Rectangular Hamilton watch with nicely decorated case and bevelled crystal. I bought this one a few years ago to save it from the crucible. 17 Jewel Manual winding movement appears to keep time. I wound it 12 hours ago and it still runs with correct time. I have not serviced this watch and have only used it a few times. It should be serviced and I cannot guarantee that it will run well if worn without a watchmaker’s care. Case is similar in size to a tank. 22 mm wide (excluding crown) and 32 mm long. Lug width is 18 mm. The black leather strap is included and shows how little wrist time I have with this little gem. I opened the case and there are numbers stamped inside. If anyone knows what they mean, send me a PM and I will update this listing without unfairly bumping it. The little box is perfect. It did not come with the watch. But it did come with the little booklet. I have no idea on the price. I am therefore asking $450 US. Send me a message if I am way off. I will discuss shipping with the buyer. I sold my first watch to @amcclell last week. I have no clue on how to show you my feedback. He is not out to bust my knee caps! I am selling to save for a Speedy. I will accept a return if you feel I was dishonest.
The Florentine case on this is stunning. Worth the gold weight alone. With Steve’s permission I add this: We were just chatting via PM about if the dial on this is original or not as the line weights seem a little heavy and font is slightly different than other I’ve found (non-serif). I don’t think the lack of “Swiss” at the bottom is an issue as I found other examples that didn’t have it, but this era seems to have some slight variations in dial printing. A detail of the dial in full sun courtesy of Steve. Anyone care to weigh in on if this is an original dial or a repaint?
Original Hamilton boxes sell to collectors for upwards of $100 CAD alone. Great watch @Duracuir1 GLWTS!
If it's a redial, I'd say a very early redial, possibly from the 1960s. For some reason early redials don't bother collectors as much as modern redials. It's hard to tell if the dial is enameled or painted, but I'd feel safe saying it's an original factory dial. I agree about the lack of SWISS not mattering as Hamilton was still promoting themselves as an American watch company at this time. Here's a solid gold Longines with a factory original dial also missing the SWISS marking.
Did I read wrong the Hamilton was based in Pennsylvania until 1969? The watch and the typography on the booklet suggest 1950s to early 1960s to me. Why would they be Swiss?
I’ve seen some Hamilton’s from this era marked “Swiss” at the bottom, the movements were Swiss made- cased and timed in Lancaster, PA. By this point, very few movements were still made in the US.
It's a fine dress watch, that will work equally well for me and for the daughter if she wants to wear it to the theatre once life can resume! Thank you!