Hamilton 912 from 1925 with Original Plum Hands

$2,249.00

This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels, a guilloche dial, and original plum hands.

This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.

*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. The timepiece features 17 jewels, a guilloche dial, and original plum hands.

This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.

*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, in 1925 and is powered by the 912 grade, a 17 jewel in house movement produced from 1923 to 1937. The movement has been carefully refinished with blue accents on the screws and hardware using precise hand applied thermal treatment, a traditional watchmaking technique that enhances both corrosion resistance and visual appeal (read more here). Each jewel setting, gear train component, balance, and balance weight was individually hand polished to restore its original golden luster. The hands remain unrestored and retain their factory heat plum finish, a deep purple tone that creates an entirely different aesthetic from classic thermal blue. It is a rare and striking detail that adds real character to the piece. The Hamilton dial is metal and features an extraordinary guilloche motif at the center, framed by bold Arabic numerals around the perimeter. The outer minute track is composed of sixty raised metal circles, with larger circles placed at five minute intervals for clear timekeeping. The proportions are excellent and the overall dial design is exceptional.

The timepiece is housed in a new 316L stainless steel wristwatch 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.

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: 1925

  • Dial Material: Metal (guilloche)

  • 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

  • Original Case Included: No

  • Serial Number: 3236974

  • Water Resistance: 50 meters

  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.