I was wondering if this 992B that I won could be an original combination. I liked the dial and I was the only bidder so I got it for the starting price of $249. I recently bought a NOS Model 15 case for almost the same price, so I thought it was a pretty good deal.

What is the appropriate time frame for the 151 dial style? According to the Gelson list, C292278 should have been made in 1950.

Hamilton 16 Size 992B 21 Jewel In Stainless Case 1948

Thanks,

John III

John,

The dial design shows up only in 1950 era ads and the case 15 was introduced that year. The fact your movement is also 1950 and everything looks as it should you have probably found a nice original watch at a very good price.

Congratulations!

Don

John,

The center of the second hand looks like it is silver in contrast to the blued portion. Is this true? Can you also provide the serial number to the Model#15 case? She sure looks clean.

I have a 1950 992B in a Mod#15 case also. The best carry RR there is.

Matt

Guys,

Thanks for the info. Very interesting timing on the movement, dial and case. I learn something new every day in this hobby.

I will post pictures and information on this watch when I get it. Since it is coming to Canada, it could take a few weeks.

John III

Talk about the 'ultimate' carry watch! My friend, please don't put this away in your collection to only be pulled out and admired. CARRY this one! It has all the bells and whistles of a great carry watch without having to worry about gold content in the case or a disintegrating melamine dial. The best of ALL worlds! Time it in, put it on a chain, and carry that beauty!

I'm a 'carry' man myself, and honestly shiver when I see watches like this disappear into a watch box or drawer.

Thanks for showing this one.

Regards! Mark

I think the dial looks like it may be melamine, but great carry watch all the same. It's possible that it could be either dial material in 1950, but most likely melamine. Any thoughts?

Good point, Matt. I hadn't noticed how faded out the red 5 minute marks were before this morning, so it may be melamine after all. If so, it's sure in great shape to be one.

I honestly don't know at this point.

Regards! Mark

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The fading of Red 5-Minute Markers that Mark spotted is one early sign of aging as these dials deteriorate over time.

Heck, YOU taught me THAT one, Lindell.

Regards! Mark

John-I was interested in this watch myself and had it on my watch list each time it was listed because I considered the watch authentic, which was its strong suit. What I really want is Hamilton model 14 in nickel/chrome case with this dial. I didn't really need another model 15 case. You got a good price at $249.00

I got the watch today. What a beauty! The condition is excellent. Here is a picture of the inside of the case back. The serial number is R123277.

Here is a picture of the dial. The black minute hand does have a silver center.

The movement is very clean. Sometimes you get lucky.

Very nice John. I have to admit that I have never seen a Hamilton dial with a solid outter cirle and an "open" inner circle second hand marks within the bit. What is that smaller circle in the second hand bit? Interesting.

Isn't that a mark on the dial?

I remember Lindell posting that most marks on melamine dials can be cleaned off with a pencil eraser.

Don

Yes - it is a wear mark from the second hand. At some point it must have been kittywampus , as my father-in-law likes to say, and wore a little perfect ring.

John