Hamilton made some of America's finest railroad watches. If you've got one gathering dust, we'll give you a fair price for it. Backed by Time Rediscovered's expertise in American timepieces.
Free valuation • No pressure • Honest pricing
The story behind "The Railroad Timekeeper of America"
Hamilton earned their reputation the hard way - by making watches accurate enough to keep trains from crashing into each other. When precision literally meant life or death, American railroads trusted Hamilton.
These weren't cheap imports. Hamilton watches were built in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with serious attention to detail. Many featured 21-jewel movements that still run beautifully today.
Hamilton's railroad history and distinctive American styling make them popular with collectors. The high-grade railroad models are particularly sought after, though values vary considerably depending on the specific model and condition.
We'll consider any Hamilton pocket watch, but let's be honest about what you've got
Models like the 992, 940, and 950 that met strict railroad standards. These are the ones collectors want, and they're worth proper money if they're genuine and in decent nick.
We BuyHamilton cases in gold-filled, solid gold (9k, 14k, 18k), silver, stainless steel, or platinum. The case quality and material matter, but we're mainly interested in what's inside - the movement is where the real value usually lives.
We BuyWe'll buy non-working Hamiltons, but be realistic - if it needs major work, that affects the price. That said, quality movements can often be restored, so it's worth asking.
We BuyNo corporate waffle - here's what we actually offer
There's a big difference between a basic Hamilton and a high-grade railroad watch. We know which models matter, which ones are common as muck, and what they're actually worth. You won't get fobbed off with a generic quote.
We base our offers on what we can realistically sell your watch for, minus a fair margin for our time and expertise. You'll understand exactly how we reached our valuation - no mysterious formulas or vague assessments.
Send us photos, we give you a quote, you decide if you want to proceed. If you accept, we pay the same day. If you don't, no hard feelings. We're not here to pressure anyone into selling.
Send us some photos and we'll give you an honest assessment. No obligation, no sales pitch, just straight answers from people who know their American railroad watches.