Description:

Hamilton 17J grade 980 wrist watch #G407078, nickel split plate vintage mechanical manual-wind movement with raised jewel settings and a brushed finish, champagne-toned metal dial with a brushed finish, raised fancy gold Arabic-style numbers and a black marked seconds register at 6 o'clock has a few small spots of discoloration and light scratches, gold steel wedge-style hands, distinctive yellow gold filled (YGF) smooth polish rectangular Wilshire model Hamilton case with a lightly sloped narrow bezel supporting a high squared-dome plastic crystal, stepped top and bottom accents that then connect to the open rectangular hinged lug extensions with rounded corners, case is showing light even wear overall however there are some small spots of brass on the extension lugs along with some moderate scratches near the case lip, measures approx. 22mm wide x 52mm in length (lug extensions included) x 10mm thick (crystal included), highly textured tan-brown leather strap band. A high grade attractive vintage Hamilton in an interesting hinged case from the 1940s in excellent condition!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1942-1943
  • Company: Hamilton
  • Jewels: 1117J
  • Setting/Movement Type: manual-wind
  • Model/Grade: 980
  • Serial #: G407078
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: champagne
  • Hand Style: wedge
  • Case Style: rectangular
  • Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
  • Case Details: Hamilton "Wilshire" model, hinged lug extensions
  • Case Width, without crown: 22mm (0.87 inches)
  • Case Length, lug to lug:  52mm (2.05 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  10mm (0.39 inches)
  • Interior Lug Width:  16mm (5/8")
  • Band Size: 7in. to 7.99in.
    (measurement range includes watch length & band)
  • Band Material: leather strap
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Gentlemen's