1928 JEWELRY COLLECTION. Online Antique and Collectibles Mall - over a half-million vintage antiques and collectible items for sale on-line. ... You can compare the two catalog images below. 1917-1923; 1924-1925 From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card. You can buy from us with confidence. They made about 200,000 of these. ... you wouldn't expect to see a 987E in a 1928 Cushion. From the vaults of rich European capitals to the antique laden attics of old American estates, 1928 Jewelry has created modern replicas of the most beautiful, exquisite vintage jewelry ever made. Guessing out of a Brock or Gilbert by looking thru the 1949 catalog. Me email addr is edouardmuller@aol.com. The main difference between the two models is the bezel shape. front cover. Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / front cover, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / title page, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page5, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page6, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page7, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page8, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page9, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page10, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page11, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page12, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page13, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page14, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page15, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page16, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page17, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page18, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page19, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page20, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page21, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page22, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page23, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page24, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page25, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page26, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page27, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page28, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page29, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page30, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / page31, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / free endpaper, Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / back cover. Just click the "Clicking Here" link above my photo at the top of the screen. Hamilton continues in Switzerland as part of the Swatch Group. Edouard. I could be wrong, but this is my 2c worth. Shop gifts handcrafted by American makers. Railroad-grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Most are scanned from microfilm into pdf, gif or similar graphic formats and many of the graphic archives have been indexed into searchable text databases utilizing optical character recognition (OCR) technology. Hi can you tell me the proper replacement crystal code for the Hastings? By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center. Information about vintage Hamilton watch repair, restoration, models, and advice for collecting and collectors. Information about vintage Hamilton watch repair, restoration, models, and advice for collecting and collectors. - Watches listed by case metal, brand name, model, sales price and most importantly with a full professional description including condition, movement caliber, etc. The only exceptions to this are the related or subsidiary brands, like Illinois (discussed further on the “About Hamilton” page).The case back can also provide insight into the manufacturer. I was in San Diego and bought a hasting or at least I think it is. In 1928 Hamilton introduced a series of new watches that dramatically expanded the list of available men's strap watches. We are known for the highest performance standards and Swiss made movements. Hamilton Watch Co. America's Finest Watch. Hamilton Model 23 Military Chronograph was widely used during WWII as a navigator's "stop-watch". Hamilton bought out Illinois in 1928. Being from 1928 I have no clue wether the engraving was done by hand but would like to think so. If the hands don't match or the dial is on the ugly side, then I prefer to refinish. Behind the dial you will find a 6/0 sized,17 jewel, 987 movement in the earlier models or a 987F in the later models. VINTAGE HAMILTON ILLINOIS 17 JEWEL INCABLOC WRIST WATCH. Used Hamilton watches. I have a yellow gold hastings with a perfect white original dial and gold painted numerals. My personal opinion is "it depends". Ending Feb 14 at 3:01PM PST 4d 8h. Mon - Sun: 24/7. All photos and content copyrighted 2012 - 2019 HandyDan. Cas-Ker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Home; Hamilton History; Movement Info; Links ; Forum; The watches. It would continue to be produced through 1933. You can select the language displayed on our website. Thanks for visiting my vintage Hamilton watch blog. Bought a Hamilton movement on a whim its a 1949 982M according to internet research. Members of the team included Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, some of baseball's most famous players. Feel free to send me a photo. The Hastings was available in both solid gold as … Better late than never.... BB Q2310 231 (glass). Until the late 1960s, all Hamiltons are marked clearly on the dial with the word “Hamilton.” In the late 60s and thereafter, a few models reduced the brand mark to the Hamilton “H” logo, but the mark still always appeared on the dial. An incredible reference! any ideas what version dial this would be? Either movement is just as likely to be found but a 987E or 987A would surely be a later replacement. Below is a 16 size single-sunk from a 1936 Illinois material catalog. Included in the new model line up was the Hastings. Hamilton purchased the Illinois Watch Company (Jan. 1, 1928) and would have access to all of their dials and material. Illinois used the "arrow in" dials and Hamilton at some point used the "arrow out" markings. 1903-1931 (the original Hamilton 992) The original Hamilton 992 was their most popular pocket watch. I await your reply. Most are 16 size … Home; Hamilton History; Movement Info; Links ; Forum; The watches. However, it wasn’t until 1933 that the rich blue jacket was adopted as part of the official dress of the group. Hamilton watches began appearing in the late 1800s as reliable timepieces. Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / title page. Hamilton met these standards, and more. If the dial and hands match nicely and there's no glaring distractions, like dark spots or damage, then I lean toward originality. Welcome. In 1892, when it became the Hamilton Watch Company, the quality became increasingly better. Phone Support. 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." 1928 New York Yankees World Championship Replica Hamilton Watch. Here's a before and after of a Hastings that I restored for my personal collection. In 1893, the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Feel free to leave polite comments or questions in the spaces provided. I like to restore US-made Hamilton wrist watches back to their original glory and share my experie nces with other enthusiasts. Is it worth trying to get it working again then piece a watch back together around it or is it junk I should just toss? Watch is worn, with moderate wear (VG), but it still presents superbly. Thanks for visiting my vintage Hamilton watch blog. The watches are basically the same size but the Greenwich appears a little smaller since the thicker bezel requires a slightly smaller crystal. 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124‑5029, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Overview, Teacher's Choice @ Giant Screen Experience, Teacher's Choice @ Giant Screen Experience, Educator Professional Development Overview. Waltham dissolved in 1955, and Elgin closed its doors in 1965. The vast majority of the time you will find the watch with an older luminous dial and hands. It turned out about five million watches before being sold to the Hamilton Watch Co. of Lancaster, PA, in 1928. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, men’s and women’s watches. Search our website to find what you’re looking for. title page. Another example is the 1928 Meadowbrook, which I believe was named after the private country club near Northville, Michigan. Under Armour’s vision is to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed and can’t imagine living without. This is a list of online newspaper archives and some magazines and journals, including both free and pay wall blocked digital archives. Look for vintage Hamilton watches that have varied conditions for a bargain price. There were a lot of oddities to the Hamilton watches back in this period. The national chapter was established in 1928 with Minnesota following suit in 1929. You certainly wouldn't expect a Cushion with a 987A - even though it would fit fine. The links engraved on the bezel evoke a classic feeling and style that I love. 1928 . Hamilton’s well-known Piping Rock watch made its debut in 1928 and specially engraved versions were presented to the New York Yankees in celebration of their World Series win that year. Cas-Ker Co. is the professional watchmaker's trusted source for vintage Hamilton watch parts for watch repair. WORKS! Note in this before shot that the luminous material on the dial and hands doesn't match and the dial is very spotted, especially on the right side. The Hamilton Watch Company is a Swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in Bienne, Switzerland.Founded in 1892 as an American company, Hamilton Watch Company ended American manufacture in 1969. Hamilton went on, and even enjoyed a rebirth in the 1980s. Pictures and information on vintage Hamilton watches that were introduced in 1928 Based on the super-reliable 992B with Elinvar hairspring and mono-metallic balance, the Mod 23 adds a chronograph mechanism, making it one of the most complicated watches produced by Hamilton. The later catalogs showed the traditional luminous dial pattern for the model, although a black enamel dial pattern exists (but wasn't referenced in the catalogs) as well as a couple of applied gold numeral dial patterns that were purchased from Flukiger, Switzerland and are exceptionally uncommon. HiI own a hamilton 1928 hastings that needs repair on the dial Can I send it to you from Lisbon where I live? Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in America from 1893 to 1969. Catalog for Hamilton Watch Company, "Hamilton Watch The Watch of Railroad Accuracy," 1928 / front cover. Its watches had 42-hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. We can only assume how traumatic this must have been for the employees, but with the Sangamo Electric Company located in virtually the same complex, the situation must have been uneasy at best. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for American Spirit and Swiss Precision. THF286691. Reply Delete Necessary reference guide for any Hamilton Watch collector or dealer NOTE: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with over 8500 vintage watch sales and 100% positive feedbacks. The Illinois Watch Company was founded in 1870 as the Springfield Watch Co. of Springfield, IL. It has a black dial and the numbers look different. Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. You can find watches in great condition and as trophies to store away or for a special occasion on your wrist. HAMILTON Identification and PRICE GUIDE 64 Pages 8.5 by 11 Paper Bound C: 1981. ... although it's located in New York. Paired with the more intricate engraving on the side of the watch this watch sports a lot of hand done touches.