Earliest production of Hamilton Model 2 case?

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September 14, 2006, 22:01

Tom Allerding

Earliest production of Hamilton Model 2 case?

Hi,

There is a great thread here about Hamilton model 2 cases, but I couldn't find the date that these models were first produced. Can anyone point me in the right direction for this? Thanks,

Tom

September 14, 2006, 22:15

Robert M. Sweet

Tom,
According to information received from Don, the No. 2 was introduced March 11, 1926.

Robert

September 14, 2006, 22:19

Tom Allerding

Thanks, Robert. An answer to my question in 14 seconds - what a website!

Tom

September 14, 2006, 22:33

Robert M. Sweet

Tom,
Here a nice image of the No. 2 from 1927.

Robert

September 15, 2006, 13:59

Tom Allerding

Thanks, Robert. I don't have one of these (yet) and finding the correct combination of movement, case and dial is daunting.

Tom

September 15, 2006, 15:20

Lindell V. Riddle

Thanks to Robert for a great response and beautiful advertisement.

Early Case 2 examples will have "PAT'S PEND'G" below the serial number as shown in this image.

Early Case 2 "PAT'S PEND'G" marking...

September 15, 2006, 15:21

Lindell V. Riddle

They will also have "chevrons" and a built up pendant as we see shown on the left in this image.

Early Case 2 details on the left below...

September 17, 2006, 00:08

Tom Allerding

Thanks, Lindell. Is there a date for the transition to the "non-chevron" version or for when the model 2 was discontinued altogether?

Tom

September 17, 2006, 09:27

Robert M. Sweet

Tom,
I might be able to help you on the second part of your question.

The legendary No. 2 last appeared in the 1954 catalog and the highest serial number that I have recorded is from a box label marked:

C413843 J393997 121 Mod 2 " G " " "

This serial number dates to 1954 according to the "Gelson List".

As Don as mentioned many times, Hamilton would continue selling cases as long as they were available, so this may not be the last date for the No. 2.

Robert

September 17, 2006, 09:46

Robert M. Sweet

In the last catalog offering of the No. 2, we find it available with both the 992B and 950B movements and in solid 14K gold.

Robert