Vintage 1949 Hamilton Dodson 17 Jewel Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 980 14k GF

$ 35.8

Year Manufactured: 1949 Department: Men's Case Material: 14k GF Model: Dodson Case Size: 22mm Number of Jewels: 17 Jewel Seller Notes: “Poor, overall condition for its age. Not running, the balance complete is good though.” Brand: Hamilton Lug Width: 18mm Type: Wristwatch Movement: Mechanical

Description

Vintage 1949 Hamilton Dodson 17 Jewel Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 980 14k GF Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Hamilton Model: Dodson Movement: Mechanical Case Material: 14k GF Production Year: 1949 Jewels: 17 Jewel Gender: Men's Caliber: 980 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. Product Measurements Diameter: 22mm Lug Width: 18mm Tip to Tip of Lugs: 34mm Product Condition Poor, overall condition for its age. Not running, the balance complete is good though. There is plating wear through and scratches on the case. The crystal is cracked. The dial has scratches and discoloration. There is discoloration on the dial. It is missing the crown. It is missing the second hand.