Hamilton 19 jewel 918 conversion from 1932
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels, 14 karat gold jewel settings, and a one-of-a-kind dial that we have not seen before.
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels, 14 karat gold jewel settings, and a one-of-a-kind dial that we have not seen before.
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels, 14 karat gold jewel settings, and a one-of-a-kind dial that we have not seen before.
Hamilton Watch Co. was in operation from 1892-1969 and manufactured some of the highest end, most accurate watches ever produced. Manufacturing of Hamilton watches took place at their facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This Hamilton timepiece was manufactured in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was finished in 1932. It is powered by the 918 grade movement, which is a 19 jewel Hamilton in-house movement produced in the 1930s. The movement has been restored and custom refinished with deep blue accents, and the movement screws have been finished in blue as well. The accents were created through thermally treating each movement part by hand to color the iron based components. The hands of the watch have been restored using the same thermal treatment process. The Hamilton dial is metal and features a beautiful checkerboard pattern at the center. The numerals are colored gold are are applied providing dynamic contrast in different lighting conditions. This is the first time coming across this specific Hamilton dial design and we are not sure if we will encounter another in the future. The watch is cased in a new silver-colored wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. This case is designed with adjustable lugs making the watch easy to wind and set. The adjustable lugs also permit a more custom fit for different wrist sizes.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Hamilton
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Year Manufactured: 1932
Dial Material: Metal
Jewels: 17 jewels
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Settings: 14 karat gold
Movement Color: Blue
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed mineral crystal
Back Crystal: Flat mineral crystal
Case Material: 304L stainless steel
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 3144702
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.