Circa 1940-1946.
Featured here is a vintage Hamilton Essex in a 10K yellow gold-filled case with signature hoop lugs with 18K applied gold numerals on a sterling silver dial. The watch sets and winds smoothly and measures at approximately 21mm wide (excluding the crown) x 42mm from lug end to lug end. Beneath the dial is a Hamilton grade 982 manual hand wind movement with 19 jewels that has been serviced and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 10K goldfilled, L&K, L-33748.
Featured here is a vintage Hamilton Essex in a 10K yellow gold-filled case with signature hoop lugs with 18K applied gold numerals on a sterling silver dial. The watch sets and winds smoothly and measures at approximately 21mm wide (excluding the crown) x 42mm from lug end to lug end. Beneath the dial is a Hamilton grade 982 manual hand wind movement with 19 jewels that has been serviced and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 10K goldfilled, L&K, L-33748.