Circa 1937-1939.
Although not seen in the Hamilton catalogs, this marvelous 10K white gold-filled Hamilton Merritt presented here features a two-tone silver & butler finished dial with black enamel numerals. Approximately 702 white gold-filled models of the Merritt were ever produced. The blued steel alpha hands look stunning on this rare white Merritt that has been fitted with a brand new Perfit glass crystal and size 19 alligator calf straps in dark brown. Resting underneath the dial is a 6/o sized 987-F movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. Serial on movement: 4299921. The S&W case has light scratches throughout which is typical wear for vintage timepieces of this age. The watch is signed Hamilton on the case, movement, and dial. The inner back case is marked Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 10K gold filled, S456337. This watch sets and winds smoothly and runs strong. The crown sits flush on the side and the snap back case shuts tightly with a nice seal. Case measurements are approximately 28mm in width (excluding the crown) x 39mm from lug end to lug end.
Although not seen in the Hamilton catalogs, this marvelous 10K white gold-filled Hamilton Merritt presented here features a two-tone silver & butler finished dial with black enamel numerals. Approximately 702 white gold-filled models of the Merritt were ever produced. The blued steel alpha hands look stunning on this rare white Merritt that has been fitted with a brand new Perfit glass crystal and size 19 alligator calf straps in dark brown. Resting underneath the dial is a 6/o sized 987-F movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. Serial on movement: 4299921. The S&W case has light scratches throughout which is typical wear for vintage timepieces of this age. The watch is signed Hamilton on the case, movement, and dial. The inner back case is marked Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 10K gold filled, S456337. This watch sets and winds smoothly and runs strong. The crown sits flush on the side and the snap back case shuts tightly with a nice seal. Case measurements are approximately 28mm in width (excluding the crown) x 39mm from lug end to lug end.