1917 Hamilton 21 Jewels 18 Size No. 940 Railroad Watch in Jewelers Display Case!

Description

1917 Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa., No. 940, 21 jewels 18 size stem wind/lever set railroad grade pocket watch in fine looking & running condition. The case is an original jeweler’s display model in fine original condition. This watch was professionally serviced recently, runs strong and keeps good time.
The serial number on the railroad grade 940, Model no.1 movement is 1408040 which dates it to 1917; it has 21 ruby jewels and is adjusted to temperature & 5 positions, has gold jewel settings, gold balance wheel timing screws, motor barrel, double roller, safety pinion and a
Goldthwait
patented
micrometric regulator. The back of the movement has outstanding damaskeening and engraving patterns with fancy gold filled lettering.
The porcelain enameled double sunk Montgomery dial with bold numbers has some small hairlines but looks great just as it is. The set lever is near the 2:00 position and is accessible without removing the bezel. The blued steel heavy spade style hour & minute hands are in fine condition.
The Hamilton front & back signed jeweler’s display case measures approximately 2-1/16 inches in diameter (not including the bow & crown) x 11/16 inch thick including the crystals. The glass front new old antique stock crystal is mint, the rear crystal is a new old stock G-S acrylic model in mint condition. (The original rear glass crystal is included also).
The original bow and the winding crown are in fine condition with very faint wear from use, and the bow is tightly hinged.
This is an outstanding early timepiece for your collection and use, and a great watch for Railroad enthusiasts. Also makes an excellent gift!
My pictures have many unavoidable shadows, reflections and dust spots that will be cleaned; the watch looks fine in person.
If you have any concerns about your purchase or need repairs contact us FIRST and we will help you, we are here after the sale and guarantee our restorations for 6 months.
We professionally service & time our watches for dependability and longevity (unless sold as-is). Please note that an antique watch may not be as accurate as a modern watch. Also realize that these early watches are not guaranteed to be shock proof, water resistant or waterproof. Also, we cannot guarantee a watch that has been damaged, rusted or tampered with.
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