Circa 1956-1957.
Featured here is a vintage Hamilton Transcontinental "B" in a 14K yellow gold case with 14K gold numerals, markers, and dots on a time zone dial. The two-piece sterling silver dial has a rotating center showing the time for the 4 timezones in the continental US and Greenwich Meantime. The hour hand is currently set to eastern time but can be changed to any of the other region if desired. Powering this watch is a genuine Hamilton grade 661 automatic movement with 17 jewels that has been recently serviced and kept excellent time over a 24 hour period. The case measures approximately 34mm wide x 39mm in overall length. The inside case back is marked: Time Zone B, Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster P.A., 14K Gold, L&K, L761004.
Featured here is a vintage Hamilton Transcontinental "B" in a 14K yellow gold case with 14K gold numerals, markers, and dots on a time zone dial. The two-piece sterling silver dial has a rotating center showing the time for the 4 timezones in the continental US and Greenwich Meantime. The hour hand is currently set to eastern time but can be changed to any of the other region if desired. Powering this watch is a genuine Hamilton grade 661 automatic movement with 17 jewels that has been recently serviced and kept excellent time over a 24 hour period. The case measures approximately 34mm wide x 39mm in overall length. The inside case back is marked: Time Zone B, Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster P.A., 14K Gold, L&K, L761004.