HAMILTON 1939 MEDWICK
"The end of the 1930's introduced a lot of 'one year wonders' or watches that would only show up in the catalog for a single year. A great example of a one year wonder is the 1939 Medwick."
This stunning timepiece is a Hamilton Medwick wristwatch dated from 1939. It is a manual wind watch, 17 jewels movement, caliber grade 987A, sub second, U.S.A. made. After 80 years, it still has an immaculate and very UNIQUE rectangle case and solid tubular lugs lugs design, all in 10K natural gold filled. It has the original silver dial with gold Arabic Numerals and hands, the dial is indicated by the dial code under the seconds register. It is coming with a vintage Speidel flex bracelet in 10K yellow gold filled top. The crystal is NEW!
This watch is in LOVELY condition, it is a very attractive looking watch! Runs very well and keeps great time!
Movement:
Hamilton
17 Jewels
Grade 987A
U.S.A
O83422
In 1937, Hamilton dramatically refined their 6/0 movement, a new era in 6/0 models. The 987A was a dramatic improvement over the 987E. Bridge layout and many parts redesigned, "the first three 987 variants share virtually all of the same parts and you can swap parts from one grade to the other. However, the 987A is significantly different. It shares some of the same parts - mostly the gear train and the balance staff - but that's about it."
Case Back Signed:
Hamilton Watch Company
Lancaster, PA.
Wadsworth
10K Gold Filled
PEND'T PAT'D 5-3-27
4273342
Measures (mm):
Case 27.2 x 27.4
Case Lug to Lug 38.4
Case Thickness 9.8
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide 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 somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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