Circa 1956.
This stunning uncatalogued vintage timepiece is called the Hamilton Cross Country and features a 10K yellow gold-filled case with a stainless steel back. The dial consists of 14K gold markers and colored indicators on a rotating center disc with a black background showing the 5 time zones. The Dauphine style hands are true to form accompanied by a red-tipped sweep seconds hand. This watch measures approximately 34mm wide x 41mm from lug end to lug end. Tucked beneath the dial is a 12/0 size Illinois Watch Company ETA Swiss unadjusted movement with 17 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Cross Country, Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 10K Goldfilled Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, Star. W.C. Co., R543929.
This stunning uncatalogued vintage timepiece is called the Hamilton Cross Country and features a 10K yellow gold-filled case with a stainless steel back. The dial consists of 14K gold markers and colored indicators on a rotating center disc with a black background showing the 5 time zones. The Dauphine style hands are true to form accompanied by a red-tipped sweep seconds hand. This watch measures approximately 34mm wide x 41mm from lug end to lug end. Tucked beneath the dial is a 12/0 size Illinois Watch Company ETA Swiss unadjusted movement with 17 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Cross Country, Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 10K Goldfilled Bezel, Stainless Steel Back, Star. W.C. Co., R543929.