Hamilton 10S 17J adj. 3p grade 917 pocket watch #X76535, handsome nickel split plate movement with raised gold jewel settings and a bar-style damascene pattern, beautiful single sunk (SS) champagne-toned metal dial has a 2-tone effect with a matte finish on the outer ring with polished gold fancy Arabic numbers and a brushed finish inner section, black-marked subsidiary seconds register with a similar matte and brushed finish contrast, dial has a few very small scratches but no heavy damage or discoloration, blue steel wedge style hands, impressive thin-model Hamilton "Cole" model yellow gold filled (YGF) friction fit smooth polish case with a coin edge frame, fancy heavy bow, recessed crown, glass crystal and a monogram on the back reading "J.F.G. Jr.", case is showing light wear overall however it does have a number of small scratches on the back cover, we think from a display stand or similar, measures approx. 43mm in diameter x 52mm in length x 9mm thick (crystal included). This watch also comes with a Hamilton off-white and gold Lucite display box with a cream-colored satin and royal blue velvet fitted interior, a thin muslin protective pouch and an outer light and dark blue cardboard shipping carton that is marked with matching serial numbers printed on it. A high grade triple signed dress watch from the 1940s in excellent+ overall condition!
- Year Made: 1941-1942
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Company:
Hamilton
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Movement Size:
0810S
- Jewels: 1117J
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Setting/Movement Type:
pendant set
- Adjustments: 1-3 positions
- Model/Grade: 917
- Serial #: X76535
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Movement Details: gold jewel settings (GJS)
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: champagne
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Hand Style:
wedge
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Case Style:
friction fit
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Case Material:
Gold Filled - Yellow
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Case Details:
factory case, "Cole" model, thin model, "J.F.G. Jr." monogram
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Case Width/Diameter:
43mm (1.69 inches)
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Case Length, bow included:
52mm (2.05 inches)
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Case Thickness:
9mm (0.35 inches)
- Crystal Material: glass
- Box Info: Hamilton Lucite fitted box, Hamilton cardboard shipping carton
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Condition:
Excellent +
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Gender:
Unisex
The Hamilton watch company began business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. The last watches produced in the American factory were made in 1969, after which the company was sold to a Swiss owner.
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This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
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