Antique 16S Hamilton Double Hour Hand Railroad Pocket Watch 974 Base Metal

  

Antique 16S Hamilton Double Hour Hand Railroad Pocket Watch 974 Base Metal. Item: Pocket Watch Brand: Hamilton Model: Double Hour Hand Case Material: Base Metal Country: USA Jewels: 17 Jewel Gender: Unisex Grade: 974 Size: 16S About the brand: Producing their first pocket watches in Lancaster, PA as early as 1892, Hamilton watches are one of the most recognizable American watch brands. While they moved production of their watches to Switzerland in 1969, the American catalog of Hamilton watches is impressive. Recognizable models such as the Ventura, worn by Elvis Presley, and their WW2 military issue "Khaki" watches, Hamilton still enjoys a large presence in the market today.

Offering both well made modern pieces and a backlog of wonderful vintage items - Hamilton offers much for the vintage and modern collector. Ok, overall condition for its age. Running, but we dont know the last time it was serviced. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. There is plating wear through and scratches on the case. There are scratches and chips on the crystal. The dial is in good condition. The hands have some light surface rust.