c1949-A 16 Size Hamilton 21J Railway Special Pocket Watch 992B

1949-A 16 size open face Railroad pocket watch by Hamilton. The double-sunk white enamel dial bears bold black arabic numerals in the hour chapter, hash marks in the outer ring, and black arabic numerals in 10-second intervals in the seconds dial. The dial shows two cracks through the 9 and 11. The hands are black: whip and spade. The face is inscribed Hamilton/ Railway Special. The crystal is intact, and the dial bears green patina from the underside of the front bezel. Stem wind, lever set. The interior of the rear case is inscribed Keystone/ J. Boss/ 10K/ Gold Filled. The 3/4 plate demaskeened 21 jewel movement is inscribed Hamilton/ Watch Co./ U.S.A./ Adj. Temp./ and 6/ Positions/ 992B/ 21 Jewels and the serial number, C263224, dates the watch to c1949. A basic cleaning and tuneup will see this watch running well and looking fine.