Description
Hamilton Rare 14k Yellow Gold Flintridge, circa 1930's. Hamilton Rare 14k Yellow Gold Flintridge, circa 1930's Case: 28 mm x 40 mm, 14k yellow gold, three body, hinge top cover opening by depressing the top right lug, engraved diamond shaped monogram, No. 154226 Dial: silvered, luminous Arabic numerals and skeleton hands, black minute track, subsidiary seconds Movement: No. 2922796, grade 979-F, manual winding, adjusted, 19 jewels Band: leather, plated buckle Signed: Hamilton This exceptional and exceedingly rare model was marketed by Hamilton as "an out-of-doors strap watch that will take to sports like a duck to water". Marketed to America's sportsmen, the premier model with the 19 jewel, 979 movement, carried a list price of $170.00 - a substantial amount when considering the timeframe. Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton Rare 14k Yellow Gold Flintridge, circa 1930's Dial: silvered, luminous Arabic numerals and skeleton hands, black minute track, subsidiary seconds Metal: 14k yellow gold Case: #No. 154226 Case Info: three body, hinge top cover opening by depressing the top right lug, engraved diamond shaped monogram Case Length: 40 mm Case Width: 28 mm Crystal: glass Watch Movement: No. 2922796, grade 979-F, manual winding, adjusted, 19 jewels Band: leather, plated buckle Condition: movement is very good and running, dial is very good, refreshed, case is very good *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
