WWII Era Hamilton 921 from 1945 with a Jeweled Motor Barrel

$1,849.00
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This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels, a metal dial with golden applied indicies, and an antimagnetic movement.

*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*

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This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels, a metal dial with golden applied indicies, and an antimagnetic movement.

*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*

This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels, a metal dial with golden applied indicies, and an antimagnetic movement.

*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*

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, crafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and completed in 1945, holds special historical significance as it was made during the final year of World War II. Powered by the 921 grade—a 21-jewel in-house movement produced between 1936 and 1954—this watch represents Hamilton's precision craftsmanship during a critical time in history. The movement components were designed to be antimagnetic, incorporating low iron content, a feature particularly important in wartime due to the increased presence of electromagnetic fields from military equipment. Because of this low iron content, we are unable to apply thermal coloring to the movement hardware, preserving its original appearance as it was when it left the factory. The watch hands remain in their original golden color and have not been restored, maintaining their authentic wartime charm. The dial is also in excellent condition, with golden indices that sparkle in the light, offering a glimpse into the elegance and durability of watches made during one of the most pivotal eras of the 20th century.

The timepiece is housed in a new 316L stainless steel wristwatch conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case is equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, although we recommend removing the watch before water activities. The watch is fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures.

Watch Performance

  • Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day

  • Amplitude: 250 degrees

  • Beat Error: 1.5 ms

  • Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)

  • Power Reserve: 24-30 hours

  • Complication: Jeweled motor barrel

 

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacture: Hamilton

  • Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

  • Year Manufactured: 1945 (WWII Era)

  • Dial Material: Metal

  • Jewels: 21 jewels

  • Case Diameter: 44 mm

  • Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire

  • Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire

  • Case Material: 316L stainless

  • Lug width: 22 mm

  • Lug to Lug: 47 mm (52 mm with crown)

  • Height: 13 mm

  • Original Case Included: No

  • Serial Number: H26870

  • Water Resistance: 50 meters

  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.