*Featured Restoration* Hamilton 904 from 1933 with a Tapestry Dial
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. he movement underwent a meticulous restoration to bring it fully back to spec.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. he movement underwent a meticulous restoration to bring it fully back to spec.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. he movement underwent a meticulous restoration to bring it fully back to spec.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
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.
This Hamilton timepiece was crafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and completed in 1933. It is powered by Hamilton’s 904 grade movement—a 21-jewel in-house caliber produced between 1928 and 1936, with only 4,100 units made, making it an incredibly rare find. The movement has been fully restored after being found in a condition most watchmakers would consider suitable only for parts. We never see a lost cause—just opportunities to preserve American horology. The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were each individually hand-polished to restore their original golden luster. The plates were carefully cleaned and polished by hand to remove corrosion while preserving the original damaskeening (Geneva stripes) and enamel-filled lettering. The watch hands remain unrestored, retaining their original heat-blued finish. The metal Hamilton dial features a striking tapestry pattern with vertical lines that shift dynamically in the light. Applied indices provide golden hues that change with the angle of illumination, creating a dimensional appearance that is unmatched in modern watchmaking.
The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for ease in winding and setting, ensuring a tailored fit across various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is recommended to remove the watch before participating in water activities. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 280 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Jeweled motor barrel
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Hamilton
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Year Manufactured: 1933
Dial Material: Metal (excellent)
Jewels: 21 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
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 3063424
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.