Hamilton 992B Pocket Watch Overhaul

[@pigskinfanboy]

What a beautiful piece of workmanship ! Thank you for making this video.

[@gpraceman]

Very nice job. I just finished servicing a 1927 Hamilton 992 that was a friend's family heirloom. Beautiful pocket watches.

[@TheClockwise770]

What a gorgeous watch and an exceptionally detailed video without the talk, just relaxing music. Thank you very much .

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thank you!!

[@JazzDrummerChris]

Excellent and a great help to COA my 1945 992B. I have not worked on a watch in five years so I am a little out of practice. Thanks!!!

[@djwjeep]

Probably the best quality video of an 992B overhaul that I have seen to date. Surgical precision for sure. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thanks David. Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@jcfkdoi7344]

sir，the back face is changed？ my pw‘s back face is not made from glass.

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

@@jcfkdoi7344 Hello, this is known as a "salesman" case. Back in the day, "demo" watches were cased in a display caseback type case where the salesman could show the movement to a potential customer without having to open the back of the case each time. After you the customer decided on a watch, it was cased in a regular case with a solid case back.

[@jcfkdoi7344]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations Thank you sir！I just got my 992b hamilton PW，railway special model 5. The difference of the backcase is that there is a sign of an eagle with “F O E”under its talons. Did you see this type case before？ Thank you again！

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

@@jcfkdoi7344 The cases could be, and most were customized. Who ever was the original owner, got the case engraved with either his initials OR the watch was a gift from a company for many years of service with the company's initials. Hope this helps!

[@russredman6427]

Sublime. Delightful. Food and sustenance for the nervous system. Thank you

[@propetamckissack524]

Excellent job for letting people knows about the watch good learning I enjoyed watching this video thank you so much

[@StefeligaFlavius]

I really love your work and the quality of it! Amazing!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. Cheers!

[@hendlers7071]

Great vid. - i love the music - Thanks a LOT

[@danielowens4789]

It’s hard to cover such a beautiful movement with a dial, I am impressed that they designed that side with perlage knowing only a watchmaker would see it.

[@billg125]

Looking forward to your next video

[@davidg8711]

Excellent video as usual Mr Grumpy. Keep up the great work my friend. All the best to you Sir... David 🇬🇧 UK...

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thanks David! All the best to you. Cheers!

[@67and68]

Beautiful work and a very beautiful watch.

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thank you!

[@larrykelly2838]

Beautiful watch, I have my father in laws watch he used in the 50's I think, he was an Engineer.

[@rho5558]

Fantastic video. So tempted to put my 992B into a salesman display case, but its model 15 case looks so rugged.

[@bfx8185]

Insane work and footage! Thank you!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thanks BFX and welcome to the channel!

[@laketrump6768]

I own two Hamilton 992B Railway Specials. One I bought new in 1968 when I was working for the D&RGW RR in Salt Lake City, Utah. I carried it in RR service for the following five years until I left the RR in 1973, and then daily until 2000. when I decided to "retire" it to my bank safe deposit box as I considered it too valuable to damage or lose. I recently acquired another 1950 vintage 992B which is nearly like new. I recently had it overhauled by a local watchmaker here In Fairbanks,, Alaska, He did a wonderful job and it now runs perfectly. I keep both watches in a padded case and wind them frequently. Unfortunately my local watchmaker has closed his shop and now I have no place to get such watches serviced. My 1968 watch has not been serviced since the mid 1980's and I need to find another place to get such work done. Will you be doing this kind of overhaul work for others in the future? How can I contact you? Or can you recommend a shop somewhere that can be trusted to do this work correctly? Thank you , I really enjoyed your video. L. E. Trump Fairbanks, Alaska

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Hello Mr. Trump. Thank you for the kind words. At this time I do not work on viewer's watches due to time restraints. Perhaps in the future. As for finding a watchmaker, I would recommend maybe googling one in a state closest to you. You can check out Northward Clock & Watch Repair which I believe is in Fairbanks. There is also one in Anchorage. Good luck. Let me know if you have any further questions!

[@markackermann673]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@scottthornley5405]

That salesman's case is the absolutely perfect accessory for the 992b movement. Did you ever think of sourcing a Montgomery dial? Assuming those new cases are legitimately well made, I could really go for a stainless salesman case/Montgomery dial 992B. Hours of just watching the movement do its thing.

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thanks Scott! You're correct, the salesman is an absolute necessity to fully appreciate this fine piece of American horological history. This is the Montgomery dial...is it not? Cheers!

[@patmccarthy1624]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations You are correct; you sourced a Montgomery dial - an almost perfect one I believe. Beautiful job on the service. I like the idea of bluing the screws. Next time, find a 950 - 23 jewels!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

@@patmccarthy1624 Thanks Pat. The dial was NOS (new old stock) so it is flawless. A 950 is definitely something I'll be working on :) Thanks for the kind comments. Cheers.

[@ianmorgan2065]

Well done!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Thanks Ian. cheers!

[@markackermann673]

Grumpy, Just watched this video again and enjoyed it, your attention to detail is why I hope you can do mine!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

If you think this is detailed, wait til you see the upcoming vid on the 992. Everything gets redone :)

[@markackermann673]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations I am waiting! look for the new video every day!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

@@markackermann673 Hi Mark, working on it as we speak. I was waiting for parts to arrive for a couple of watches and fell behind. Video should be up this weekend. Cheers!

[@markackermann673]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations Glad to hear your clearing up your work bench! Still hoping for a service and inspection!

[@tonypalermo156]

Truly excellent video and love seeing the master at work! Nice clean movement, but that display case was a replica and not a Hamilton case. I have over 463 Hamilton pocket watches a collection of 44 years, and I hope people realize why servicing a pocket watch at this level is so costly. Thank you for sharing this amazing video!!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Hi Tony. Yes, the case is a replica, but made well enough that I saw it fit for use. Did I read that right?? You have 463 Hamiltons/ Wow!!! Now THAT'S dedication to collecting. Hats off sir! Thanks for the kind words. Cheers!

[@tonypalermo156]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations No problem! and yes, I have way too many Hamilton Bunn Special, and BALL pocket watches all in high jewels, and all kept in tip top condition, as I am getting up there with age, I am selling them online slowly. I wish you could make a video servicing the Hamilton model 22 chronometer, I have 4 sets in the box. I need to see the complete inside and see what they really look like. Thanks again and always looking forward for a new video from you! Best!!

[@discomfortzone]

Amazing video mate. I have a 992B in need of a really good service and clean. Do you take submissions?

[@NguyenPhuMan00]

Could you tell me the size of press tool for the second hand and hour/minute hands? Thank you in advance

[@markackermann673]

On my "new to me" hamilton 992 has a double hinged case and the interior dust cover appears to hinged as well but I see no detante' to allow an opening point on the dust cover. Any hints? Also where can I purchase one of those dull knife opener's? Thanks agin!

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Hi Mark. You can find watch case knives on ebay, amazon etc... As far as the dust cover, did you try to look with some magnification? Sometimes they are so minuscule, one has to actually look with some magnification. If it indeed does not have one, then you will need to use a pocket knife and a little plastic baggie to protect the case. Take your time and do it very slowly. Eventually it will pop off. Good luck!

[@markackermann673]

Have looked around in easter NC for someone qualified to service a 992, no luck. As you are thinking of doing a video on a service on a 992 are you sure I can't get you to do my service????

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Hi Mark. I am currently doing a full restoration on a 992 and the video should be up end of next week. It's taking a while as I'm doing a full aesthetic and mechanical restoration. I'll let you know in a week or so if I can take on your watch. Cheers!

[@johnbugman1]

Hi do you know the part # for a replacement mainspring for this movement? Also i was going to buy the same movement case off ebay, but I messaged the seller and its not real gold so that was a no for me even though its listed as "gold"

[@zerolatitude2923]

Most of those watch cases are just gold plated either 14k or 10K. It often wore off on the edges.

[@jasondong1851]

I want😍

[@mdtransmissionspecialties]

What do you charge to do this? I have one in really good shape would love for it to be gone over

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Hi there! At the moment, I do not work on viewer watches dues to very tight time constraints. This will change in the future however and I'll announce it on my channel. Thank you for your interest.

[@mdtransmissionspecialties]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations not a problem at all! Thank you for the video! Would you happen to know a rough guess it would cost to have it gone through it keeps time perfect and can tell it wasn’t used much.

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

@@mdtransmissionspecialties it all depends what surprises the watch may be hiding inside. Let's assume that all parts are in excellent condition and you just need to strip it down, wash it, lube up the jewels...well, that's usually around $300. But that's the best case scenario and with these watches and their age, you will most likely need to do some additional work as in polishing pivots, maybe replacing the mainspring, possibly replacing a jewel or two. This could easily run up to $600 and that doesn't include an cosmetic work should the watch require some. Hope this helps!

[@mdtransmissionspecialties]

@@grumpyswatchrestorations very very much appreciated thank you! Definitely have my subscription. Have a great evening and a wonderful weekend.

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

@@mdtransmissionspecialties Thank you and my pleasure. You too!

[@LawyerCalhoun1]

If I were to attempt to do this work, a few small parts would get dropped on the floor, never to be seen again.

[@SilverSpur1]

whish it would be in my hand...

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

It's a great watch! A legend! Have a great day!

[@davidlondon5241]

I like you videos too bad you can’t talk about what is going on

[@grumpyswatchrestorations]

Hi David! It's a fine line for me. I find some videos to be too chatty and some not enough. I try not to annoy, or better yet, distract the viewer too much with my voice. I'll keep your comment in mind for future videos. Cheers!