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Hamilton Very Rare 14k White Gold "Glenn Curtiss" Vintage
Wristwatch, circa 1931. Hamilton Very Rare 14k White Gold "Glenn Curtiss" Vintage Wristwatch, circa 1931 Case: 27 mm x 38 mm, 14k white gold, two body, hand made by Perrin Watch Co. numbered A-1752, case back engraved with 1931 Masonic presentation Dial: silvered, applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, black minute track, blue steel kite form hands Movement: No. 2919682, grade 979-F, 19 jewels, manual winding Band: alligator, metal buckle The Hamilton 1931 catalog description lists the Glenn Curtiss as "An aristocratic model designed with a fine sense of proportion. In hand made case of 14k yellow or white gold. Consumer price $150.00. Exceptionally rare, this model was named after Glenn Hammond Curtiss. Glenn Curtiss was a very important name in aeronautical history. In 1907, Glenn Curtiss broke the world speed record and was known as "The Fastest Man on Earth." In addition, he had the honor of receiving the first US Pilot License #1 and his company was the creator of the famous Curtiss engine, one of the most successful early aeronautical companies and maker of the famous Curtiss-Jenny bi-plane. Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton Very Rare 14k White Gold "Glenn Curtiss" Vintage Wristwatch, circa 1931 Dial: silvered, applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, black minute track Hands: blue steel kite form hands Metal: 14k white gold Case Info: two body, hand made by Perrin Watch Co. numbered A-1752, case back engraved with 1931 Masonic presentation Case Length: 38 mm Case Width: 27 mm Crystal: glass Watch Movement: No. 2919682, grade 979-F, 19 jewels, manual winding Band: alligator, metal buckle Condition: Lot presents in excellent, very sharp condition. 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".
