Hamilton Dual Hour Hands 992
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This is a 16-size, 21-jewel, lever-set, open-face movement built to strict railroad standards, typically adjusted to five positions with a double-roller escapement for accuracy and reliability. The watch features a nickel 3/4-plate movement with gold jewel settings, and a double-sunk white enamel dial with bold Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds register, designed for clear legibility. The 14K gold-filled case provides a thick bonded layer of gold over base metal, offering durability with the look of solid gold—common for working railroad watches. Overall, the 992 is one of Hamilton’s classic “railroad grade” workhorse movements, highly regarded for precision and historical significance in early 20th-century rail service. Dual Hour Hands: The watch features two distinct hour hands. Often, one is blued steel and the other is gold to make them easily distinguishable. Time Zone Tracking: These hands are usually set at a fixed interval (such as one or two hours apart). This allowed a conductor or engineer to read the time for two different regions—for example, Central and Mountain time—at a glance.
Hamilton: Producing its first pocket watches in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, Hamilton is one of the most recognizable names in American watchmaking. Although production moved to Switzerland in 1969, the brand’s American-made catalog remains extensive and highly regarded. With strong ties to military history and pop culture, Hamilton continues to offer both well-made modern watches and a deep archive of desirable vintage pieces.
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