This Hamilton Railway Pocket Watch Gets an Incredible Repair!

In this video, I'm going to fix an amazing antique Hamilton Railway Pocket Watch!

This pocket watch was manufactured in 1951 and has been inoperable for years. But with some careful repair, I've been able to get it working again!

If you're looking for an incredible watch repair or antique restoration project, be sure to check out my video! I'll show you how to fix this vintage pocket watch and get it back to working order.

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Useful Texts:

Tools:

Cleaning:

Lubrication:

Buffing and Polishing:

Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Disassembly
7:33 Balance Staff Work
12:06 Cleaning
13:25 Assembly
24:25 Timegrapher
24:42 Wrapping Up
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[zerolatitude]

And, I just finished a 992B service with your step by step. Pretty dam proud of myself at the moment. :-) Much appreciated. Happy 2024 to all.

[rickkearn]

This format, where you now narrate, CS, allows the viewer to "watch the action" instead of reading script and enhances the viewer experience, IMHO. Another great experience here, watching this fine work being performed by you! Cheers.

[zerolatitude]

Thank you for the addition of notes on the screen with oils, parts and such. Really helps!

[tonypalermo]

You are a true professional and this video is EXCELLENTY taken, to show a full service of a railroad pocket watch done the right way! Thank you for sharing this informative video. I watch it 3 times.

[LouisPhung]

I owned 3 of those models. One of them was made specially for the US Army during WW2. They are the best pocket watches to own. Highly recommend the 992b as a starter for first time watch collectors.

[TJ-wpyz]

This is the exact model I am trying to find. I will send it to you when I find one. Thank you for the commentary regarding sizes and double vs single roller. I'm sure I am not the only one new to this hobby that watches your excellent videos.

[TPINSC]

A great time piece from Hamilton brought back to life.

[vickiefowler]

Today I learned -- that if I watch a few thousand more of these videos, I might know how to take one apart and put it back together! I've always loved Waltham watches, but I think I'm gaining an appreciation for Hamilton timepieces as well!

[ronmccarty]

I was so impressed by your video and explanations throughout that I just had to subscribe

[genghiskhan]

Wow, that's a pretty one. It looks like it's been well taken care of, except for not ticking.

[dalegamble]

Another fantastic video. It's amazing how many people have never heard of the Ball watch company.

[geneard]

I have a 992B, its a year older than I am. My dad had a few, he worked for GM&O and Illinois Central Gulf on the business side of things. When my dad said "Be home by 9am" you could bet he would be standing on the stoop with that watch out... and yeah you could not argue about what time it was.

[keithschwartz]

Another great video. Besides the content, I enjoy the background music. A pleasant voice also adds to the relaxing nature of the

[ruud]

It's a fantastic watch. It's really nice that it works again, and with such precision too. Thanks for giving us a long look of the inside this beautiful work of art.

[joedoc]

Vielen Dank für die Mühe die Sie sich machen, den Interessierten Menschen zu zeigen, wie schön diese Taschenuhren wieder laufen können.
Thank you for the effort you make to show the interested people how beautiful these pocket watches can run again.

[josetjaycastro]

Excellent video like all your videos! I have learned a lot from you! And don’t worry about being new to using mainspring winders. I think you did great! I have been thinking about getting a nice set of mainspring winders myself because I have messed us several mainsprings by trying to putting in the barrel by hand. So I will see how it goes getting used to that new system. But thank you so much for taking your time to upload such great videos!

[robertcapek]

992B is a pinnacle of pocket watch era. And the look at the timegrapher is a sight for sore eyes by itself 🙂

[repairwatch-wxbg]

کارتون واقعا عالیه خیلی خوشم آمد رقاصک رو واقعا خیلی حرفه ای درست کردید👏👏👏

[ygrbooks]

Thank you for this very beautiful video! Looks like a brand new watch to me - incredibly beautiful and precise for its age.

[fireice]

Wow! Very nice. Great watch, relaxing, great narration