Circa 1953-1955.
Featured here is a vintage Hamilton Sheldon from the CLD ("sealed" against moisture and dirt) collection in a 10K yellow gold-filled case with 18K gold numerals and luminous markers and dots on a black nickel finish NOS (new old stock) sterling silver dial. This watch sets and winds smoothly and is a lovely timepiece all around. There are some light scratches on the case. Powering this watch is a grade 754 manual hand winding movement with 19 jewels that hasw been serviced and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: SHELDON, Hamilton W.Co., Lancaster PA., 10K goldfilled, S435117, S&W. This watch measures approximately 26mm wide (excluding the crown) x 43mm from lug end to lug end.
Featured here is a vintage Hamilton Sheldon from the CLD ("sealed" against moisture and dirt) collection in a 10K yellow gold-filled case with 18K gold numerals and luminous markers and dots on a black nickel finish NOS (new old stock) sterling silver dial. This watch sets and winds smoothly and is a lovely timepiece all around. There are some light scratches on the case. Powering this watch is a grade 754 manual hand winding movement with 19 jewels that hasw been serviced and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: SHELDON, Hamilton W.Co., Lancaster PA., 10K goldfilled, S435117, S&W. This watch measures approximately 26mm wide (excluding the crown) x 43mm from lug end to lug end.