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R#1417 Antique 1908 Hamilton pocket watch, adjusted movement rail road accuracy grade 974 serial number 660062 Nickel Silver Lancaster Pensilvania case no 0338048
$895.00
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⏳ Antique Collector’s Masterpiece – 1908 Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
🔹 117 Years of History • Railroad-Grade Precision • Exceptional Original Condition (9/10)
Recently unearthed from a private collection, this 1908 Hamilton 17-Jewel Railroad Pocket Watch is a rare survivor of America’s golden age of horology. With an untouched original movement and pristine preservation, this 117-year-old masterpiece is undergoing careful servicing by expert hands. The key-wind stem, found broken, is being custom-remanufactured by a precision lathe shop. Completion is expected by Christmas 2025—a wait worthy of such a horological gem.
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Historical Legacy
Hamilton Watch Company — Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Founded: 1892
- Legacy: “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy” — trusted by conductors and engineers to keep America’s trains on time
- By 1923: Over 53% of production was railroad-grade watches
Your Watch Details
- Movement Serial #: 660062
- Estimated Production Year: 1908
- Case Serial #: 0338048
- Age: 117 years
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Technical Specifications
Movement:
- Jewels: 17 — ensures durability and reduced friction
- Size: 16s — a widely collected and serviceable format
- Grade: Most likely 974 or 975 — both hallmarks of reliability and precision for rail service
Case:
- Material: Silveroid — a rugged, nickel-silver alloy known for its luster and wear-resistance
- Case Maker: Likely Keystone Watch Case Co., a trusted name in early American casing
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Why This Piece Matters
This timepiece embodies the era when trains were the arteries of the nation—and timekeeping meant safety. Hamilton’s watches weren’t just luxury items—they were precision instruments required to meet strict standards. Your watch’s adjusted 17-jewel movement, original Silveroid case, and documented provenance make it a museum-grade collector’s item.
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Appraisal & Investment Outlook
Comparable Hamiltons in similar condition range from $895 to $1,295, but this example—given its untouched originality, custom restoration, and proven historical relevance—may exceed that. A fully serviced version ready by December 2025 could potentially fetch a premium in private collector markets.
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Conclusion
This isn’t just a watch.
It’s a living artifact from 1908—hand-built during America’s railroad boom, ticking through wars, depressions, and revolutions.
It offers collectors a unique opportunity: to own a piece of functional American history with craftsmanship that still stands the test of time.
🎁 Available for delivery by Christmas 2025
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