1946 HAMILTON
Tank Case 19 Jewels
U.S.A. Wristwatch
This beautiful timepiece is a vintage Hamilton wristwatch from 1946. It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Hamilton mechanical movement, grade 982, model 1 and adjusted 3 positions. It features 19 jewels, a sub-second hand, a 45-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 18,000 vph. Proudly made in the U.S.A.
What makes this timepiece even more remarkable is its movement family, 980/982, which was designed for high-grade, small-scale production. Approximately 1,400,000 pieces of this movement family (across all models) were produced between 1934 and 1954, making it a prized collector's item.
The original champagne dial, which shows a touch of patina, features gold Arabic numerals, bold minute track, and matching gold hands. A small second’s sub-dial is positioned at 6 o’clock, and the dial is signed "Hamilton" at the top.
Cased in a 23x26.2mm rectangular case with a sophisticated 14K yellow gold filled and elegant lug design.
The watch is complemented by a brown textured leather two-piece strap.
This Hamilton wristwatch is still in good condition. Runs very well and keeps great time!
Thank you for considering this timepiece. Feel free to reach out with any questions or respectful offers!
Movement: | Case Back Markings: | Measurements (mm): |
Hamilton U.S.A. Grade 982 19 Jewels J300091
| Hamilton W. Co. Lancaster, PA. 14K Gold Filled 26720
| Case 23x26.2 Case w/crown 24.7 Case Lug to Lug 35.3 Case Thickness 9 Lug Width 16 Band Width 16
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Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have concerning size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may show some signs of cosmetic wear, but it is fully operational, and functions as intended.
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