How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. Pocket watches were also produced using the 21 jewel 992b movement as well as the 22 jewel 4992b with a sweep second. This pocket watch earned the name the navigators watch, as it was used by aviators to aid in navigation during the war. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. The hamilton has fixed lugs, while the earlier benrus has a conventional spring bar with drilled lugs.
Rare hamilton 24 hours dial silver 4992b military navigation 22 jewels world war 2 sold out duration. Hamilton military army air corp greenwich civil time 4992b 22 jewel pocket watch. Rolex british military issued pocket watch, mechanical hand winding chrome nickel case. It can be used as a stem and crown of last resort on the 4992b. After successfully passing the tests for military compliance to meet the highest demands under the toughest conditions, the hamilton t1 was registered for a nato stock number nsn 6515016485814, and is now officially available in the us military ecat catalog. Hamilton gct 24 hr an57401 my late husband was an f105f4 wild weasel pilot and am am going through some of his effects. The watch is in a very fine, used condition, the carrying case is nos see pictures. Visa, mastercard, and money order visa mastercard payment instructions. The complete history of the worlds longest serving and best known bomber.
Get the best deals on hamilton military antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. One of the warrelated watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand. Used normal wear, hamilton 1942 4992b gct us military wwii navigation 22j pocket watch an 5740 exceptional hamilton 4992b g. Offered in catawikis watch auction exclusive pocket watches. Some may not go to school at all but may be trained for their duties on ship. Here is a nice nonrunning hamilton 4992b, 22j military navigational pocket watch that came from an estate sale. Navigator pocket watch with ww2 rare case world war 2 beautiful hamilton size 16 greenwich civil time gct military 4992b 24hr. Hamilton an5740 navigation gct pocket military jewel pilot. Hamilton 1942 4992b gct us military wwii navigation 22j. A black dial with white arabic numerals showing up to 24 hours.
The back of the case is marked an 5740 which is the military number for a master navigational watch. Wwii 1942 hamilton gct 22j 4992b military army navigation pocket. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. At the end of world war 2 there was a lot of the 4992b,s changed from a 24 hour military watch to 12 hour civilian watchesthe dials were changed to what we often see which is a painted dial and a sweep second hand instead of the conventional second like what would be on a 992b, parts were available from hamilton to make the change. Hamilton master navigation watch 22 jewel military 4992b. Hamilton gct 4992b military issued pocket watch ebth. Download this game from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. Jul 20, 2015 the gct has been around since world war ii, and remains relatively unchanged. We offer exclusive government and military discounts. Please refer to the book military timepieces by marvin e. The open face watch features a chrome nickel alloy case with hinged bale and lobed crown. It is from world war ii military issued it is not working at this time but is in good shape other wise.
Antique hamilton 4992b gct military pocket watch for sale. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. During world war ii, hamilton produced a variety of time pieces to support the war effort. This is an ultra rare find, beautiful, antique patek philippe quality hamilton gct military mechanical circa 1943 watch and is in mint all original condition. The item 1941 hamilton wwii navigation pocket watch, gct, 4992b, military army, plus case is in sale since tuesday, july 17, 2018. The gct or an 5740an 57401 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of the us. Get the best deals on hamilton military pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Model 4992b military navigation 22 jewels pocket watch. I have acquired a 4992b with a dial that is to me unusual. Case back marked hamilton watch company and various manufacturers and issue marks. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better.
The hamilton gct chronometer is a clock that is precise and accurate enough to be used as a portable time standard. Its among the last wristwatches hamilton produced for the military. Hamilton, with wooden transport box, interior shock absorber bed. Ive come across this pocket watch that id never really noticed before in his jewelry box. Wwii 4992b pocket watch overhaul vintage hamilton watch.
Including american and british military wwi wwii, ww1, ww2. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton military pocket watch and hamilton 4992b. Hamilton gents 16 size military navigation pocket watch from about 1943. The marine corps is the last branch of the military to use it, and only officers take it. Hamilton 16s military pocket watch 22 jewels 6 adj gct original case.
Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. Alexander hamilton is well known for his success as a statesman and his accomplishments as the first secretary of the treasury, but the title that hamilton was most proud of was that of major general. According to antique pocket watch, an online watch publication, testament to the quality of the watches it produced is the fact that most of its watches ended up being bought for use on the railways. Antique longines grand prix paris 1889 display wood pocket watch box. Mrbubba1b ewt 1 contact seller payment options seller accepts credit cards payment instructions items sold as is where is. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced the 18size and the smaller 16size. Black metal dial with white 24 hour arabic numerals and white heavy spade style hands. Hamilton 16s 4992b navigational 22j, 16s pocket watch. Hamilton antique military pocket watch gct ww2 4992b 1944 s 22 jewels overhauled. Hamiltons last contract with the us military ended in 1988 leaving the company with a massive infrastructure for producing military watches and no orders. This one is in clean shape with all of the parts in it.
Hamilton gct 4992b military ww2 navigation pocket watch 800 silver case 22j 16s. Valid credit card required for bidding approval payment options. Hamilton 4992b military pocket watch with 24 hour dial. The hamilton t1 for armed forces safely accompanies your patients to any destination on the ground, at sea, or in the air. Personally, i prefer spring bars as they allow you to fit a twopiece strap, which would be a nice look on this watch, elevating it from the field to the office. The plates look like they are in very good condition i dont have any idea what parts are missing. The dial face is black with minute, hour and second arabic numerals. Hamilton gct size 16 model 4992n, 22 jewels an57401 is a navigation master. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size time king pocket watch dial. A 22 jewel caliber 4992b hamilton mechanism with hacking feature. Swiss army pocket watch with chain and leather pouch. Of course, military watches arent limited to wrist watches. The balance looks good but it will need disassembled, cleaned and.
However, they did still produce some wrist watches using excess movements produced in the 1920s. Antique patek philippe quality hamilton gct military mechanical circa 1943 watches only go up in price even when gold prices go down. Stunning chrome cased goliath pocket watch set out in arabic numerals with subsidiary second dial. Hamilton military chronograph pocket watch model 23, ca. Hamilton 4992b 16 size 22 jewel ww2 military aircraft watch with 24 hour black dial marked gctgreenwich civil time. Original black 24 hour dial with radioactive and h3 symbols. Hamilton military antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hamilton original wwii usaaf air force 1942 pilots catawiki. The three main manufacturers of the an5740 and an57401 were the hamilton watch co.
There arent any military markings nor contract numbers. Hamilton 4992b watch repair repair service of a 1942 16s 22 jewel navigator watch from world war ii. This watch features a round silver tone case, which houses a black dial with three white hands, twentyfour hour arabic numeral indicators and a sixty second outer track. Wwii 1942 hamilton gct 22j 4992b military army navigation. Correct stem for hamilton 4992b and hamilton 2974b. Hamilton 4992b master navigation military pocket watch.
I bought four of them and serviced one for myself and i am putting the rest on line. This is a hamilton us army watch marked milw46374d and only issued in 1988. Jun 05, 2012 rare hamilton 24 hours dial silver 4992b military navigation 22 jewels world war 2 sold out duration. S army air force gct navigation watch type an 5740. This 22 jewels 16 size true wwii air mans issues watch.
The f1 gct carries a total of 42 projectiles and 42 charges, stored in the ammunition racks. Apw hamilton, grade 4992b, military master navigation watch, 22j, 16s, black metal gct greenwich civil time 24 hour dial, swhackset with sweepseconds, monometallic balance wheel with elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement. Hamilton military gct 4992b 22 jewel navigational pocket watch wwii clear back. Vintage hamilton an57401 military gct 22j 4992b navigation pocket watc. Vintage hamilton 4992b 22j gct military pocket watch 0. How much is ww2 hamilton gct 4992b 24hr military pocket watch. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Us military wwii hamilton pocket watch 4992b youtube. I have a very old hamilton pocket watch that i would like to sell if i can find out its true value. This is the crown and push button for the model 23 stop watch. A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. Greenwich civil time watch was not running and needed an overhaul service.
The item 1944 hamilton gct 22j wwii 4992b military navy army pocket watch air mans case is in sale since friday, february 10, 2017. The screwon bezel and rear case plate work perfectly and close tightly. It is a 12 hour dial but, at the outer seconds ring instead of all of the numbers being black, the 5,10,15,20, etc. Ordnance and gunnery, gun drill, military drill, general seamanship. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the us navy model iv octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. Its a manual wind wristwatch, 33mm x 41mm to lug tips, with a matte stainless steel screw back case click here. These watches with 24hour dials were made for the military during wwii. Wwii era, size 16, 24 hour black dial, military silver case, adj. Over 40% of todays new marine officers wouldnt have made. Hamilton ww2 military navigation pilot gct an 5740 pocket watch 4992b 22 jewel watch brand hamilton watch model an 5740 gct ww2 pilots navigator watch 24 hour dial, 4992b movement condition the case is in great condition apart from the wearing which can be clearly seen in the pictures, the dial and crystal are in excellent condition with no. The black dial with white numerals, centre seconds, outer minutes tracking in white with matching white painted hands is signed g. The definitive account of the 1967 israeli attack on the u.
This is fully functioning beautiful example of the hamilton u. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The two negative side effects of using this part on the 4992, is the crown has a push button function and neither the square or the pilot on the stem are the correct length for the 4992b to properly activate every time the hack balance stop function. This pocket watch earned the name the navigators watch, hamilton 1942 4992b gct us military wwii navigation 22j pocket watch an 5740 for sale at 1stdibs. Hamilton gct 4992b military ww2 navigation pocket watch. Hamilton military watches vintagehamiltonwristwatches. Rare hamilton 24 hours dial in a silver 800 open face case.
Armor of the f1 gct provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. Hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open face leverset base hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open fac hamilton 4992b g. The item hamilton 4992b gct 22j wwii military army navigation 1940s pocket watch with case is in sale since thursday, may 16, 2019. Hamilton military pocket watch for sale patio furniture. Heres an example of the 22 jewel 4992b that my wifes grandfather used during the war while serving in the pacific as a naval flight officer navigator. Feb 22, 2018 how much is ww2 hamilton gct 4992b 24hr military pocket watch. Beautiful antique hamilton pocket watch used by navigators on b 17 flying fortress and b 24 liberator. Authentic hamilton 4992b gct dial just found the proven record that hamilton 4992b has dial signed gct without dots. The hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch was widely used during wwii by navigators as a stopwatch. A sweep seconds hand indicating towards the outer dial. Alexander hamilton was born around 1755 the exact year is disputed due to a lack of a birth certificate on the island of nevis in the west. Military pocket watches ashtonblakey vintage watches. Major general alexander hamilton the campaign for the. This watch is in excellent condition and the 22 jewel well running movement made for the us military is bright, sparkling and free of any corrosion.