"Shortly before WWII, rose gold became very fashionable, just as it is today. (...) All watch manufacturers introduced rose gold models and Hamilton was no exception. (...) There are solid rose gold as well as gold filled wrist watch and pocket watch models starting in 1940 and continuing into 1941. There are ladies examples too.  The war cut the trend short though, and rose gold (or coral gold, in Hamilton parlance) was not reintroduced after the war." 

This is a real UNIQUE and STUNNING timepiece, a 1941-only model Hamilton Coral Martin wristwatch. It is a manual wind watch, 17 jewels movement, caliber grade 987, sub second. After 75 years, it still has a immaculate rose gold square case and fancy lugs design, all in 10K gold filled. It has a beautiful salmon-colored dial with applied gold Arabic Numerals and hands. You still can see that the dial is signed with Hamilton name. It is coming with a brand new black genuine leather strap. This watch is in LOVELY condition, it is a very attractive looking watch! Runs very well and keeps great time! Just SERVICED!

Movement:
Hamilton Watch Co.
17 Jewels
Grade 987
2245702

Case Back Signed:
Hamilton Watch Company
Lancaster, PA
Wadsworth
10K Gold Filled
PEND'T PAT'D 5-3-27
H584336

Measures (mm):
Case 26.8 x 27.4
Case Lug to Lug 34
Case Thickness 10.8
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than todays offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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