Hamilton Grade 992 Railroad Pocket Watch – 21 Jewel Lever Set | Yellow Gold Filled | Circa 1923
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Product Details
Hamilton Grade 992 Railroad Pocket Watch – 21 Jewel Lever Set | Yellow Gold
Filled | Circa 1923
A True American Railroad
Timekeeping Standard
This Hamilton Grade 992 Railroad Pocket Watch,
dating to circa 1923, represents one of the most respected and widely used
railroad-grade timepieces in American horological history. Known for its precision,
durability, and strict railroad compliance, the Grade
992 was trusted by railroad professionals to keep accurate time under demanding
conditions.
Housed in a classic yellow gold filled open face case,
this example features a clean, highly legible double sunk porcelain dial
and a robust 21 jewel movement—hallmarks of Hamilton’s commitment to
excellence during the golden age of rail travel.
Key Features
- 🚂
Official railroad-grade pocket watch
- 💎
21 jewel high-grade movement
- ⚙️
Lever set mechanism (railroad standard)
- 🇺🇸
Made in the USA by Hamilton
- 🕰️
Circa 1923 – peak railroad era production
- ✨
Yellow gold filled open face case
Product Details
MAKE
- Manufacturer:
Hamilton
- Model:
Grade 992
- Country:
USA
- Type:
Man’s Pocket Watch
- Serial
#: 1712224
- Circa
Date: 1923
CASE
- Size:
16 Size
- Style:
Open Face
- Material:
Yellow Gold Filled
- Decoration:
Plain
- Condition:
C3-15 – Very Good (light wear consistent with age)
DIAL
- Color:
White
- Type:
Double Sunk Porcelain Dial
- Numerals:
Arabic Numerals
- Hands:
Spade Hands
- Condition:
D3-50 – Very Good (minor hairlines, barely visible)
MOVEMENT
- Jewels:
21 Jewels
- Setting:
Lever Set
- Escapement:
Lever Escapement
- Material:
Nickel
- Layout:
¾ Plate
- Signed:
Yes
- Condition:
M3 – Very Good condition
Why the Hamilton Grade
992 is So Desirable
The Hamilton 992 is one of the most
iconic railroad pocket watches ever produced. Built to meet strict railroad
standards, it features a lever-set mechanism to prevent
accidental time changes and a 21 jewel movement for enhanced
accuracy and durability.
Collectors and enthusiasts value the Grade 992
for its historical
importance, reliability, and timeless design, making it a
cornerstone piece in any serious pocket watch collection.
Collector Appeal
- Highly collectible railroad-grade Hamilton model
- Strong example of a 1920s American timepiece
- Classic double sunk porcelain dial configuration
