Calling all Pocket Watch Buffs

TexOmega · Nov 5, 2026

This Hamilton grade 992 was produced in the time-frame, 1929-30, when Hamilton began "Factory Casing" their movements. They also introduced a few new designs both case and dials. The Model #4 case was produced by Fahy's from 1927-29 in 10kt yellow and 14kt white or 14kt green gold-filled cases.

The #522 Montgomery dial was introduced 1929-30 with the block HAMILTON and they also dropped the fancy "scrolled-script" for an understated numeral font.

This green-gold filled 1931 example was the apex presentation of their iconic grade 992 in pure form as they will introduce the 992E the next year or so with its' Elinvar hairspring.
Hamilton would also stop production of the green gold cases within a year or so.

Canuck · Nov 5, 2026

I really like that case. First one I’ve seen of that design. And the first 992 I’ve seen with a solid bow. I think you called the pictured one, green gold?

pdxleaf · Nov 5, 2026

Canuck
. I think you called the pictured one, green gold?

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Waltesefalcon · Nov 6, 2026

TexOmega
This Hamilton grade 992 was produced in the time-frame, 1929-30, when Hamilton began "Factory Casing" their movements. They also introduced a few new designs both case and dials. The Model #4 case was produced by Fahy's from 1927-29 in 10kt yellow and 14kt white or 14kt green gold-filled cases.

The #522 Montgomery dial was introduced 1929-30 with the block HAMILTON and they also dropped the fancy "scrolled-script" for an understated numeral font.

This green-gold filled 1931 example was the apex presentation of their iconic grade 992 in pure form as they will introduce the 992E the next year or so with its' Elinvar hairspring.
Hamilton would also stop production of the green gold cases within a year or so.

That case is in incredible condition. I have one that my first 992 came in but it's heavily worn. I had no idea they looked this good.

TexOmega · Nov 6, 2026

is yours a yellow, green or white gold filled case? These are few and far between since they only were in production a few years in any color.

TexOmega · Nov 6, 2026

Canuck
I really like that case. First one I’ve seen of that design. And the first 992 I’ve seen with a solid bow. I think you called the pictured one, green gold?

green, yes.....it has no cold, silvery-chrome tone but has the warm, subtle champagne-oilve undertones.

Waltesefalcon · Nov 6, 2026

TexOmega
is yours a yellow, green or white gold filled case? These are few and far between since they only were in production a few years in any color.

I feel like it's yellow and not green. I've had it in one of my spares boxes for years now. I'll dig it out later and get a few photos.

TexOmega · Nov 6, 2026

if yellow, it will match any other yellow in your collection....it will have a very stark difference in color if green or white.

green vs white ?......if green it will have mellow "straw" colored or champagne colored undertones.

now, things will change if the case is heavily worn and the brass starts shining through the thinning green or white, of course.

Waltesefalcon · Nov 6, 2026

It's not white, that much I remeber. I feel like it's yellow.

Waltesefalcon · Nov 6, 2026

Yup, mine's yellow.

Canuck · Nov 6, 2026

Judging by the wear on the case and the scarcity of watchmaker repair marks in the case back, it appears as though this one lived a long, hard life, but likely performed very well, and didn’t suffer a lot of accidental damage. These were working watches after all.

Waltesefalcon · Nov 7, 2026

Canuck
Judging by the wear on the case and the scarcity of watchmaker repair marks in the case back, it appears as though this one lived a long, hard life, but likely performed very well, and didn’t suffer a lot of accidental damage. These were working watches after all.

My 992 that was housed in it is in good shape, and now resides in a good BOC.

Canuck · Nov 7, 2026

Sweet! How rare to find a replacement case in that condition, that is available. Also rare to find a case so heavily worn as your example that housed a movement and dial in that condition!

Waltesefalcon · Nov 7, 2026

Canuck
Sweet! How rare to find a replacement case in that condition, that is available. Also rare to find a case so heavily worn as your example that housed a movement and dial in that condition!

Yeah, you could tell it was a well cared for watch, when you consider how worn the case was and how well preserved the movement and dial were. The case I managed to luck into a year or so after acquiring the watch.