My Hamilton 980 From 1947

[WillFly]

I love old American watches. Here's my 1947 Hamilton:

 

 

[Craig]

Stunning condition Will. Unbelievable considering the age.

[southwesttimers]

Very nice and clean. Thanks for showing it.

[WillFly]

Oddly enough, while browing through eBay yesterday, I came across a Ladies Hamilton wristwatch - 14 diamonds and 14 carat gold case - with a start price of £0.99! It's up to around a tenner at the moment, but it doesn't look right to me - and here's why:

 

 

If you compare the "Hamilton" inscription on this watch to mine above, the engraving looks rather crude. Furthermore, there's no serial number on the movement, and Hamilton USA always put a serial number on the movement. The main plate looks very crudely finished, and the click looks cheap and cheerful compared with other Hamiltons.

 

Caveat emptor, I say...

[Mark]

Hmmm... It kind of looks legit to me. But it's always best to be cautious when buying off eBay.

[WillFly]

I suppose I'm slightly over-cautious these days with eBay. On the whole, I've bought well, but there have been one or two dogs!

 

It just seemed slightly odd that a 14ct white gold, bristling with diamonds and with a Hamilton movement, should be starting at £0.99 - but I suppose that's an incentive for bidders to get cracking.

 

Not my sort of watch, though!

[Craig]

Ebay is great for seeking watches I have bought a truck of Montine of Switzerland watches to begin the art of dis and re assembly. That's another thing while I'm at it "Montine" the old montine not the new modern rubbish,  my father was awarded a solid gold Montine as he had served 33 years meritorious service, but it's hard to find a lot about the company. I do have plans to send it to Mark for a full service eventually.  Does anyone know any history of the company?....I think I should have started this as a new thread oh well heyho.

[Nigel]

Thanks for posting that.  Lovely watch and just amazing inside!

Nigel