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Just bought this amazing little watch from 1950!

  1. w1n9m4n Jul 5, 2015

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  2. alam Jul 5, 2015

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    :thumbsup: nice dial, a bit small for my taste but a nice looking little watch...and under $300!
     
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  3. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 5, 2015

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    I was going to answer "Hamilton" in your other post, but you beat me to it.

    Here is information on your movement:

    https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/G522853

    The watch looks to be in excellent original condition. Catalog entry below:

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    Excellent choice. Restored by the (former) best in the business.
    gatorcpa
     
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  4. w1n9m4n Jul 5, 2015

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    I had a feeling I was making a good choice. I saw that movement and almost died!
    I am going to love winding this puppy in the mornings!
     
  5. ulackfocus Jul 5, 2015

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    Nice score. The caliber 980 is the basic version of the 982 Medallion - one of Hamilton's best.

    244.4L.jpg
     
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  6. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Jul 5, 2015

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    Looks like a good watch score.

    I'd love to have one example of a Hamilton with one of their best U.S. movements in the collection.
     
  7. ulackfocus Jul 5, 2015

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    982M or 770.
     
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  8. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 5, 2015

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    Grade 979 is no slouch either:

    [​IMG]

    It was the best they made in the 1930's.
    gatorcpa
     
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  9. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Jul 5, 2015

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    Thanks all for the nice reference material here.
     
  10. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jul 5, 2015

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    Hmmmmmmmm......

    A 73 poster who scores something like this!

    ::love::

    Keep an eye on him surely we must.

    ;)


    Oh, and I noticed I'm FIRST DIBS too!
     
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  11. w1n9m4n Jul 6, 2015

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    73 posts with 0 likes! And bam! A homerun!!!
    I am still shocked at the price...I mean it has to worth at least $300 yeah?