November 21, 2011, 20:02
Jon HartHamilton Dial Question
Looking for some information/help on this dial... The dial was on a 992 that I recently procured. When looking at the 1951 Hamilton parts catalog there is a dial close, but it has one major difference - "Railway Special" under the Hamilton.
November 21, 2011, 20:08
Jon HartQuestion:
What movement would this dial belong too?
Also, is this an original or reproduction?
THANKS

November 21, 2011, 20:50
Theodore J. Brown Sr.Hi Jon, that is a nice original Hamilton Montgomery dial,usually seen on pre-992B RR and street railway grade Hamiltons.The ones marked Railway Special belong on 992B's.It would be correct for a regular 992.Happy Thanksgiving!...Ted.
November 21, 2011, 21:05
Eric UnseltJohn, there is a very informative post on this topic under the Hamilton research board.
Dial Link.November 21, 2011, 21:20
Jon HartTheodore - really appreciate the information!
Perfect - thanks!
Mr. Romero did a most excellent job of collecting and presenting his findings - WoW!
November 22, 2011, 08:40
Edward L. Parsons, Jr.Ted is right, this example of Dial 581 would be correct on a 992, but the script signature marks it as pre-1918. The example in Richard's excellent chart has the later block letter signature.