Hamilton 17J grade 987S wrist watch #SS79101, case #S569941, nickel split plate vintage mechanical manual-wind movement with a brass sweep second gear and bar style damascene pattern, silver toned metal dial with raised fancy gold Arabic numbers, black Arabic 5 minute markers and a black-marked outer minute register has some light scuffs, some wear to some of the black markings and spots of patina, gold steel wedge style hands and a blue steel sweep second hand, elegant yellow gold filled (YGF) round smooth polish case with a narrow stepped bezel supporting a slightly domed plastic crystal and offset curved extended lugs, please note that we do believe this is a Secometer model case however the lug shape does also resemble the similar Sentinel model, case is showing moderate wear with some small spots of brass starting to show on the lugs and some heavy wear on the crown and the back case lip, measures approx. 28mm in diameter x 36mm lug to lug x 10mm thick (crystal included), padded black leather strap band. A very high quality vintage Hamilton from the 1940s in very good overall condition!
- Year Made: 1947-1948
- Company:
Hamilton
- Jewels: 1117J
- Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Model/Grade: 987S
- Serial #: SS79101
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: silver
- Hand Style:
sweep second hand, wedge
- Case Style:
round
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Case Material:
Gold Filled - Yellow
- Case Details:
"Secometer" model
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Case Width, without crown:
28mm (1.10 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
36mm (1.42 inches)
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Case Thickness:
10mm (0.39 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
16mm
(5/8")
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Band Size:
8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Condition:
Very Good
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Gender:
Unisex
The Hamilton watch company began business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today. The last watches produced in the American factory were made in 1969, after which the company was sold to a Swiss owner.
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This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
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The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
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This watch comes complete with an appropriate, intact plastic crystal; however, on request PM Time Service can replace the current crystal on this wrist watch for you. We offer new plastic crystals for most vintage wrist watches; you can select your desired choice from the dropdown menu below.
Please note that the average turnaround time for wrist watch crystal replacements will be two days from the placement of the order; however, we do not carry every model of crystal in stock and there may be a delay of up to seven business days as we order the correct item from our supplier.
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