Local 506 Electrical, Radio, Machine workers

Local 506 Electrical Union Dial - Radio, Machine workers
6/2/16   Ask $65.00  estatesale*28013 (ebay handle) Erie, Pennsylvania U.S.A.
Mint, Speidel Band, no box or papers.

Willie Wirehand Dial

Willie Wirehand Date Dial
4/29/16 Ask $29.95 mix-o-plex (ebay handle)  USA  ca. 1990
New condition old stock. No box or papers

Mickey Mouse Gold Dial

Mickey Mouse Presentation Gold Date & Dial (c, 1999)
4/11/16 Ask $19.99 jjcoinsomaha (ebay handle) Bellevue, NE U.S.A
Fine condition, no box or papers, speidel band

6/1/16  Ask $19.99 midmanima (ebay handle) Columbia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Fine Condition, no box or papers

Greyhound 25 Years of Service

Greyhound 25 years of service c. 1985
Ask $64.99  3/20/ 2016  artaurora (ebay handle) Auburn, NY USA.
Good condition w/ box and papers. Nicks & missing goldtone

Al Bahr Limited Edition / Murat

Al Bahr Dial  Engraved  k. K. 028/250
2016 TeraPeak Auction Reference.
fine condition, no box or papers w/ Lizard Skin Band





Murat #1 dial variant. Fair condition - runnig
Ask $48   6/3/16  via (ebay handle: love-k.ru) St. Petersberg, Russia Fed.
Leather band, gold face

National Security Agency United States of America

National Security Agency United States of America
Eagle Shield 'Hamilton Artcraft' no date window

Last known example: 7/2011 Fine Condition, No box

Ephrata Area School District, Lancaster PA

Ephrata Area School District, Lancaster County, PA USA
Ask $28.39 3/13/16   viapontiki1 (ebay handle) Saddleworth, Lancashire, U.K.
Fine condition, no box or papers

Note: Lancaster, PA is the original assembly home of Hamilton watches prior to
merger with Swiss conglomerate. Lancaster, PA and U.S. Virgin Islands continued
to maintain Union shops for final assembly of the 9812 throughout its production.

National Association of Letter Carriers

National Association of Letter Carriers, Union dial
Ask 99 cents, 3/15/16  deltarestore (ebay handle) Delta, CO U.S.A.
Good condition but reported 'not working' with Box and Papers,  ca. 1995+

Texaco Filling Station

Texaco Filling Station ,  Limited edition 5000 serialized
2/25/16 (Lot sale of several items) sold $13.99 greenthirteen (ebay handle)
Fine w/ light scratches box and papers (no serial number disclosed)

Heirloom watch sold around 1983 at 129.95 by the Custom Group in New Jersey

Teamsters Horses Wheel IBTCSHA AFL

                                                     

Teamsters  - International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers of America
2/20/16  ask $89  kkostov (ebay handle)   Chicago, IL USA   Model: 9812U  Known Date: 2002
Fine no box or papers.  Retirement award from Local 705 IBT Pension Fund

Known variety:  Virgin Islands shaking hands circle engraved logo on back from local 611

Retro

(please excuse photo quality)

Retro watch - Basic 9812 watch and date face.  Circa 1980

Plumbers Pipefitters and Refrigeration Workers

Plumbers Pipefitters and Refrigeration Workers, Local #162

Steamfitters UA 420 / Pipefitters 1889 Oak Leaf dial variants

                             
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Known Steamfitters 420 face.

Known 1889 face w/ Hamilton noted on top ca. 1990, Leather band

United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitting Industry of the United States. Hamilton Artcraft dial  # 9812U  ca. mid/late 90's

4/14/16  Ask $20.99 Blueprinter1995 (ebay handle), Richmond, VA  USA.

Virgin Island assembly stamp reverse, Good condition w/ Box, Speidel band

Hostess

Hostess Branded known example, 8/14/15   Ask $99.99

317pachanga    (ebay handle),   Indianapolis, IN USA

Good condition no box or papers. Approximate build date 1997-8

Masonic Scottish Right Emblem

Masonic Scottish Right Southern Jurisdiction Emblem AASR SJ

11/11/15 sold $31.99  garagesalemonkeyca (ebay handle)    Yucca Valley, CA USA

fine no box or papers. Diamond at 12 o'clock

3/2/16 ask $175.00    charles1938  (ebay handle)     Henrico, VA  USA
good condition, scratches no box or papers

4/26/16 ask $95.00     alfhov-fknwnzfu  {ebay handle) Glendale, CA USA
Fine condition, 2 pt. Diamond at 12 o'clock   no box

Collegiate Basketball Officials Association CBOA

Collegiate Basketball Officials Association

1/16/16 ask $20.00, clubpauly (ebay handle)    Revere, MA USA

No Box or papers,     Assume very good condition

Golden Boy AT&T Communications Statue

Known 'Golden Boy' AT&T Communications statue.

sold 5/26/15 $36.50 timeman21 (ebay handle) Westmont, IL USA

Fine condition, no engravings or date window.  Approx. build date 1995-98

Aeromechanics

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Aero Mechanics 3/15/15  ask $755

golo_ivan88 (ebay handle), Chula Vista,CA

no box or papers, good condition.      

Yellow Freight 10 Year Safe Worker

Yellow (Freight) 10 Year Safe Worker
3/2/16  ask $155.00   watchmanca (ebay handle) California, USA
Known Date: 2000  Fine Condition, no box or papers

UTU United Transportation Union

UTU (United Transportation Union)

sold 12/20/15 $45    cfcona (ebay handle)  Stafford, VA USA

Very good, no box or papers     Known date 1985

International Association Iron and Bridge Workers

International Association Iron and Bridge Workers Union

Sold 1/16/16 $65.00   classone (ebay handle) Fresno, CA USA

Fine w/ box and papers.    Later edition around 1998 end of run for 9812U marked case

Older case style approx c. 1985 black lettering
Ask 4/1/16 $64.95   usalovemanar (ebay handle) Corona, CA USA
Fair condition no box or papers. Leather strap

Circa 1980's case Date face w/ speidel band
Ask $19.99  5/5/16  volley8686 (ebay handle) Anaheim, CA  USA
Fair condition, no box, papers or battery

International Union of Operating Engineers IUOE

International Union of Operating Engineers

sold $39.95  1/16/16   coop1523 (ebay handle), Poughkeepsie, NY

very good condition no box or papers.  9182U later model

Known back variety: Virgin Islands shaking hands circle engraved back union logo
Sold $64    10/28/15  momeltons (ebay handle)  Osage Beach, MO USA
Mint never worn in box with papers.  9182U

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

3/3/2016, Ask $50   drmad1969 (ebay handle) Columbus, OH USA 

No Box or papers. Good condition w/ scratches

America's Largest RV Company FLEETWOOD

America's Largest RV Company FLEETWOOD

3/3/2016, Ask $120   nite_flite_time (ebay handle)  California, USA 

Reported Date '2000' with green hang tag. No Box or papers. Fine

International Union of Operating Engineers 45 years Centennial Edition

International Union of Operating Engineers 45 years Local 150, 3/3/2016 Ask $99.99

the4robs (ebay handle) Schererville, IN USA 

Known Date: 1997 Near Mint w/ Box – light case wear.

Note: Backs of this era feature a copyright symbol next to the Hamilton name followed by a 9812 outside. Boxes feature Old English type font of larger Hamilton name on lining next to a crest.

Centennial Edition International Union of Operating Engineers 1896-1996, 

sold 2/7/16 $58.95 Fine. S7990 (ebay handle) Ocala, FL USA.

No Box or papers.    Known Date:1996      Serial # 00964

Note: Known 9818 model # change in 1998 variants with this same design.

APWU American Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO

APWU (American Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO) 3/2/2016 $70 ask 

eebxjewelry (ebay handle) Eerie, Pennsylvania USA

Near mint no box. 

Intl. Chemical Workers Union AFL-CIO

3/2/2016 Int. Chemical Workers Union AFL-CIO

joelpaez0323 (ebay handle) ask $199 Homosassa, FL USA

Near Mint w/ Box 

Aladdin, Palestine Masonic faces

Aladdin Masonic 3/2/2016 ask $80
 repaskygoldandsilver (ebay handle), Columbus, OH USA
 Condition Used Fine, no box. serialized #093/500

Known face variant – Palestine Shriner 6/6/11
Auction Price Unknown
Mint no box


Known face variant - Rajah  (no current photo)

Values? - I don' need no steeking values

To butcher a turn of a famous quote from the movie 'The Treasure of Sierra Madre', I feel it is important to take a stab at the most queried question about Hamilton 9812's and that is 'WHAT ARE THEY WORTH'?

Well to be honest - 'I don't know' or maybe an even better hackneyed retort 'Whatever somebody will pay' is the most accurate response I can offer. I have seen 9812's sell for under $20 to well over $200 depending on the condition, whether they have an imprinted serialized case,  a unique highly detailed dial design, and exceptional documented provenance that is in high demand.

As a collectible, the watches generally offer a price point that most can take advantage of without breaking the bank unlike Rolex, Tag and the other elite brands. Typically these Hammy's become part of a collection of many varied objects centered around a corporate logo, brand, or theme. Since they were typically only produced for a short time and small corporate-specific runs, scarcity is an issue for some logos and dial types. In any given month you may find several 9812's available for sale but the odds that you will find a SPECIFIC 9812 design is fairly rare. So if you are unwilling to wait or don't have time to hunt a known example down, expect to pay considerably more to get what you want, when you want it.

In general terms, MOST of the time a generic 9812 in reasonable condition (a few scratches, not mint, no box etc.) with a basic logo dial and replacement band will cost $15 - $70. Obviously more documentation, provenance on why it was awarded and to whom, mint with advertising, box, warranty card - you know the drill - expect prices to easily exceed your hopes to the tune of $200 - $300. Note that in ALL examples, the movements are nearly identical. As simply a watch, the 9812 is a very attractive and excellent quartz, well constructed timekeeper.

-Will

Why this website?

Like many that may eventually find themselves here, I just could not find any information about a unique dial Hamilton watch that I purchased sight unseen from a Petroliana collector. Of course the Hamilton name is legendary among innovative American watch companies which meant ordinarily very expensive timepieces.

But THAT was not the case for the 9812. I researched, asked questions of even established watch forums and Hamilton geeks but details were hard to come-by. Every other watch that looked similar WAS different and even the slim profile automatics that Hamilton is so famous for looked right but of course had no quartz movements.

So this is a work in progress. It is a resource for ALL of us who like to compare, show-off, share a story of how they came by their 'Hammy 9812's and any information of who sold them, what they cost, what their value was and is etc. etc. While we all understand these watches will never command the respect or over-the-top collector pricing of better known brands, the 9812 still deserves a nod to its simple slim lines, quality construction, and amazingly beautiful and varied custom dials that we all have come to love.

Feel free to send me pics and/or stories with permission to share and I will post any vetted content that comes my way. I will cull what I can find and post 9812 dial designs as I find them with references back to owner. I do not own any photos so if you don't wish your data and/or photos included, just drop me a line and I will remove it from the blog index.

If content eventually proves worthy, we can add a 'classified' section to post 'want's n' found's' for those who are searching for specific corporate or union branded watches or documentation of a presentation award etc. While sales and marketing are always a reality, the focus on this site is mostly to link-up resources and expand the general knowledge of a rather unique chapter in a luxury watchmaker's history. Enjoy!

-Will