If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. Waltham vanguard 23 jewels pocket watch image of blouse. They are very high grade watches and probably come closer to the goal of part interchangeability and mechanized production than any other american pocket watch. Vintage hamilton 971 railroad pocket watch 23 jewels. Antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. Railroad pocket watch for sale in uk view 34 bargains. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Vintage 23 jewel trainmens special pocket watch apr 02.
A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. This is a wonderful example of a high jewel railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. We accept paypal only for payment and it is due within 3 days from the end of the auction. The case is nice with engraving and the face is clean, the watch runs great. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. This railroadapproved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamiltonquality. Rare 1919 antique waltham 23 jewel vanguard railroad gold plated pocket watch. This illinois sangamo was the scientific instrument of the day and manufactured to the highest of standards. A very nice waltham premier vanguard 23 jewels railroad grade pocket watch. I have a illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch i spoke to a man who told me that the watch was from 1928 the serial number is 5180485 the back of the case says it is 14k gold filled. This alloriginal waltham railroad pocket watch in excellent condition and a rare find with one of the most desired configurations. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog.
I hope that my efforts to enlighten about your hamilton pocket watch was successful. The serial number of the watch is 1065108 and the serial number of the case is 5880 and has alaska silver on it. The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. Shop ebay for great deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches. Antique illinois pocket watch rare railroad grade 23 jewel.
George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. Get the best deals on waltham 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Brandt omega 23 jewel grade cccr railroad watch case. This one is the 23 jewel railroad vanguard from 1904 in a salesmans display case with two diamond end stones on the balance. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Wrist watch, pocket watch, pocket watch repair, watch service, repair, rolex service.
Folks we have a truly fine offering for your consideration in this rare antique illinois 23 jewel sangamo pocket watch circa 1907. This is a wwii era waltham vanguard vintage pocket watch. B226331, the dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds within a foliate engraved case, 50mm. Waltham vanguard 23 jewel 16s railroad pocket watch w locomotive on case nice. The vanguard was considered the king of the railroad watches along with the illinois bunn special. During the 1890s 18size, 17 jewel pocket watches dominated sales for railroad service, with most being adjusted to positions by the middle of the decade. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Get the best deal for waltham 23 jewels antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. Novice question about a waltham vanguard premier 23 jewel pocket watch. If youll send me an email, though, i can give you a few names of reliable, honest sellers, one of whom should be able to set you up with a good and reliable watch. Find great deals on ebay for 23 jewel pocket watch and 21 jewel pocket watch. The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. The movement is marked adjusted 5 positions and motor barrel 950.
This pocket watch is in very good running condition and it keeps very good time. The timetable show most 21 jewels and all 23 jewels railroad grade pocketwatches with double rollers are accepted. Up for sale is a beautiful 16s elgin veritas pocket watch. Ball railroad pocket watch 23 jewels triple marked. Antique elgin 17 jewel pocket railroad watch gold filled plated. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than. Mar 02, 20 hamiltons railroad approved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. Price guide for waltham 23 jewel vanguard railroad pocket. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Find great deals on ebay for railroad pocket watches and waltham model 1892. This 23 jewel sangamo is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter the most popular size pocket watch. Gold 1915 burlington 19 jewel railroad pocket watch 16s montgomery dial antique.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a recently serviced working pocket watch of the highest quality produced by elgin. Elgin veritas 23 jewel railroad pocket watch with up down indicator. It was sold as a movement only, in 19, 21 and 23 jewel versions. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 lever set pocket watch movement. The 16 size, lever set movement contains 23 jewels in gold settings, is adjusted for 5 positions, features a motor barrel and gold train. Make offer waltham vanguard 23 jewel 18 size railroad pocket watch model 1892 runs great. Get the best deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. Hamilton railway special pocket watch 950b 23 jewel case. Tom mcintyre posted a comment on page finding and downloading items for. Antique waltham 18 size 23 jewel model 1892 vanguard railroad grade pocket watch ebay see more. The watch has 23 jewels and is 2 3 8 in diameter and was made in chicago, ill. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel.
This watch probably saw actual railroad service based on condition. A waltham 23 jewel up and down vanguard railroad pocket. Per my illinois production information the movement is an illinois model 10 with total production of 5,600. Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of.
Pocket watches for sale antique and vintage railroad. Up for auction is a waltham vanguard 23 jewels railroad pocket watch. Illinois sangamo special antique railroad pocket watch 17. It was made in 1919 and has a very nice rail road grade 23 jewel movement, that is in excellent condition and runs great and keeps very good time. Vanguard 23 jewel railroad pocket watch waltham vanguard 23 jewel railroad gone waltham vanguard pocket watch 16 waltham pocket watch 23 jewel vanguard display back pocket watches. Cleveland lever gold filled hunter pocket watch, 17 jewel adjusted nickel lever movement, no. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special railroad. By the first decade of the twentieth century new smaller model 16size pocket watches began to appear in significant quantities. Folks we have a truly special offering for your consideration with this antique american waltham 23 jewel vanguard pocket watch circa 1908. Nov 22, 2010 hamilton model 992 railroad pocket watch by.
Illinois was very wellknown for its railroad grade watches, especially the. Have hamilton railroad pocket watch, grade 950, 23 jewel. Pristine waltham railroad pocket watch 23 jewel vanguard. Having trouble finding waltham railroad pocket watch. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroad grade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. Both movement grades were offered in different cases so collectors will look for both the type of movement as well as the case its presented in. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Youll find new or used products in hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches on ebay. Find the perfect deal for antique pocket watches with 23 jewels with free shipping on many items at ebay.
Illinois sangamo special 17 size 23 jewels antique, pre owned, antique railroad pocket watch in a 14k yellow gold filled sangamo special case. Hamilton model 945 23 jewel pocket watch movement running. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950b pocket watch movement. See more ideas about pocket watch, pocket and pocket watch antique. Elgin veritas 23 jewel railroad pocket watch with up down. A real nice, accurate watch adjusted for eight positions. The hamilton railroad pocket watch is in good condition. Shop forand learn aboutantique railroad pocket watches. Waltham vanguard pocket watch open face 16 size 23 jewel. Montclaire, my big problem is that once i get one, i dont want to get rid of it. View dial, view movement, view caseback, view inside caseback. Vintage 23 jewels trainmens special open face pocket watch. Waltham vanguard 23 jewel railroad grade pocket watch 1534.
This great running railroad pocket watch was made in usa around 1925, and has been recently professionally serviced and. This working, railroad grade timepiece has a 10k gold filled case and is size 16s. Five waltham pocket watches, a 15 jewel with a porcelain dial marked waltham, movement no. This watch falls in around very good condition with some small of dings and dents as expected from a carried pocket watch of this age. A, 23 jewels 8 positions adjustment 10 carat gold filled high grade movement, keystone railroad pocket watch.
A waltham 23 jewel up and down vanguard railroad pocket watch, ca. Hamilton 23 jewel railroad pocket watch, model 950b old. One of the most popular railroad watches was the 21 jewel, 18 size 940 movement, presented in an open case. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value.
Railroad pocket watches o gauge railroading on line forum. His daughter is giving me a waltham vanguard premier 23 jewel pocket watch. Historic rare waltham vanguard premier 23 jewels rail road grade. It has a small crack on its face around the 12 oclock position. It has a 34 plate open face movement with nickel finish. Vintage waltham vanguard premier pocket watch 23 jewel. We specialize in rare vintage pocketwatches and wristwatches including illinois, hamilton, elgin and waltham, hampden for investment or hobby. Waltham 23 jewel vanguard pocket watch pocket watch, old.
Parker pennsylvania special pioneer premier railroader railroad inspector railroad king. Good pocket watches of high accuracy became badges of office for railroaders. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Mar 27, 2020 railroad pocketwatches and watches vintage railroad grade pocketwatches from time machine. The 23 jewel, 17 size, lever setting movement has a gold gear train and runs with strong motion and keeps very good time. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than other 23 jewel in the b series 992b and 950b hamilton had the best hairspring and balance ever made for a pocket watch up to this time and perhaps today. A number of these are detailed and pictured in a nawcc pocket watch message board thread. It has been tested and found to be in working condition. This is a rare model 950, 23 jewel watch in a flawless 10k gold filled hamilton model a case. No,my hamilton 992 pocket watch runs a little fast. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Waltham railroad pocket watch, size 18, silver toned ornate case with filigree, open face, white porcelain enamel dial w sub dial, black arabic numerals, blue hands, 23 jeweled movement marked vanguard waltham usa 23 jewels 6 positions.
Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when. Coveted hamilton 950b 23 jewel gf pocket watch this open face pocket watch by hamilton is its sought after grade 950b with a 23 jewel movement. Make offer h3c illinois bunn special 16s 23j 10k gf antique railroad pocket watch very nice. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watc. The riverside was not a railroad watch but the highest quality watch for every day personal use that waltham made. Waltham vanguard railroad 23 jewels 10 carat gold filled. Not only does it have has 23 jewels, it also has a rare updown wind indicator. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. Summary vehicle history report below provided by autocheck. We display a varied selection of waltham railroad pocket watch. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. Hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
It was running decently, but stopped after about 12 hours. Nice running elgin 23 jewel model 15 grade 453 veritas railroad grade open face pocket watch. Porcelain enamel railway special 23 jewel dial has a small repair near the center hole. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. H3c illinois bunn special 16s 23j 10k gf antique railroad pocket watch very nice. This watch is a double roller with gold screwset jewel settings, and a gold center wheel. The model is veritas and it is a 23 jeweled watch with a diamond end. Just a word of caution regarding the use of railroad. Goldfilled open face pocket watch, gold tone dial marked with black arabic numerals, marked. Hamilton grade 991 railroad 16s pocket watch ca 1909. These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to.
Weighs 100 grams and measures 2 inches in diameter circa 1916 nice railroad dial in excellent condition. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 24 hour canadian railroad montgomery pocket watch dial. Novice question about a waltham vanguard premier 23. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. The same movement, when placed in a hunter case with a cover was the 941 movement. New listing waltham vanguard 23 jewel railroad pocket watch. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was adjustable to five positions. We cant really discuss the value of specific watches here. Railroads were at the forefront of the effort to standardize timekeeping in the late 1800s.
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