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If you are a watch collector who fancy Antique Hamilton pocket watches more than other watch design, you would easily figure out the brand that separates many famous names in watch making industry. Actually, it is hard to determine who is the best among them – Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton – these are unforgettable names in the time telling industry. The Hamilton Pocket Watch Company though, is a simple company with a simple story.

The Railroad Grade and Other Pocket Watches

In 1874, Hamilton went by the company name Adams & Perry Watch Manufacturing Co. The Keystone, Melrose, Franklin and Fulton grade pocket watches were among its most notable product line up. Following the standard size of 18, Hamilton issued a thousand pocket size timepieces in a short span of time.

Later in 1892, the company became Hamilton Watch Co under Henry Cain and Charles Rood. They began producing Railroad Grade pocket watches in big volume due to its rising demand.

Hamilton Watch Company was known for producing premium pocket watches since the company focused on accuracy and movement. To note, the Hamilton’s 922B Railroad Grade pocket watch quickly picked up massive clients because of its accuracy. This type of watch needs to meet the standard time setting to avoid further accidents in railways because of lapses in time.

The 922B stayed in the market until about 1970. The later version used melamine dials instead of the old porcelain contained in casings of stainless steel or gold. The cases that Hamilton used were contracted by the Star Watch Case Company. The best way to check these types of Pocket watches is by authenticating it through the stamped serial numbers.

The Watch of the Elite

Hamilton Watch Company’s designs stood side by side with other popular watch makers. Having a Hamilton watch at that time was a sign of prestige as they were one of the top choices of people from the elite class. The prominent personalities boasted of much collection of fine watches made of steel, gold and silver and sometimes with gems and valuable stones. But then again, it was not all luxury, the precision and accuracy of Hamilton pocket watches was the intrinsic value.

Nowadays, antique Hamilton pocket watches are treasures from the past. The company’s products are among the most sought-after timepieces for collectors. And that is for a good reason. The fact that Hamilton railroad grade pocket watches were in demand proves that it follows if not exceeds the quality standard.