Circa 1935.
Produced for only 1 year, this rare model called the Donavan features a 14K solid gold case with a mirror-lapped surface and an applied gold numeral dial. Originally released with a cord band, this beautiful watch features centered lugs and Gucci style lug screws securing a brand new alligator calf strap in brown. The lance style hands are true to form and there are no personalized engravings on the back case. The mirror-lapped surface remains lustrous after all these years and looks elegant from all angles. Slightly curved to fit the wearer's wrist, this timepiece sets and winds smoothly powered by a genuine Hamilton grade 982 manual hand wind movement with 19 jewels that has been serviced and kept great time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Hamilton W. Co., 14K, Lancaster PA., 291887. This watch measures approximately 22mm wide (excluding the crown) x 40mm from lug end to lug end.
Produced for only 1 year, this rare model called the Donavan features a 14K solid gold case with a mirror-lapped surface and an applied gold numeral dial. Originally released with a cord band, this beautiful watch features centered lugs and Gucci style lug screws securing a brand new alligator calf strap in brown. The lance style hands are true to form and there are no personalized engravings on the back case. The mirror-lapped surface remains lustrous after all these years and looks elegant from all angles. Slightly curved to fit the wearer's wrist, this timepiece sets and winds smoothly powered by a genuine Hamilton grade 982 manual hand wind movement with 19 jewels that has been serviced and kept great time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Hamilton W. Co., 14K, Lancaster PA., 291887. This watch measures approximately 22mm wide (excluding the crown) x 40mm from lug end to lug end.