variety of patient populations, applications, and environments. The convenient steel hamilton materials cabinet, together with descriptive comment on dynavar mainsprings and information on pml 79 oil the new watch oil developed and manufactured by hamilton. The gct or an 5740an 57401 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of the us. The watch formerly was known as hamiicoo model 4992b. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. Hamilton watch hamilton watch rugged military watches.
Military pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. Pocket watches were also produced using the 21 jewel 992b movement as well as the 22 jewel 4992b with a sweep second. Apr 14, 2019 the us military contracted with hamilton watch company to manufacture the first wristwatches and pocket watches for us troops and the countries allies. Show off your rugged side with a hamilton military watch. Of special note is a wristwatch produced by hamilton and generally referred to as the canteen watch, or the buships watch. Vietnam war with the release of the milw3818b spec.
Many consider the hamilton pocket watch to be the finest railroad grade watch. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch in excellent all original condition and running well view full product details hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket. There is a lot more information available on the web and elsewhere about these watches. Military pocket watches were certainly in demand by the governments of the u. If youre looking for a swiss made watch that offers quality as well as standout style, look. The accuracy of a watch depends on the movement and the individual habits of the owner and can therefore vary. Hamilton military antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 992 adjusted for railroad service 21 jewels 8 adjustments pocket watch dial. Based on the superreliable 992b with elinvar hairspring and monometallic balance, the mod 23 adds a chronograph mechanism, making it one of the most complicated watches produced by hamilton. Hamilton is a prolific brand in the military design space with several different models and options. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch in excellent all original condition and running well view full product details hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch sold out. A qualified hamilton watchmaker can set the accuracy of a watch within the set tolerance. Us military wwii hamilton pocket watch 4992b youtube. During world war ii, hamilton produced a variety of time pieces to support the war effort. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 923 pocket watch movement. Military pocket watch air corp pilot tank commander hamilton wwii military g. Hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open face leverset base hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open fac hamilton 4992b g.
How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. The hamilton watch company had its genesis as an american watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first watch in 1893. The shock absorber case and leather chain are from the hamilton watch company and were made to protect their 4992b and 992b ordinance watches during wwii, but the case will fit all 16 size pocket watches. The hamilton military pocket watch story the an5740. To sum it up, the ggw1 military watches are what id refer to as a higher class version of milw46374 field watches. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. These included hack watches, named for a mechanism in the movement, connected to the crown, which set time to the exact second.
Hamilton military watch ggw1 vietnam war according to this. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Found his hamilton pocket watch and am trying to find out more about it. Fssc 88w590 is the number of this particular design of watch in the federal standard stock catalog. The 4992b is a military spec watch based off the popular 992b. It is from world war ii military issued it is not working at this time but is in good shape other wise. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. Lecoultre futurematic thank you mike murray advertisements below.
This is the crown and push button for the model 23 stop watch. Hamilton 505 electric repair and service 505 info starts on book page 167 or click here or here. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. The hamilton military museum city of hamilton, ontario, canada. Hamilton alone produced hundreds of thousands during the warfor. Hamilton 992b military 21 jewel adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Hamilton used its 987a movement and a star watch case to create the standard issue wristwatch for the military. As used by navigators on b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator this is a fully functioning hamilton an5740 pocket watch with steel carry case. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Free shipping when you pay by check or money order.
Wwii 4992b pocket watch overhaul vintage hamilton watch. In fact, all of hamilton s production was dedicated to defense purposes. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. This is a lever set and stem wind open faced watch and one of the finest watches ever made for use on the railroad. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. Wwii period military styled hamilton watch, 987a movement, in original box. Hamilton 4992b vintage military pocket watch size 16.
Heres an example of the 22 jewel 4992b that my wifes grandfather used during the war while serving in the pacific as a naval flight officer navigator. A closeup view of a hamilton 10 size 921 pocket watch movement. The 992b and 950b measure up to this reputation as do many of the other hamilton grades. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. Hamilton alone produced hundreds of thousands during the warfor the army, navy, air force, other military sections, and for u. It contains all the hamilton material catalogs, military watch and chronometer manuals. Jul 31, 2010 i have a very old hamilton pocket watch that i would like to sell if i can find out its true value. Wwii 1942 hamilton gct 22j 4992b military army navigation pocket. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected.
Get the best deal for hamilton pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Aposon mens digital sports watch, military army electronic watches running 50m 5 atm waterproof sports led 7 colour wristwatch water resistant with stopwatch by aposon. In 1983 hamilton medical was founded with a vision. This timepiece featured the 987s movement, a sweepsecond variant of the 987a smallseconds used in other hamilton military watches, and was unique for its waterproof properties. The 1950s was a landmark decade for the hamilton watch company, though it might have also represented the zenith of the companies progress. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b. Hamilton 21 jewel model 22 ship deck military chronometer wwii usn navy brass. Pick up a hamilton pocket watch mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person.
After its formation, the hamilton watch company went on to manufacture and market pocket watches and wristwatches, ending american manufacture in 1969. The british government in particular placed large orders with numerous manufacturers but one in particular, jaeger lecoultre, picked up a small but significant order from the british, but others like omega, cyma, damas, doxa, zenith and hamilton also produced several. There are several different design types for wristwatches, but one of the most common is the military style with a simple appearance and an emphasis on ruggedness. Seikosha, seiko, seiko instruments, seiko epson, wako retailer, spring drive, seiko group, astron. Original black 24 hour dial with radioactive and h3 symbols. Our watches are characterized by american spirit and swiss precision.
The master navigation watch is a 16 size pocket watch with a 24hour dial and dial tcain, a continuous. Why this watch matters the hamilton tropicalized military watch is a true military watch chosen by the abu dhabi defense force hence the a. Hamilton watches history, philosophy, and iconic products. These military watches are typically available with stainless steel designs and are made with helpful 3hand analogue displays for an easy way to keep track of time down to the second. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Add a tropical and legible dial and you have a fantastic vintage watch. One of the warrelated watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand.
However, they did still produce some wrist watches using excess movements produced in the 1920s. Explore our huge selection of hamilton mens watches and find one that fits your personal style. Antique military wristwatch repair, mechanical military. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. This watch is in excellent condition and the 22 jewel well running movement made for the us military is bright, sparkling and free of any corrosion. The full story the hamilton tropicalized military watch, produced between the mid1960s and 1970s, is recognizable by its simple 36 mm stainless. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the us navy model iv octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. Hamilton h69439531 khaki field mens watch brown 38mm stainless steel. Hamilton 4992b master navigation military pocket watch. A few weeks ago, we kicked off our military watches of the world series with america part 1, focusing on watches from world war i through the early 60s. If youd prefer a modern homage, military watch company makes a tribute to the ggw1.
When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. Its a manual wind wristwatch, 33mm x 41mm to lug tips, with a matte stainless steel screw back case click here. How much is ww2 hamilton gct 4992b 24hr military pocket watch. Major general alexander hamilton the campaign for the. Hamilton 500 electricrepair and service or click hereor here bulova interchangeable parts catalog, revised edition, 1971. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Hamilton military chronograph pocket watch model 23, ca. Just as 19thcentury railroads pushed the development of the pocket watch to higher standards of performance, so the wars of the 20th century influenced the development of the wristwatch. Initially manufactured to provide the countrys railroads with reliable timing devices, the hamilton railroad pocket watch was adopted as the official watch of the american expeditionary forces worldwide. Alexander hamilton was born around 1755 the exact year is disputed due to a lack of a birth certificate on the island of nevis in the west. Military field watches several readers have asked me how they might get started collecting vintage watches.
Built as a gate house by sir allan macnab in the late 1830s atop a battery from the war of 1812, this building known as battery lodge, now houses the hamilton military museum. I have acquired a 4992b with a dial that is to me unusual. Of course, military watches arent limited to wrist watches. Hamilton 6b mark 11 military raf pilots steel 1967. See what customers said about these highly rated items. S army air force gct navigation watch type an 5740. The hamilton military museum city of hamilton, ontario. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special.
It is a 12 hour dial but, at the outer seconds ring instead of all of the numbers being black, the 5,10,15,20, etc. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. Hamilton produced these watches from 1942 fiscal year 1943 into the 1950s. Its among the last wristwatches hamilton produced for the military.
Adjusting a mishandled hamilton 4992b 16s wwii military. According to antique pocket watch, an online watch publication, testament to the quality of the watches it produced is the fact that most of its watches ended up being bought for use on the railways. Hamilton 4992b military pocket watch with 24 hour dial. A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. Burlington heights, where dundurn castle and the hamilton military museum now stand, was occupied by the british military from 18 1815. They do however share the same case design and have very similar dial appearances. Yes, indeeda military spec hamilton 4992b made during world war ii.
Nov 14, 2008 hamilton 4992b vintage military pocket watch size 16. Hamilton movements which do not have grade numbers engraved on them do carry serial numbers which can be checked against the serial numbers listed on pages 9 to to secure. Hamilton 4992b 16 size 22 jewel ww2 military aircraft watch with 24 hour black dial marked gctgreenwich civil time. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. The gct or an 5740an 57401 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. This is a hamilton us army watch marked milw46374d and only issued in 1988. Logically, the hamilton 6b should be right up there in value with its famous brothers, yet is isnt. There arent any military markings nor contract numbers. Tested by the best since they were first produced for the u. Serious vintage military watch enthusiasts will be very familiar with the hamilton 6b, but for whatever reason, consciousness of it hasnt crossed over to the wider buying public.
The case is normally a base metal model made by the keystone watch company. To order hamilton materials, secure the movement grade number which is engraved on one of the bridges of virtually all hamilton movements, then consult the index on page 3. Milw46374d a major expansion the ggw1 spec got rolled into version 4 of the w46374 spec in 1986, so a type1 w46374 is equivalent to an older ggw1. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are. No personal information is collected on this site all credit purchases are redirected to paypal a secure site. The hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch was widely used during wwii by navigators as a stopwatch. Jun 05, 2012 us military wwii hamilton pocket watch 4992b.