tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post8528184675063513244..comments2024-03-12T04:10:00.475-07:00Comments on Vintage Hamilton Watch Restoration: WWII 4992B Pocket Watch - OverhaulHandyDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-11753369337679651592022-12-29T13:51:21.562-08:002022-12-29T13:51:21.562-08:00Alcohol dissolves shellac (in fact you mix shellac...Alcohol dissolves shellac (in fact you mix shellac flakes with alcohol to apply it to furniture). Shellac is used to hold the jewels in the pallet fork and the impulse jewel in the roller table on the balance. So it's quite likely any watch that you cleaned in alcohol has pallet jewels held only by friction and will likely fail eventually.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-76768332015339444372022-12-29T11:39:20.212-08:002022-12-29T11:39:20.212-08:00Well, for the longer pivot I will use a presto ber...Well, for the longer pivot I will use a presto bergeon. I am a professional hobbyist -)<br />Regarding your alert for alcohol I wonder why, I use it in the last bath of my cleaning machine since 10 years and I never had an issue. Isopropyl alcohol. John Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394056810768769095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-26576089216409657932022-12-29T10:17:34.122-08:002022-12-29T10:17:34.122-08:00This is an expensive model to learn the ropes but ...This is an expensive model to learn the ropes but here goes... the bezel and crystal are an assembly so if you hold the crystal in your palm you should be able to use the friction from your palm to turn the bezel. Otherwise you can use one of those ball-type case openers.<br /><br />I use the the non ammoniated solution so that it doesn't drive me out of the room with the fumes. Any quality watch cleaning solution is probably fine though. Just make sure you DON'T use alcohol.<br /><br />There's a special tool for lifting the large sweep wheel attached to the third wheel. If you don't have that tool, buy it. You don't want to goof up the third wheel pivot by prying the sweep wheel off.<br /><br />Other than that, be very careful and you should be okay.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-46963905537545593182022-12-29T06:13:28.882-08:002022-12-29T06:13:28.882-08:00Hello, I am a hobbyist servicing my first gct Hami...Hello, I am a hobbyist servicing my first gct Hamilton. I have some doubts... How could I unscrew the bezel? What did you use? <br />Regarding the cleaning liquid, do you prefer non ammoniated because is gentle? I think the words and numbers on plates and bridges are lacquered, do you think they will be damaged with a more traditional solution? <br />Thanks a lot :)John Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394056810768769095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-65063630482011187232020-09-09T16:27:56.929-07:002020-09-09T16:27:56.929-07:00I recommend contacting a watchmaker in your area, ...I recommend contacting a watchmaker in your area, as shipping costs to the US, etc would be quite expensive and risk loss since customs requires stating on the outside of the box what is on the inside of the box.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-44388006437208158492020-09-06T16:09:56.723-07:002020-09-06T16:09:56.723-07:00Hello,
I have got a Hamilton AN 5740-1 4992B 22 je...Hello,<br />I have got a Hamilton AN 5740-1 4992B 22 jewels and I would like to get It repaired. Misses the crystal glass and mecanism does not work. <br />I live in Madrid, Spain, and I would be very Happy if you could tell me how I have to proceed. <br />My email: martinssilva.david@gmail.com<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Best regards<br />DavidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17075489093565169870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-11789208493039038932020-07-26T08:05:22.175-07:002020-07-26T08:05:22.175-07:00Other than being made in 1942, I'm not sure wh...Other than being made in 1942, I'm not sure what additional info Swatch Group will be able to offer. You would likely have better luck on a forum such as this post...<br /><br />https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/hamilton-3992b.60542/<br />HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-89250559554952321382020-07-25T22:06:01.654-07:002020-07-25T22:06:01.654-07:00Thank you Dan! I’ll keep doing some more research....Thank you Dan! I’ll keep doing some more research. I plan in contacting the swatch group and see if they can provide some additional details. I’ll make sure to share with you for your site. RQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468981855605707149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-47004155554316305382020-07-24T19:16:17.416-07:002020-07-24T19:16:17.416-07:00That was an excellent find for a relatively rare C...That was an excellent find for a relatively rare Canadian/British WWII military watch. Value depends on condition but somewhere between $500-$1,000 isn’t out of the ordinary. Look for “sold” listings on eBay HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-3186209768317101582020-07-23T21:24:05.796-07:002020-07-23T21:24:05.796-07:00Hello Dan, not sure if you are still answering que...Hello Dan, not sure if you are still answering questions on here but I’ve come across what I believe is a 1942 Hamilton 3992B. (Serial number: 3C2407). I found it in an antique shop and the fact that I couldn’t find much information on it caused me to purchase it. It’s in close to perfect condition minus a few scratches here and there. But- still can’t seem to find any information on it or a solid history. Any idea of the value of it? RQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468981855605707149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-63279226557117901282018-12-20T06:56:57.603-08:002018-12-20T06:56:57.603-08:00Sounds like a custom dial refinish and a modified ...Sounds like a custom dial refinish and a modified case. The 4992B was never intended to be a wrist watch. That's a more modern phenomena. HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-10369281901821825312018-12-17T17:09:46.325-08:002018-12-17T17:09:46.325-08:00This was really well done - thank you!
I have a H...This was really well done - thank you!<br /><br />I have a Hamilton 4992B - at least the movement and a PART of the case is... <br />The case has wired lugs offsetting the crown and "0" or "24" position to about 2:00. (As if it was designed to be worn as a driver's or pilot's watch).<br />The dial is different though - it is black, but there is no "GCT", and the numerals count from 1-12 twice with an "am" at the left of center position, and a "pm" at the right of center. The train bridge does have "US GOVT" engraved on it, and the movement is clearly engraved with "HAMILTON WATCH CO USA" and "4992B 22 JEWELS"<br /><br />I'm not sure if this is a different version of Hamilton's 4992B, or if the dial has been replaced. I have seen ONE example where the numeral count was 0-23 rather than the (apparently) more standard 1-24. Mine is the only 1-12-1-12 I have seen, however.<br />I love the watch, and would love to know more if you have any thoughts or perspective!<br /><br />Thank you!<br />JonathanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08949316097217948796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-81254080308528070132018-09-23T05:35:41.836-07:002018-09-23T05:35:41.836-07:00Hmm. There are three dial feet so flipping it 180...Hmm. There are three dial feet so flipping it 180 degrees doesn’t seem doable to me. It sounds like dial was incorrectly refinished at some point.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-20767402282030393422018-09-23T00:11:54.941-07:002018-09-23T00:11:54.941-07:004992b Hamilton (fumble fingers)4992b Hamilton (fumble fingers)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477537844900399630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-58253071373980235562018-09-23T00:10:36.075-07:002018-09-23T00:10:36.075-07:00I have a 4992bnpocket watch that I sent in for rep...I have a 4992bnpocket watch that I sent in for repair locally. When it wasnreturned the face orientation was upside down. I am not positive it wasn't like that originally but I don't think so. The shop told me it can only go together one way. I find this explaination somewhat suspect as I can find no examples of the upside down orientation anywhere online. Can you enlighten me please?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477537844900399630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-5478663611633986652018-04-27T14:50:07.639-07:002018-04-27T14:50:07.639-07:00It sounds like it's a Hamilton case but from l...It sounds like it's a Hamilton case but from later than WWII. The first Hamilton RGP 16 size case I'm aware of came out in 1952. Maybe the original was broken or damaged. If you contact me by email or by Etsy I will give you some recommendations on repair.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-31674410956411746782018-04-27T14:36:40.157-07:002018-04-27T14:36:40.157-07:00Thank you. Just taking my first steps into unders...Thank you. Just taking my first steps into understanding this watch. Would it be unusual to recase a watch? The inside of the back cover is engraved with Hamilton Watch company, a star, and the RGP designation. BTW, the watch stopped today. It did not restart after winding so I am interested in possible repair. Do you provide that service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-19906569828014236032018-04-27T05:18:04.571-07:002018-04-27T05:18:04.571-07:00The movement has been recased (Hamilton didn’t use...The movement has been recased (Hamilton didn’t use RGP case at the time). The second hand is missing, it would have had one originally. Beyond that, I don’t have much to offer.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-62588420556403666262018-04-26T18:01:29.151-07:002018-04-26T18:01:29.151-07:00Hello Handy Dan. I am investigating my watch. It ...Hello Handy Dan. I am investigating my watch. It is a 4992B in a 10k rolled gold plate. There is a number on the inside of the back cover R215391. There is also some wording on the movement Bu.Aero. US Navy. Also should mention there is no second hand. No evidence it is missing. Just doesn't have one even though it has 22 Jewels. Thanks for any information you might be able to provide. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-68867544009728679562017-11-29T13:57:44.821-08:002017-11-29T13:57:44.821-08:00I've seen a few 4992B Navigation watches in II...I've seen a few 4992B Navigation watches in IIRC .80 Silver cases. Not sure why the military had them, but they do exist.SteveBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603612806766726889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-36703640058369485052017-11-19T18:16:15.744-08:002017-11-19T18:16:15.744-08:00Hi HandyDan
I am sorry for de question, I have th...Hi HandyDan<br /><br />I am sorry for de question, I have the Complete Price Guide to Watches book and it discribe two pocket watchs, 4992b Greenwich Civil Time silveroid and 4992b Military Silver Case, which is the diference?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-37468732338002046162017-11-16T15:57:38.858-08:002017-11-16T15:57:38.858-08:00I don’t understand the question so I’m not sure ho...I don’t understand the question so I’m not sure how to answer it.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-1594068431751497392017-11-12T22:55:02.711-08:002017-11-12T22:55:02.711-08:00what is the military silver case in 4992b pocket w...what is the military silver case in 4992b pocket watch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-86212607277748290362017-11-06T08:39:24.338-08:002017-11-06T08:39:24.338-08:00Have my uncle by marriage AN5740 SERIAL N0. AF 43-...Have my uncle by marriage AN5740 SERIAL N0. AF 43-24381<br />Robert Tucker from Rosenberg Tx, he joined Canadian AF, went to England<br />ended up flying Mesquito's on night filming missions. He told me the vibrations of the Mesquito was so bad he had three of them this was his last one. <br />He lived to 95 and is buried in the Tucker family place.<br />Real small guy, great courage and not afraid of one darn thing.<br /><br /> e-mail to vincentmurphy50@yahoo.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-10315675424582714712016-08-25T17:21:34.698-07:002016-08-25T17:21:34.698-07:00I have noticed this also. I haven't seen a pa...I have noticed this also. I haven't seen a pattern for the additional markings of US GOVT. I think it was on the first and second runs of the 4992B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com