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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 timepiece is housed in our new black PVD coated surgical grade 316L stainless steel case, created specifically for this build and limited to this one piece. Every component of the case is PVD coated, including the mid case, bezel, caseback, lugs, screws, crown, and clasp, resulting in a deep, uniform finish with exceptional durability and corrosion resistance. The rich dark tone delivers a bold, high contrast aesthetic that allows the dial and movement to stand forward with striking clarity. Inside beats Hamilton’s 916 crafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1928, a 17 jewel in house caliber produced between 1923 and 1928. The movement has been fully restored and carefully refinished with hand applied thermal coloring on the screws and hardware, enhancing corrosion resistance while adding subtle blue contrast (read more here). The jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished to restore their original golden luster. The original Hamilton hands were polished to a mirror finish to remove corrosion, then heated by hand to impart a rich iridescent blue hue, creating exceptional contrast against the metal dial and complementing the warm golden indices.
The case is designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, while ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets for water resistance up to 50 meters; however, we recommend removing the watch before engaging in water activities. The timepiece 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: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Hamilton
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Year Manufactured: 1928
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 (PVD coated black)
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: 47 mm (52 mm with crown)
Height: 13 mm
Serial Number: 3130999
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty (PVD coating not covered)
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.