Just got this 922B to day one of the shop's I go to.It's been around for 45 year's or more he is closing it up and retiring I bought a few watches from this shop through the years.There are a few other's shops I go to but not the selection this one had.I know it's a recase but it a nice case and the hands mite not be right but I like them.The movement was made in 1942.And I got it for a good price.What do you think of my latest find.

Well Mike, where to begin....I think you have yourself a lovely watch and actually one that could be a conversation piece....

You have pointed out all the things that are not 'Right' about the watch, but none the less it is nice looking watch and I like the case, very clean, the hands are great looking and it is a Hamilton 992B, a super running watch and one that will give you great service for years to come....

One last thing, my friend, there is one thing that is 'Absolutely Right' about this and that is the watch has the 'Right' New Owner....

Regards,
Jerry

Hi Mike, I agree with Jerry, a nice 992B, perhaps the original owner wanted to dress it up with hands that give it a more than a work a day watch appearance.

Mike,
Your watch movement is a number 2 signature. Made less of this signature than the other 3. A keeper for sure.
Tony

Mike I do not have a 992 in my collection yet but when I do I would be thrilled to have one this nice. And the Case is Super . Thanks for showing it. Oh and what else does that guy have ????

I agree, Mike. That is a really nice 992. I especially like those hands, too. As Mike asked, what else does this gentleman have? I am going to have to get a 992. Don't have one yet.

This shop is in the town of nile's it's realy part of the city of Fremont Ca.It almost became Hollywood they use to film those none speaking films there I think charly chaplain did a few and they did the western's in the canyon.But now nile's is full or antique store's.This shop sold mainly vintage wrist watch and pocket watches and clocks.Even music boxes.He was semi retired all ready he was only open friday,Saturday,Sunday.And at the end of the month no more he was a good place to get parts and watches dam it's a shame to see it close it was all ways like going back in time when you went in to that store and that was what it was called (the store)belive it or not that was the name of the shop when I ask to look at the two boxes of what was left of railroads I asked any 992B's he had no so I looked I saw two Illinois one was a bunn none 60HRS then I saw a few Hamiltons a lot of Walthams and if you look at this watch you would all most miss it I pick it up and saw the back of the case dam it looks better than I thought then like a dummy I tried to unscrew the back and the I said swing out case and saw the movement that watch was a 992B it was mine.

Mike, I'm from Niles born and raised here. As well as it being an old film location it has also been a railroad town. Recently, the old Niles Station was restored and put back downtown. I've heard it's the best example of a turn of the century train station left. I've missed Bill's store (The Store) since it's been closed. He sold me my first railroad pocket watch and has fixed others for me. Bill encouraged me to learn to clean and oil my own watches and even loaned me tools, sold me parts, and explained how to fix watches. Bill live's on the street behind me. He still sells his watches at shows and mentioned possibly trying e-bay. As to your beautiful watch here is some information about the hands. RR
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