Vintage Hamilton Essex 17J Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 980 10k Gold FilledRuns

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Hamilton

• Model: Essex

• Movement: Mechanical

• Case Material: 10k Gold Filled

• Jewels: 17J

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: 980

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 21mm

• Lug Width: 17.5mm

• Lug to Lug: 41mm

• Thickness: 9.5 mm

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Good, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. Slow 215 Seconds a Day, Amplitude 156, Beat Error 0.7

• Case: There are scratches on the case.

• Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.

• Dial: The dial has scratches and discoloration.

• Additional Information: The case does not snapped closed tightly.

About the brand: Producing their first pocket watches in Lancaster, PA as early as 1892, Hamilton watches are one of the most recognizable American watch brands. While they moved production of their watches to Switzerland in 1969, the American catalog of Hamilton watches is impressive. Recognizable models such as the Ventura, worn by Elvis Presley, and their WW2 military issue “Khaki” watches, Hamilton still enjoys a large presence in the market today. Offering both well made modern pieces and a backlog of wonderful vintage items - Hamilton offers much for the vintage and modern collector.