Description:

Hamilton 19J adj. 3p grade 982 wrist watch #J243965, vintage mechanical manual-wind movement, gold-toned metal dial with a matte finish, fancy raised gold Arabic-style numbers and a black seconds register at 6 o'clock, dial does have some spots of discoloration around the edges and near the center post but no scratches or damage, slender gold steel wedge-style hands, handsome yellow gold filled (YGF) smooth polish rectangular Hamilton "Lester" model case with narrow side bezels, dual stepped top & bottom bezels with rounded end accents, classic extended lugs with a downward curve and a high domed glass crystal, case is showing only light normal even wear, measures approx. 21mm wide x 37mm lug to lug x 10mm thick (crystal included), supple lightly textured black leather band. A very high quality vintage watch from the 1940s in excellent condition!

Item Specifics:

Year Made: 1945-1946
Company: Hamilton
Jewels: 0919J
Setting/Movement Type: manual-wind
Adjustments: 1-3 positions
Model/Grade: 982
Serial #: J243965
Movement Finish: nickel
Dial Material: metal
Dial Color: gold
Hand Style: wedge
Case Style: rectangular
Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
Case Details: Hamilton "Lester" model
Case Width, without crown: 21mm (0.83 inches)
Case Length, lug to lug: 37mm (1.46 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: glass
Condition: Excellent
Gender: Unisex

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