Circa 1948-1950.
Here is a vintage Hamilton Ashley in a 14K natural goldfilled case featuring double "domed" lugs and 18K gold numerals and dots on a sterling silver dial. The dial has a minor blemish at numeral 10 and there is some light brassing on the lugs. The alpha style hands are true to form and the watch sets and winds effortlessly. Underneath the dial rests a grade 982 manual hand winding movement with 19 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. Serial on movement: 401267. Included is a new glass crystal and genuine leather straps in dark brown. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 14K goldfilled, L&K, L189147. This watch measures approximately 23mm wide (excluding the crown) x 36mm in overall length.
Here is a vintage Hamilton Ashley in a 14K natural goldfilled case featuring double "domed" lugs and 18K gold numerals and dots on a sterling silver dial. The dial has a minor blemish at numeral 10 and there is some light brassing on the lugs. The alpha style hands are true to form and the watch sets and winds effortlessly. Underneath the dial rests a grade 982 manual hand winding movement with 19 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. Serial on movement: 401267. Included is a new glass crystal and genuine leather straps in dark brown. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 14K goldfilled, L&K, L189147. This watch measures approximately 23mm wide (excluding the crown) x 36mm in overall length.