Lot 711
  • 711

Hamilton Watch Co., a silvered metal openface deck watch with up-and-down indicator, no. 1260054, circa 1918-1943

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Description

  • Hamilton Watch Co.
  • diameter 69mm
36 size, damascened nickel lever movement, 21 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to 5 positions, silvered metal cuvette, silvered matte dial, arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, up-and-down indicator below 12 o'clock for 56 hours, large polished case, dial and movement signed, case stamped C.W.C. Co.

Provenance

Time Museum Inventory No. 1847

Literature

Randall, cat. no. 74

Catalogue Note

Reportedly Hamilton produced 966 watches with the 36 size movement between the years of 1918 and 1943.  These watches stand apart in relation to the complexity of their reserve of going indicator and barrel assembly.