Hamilton and Elgin Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a Hamilton 4992B and Elgin Timer, from WWII These two watches flew in combat missions during WWII. These heirloom watches were sent in by the family for service. They were overhauled and repaired. The following is short bio of the original owner of the watches. Vaino William … [Read more…]
Hamilton 4992b Pocket Watch Repair Overhaul Service of a 1942 Hamilton Navigator’s Watch used in World War II “Randall, My family thanks you – for bringing back to full working order, this piece of history. This Hamilton 4992B, from my father’s service. It is an honor to have it on my desk, ticking away flawlessly, … [Read more…]
Hamilton 4992B Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1942 16S 22 Jewel Hamilton 4992B with converted 12-hour dial This 1942 Hamilton 4992B watch was rescued from a church rummage sale for a very reasonable price. The hands were off the dial and some parts broke on the inside from a possible fall. After the war, … [Read more…]
Hamilton 4992B Watch Repair Repair Service of a 1942 16S 22 Jewel Navigator Watch from World War II These watches with 24-hour dials were made for the military during WWII. This example of a beautiful 1942 Hamilton G.C.T. (Greenwich Civil Time) Watch was not running and needed an overhaul service. The movement was disassembled and … [Read more…]
Two World War II Watches Serviced and Repaired Historic Hamilton 4992b G.C.T. 22 Jewel and famed Elgin Timer 7 Jewel Watch Repair Sometimes important pieces of history come across my bench. These two beautiful watches in their original boxes preserved from WWII were cleaned, repaired and carefully brought back to perfect running condition. Some say … [Read more…]
