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     Jonw New member Username: Jonw Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2007 Rating: N/A |
It�s the usual story� I got this watch from my grandfather when he passed away. I�m curious to know about it. What model is it, how old is it, what�s it worth, any historical tidbits, etc. I changed the band a few years ago and had the face cleaned. The 3 o�clock bump came loose recently and I need to get it repaired. It has to be wound to keep time. The hands and dots glow in the dark. On the back it says, around the edge: WATER-RESISTANT ANTI-MAGNETIC 10K G.F.S.S. BACK IV [[I can�t really read that last character- need some glasses]] ADJUSTED HAMILTON Thanks for any help! -Jon (Click on these links to see pics of the face and the back) [IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/ProfessorJon/watchfront.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/ProfessorJon/watchback.jpg[/IMG] | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2597 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Go to www.watch-prices.com the free sample is for hamilton, see if you can't find it there, thanks. | ||
| Jonw New member Username: Jonw Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2007 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Zaf. Interesting site. I clicked through all the listings there that would qualify- winding, gold, etc. I didn't see anything quite like it. Hmmm... So I still don't know what watch I have. But there are some very nice looking watches on that site. Some of the older pocket watches are especially cool looking. Not that I wear a vest with a watch pocket, these days, though. :-) | ||
| Jimh New member Username: Jimh Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2007 Rating: N/A |
Your watch looks quite similar to the Hamilton "Guardsman I" model whch dates to around 1957. If so, it should have the 18 jewel 735 caliber movement. It does seem to be missing the minute chapter marks around the edge of the dial. It looks as if your dial might have been re-done at some point. Perhaps the minute chapter was omitted in the re-dial. |