American or Swiss Hamilton

[jdrichard]

Was gifted this watch and was wondering if it is US or Swiss and if it is a low or high end. Big thanks. Also I need to clean the movement.

[nickelsilver]

It's U.S., and an amazing movement, probably the best wristwatch made in the U.S., on par with the best Swiss of the time (mid 50s). No JB Weld on this one please!

[jdrichard]

2 hours ago, nickelsilver said:

It's U.S., and an amazing movement, probably the best wristwatch made in the U.S., on par with the best Swiss of the time (mid 50s). No JB Weld on this one please!

I promise I won’t. I would like to clean up the dial, buy not sure what to use. I won’t sell this, but what would it be worth? Range?  I do intending on cleaning it and may switch out the flex strap as it does not fit my big wrists.