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Hamilton 14k White Gold "Floyd Bennett" "Captain Rice" Vintage
Watch, circa 1940's. Hamilton 14k White Gold "Floyd Bennett" "Captain Rice" Vintage Watch, circa 1940's Case: 28 mm x 38 mm, 14k white gold, original hand made case by Perrin Watch Case Co., two body, 1944 inscription on the case back, No. A-1452 Dial: silvered, Arabic numerals, luminous skeleton spade hands, sub seconds, black minute track Movement: No. 4474932, grade 987-E, 17 jewels, manual winding Band: leather, metal buckle Hamilton introduced the Floyd Bennett in February 1930 listing the model named after "One of America's outstanding air pioneers" in it's records. It was renamed the "Captain Rice" shortly after it's introduction. Like the Glenn Curtiss, this model had the Hamilton high grade 979 movement and was housed in a hand made case made by the Perrin Watch Case Co. It is estimated that 352 pieces were made in white gold and the consumer price was $150.00. This was an extraordinary amount during the Great Depression. Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton 14k White Gold "Floyd Bennett" "Captain Rice" Vintage Watch, circa 1940's Dial: silvered, Arabic numerals, luminous skeleton spade hands, sub seconds, black minute track Metal: 14k white gold Case: #No. A-1452 Case Info: original hand made case by Perrin Watch Case Co., two body, 1944 inscription on the case back Case Length: 38 mm Case Width: 28 mm Crystal: glass Watch Movement: No. 4474932, grade 987-E, 17 jewels, manual winding Band: leather, metal buckle Condition: Overall very good. A few light opening scratches on the case back. Movement is running. *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".
