1917 Hamilton 992 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 304.00 Time Left - Bid Count 21 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Brisbane, Queensland See more about '1917 Hamilton 992 21 Jewel Pocket Watch' Description     You are bidding on an antique Hamilton 992L 21 jewel pocket watch that was produced around 1917.  This watch is a 16 size and is currently in lovely working condition.   The movement is housed in a "Wadsworth Bar Over Crown" Gold Filled case, serial number #0494420. This case is showing some brass around the edge but is still very presentable.   The movement has great nickel plates which has some stunning damaskeening which is quite sought after as well.  Also the movement has lovely Ruby Jewels.  The movement’s serial number is #1210185 which dates to 1917. The dial is a double sunk and in great condition with only a couple of small hairlines that I could see and no edge chips. The watch has nice original "Blued" hands.  The crystal is a replacement and is in perfect condition.     All of the case lids screw off and on with ease and close with no gaps showing. There are some small dings and light general wear scratches on this case.     The watch is stem wound and lever set.  The watch is currently running, keeping good time and sets very well.   Overall Condition: Very nice and a well sort after watch.    Please use the pictures in place of my description as they tell you more details about the watch than I ever can through words.   I am offering this watch with NO RESERVE so it will be sold.   If you require any more photos or some more close ups of a certain feature of the watch please let me know.  Please feel free to ask me any questions about the watch.   Shipping and Handling: I encourage all purchasers to have shipping insurance to the full value of the item on all packages. Here are the shipping costs:   Within Australia by Registered Mail       US$6.00 (includes AU$100 insurance value, more insurance cover costs US$1 for each AU$100 of extra insurance value, there is a limit of AU$5000.   Worldwide by Air Mail Insured             US$15.00        Approximately 10 Business Days Delivery Time (includes AU$100 insurance value, more insurance cover costs US$5 for each AU$100 of extra insurance value, there is a limit of US$1800 I can insure up to on international shipments.  There is no online tracking on this option (except in the US) however it can be tracked down through the mail system manually).     Check out my other watches. Thanks for looking and good luck. . Place a Bid!