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 coral dial. The watch sets and winds smoothly and measures at approximately 21mm wide (excluding the crown) x 42mm from lug end to lug end. There are only light scratches on the case and beneath the dial is a Hamilton grade 980 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 10K goldfilled, L&K, L-33748. Included is a brand new glass crystal and genuine alligator calf straps in brown.
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 coral dial. The watch sets and winds smoothly and measures at approximately 21mm wide (excluding the crown) x 42mm from lug end to lug end. There are only light scratches on the case and beneath the dial is a Hamilton grade 980 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, and timed for 24 hours. The inside back case reads: Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster PA., 10K goldfilled, L&K, L-33748. Included is a brand new glass crystal and genuine alligator calf straps in brown.