Tuesday Hamiltons - 8/10/10

[Vintagehamiltons]

This Russell came up in the rotation today. Here's a case of the roman numeral IV instead of IIII being used.

[adam78]

That's a nice one, Tom.

I have on my wgf Tonneau with enamel dial (I like it with this Krementz bonklip-style bracelet):





Gotta love those blue-steel hands!

[BlueHawaii]

Your tonneau is one of my favorite vintage pieces on this forum. White gold (my favorite), the dial, the blue hands, the bracelet....it is simply perfect.

That's a nice one, Tom.

I have on my wgf Tonneau with enamel dial (I like it with this Kremetz bonklip-style bracelet):





Gotta love those blue-steel hands!

[Davemcc]

I'm wearing my Rodney today. I need to retake it's photo. I gave it a brown lizard band and it looks much better now.

[bga]

;-) B

[brad]

finally took a half decent pic of the surf. still waiting for a few 17mm straps to come in the mail.

[Oldlyme14]

This Russell came up in the rotation today. Here's a case of the roman numeral IV instead of IIII being used.






Sweet watch Tom

I'm wearing this one today. Just came in the mail and I haven't had a chance to take a new photo yet:


seller e-bay photo

The movement dates it to 1926. But I think it may be one of those re-cased cushions that Hamilton did just after WWII. Case looks like it might be ggf.

Does anyone have any info on this one?

Mark

[Nookster57]

Got this one in the mail today, the Ardmore. Actually picked up two, thought they were priced low, you never see them anymore.

M

[Vintagehamiltons]

seller e-bay photo

The movement dates it to 1926. But I think it may be one of those re-cased cushions that Hamilton did just after WWII. Case looks like it might be ggf.

Does anyone have any info on this one?

Mark

From Will Roseman's website:


Production Date: 1940 - 1949

Price When New: $50.00

Case: 10K Yellow Gold-filled

Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth

Production for this Variation: 1,081

Movement: 986A - 17-jewel Movement

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Comments: This is a 10K yellow gold-filled Cushion which was modeled after the second generation Hamilton Cushion and is a very scarce variation.

During World War II, government restrictions required that Hamilton production concentrate on the war effort and indeed, no consumer models were manufactured during the war with the exception of the 10K gold-filled Cushion.* These war-time Cushions are distinct from the 1920's Cushion as they were produced in 10K gold-filled and the case manufacture, "Wadsworth" was stamped on the outer back of the case (there are examples of 14K gold-filled variations in yellow and white gold-filled with the "Wadsworth" stamp, but they are very scarce). Also, war-time Cushions utilized obsolete 986 and 986A movements which were out of production for nearly 20 years.

The vast majority of these Cushions were manufactured during war-time and in an effort to conserve war-time essentials such as brass and stainless steel, many were made of vermeil - 10K gold over a sterling silver base.

[adam78]

Got this one in the mail today, the Ardmore. Actually picked up two, thought they were priced low, you never see them anymore.

M

Nice one. I've always wanted one with the "Turner"-like stick dial. I bought one on the 'bay once, but it turned out to be horribly overpolished, and luckily I was able to return it.

What does the other look like, Mark?