Hamilton Railway Special 950B

Product Description

• Item: Pocket Watch

• Brand: Hamilton

• Model: Railway Special

• Size: 16s

• Year: 1960

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 23

• Grade: 950B

• Case Material: 10k GF

• Country: USA

• Gender: Unisex

Product Measurements

• Standardized Size for Pocket Watches: 16s

Product Condition

The Hamilton 950B Railway Special is widely considered the pinnacle of American railroad pocket watches. Manufactured around 1960, it represents the final era of Hamilton's legendary high-grade, 23-jewel movements. These timepieces are highly prized for their precision, durability, and historical significance.

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running and keeping time

• Case: Shows desk marks.

• Crystal: Shows desk marks.

• Dial condition: Montgomery Dial

• Hands: Heavy Spade Poker

• Timing Data: + 1 seconds/day, 278 amplitude, 1.6 be

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.