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SOLD 1959 Solid 14k Yellow Gold Hamilton - Cal. 770

  1. hockey Jul 4, 2013

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    I'm selling this beautiful Hamilton for my watchmaker in Sacramento, CA.

    It is in like new condition. There are no marks on the case.

    It has a caliber 770, 22 jewels, 45 hour power reserve.

    From NAWC website "Hamilton's 770 was the best wristwatch movement made in the US, not just by Hamilton.
    It and the 982M garnered Hamilton the nickname of America's Patek Phillipe.
    It took interchangeable parts to the extreme along with very high quality."

    The movement is pristine, fully serviced, working perfectly and keeping excellent time.

    Solid 14k yellow gold case, marked clearly on the case. Marked crown. 25mm wide excluding crown, 36mm lug-to-lug.

    Reduced to $450 PayPal accepted (no fees), shipping included.
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  2. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 4, 2013

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    BTW, Phil, this appears to be a Lansing model, which appeared in the 1958-59 catalogs. Beautiful example.

    Here is a catalog page, which was posted on vintagewatchforums:

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  3. hockey Jul 6, 2013

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    Reduced to $450
     
  4. rmcnelly Jul 6, 2013

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    Got a wrist shot?
     
  5. hockey Jul 7, 2013

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  6. rmcnelly Jul 11, 2013

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    I'll take it, PM sent.
     
  7. ulackfocus Jul 11, 2013

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    Good decision. I thought long & hard about it because the caliber 770 is nicknamed the "American Patek" because it's so well made.
     
  8. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 11, 2013

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    And you don't see cases in that condition too often.
     
  9. rmcnelly Jul 12, 2013

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    Thanks guys, I'm a lurker here having a mid 70's Connie and this is my first real vintage watch purchase.