quote:Originally posted by OGR Webmaster:
If I wanted to buy a good #16 size pocket watch, where should I look and what should I be prepared to spend?
Following on from the other comments, if you're simply looking for an accurate watch as opposed to a collectible watch, it shouldn't be hard to find a post-1950 992B on eBay for less than $200. Case model 15 is a simple stainless case introduced in 1950, case model 16 is "rolled gold plate" (i.e. not as good as gold-filled) introduced in 1951. Neither is particularly rare or targeted by collectors.
I use the search term "Hamilton Pocket Watch" since some sellers neglect to put the model number in the title.