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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.
This Hamilton from 1926 features a gilt guilloché dial that is simply breathtaking. As light moves across the surface, the guilloché pattern catches and reflects it differently, creating one of the most dynamic dial aesthetics we have encountered. The bold Arabic numerals draw inspiration from the railroad era, while the clean outer minute track is accented by bold indices every five minutes. The original hour and minute hands were left unrestored, retaining the original heat-blued finish applied by Hamilton at the time of manufacture. The result is incredible contrast against the guilloche dial, further enhancing the visual character of the watch face. Beneath the dial beats Hamilton’s 902, one of the rare motor barrel variants produced in this size. This 19 jewel in-house movement was manufactured for only a few short years between 1924 and 1928, with just 9,700 units made. The movement has been fully restored and refinished, with each screw and piece of hardware thermally blued by hand, a traditional technique that enhances corrosion resistance and visual contrast (read more here). The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to revive their original golden luster. The result is a timepiece that feels just as dynamic and captivating today as it did when it left the Hamilton factory nearly a century ago.
The timepiece is encased in our 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: 275 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: 1926
Dial Material: Metal (gilt and guilloche)
Jewels: 19 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: 3056426
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.