Offered here is a classic Hamilton 992B railroad pocket watch dating to approximately 1951, representing one of the most recognized American railroad watch models of the mid-twentieth century.

The 992B was developed as the successor to Hamilton's earlier 992 and became closely associated with the final great era of American railroad pocket watches.

For collectors of American railroad watches, the Hamilton 992B remains an important model, combining precision-oriented mechanical construction with the unmistakable functional design of a mid-century railroad timepiece.

Details:

MAKE

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Model: 992B
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: C344370
Circa Date: 1951

CASE

Size: 16 Size.

Style: Open Face.

Material: Yellow Gold Filled.

Decorations:  Plain.

Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)

DIAL

Color: Off White.

Type: Single sunk Melamine dial.

Numerals: Arabic Numerals.

Hands: Spade Hands.

Conditions:  D  3-44  (The dial is in Very Good condition – Two Hairlines)

MOVEMENT

Jewels: 21 Jewels.

Setting: Lever Set.

Escapement: Lever Escapement.

Material: Nickel.

Layout: ¾-Plate Layout.

Signed:  Yes.

Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

CONDITION

The watch will be timed out and refreshed by our watchmaker if needed prior to shipment.

The photographs shown are professionally taken images of the actual item being offered for sale. We do not use stock photos, so the watch you see is the watch you will receive.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the unusual square case, dial, movement, and overall condition.

The Hamilton 992B

The Hamilton 992B occupies an important place in the history of American railroad watches.

Introduced after the long-running Hamilton 992, the 992B continued the company's tradition of producing 16 Size, 21-jewel lever-set watches designed around the demanding requirements of railroad timekeeping.

By the time this example was produced around 1951, the railroad pocket watch represented a highly developed form of American mechanical watchmaking.

The 992B's combination of rugged construction, clear dial design, lever setting, and high-grade movement has also made it one of the most recognizable Hamilton pocket watches among today's collectors.

A Classic Mid-Century Railroad Watch

Dating to approximately 1951, this 992B represents the later period of American railroad pocket-watch production.

Its design is almost entirely functional: a large, easily read dial, substantial 16 Size case, lever setting, and a high-grade mechanical movement.

That simplicity is part of the appeal. The 992B was not designed primarily as a decorative dress watch—it represents the mature form of the American railroad pocket watch.

Collector Highlights

This Hamilton 992B combines the defining features collectors look for in a classic railroad watch:

• Hamilton 992B
• Circa 1951
• Serial No. C344370
• 16 Size
• Open-face configuration
• Yellow gold-filled case
• Off-white single-sunk melamine dial
• Arabic numerals
• Spade hands
• 21 jewels
• Lever set
• Lever escapement
• Nickel ¾-plate movement
• Signed movement
• Very Good overall condition

For collectors of Hamilton pocket watches, 992B watches, American railroad watches, or mid-century mechanical timepieces, this is a representative example of one of Hamilton's best-known railroad models.