March 2013

During World War II, Hamilton produced numerous models for the military from 1941 to 1946.  The 987A was similar to the earlier 987 models including the “F” amd “E” series. But the “A” movement had an Elivar Extra hairspring. The “A” was a different design, and only a few parts were interchangeable with the earlier […]

Collectors will discover 987S Hamilton movements difficult to find. They  sell for a premium. At auction, the watches that contain working 987S movements see high bidders and plenty of bids. Afterall, they’re quite collectible and rare. Take care because without the second hands, it’s not a fully functional hacking movement that resets itself when you