I wish it looked closer to the movie prop, which also seemed like a more thoughtful and utilitarian design (i.e. the digital numbers for UTC, instead of tiny dials).
But, I do enjoy that they are willing to have fun with their heritage and their long tradition of supplying movie prop watches.
I just bought a new 1947 'Donald'
Very nice Donald. I own one also but your has a much sharper case. 👍 The 982M is one of nicestly finished production movements ever made, imo.
The vertical brushing is very consistent across the whole bracelet and there are no bare spots that I can see with the naked eye.
Love those minute-track rings with the indices - that's a very nice way to put structure on a dial. 1960s design at its best.
I'll jump back in time two decades (and to the top of the page with @Waltesefalcon 's watch) - here is my 1940/41 Donald with an early 982M. Absolutely gorgeous movement, I'm still in awe of the fact that only watchmakers used to be able to see them, and that one of the best arguments for Hamilton watches was hidden from the buyer's eyes. This one is running at +6 s/day after a service (according to my app), quite good for an over 80 year old movement (the movement photo is from before the service).
Love those minute-track rings with the indices - that's a very nice way to put structure on a dial. 1960s design at its best.
I'll jump back in time two decades (and to the top of the page with @Waltesefalcon 's watch) - here is my 1940/41 Donald with an early 982M. Absolutely gorgeous movement, I'm still in awe of the fact that only watchmakers used to be able to see them, and that one of the best arguments for Hamilton watches was hidden from the buyer's eyes. This one is running at +6 s/day after a service (according to my app), quite good for an over 80 year old movement (the movement photo is from before the service).
Yea, I always found it a bit odd that they named it after Donald Duck ... the guy who runs around without pants, all the time!
The other (in)famous Donald wasn't born until 1946, so this is a pre-Donald "Donald" 😉
