This is a 992E that I'd like authenticity opinions on. Based on what I have read here, I'd say the dial is an issue. I'll post other pics now that I think I've figured it out
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
Thanks to Lindell for his help with posting images AND the help in navigating the website.
This watch is in an authentic WGF #2 case and the color does not show well. Comments are welcome, but you can bet Lindell staightened me out on some issues. Wow, what a forum!
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Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
one thing I did notice about this pocket watch are the hands and the minute hand is a Canadian 24-hour and and the hour hand is a spade, the proper one for this dial.
Posts: 3370 | Location: Okotoks Alberta Canada | Registered: November 22, 2002
Besides the hands- as already mentioned. I think Hamilton stopped using a script dial before the 1930s. I can not remember seeing any other 992E with a script dial.
I am sure someone will have the exact dates for the dials
Posts: 47 | Location: Hamlin, New York USA | Registered: March 05, 2007
Mike, the earliest reference to the "block-letters" signature Hamilton dial is the 1918 advertisement you see below. Based upon that it is fair to say they began phasing out the script dials around that time.
1918 "Blind Mans" dial with Hamilton in block letters...
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
OK, here is the 992E with a proper face and hands. Comments are welcome. And my thanks to the commenters, Lindell, Rob Carter and others for helping me with this. I hope it's an Authentic watch now. Mike
Posts: 3112 | Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon in the USA | Registered: October 13, 2007
