Circa 1931-1933.
Hamilton introduced the Floyd Bennett in February 1930 listing the model named after "One of America's outstanding air pioneers" in it's records. It was renamed the "Captain Rice" shortly after it's introduction. This model was housed in a hand made case made by the Perrin Watch Case Co. Most of the production was in 14K white gold (352 units), but they made 276 in 14K yellow gold, 1 in 18K yellow gold, and 1 in platinum. This highly sought after model comes in a 14K yellow hand made case featuring an applied gold numeral dial. The watch sets and winds smoothly and the case measures approximately 28mm wide x 38mm in overall length. Powering the watch is a Hamilton grade 979-F manual hand winding movement with 19 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 14K, A-1023.
Hamilton introduced the Floyd Bennett in February 1930 listing the model named after "One of America's outstanding air pioneers" in it's records. It was renamed the "Captain Rice" shortly after it's introduction. This model was housed in a hand made case made by the Perrin Watch Case Co. Most of the production was in 14K white gold (352 units), but they made 276 in 14K yellow gold, 1 in 18K yellow gold, and 1 in platinum. This highly sought after model comes in a 14K yellow hand made case featuring an applied gold numeral dial. The watch sets and winds smoothly and the case measures approximately 28mm wide x 38mm in overall length. Powering the watch is a Hamilton grade 979-F manual hand winding movement with 19 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 14K, A-1023.