This is an excellent antique Hamilton 16 size 19 jewel adjusted #996 pocket watch with RARE double hour hand, in a very nice Hamilton Railroad Model case! The fully-marked lever-set movement is marked: Hamilton Watch Co. 19 Jewels 996 Double Roller Adjusted 5 Positions 1338481 Motor Barrel.
The movement features gold jewel settings, excellent finishing, and dates to 1916. The watch features RARE and desirable dual hour hands for monitoring two time zones, a feature implemented for railroad workers crossing from one time zone to another on the same line. The double-sunk enamel dial is marked Hamilton.
The dial and hands are in EXCELLENT condition! The watch will currently wind/set, and will run when wound.
There are no areas of wear-through save for some tiny areas on the bow, and only very light scratches. Inside the case back is marked: HAMILTON Keystone Watch Case Co J. Boss 14k Gold Filled RAILROAD MODEL 63719. We do not know the service history on this watch, and recommend it be serviced to keep running and keep time. We do not guarantee the time keeping on this watch.This is an incredible find for a collector out of an estate! See photos for condition please.
Don't pass it up! We only sell guaranteed 100% authentic high end Swiss wristwatches and accessories. The item "Antique 1916 Hamilton 16s 19j Adj.
996 with RARE Double Hour Hand & Railroad Case" is in sale since Monday, May 7, 2018. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique". The seller is "djpropel" and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.