Circa 1938-1939.
Produced for only 2 years is this asymmetric Hamilton "curved to fit the wrist" model called the Brooke in a 14K natural yellow gold-filled case with a two-tone applied gold numeral dial. Built at an angle with a deep top and wider bottom, it allows the wearer to easily glance at the time without having to turn their wrist. Underneath the beautiful dial sits a grade 980 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. Fitted with brand new IW Suisse alligator calf straps and a new curved glass crystal, this timepiece sets and winds smoothly and keeps good time. The inside case reads: Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, PA., Wadsworth, 14K gold filled, Pend't Pat'd 5-3-27, Design Pat.Pend., H222522. The case has some light scratches and measures at approximately 23mm in width (at the widest points) x 41mm from lug end to lug end.
Produced for only 2 years is this asymmetric Hamilton "curved to fit the wrist" model called the Brooke in a 14K natural yellow gold-filled case with a two-tone applied gold numeral dial. Built at an angle with a deep top and wider bottom, it allows the wearer to easily glance at the time without having to turn their wrist. Underneath the beautiful dial sits a grade 980 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. Fitted with brand new IW Suisse alligator calf straps and a new curved glass crystal, this timepiece sets and winds smoothly and keeps good time. The inside case reads: Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, PA., Wadsworth, 14K gold filled, Pend't Pat'd 5-3-27, Design Pat.Pend., H222522. The case has some light scratches and measures at approximately 23mm in width (at the widest points) x 41mm from lug end to lug end.