1909 model 927

Watch was in a totally brassed out OF case with a blasted hand eating plastic crystal. The dial was covered with a layer of gunk and crud from many yrs of neglect.

To my surprise the dial turned out well

Hands had to be replaced

And a super nice case was required

Movement is stamped " Overstreets - Special" Farmers City, IL. And has all the bling with the Gold Screws...

Dial is true DS with "Overstreet Special"

Finally an IL private label 18s Hamilton

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Excellent save.

Very VERY nice Jon! Regards, Brad

I should have posted Mr. Ugly - at the beginning

Amazing! It is really wonderful when you can turn a diamond in the rough into something truly special again. Great job Jon! Regards, Brad

Sir Brad,

I have to give some credit (yes - it hurts) to Jarod. He found this watch and was kind enough to share. Paid too much as it was, but thought when would be the next time I find another private label Hammie from the midwest (IL).

Thanks for your kind words...



Now to finish this 929 Hammie...

Jon, very nice, I'm always on the lookout for private label watches from my area. I have a 924 from New Brighton, Pa., marked F. M. Langnecker on movement and dial. So far my only Western Pa. watch, about 50 miles from my place.
Gary

Very nice job, well done Jon
John

Nice work, Jon.

Cool Watch Jon.
I have seen Hamilton Private Labels marked
" Special " " Leader " and " Standard "
does anyone know what these markings mean ?

Thanks All -

Jack,

Here is a link that has some really neat 18s Hamiltons

http://www.oldwatch.com/hamilton.html

Hey Jon! Just found a gorgeous Hammie Private-Label out of Rockford, IL that you might be interested in. I posted it over in "Pitfalls". Go have a look. Brad

Nice job on a nice private label, Jon.How many body parts did you have to give up for that case?Nice hunting cases are really hard to find and harder to pay for!Best regards, Ted.

Ted,

For that little old case?