#7 • Hamilton Watch Co. Grade 972 – 17-Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch

Part of Jewelry and Pocket Watch Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $75.00

Status: Sold

Presented is a finely crafted Hamilton Watch Co. Grade 972 pocket watch, manufactured in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, during the early 20th century. This handsome timepiece features a clean white enamel dial with bold black Arabic numerals, red 5-minute track, and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock. The spade-style blued-steel hands remain vibrant against the crisp dial surface, which shows only faint age marks consistent with careful preservation. The high-grade Grade 972 movement, serial number 1061543, was produced circa 1913, featuring 17 jewels, a double roller, and adjustment to 5 positions—a mark of precision suitable for railroad service. The nickel-finished movement is beautifully damaskeened and engraved “Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa., 17 Jewels, 972”, with all gold jewel settings intact and fine engine-turned decoration visible throughout. This watch is housed in an ornate gold-filled hunting case, serial number 8170915, with elegant floral engraving and decorative borders on both sides. The inside lid is marked “Warranted” and “Patent Applied For,” denoting a quality gold-filled construction with light, even wear and gentle patina. The case opens and closes securely, with all hinges intact and in good condition. In working condition!