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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.
The original Gothic plum hands on this 1928 Hamilton are absolutely stunning. The original metal dial is in excellent condition, featuring an elegant radial guilloché motif at its center. Raised golden Arabic numerals surround the dial, complemented by a minute track with raised golden circular markers. Along the outer portion of the dial, finely striped guilloché finishing creates a striking contrast with the radial pattern at the center, adding depth and texture as light moves across the surface. The original plum hands provide beautiful contrast against the metal dial, with just the right amount of patina to complement the subtle aging of the dial.
Under the dial is Hamilton’s 912, a 17-jewel in-house movement produced by The Hamilton Watch Company between 1923 and 1937. Every component was carefully refinished in our workshop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Screws and steel hardware were thermally blued one at a time through controlled heating over an alcohol lamp, a traditional watchmaking technique that enhances 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. The result is a movement that reflects the brilliance it would have displayed when it first left the Hamilton factory more than a century ago while preserving the character that makes these early American movements so compelling today.
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: 270 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 (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
Serial Number: 3289848
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.