Circa 1951-1953.
Available for sale is this vintage Hamilton Kirby-B in a 14K yellow gold-filled case with 18K gold numerals, markers and dots on a sterling silver dial. The Kirby originally came with a grade 982 movement up until 1953 when the Kirby-B was introduced featuring a 12/0 size grade 753 movement. This watch sets and winds smoothly thanks to a grade 753 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. The watch includes a brand new glass crystal and new alligator calf straps in brown. The inside back case reads: KIRBY B, Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 14K Goldfilled, R276359, Star W.C. Co. This watch measures approximately 23mm wide (excluding the crown) x 35mm from lug tip to lug tip.
Available for sale is this vintage Hamilton Kirby-B in a 14K yellow gold-filled case with 18K gold numerals, markers and dots on a sterling silver dial. The Kirby originally came with a grade 982 movement up until 1953 when the Kirby-B was introduced featuring a 12/0 size grade 753 movement. This watch sets and winds smoothly thanks to a grade 753 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. The watch includes a brand new glass crystal and new alligator calf straps in brown. The inside back case reads: KIRBY B, Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 14K Goldfilled, R276359, Star W.C. Co. This watch measures approximately 23mm wide (excluding the crown) x 35mm from lug tip to lug tip.