This wristwatch is a 14 K gold filled 19 Jewel Hamilton. It’s a very popular rectangular watch with an Art Deco shape and swept back lugs. The “Ross” is a true 1930’s watch made between 1937 and into 1941. The “Ross” came with a 982 movement with damasked bridges and plates. Hamilton produced Ross line […]
The “Harris” is one of the scarcest Hamilton wristwatches. The company produced approximately 8,500 with few existing today and appearing only in Hamilton’s 1937-38 catalog. It uses a 987 F movement, considered one of the two best movements Hamilton made. This “Harris” model fits factory specifications of watches with 987 F movements. The movement uses
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Little information exists on the Morley as Hamilton only produced 11,700 of this model. It’s rarely seen. 1936 marked a departure from Hamilton’s strict use of rectangular cases. Watches made during this period included the Dixon, Drake, Lawrence, Mason, Morley, Scott, Turner and Watson. Hamilton also introduced the 980 movement in 1936. As you can
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The Hamilton Cushion was one of the first wristwatches made by Hamilton the famous pocket watch manufacturer. Production of this model began in 1922. Hamilton marketed this model for Golfing and other Sports, Motorists, Traveling Men, Foresters, Civil Engineers, Army and Navel Officers, and Aviators. It came with a 986 movement. It’s a nice collectible
The Medwick looked at Hamilton’s driver and wondered why it lacked a crown on top instead of to the side. After all, Hamilton designed the Medwick for driving. Purchasers paid $40 for this watch in 1938. You can find this watch selling for $490 today. Of course, it’s restored at that price with a Butler
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