Hi, I am a new member and a novice. I obtained an outstanding Ham. 992B that has run eight days within fifteen seconds of my atomic timer,the case and hands are excellent. Now the bad part: the dial is pristine, but it is a replacement. how does this affect its value?

Welcome, Edgar. While I am sure you have a fine watch you might want to duck once the comments start up on this topic!!

The first thing I will say, though, is that you need to post a photo of what you have and provide more details about just what this dial is.

Since I am not at my regular keyboard I will leave it there for now but you will get lots of great info from the folks on this site.

I'm afraid at eighty-five I'm photo. challenged, I don't have a camera.The dial is a replica of an Montgomery double sunk large numbered version.

Welcome aboard Edgar! I'll second what Ralph said about posting a picture if you want to learn where you stand.

If you don't have a camera, you should get one and learn to use it. The value of the information you will get back far exceeds the cost and there are detailed instructions for taking & posting pictures of your watches here on our website. It's just indispensable for taking part in our internet discussions.

In general, "pristine" replacement dial values for a 992B can run from $35 to $75. An original dial in the same condition can run $150-$350, depending on the dial design.

Edgar Welcome to the Club,

I would like to see a picture of the dial too. If that's not possible now a good place to start is what is the serial number on the movement and what kind of case is it in? Hamilton first used porcelain enamel dials then later changed to melamine. If we know when your watch was made we can give you an idea of what is correct for it. From what you're describing about your dial it sounds like a Blind Man Numerical. For a 992B the
BMN should say Railway Special.

Here's a link you may find interesting: Retake on replacement dials.

RR

WOW! Thanks for the link. My question has been answered. Now all I have to do is learn what is correct for movement, case,dial and hands.

Thank you Richard I was looking for that link. I wanted to post it another question.