1,725 CHF
Hamilton Watch Co. , Lancaster, Pa., "Piping Rock", No. 644211. Produced in the 1950's.Fine tonneau-shaped 14K yellow gold and black enamel gentleman's wristwatch. two-body, solid, polished, black "champlevé" enamel bezel with painted gold radial Roman numerals, mobile lugs. matte silver with painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Scottie" blued steel hands. Cal. 747, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 42 mm. Notes Hamilton Electric. Production started in 1957. (next three lots)This electrical system was patented by Hamilton in the USA in 1954, in England in 1955 and produced since 1957.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-11-16
