#10 • Hamilton "992 Grade" 21 Jewel Pocket Watch

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

High bid $110.00

Status: Sold

Presented for auction is a classic Hamilton pocket watch, a fine example of American horological craftsmanship from the golden age of mechanical timekeeping. This timepiece features a crisp white dial with bold black Arabic numerals and red minute markers encircling the outer edge, offering both elegance and legibility. The hands—black for hours and minutes, with a subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock—are framed by a gold-colored case that retains its vintage charm despite visible wear and a crack in the crystal near the one and two o’clock positions. The dial bears the Hamilton name in graceful cursive, a hallmark of quality and precision. Inside, the watch houses a 21-jewel movement manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, adjusted for accuracy and engraved with its serial number and specifications. The mechanism, visible through the removed back cover, showcases the intricate interplay of gears and the balance wheel, all set within a gold-filled case marked by the Star Watch Case Company. Serial numbers and service marks further authenticate its provenance, including “6494597” and “702696.” The serial number dates its production to the early 1900s, along with “Adjusted to 5 Positions,” confirming its high-grade construction. In working condition!