I have this Hamilton Railway Special that runs but does not keep good time. Would it be worth the expense to have it repaired and if so suggestions on where to send it?
"Worth" in what sense? Are you trying to determine if it will increase the value when you sell it? Does it have sentimental value as a family heirloom?
Has sentimental value. Not a family heirloom. I would use it. Would be nice to know that I could recoup most of my investment should I decide to sell. I know there is crazing in the enamel on the face.
Looks like a nice Hamilton with Montgomery dial with period fob. The dial appears to have some "issues". If made post 1918-20 probably 16 or 18s, adj 5 pos, with minimum 17j. If it holds sentimental value then definitely get it fixed, otherwise ask for a quotation before proceeding with repairs.
Grade: 992B
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: C367655
Grade: 992B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1952
Run Quantity: 33,000
Total Production: 685,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Grade: 992B
Manufacturer:Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:C367655
Grade:992B
Model:5
Estimated Production Year:1952
Run Quantity:33,000
Total Production:685,500
Size:16s
Jewels:21j
Movement Configuration:Openface
Movement Finish:Nickel
Movement Setting:Lever
Plate:3/4 Plate
Adjusted:Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:6
Adjusted to Temperature:Yes
Railroad Grade:Yes
That's not an enamel dial. It's melamine, a form of plastic. Hamilton switched to Melamine dials in the late 40s, because they didn't crack like enamel. But they didn't test them for 60 years, of they'd have discovered the cracking/flaking problem.
This was one of their best movements, well-engineered, reliable, accurate.
My take on the cost of servicing it is that unless you're planning to sell it, it doesn't matter what the cost is relative to the market value. You can't get one of those new anymore, not for 50 years.
Also bear in mind how long you intended to keep it before selling. If it’s a few years then the service will not improve the resale value.
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