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Hamilton Watch Co. was in operation from 1892-1969 and manufactured some of the highest end, most accurate watches ever produced. Manufacturing of Hamilton watches took place at their facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Crafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1928, this Hamilton timepiece is accompanied by its original box and paperwork. The serial number recorded on the original paperwork matches the movement, making this a remarkably complete and well-preserved set. The original metal dial features an intricate guilloché pattern at its center, surrounded by stylized Arabic numerals and a bold minute track. The dial design draws clear inspiration from American railroad timekeeping, where legibility and precision were paramount. The varying depths and textures of the guilloché center reflect light differently depending on the viewing angle, creating a dynamic appearance that shifts dramatically in color and depth as the lighting changes. The original heat-blued hands remain in the same condition Hamilton imparted at the time of manufacture and have not been restored. Their deep blue finish provides striking contrast against the dial, making even a simple glance at the time a visual pleasure.
Beneath the dial is Hamilton’s Grade 912, a 17-jewel in-house movement produced by the Hamilton Watch Company between 1923 and 1937. Every component of the movement was carefully restored and refinished in our workshop in Little Rock, Arkansas. Screws and steel hardware were thermally blued one at a time through controlled heating over an alcohol lamp, a traditional watchmaking technique that improves corrosion resistance while adding rich blue contrast to the movement (read more here). The jewel chatons, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their original golden luster. Taken together, the matching original set, intricate guilloche dial, untouched heat-blued hands, and fully restored movement make this an exceptional example of Hamilton watchmaking from the 1920s.
The timepiece is housed in our 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case is equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, although we recommend removing the watch before water activities. The watch is fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures.
The original Hamilton presentation box and accompanying paperwork have also been preserved. The original guarantee identifies the watch as a Hamilton 912, lists its movement serial number, and notes its special design. The matching serial number provides a direct connection between the timepiece and its original documentation, an exceptionally rare find more than a century after manufacture.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Hamilton
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Year Manufactured: 1928
Dial Material: Metal
Jewels: 17 jewels
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: 47 mm (52 mm with crown)
Height: 13 mm
Serial Number: 3294305
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.