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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 1927, this Hamilton timepiece comes as a complete set with its original box, papers, and pocket watch case. The serial numbers on the original paperwork match those found on both the movement and pocket watch case, making this a remarkably complete and original set. The metal dial features a beautiful relief design, with the numerals, Hamilton signature, and intricate patterns carved into the surface of the dial. The different depths and textures catch the light from different angles, creating a dynamic appearance that changes dramatically in both color and depth as the lighting shifts. The original heat-blued kite hands remain in the condition Hamilton imparted at the time of manufacture and have not been restored. Their deep blue color provides incredible contrast against the white dial and makes checking the time a visual delight. 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 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 settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their original golden luster. Taken together, the matching original set, intricate relief 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.
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: 1927
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: 3276631
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.