just got this one all looks original
but lets see what others have to say.
Serial# S23553

I thought the baton hands went with the track dial. I also thought the 950B came with the #577 dial vs the #082 that you have there.

have you checked the serial number of the case vs the production date of the movement?

Regardless, it looks good. 950B in wadsworth #2 is a great combination.

Joseph I believe this is a 17 model case.

I don't believe the 950B came with a #577 dial and the dial on Peter's watch is not a # 082.

It looks like a correct example with a melamine 23Jewel marked dial and a #17 Bar-O-Crown case.

Looks like a nice one.

regards,
bb

Peter,

That’s a nice looking watch. The dial is a melamine #332 and is correct for your 950B. The baton hands usually appear with that dial but on later watches like yours the spade, whip, and dart combination is seen.

RR

Buster/Eugene, you're both right. Thats what I get for looking at the picture on my mobile. Regardless its a nice looking watch!

Buster - are you sure the 950B didn't come with a #577? I had one I thought was original.

Thanks I was not sure of the hands
once again thank you all for the input.

Unless you had a "boxed" example, what made you think it was original ?

regards,
bb

It wasn't boxed but from looking at it, it was perfect. Looked like it had never even been serviced. The old gummy oil had stopped it from working but, it was in minty condition. No brassing, no scratches and no tool marks. The guy that had it was in possesion for around 25 years. Next time I see him I'll ask for a picture.

Peter, sorry for highjacking your post Nice find!

Joseph,

The 950 would have been fitted with a #577 dial as shown below in a 1924 illustration. The 950E came with a dial #532 (1937 ad below) which is the same as #082 except the Zero Eight Two is single sunk. The 950B was fitted with the #535 dial which is porcelain- enamel and eventually was made in melamine and referred to as #332. Both the #535 and #332 are double sunk RWS marked 23 Jewels.

The #082 dial was designed when Hamilton was having issues manufacturing double sunk dials. It was designated to be used as a substitute for the #532 until the difficulties could be overcome. Both porcelain-enamel and melamine versions use the same number 082. The dial used for the 2974B is the Zero Eight Two and it was used on some early 992B movements.

RR

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Thanks for the clarification Richard!

Looks like I will have to change hands
to baton hands since they looks better with
my dial.