Hamilton 992B
After extensive searching. I bought this Hamilton 992b from a Canadian seller via eBay. It was stated as serviced a year ago. Although there was no way to prove that (which is fine just means I need to send it away for a checkup).
It’s a fantastic looking piece in wonderful condition. Also using a Montgomery s safety numerical dial as I had wanted. It seems to be running and ticking fine at the moment. If not only to make sure it’s working, and how well. after buying it. I learnt about Hamilton use of melamine plastics in their watches post ww2. And considering the SN on this estimates its date around 1951. It felt likely it would have one. They were great at the time. But after many years they were shown to have very serious cracking issues. So I am happy that it seems this dial is made of more traditional enamel. My guess is it was swapped out at some point due to the original doing what melamine does.
Well for now it’s in a safe place. But pretty soon it’ll be off on an adventure to get looked at. Also I suppose I can consider this my first big boy watch
cheers all 🍻
UPDATE:
A user in Facebook has vouched very strongly for the seller I bought this from. So I’m going to scrap the idea to send it in for a checkup, and instead will send it in this time next year. Until then it’s getting some use
I have been a watch nerd for going on 5 years now. Favourite type of watch is a flieger. Particularly like the type b. Beyond that other pilots watches, and some field watches tend to be ones that I e...
That movement is beautiful (the watch is too). Congrats on the research and work that led to such a purchase. Well done.
That movement is beautiful (the watch is too). Congrats on the research and work that led to such a purchase. Well done.
Thanks, I am very happy with it. Although I’ll be even happier when I can get it in for a tuneup, then back here for use. This is not going to be a display piece. I’ve been on a pw kick, and would like to actually make use of them.
Congrats, that’s a great looking watch. While it’s cool that manual movements can be made small enough to fit in a wristwatch, I enjoy a pocket watch movement for being big enough to really appreciate.
Congrats, that’s a great looking watch. While it’s cool that manual movements can be made small enough to fit in a wristwatch, I enjoy a pocket watch movement for being big enough to really appreciate.
Absolutely! This isn’t the most decorated movement in terms of pw’s. But it’s still really beautiful. And from my understanding, these old railroad grade watches often out perform most modern watches. And these things are 100 years old (give or take)
That. Is. A. Beauty. Congrats on the newest member of your collection.
That. Is. A. Beauty. Congrats on the newest member of your collection.
Thanks!
Hamilton’s pieces from their Lancaster, PA facility were beautiful. It’s truly a shame that the American made watch scene died out…so many brands with great heritage lost to poor business decisions….
Funny how items left alone in a pocket don't get all scratched up.
There is a name for this type of dial, with 1-60 numerical indices but I can never remember it. I love that the 6 is placed in the subdial.
Funny how items left alone in a pocket don't get all scratched up.
There is a name for this type of dial, with 1-60 numerical indices but I can never remember it. I love that the 6 is placed in the subdial.
Yeah, I mean leaving a pw it’s its own pocket should go without saying. Unfortunately we humans are not always the smartest bunch lmao.
Also the dial is called the “Montgomery S Safety Numerical Dial”. Often referred to as a “Monty” or a “safety dial”
And completely agree. The 6 in the subdial is really cool. Funnily enough, from all my searching it’s not super common.