What is this Rolex?

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amcclell

·May 18, 2020

I am with you - 36mm is the perfect size for me even though I have some larger watches. I have a soft spot for small watches from the 1940's and 1950's, although I don't have a lot of them. With the move from pocket watches to wrist watches back then, the ability to make a watch small was a sign of prestige. Hamilton, Bulova, Elgin and Gruen all made tiny watches by today's standards. The military pieces were especially small so that they didn't get caught or hung up while on the battlefield.

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amcclell

·May 18, 2020

amcclell

I am with you - 36mm is the perfect size for me even though I have some larger watches. I have a soft spot for small watches from the 1940's and 1950's, although I don't have a lot of them. With the move from pocket watches to wrist watches back then, the ability to make a watch small was a sign of prestige. Hamilton, Bulova, Elgin and Gruen all made tiny watches by today's standards. The military pieces were especially small so that they didn't get caught or hung up while on the battlefield.

 

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amcclell

·May 18, 2020

Here is another small one with a 301 movement, circa 1958.

 

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amcclell

·May 18, 2020

A 33mm Hamilton Fleetwood solid 14k from 1952.

 

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rkman11

·May 18, 2020

@amcclell haven’t seen that Bulova beauty in a little while! Won’t lie, I instantly regretted selling it but it makes me happy to know she’s being enjoyed!

 

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amcclell

·May 18, 2020

My watchmaker, who serviced it figured it had never been apart before. I am very happy with it - thanks!

 

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Ohmeguh

·May 19, 2020

That Bulova has a real art deco feel to it. Do you only wear dressed up?

 

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amcclell

·May 19, 2020

I wear it every once in a while, just for fun. I am super careful with it, as it is in NOS condition. I have a soft spot for Bulova as my grandfather had a 25th anniversary Bulova watch from his employer that he treasured. My nephew wears that one proudly.