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Vintage pre-owned condition with heavy age-related wear. The dial, crystal, case and bracelet show substantial discoloration, scratches, finish loss, tarnishing and patina. The watch has not been professionally serviced or tested for accuracy. Please review all photographs character-filled vintage Hamilton square wristwatch with a gold-tone case and matching expansion-style bracelet.
The watch features a small square/rectangular case with softly rounded corners, an aged dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock.
The dial is signed Hamilton, although the printing is faint from age and wear.
The back of the case is clearly stamped:
BASE METAL
This is therefore being offered as a collectible vintage timepiece rather than for precious-metal value.
The attached expansion bracelet has a classic mid-century appearance and expands to fit a range of wrist sizes.
Details
Brand: Hamilton
Type: Vintage wristwatch
Style: Square / rectangular dress watch
Movement: Mechanical
Case color: Gold tone
Case material: Base metal
Case back marked: BASE METAL
Dial: Aged light/cream tone
Numerals: Arabic
Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock
Bracelet: Gold-tone expansion/stretch bracelet
Approximate bracelet fit: Photographed on sizing mandrel for reference
Gender: Traditionally men's, suitable as a unisex vintage collectible
Era: Vintage / mid-20th century style
Service history: Unknown
Condition
This watch has significant vintage wear and is being sold in its present condition.
The dial has substantial age-related discoloration, fading, staining and wear. The crystal is heavily scratched and cloudy. The gold-tone finish on the case and bracelet shows extensive rubbing, tarnishing, oxidation and finish loss.
The bracelet remains attached and shows similar age-related wear throughout.
The case back is scratched and clearly marked BASE METAL.
The movement has not been professionally serviced or evaluated, and no guarantee is made regarding accuracy, power reserve or continued operation. It is currently not working.
Because of the significant cosmetic wear, this piece would be well suited to a Hamilton collector, restoration project, watchmaker, parts buyer or vintage watch enthusiast who appreciates untouched original character.
Please enlarge and carefully examine all photographs. They form an important part of the description and show the exact watch you will receive.
