WWII Era Hamilton 917 from 1942
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels, a rose gold metal dial, and an antimagnetic movement.
*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 rose gold metal dial, and an antimagnetic movement.
*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 rose gold metal dial, and an antimagnetic movement.
*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, crafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and completed in 1942, holds special historical significance as it was made during World War II. Powered by the 917 grade—a 17-jewel in-house movement produced between 1936 and 1954—this watch represents Hamilton's precision craftsmanship during a critical time in history. The movement components were designed to be antimagnetic, incorporating low iron content, a feature particularly important in wartime due to the increased presence of electromagnetic fields from military equipment. Because of this low iron content, we are unable to apply thermal coloring to the movement hardware, preserving its original appearance. The watch hands retain their original silver finish and have not been restored, preserving authenticity. The dial is in good condition, showcasing an incredible rose gold hue complemented by painted silver indices that glisten beautifully in the light. The hands offer exceptional contrast against the rose gold dial, creating a truly stunning visual effect.
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. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the original 14 karat rose gold filled Hamilton pocket watch case will be included as well.
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: 1942
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
Original Case Included: Yes, 14 karat gold filled
Serial Number: X95119
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.