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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.
At the heart of this 1933 Hamilton timepiece is a striking solid-silver dial created in partnership with Packard—one of America’s most celebrated early automotive brands. Crafted from genuine silver rather than the brass or base metals commonly used at the time, this dial represents an ultra-luxury option seldom seen on American watches of the era. The centerpiece features the iconic Packard slogan “Ask the man who owns one” framed by bold numerals and a crisp minute track, while the “Hamilton” signature sits above the recessed sub-seconds dial, anchoring the design with classic balance. This dial is a rare crossover between two great American names, uniting the precision of Hamilton watchmaking with the prestige of Packard’s automotive heritage. Inside beats Hamilton’s Grade 918, a 19-jewel in-house caliber produced between 1928 and 1936. Fully restored and meticulously refinished, the movement showcases deep damaskeening and brilliant blue accents on screws and hardware—hand-applied using traditional thermal coloring (read more here). Jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually polished to recover their original golden luster, while the hands retain their original heat-blued finish for authentic period character. The watch is housed in our new Heritage Bronze conversion case, designed for collectors who appreciate a case that evolves over time. Machined from solid bronze, the case starts with warm golden tones but develops a rich patina as it ages, creating a surface unique to the wearer. From the coined-finish bezel to the lugs, screws, and crown, nearly every surface will take on its own patina, ensuring no two cases ever age the same.
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: 1933
Dial Material: Solid silver (excellent)
Jewels: 19 jewels
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire
Case Material: Bronze (will patina)
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: 47 mm (52 mm with crown)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 3146633
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.