Apr 11 2016
LATE MODEL DEAD ACCURATE HAMILTON 950B 16S 23J 6P RR-GRADE MOD #17 CASE GOT R. R
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THANK YOU for considering our highest quality, strong running and almost perfectly accurate Hamilton Grade 950B railroad-grade watch. Here are the details. S18267, circa 1953, 16 size, open face, 23 jewels, adjusted temperature and 6 positions, double roller, Model 6, Grade 950B, Elinvar bimetallic hairspring, cupped gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, ¾ nickel plate, stem wind, lever set beauty. This late-model superlative condition 950B movement is in tip-top working order, with a dead flat and true balance wheel that has a wide, fine arc and a strong, steady beat. The movement is a solid wind, starts up with a single flick of the wrist (950Bs like their little brother, the 992Bs, are notoriously stiff starters), and lever sets as designed. The movement holds almost perfect computer time after years of careful and prolonged regulating. With respect to appearance, this movement is looking top-flight, with a high degree of brilliance to its toning, no tarnish, 100% spotless winding wheels, no stains or fading, no jeweler’s marks, all apparata complete and running strong and true holding railroad time! Dial : Pristine perfect condition Hamilton “Blindman Monty” “Hamilton Railway Special” style, 16 size, open face, non-sunk enamel, super bold black Arabic numerals with surrounding red five-minute-markers and black minute-markers, 3-post dial! This dial is in just about as perfect condition as can be imagined, with not even the slightest suggestion of anything approaching a hairline, chip, crack, chaffing, stain or scratch! Hands : RR bold original finish black new-old-stock (NOS) matching spade hour and pointer minute hands in superlative condition, with close to 100% of the original lacquer finish intact and correct for any 950B! Case : Correct for the late-model Grade 950B of this era marked bar-over-crown (BOC) “Hamilton Watch Company” Case Model #17 by Star WCCo. 16 size, open face, 10K yellow gold fill, slot right, screw-back-and-bezel case! Here’s Hamilton’s last and arguably best bar-over railroad case, the #17, with the smooth back, nicely engraved edges, the thick neck, wide and wind-able original crown, classic bar-over feature, distinct model bow and all the classic railroad-ready features!! This highly collectible and fine case is in fully serviceable condition. I have restored and detailed this case right down to the threads so you get the best looking and working case possible! The back and bezel thread up easily, screw on and off smoothly, and both seat tight. The correct signed original “Hamilton Railroad” crown’s fluting is still sharp and defined for a tight, sure grip, and it turns freely but, by design, does not extract, so only a lever-set e. Hamilton railroad-grade movement will work inside. The bow is also correct, shows zero brass or damage, and holds tight to positions. The bar-over is correct and about 92% winding wear-free!! The crystal is a brand-new looking beveled mineral glass model with zero issues. The case does show exceedingly minimal wear, including superficial exterior scratches only and one more prominent scratch, no marrings or doodlings, zero brass anywhere whatsoever, and absolutely, positively no sign of any dents, dings, dimples or depressions! I’ve owned this fine timepiece for 20-odd years and it has always run accurately and never failed to please and delight!! Please examine each photo carefully for further details, as the photos control over this written description. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The large print giveth and the small print taketh away! No questions asked, just return it well re-packaged and in the same condition in which received. A picture truly tells 1000 words and the photos here control over any written description. I try my best to describe each item accurately but can miss things, so evaluate the photos carefully because they tell the whole story. Please bear in mind that these items are used and old , and may not always be 100% original or even complete. We do not end auctions early and do not offer Second Chance offers ever. Our mailing days are Monday through Saturday. If you don’t like the item, return it. The item “LATE MODEL DEAD ACCURATE HAMILTON 950B 16S 23J 6P RR-GRADE MOD #17 CASE GOT R. R” is in sale since Sunday, April 10, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “mrgoodwatch2u” and is located in Silver City, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia.