#170 • Hamilton, Grade 992 Adjusted For Railroad Service, 21J, two-tone

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:24 PM EST

APW - Hamilton, Grade 992 with scarce two-tone damascene and "Adjusted For Railroad Service 21 Jewels" marked dial, 21J, 16S, nickel OF display case with "Hamilton" marked bezels, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, two-tone checkerboard pattern gilt and nickel damascene, gilt mvt screws and regulator assembly, s#1716942. Like nearly all known examples of this watch type, this movement has a secondary number (25523 in this instance) lightly scratched on the plate surface adjacent to the factory serial number. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, reduced two-tone color, cloudy haze to plates with scattered tiny dark spots, few short deep scratches to barrel bridge near plate screw, some scattered short micro-fine scratches, medium oxide to steelwork; dial with some scattered hls, small edge flakes and thin glued chips to center section rim; excellent hands; case shows light wear, splotchy cloudy haze with scattered darker spots, "Hamilton" markings with some reduction; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; glass crystals with few small edge flakes. Estimate: $500 - $800 JH-80876