This is an all original Hamilton Railway Special that was used by my great uncle during his tenure with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. However, he couldn't afford one until almost the. This is a railway certified watch and this can be further indicated by the markings on the back. The movement has been adjusted, but does not appear to have.
Been removed from the case. My facts are based on about 6 hours of research. This watch is lever set. Pull the lever, adjust time with the crown, push lever back to original position. Do not adjust with the hands. Production year of the movement within +/- 3 years>. Hunting: The stem is at the 3:00 position, and the movement is meant to be mounted in a case that has a covering over the face. "Sidewinders" are hunting movements in openface cases. The item "1950 HAMILTON RAILWAY SPECIAL 992B 10 Carat Gold Filled Wadsworth Case" is in sale since Thursday, December 21, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique". The seller is "dckidd1972" and is located in Austin, Texas.This item can be shipped to United States.