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UNUSUAL 12 SIZE HAMILTOM

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August 24, 2004, 07:52
Rich Kuhn
UNUSUAL 12 SIZE HAMILTOM
This one is a little different and I thought I would share it with you.
The movement is a 912 17 jewel. I have not seen this style dial on a Hamilton before. I do have an Illinois with this style of dial.
Anybody else have something like this? Maybe you could share your pictures.


August 24, 2004, 07:55
Rich Kuhn
picture 2


August 24, 2004, 07:56
Rich Kuhn
Picture 3


August 24, 2004, 08:00
Rich Kuhn
picture 4


August 24, 2004, 09:30
Jim McKinney
Wink Nice watch, Rich - very Cool !
August 24, 2004, 13:22
Tom Seymour
That is a great watch. I especially like the seconds dial with the roman numerals for the seconds decades.

But the whole thing is very sharp. Thanks for posting it!


Tom
August 24, 2004, 13:47
Tony Dukes
Nice watch Rich. I have a grade 912-Van Buren with a somewhat similar dial but the shape of the Van Buren is egg or oval. I do not recall seeing a watch like yours.
August 24, 2004, 15:33
Lindell V. Riddle

Beautiful and very unusual Rich!

That is one cool design. I can imagine the driver of a Chrysler Airflow wearing such a watch. I really like it!

Thanks for sharing,

Lindell

Wink

August 24, 2004, 18:06
Jim McKinney
Roll Eyes - OK, Lindell . . . you opened the door - how 'bout a photo of a Chrysler Airflow - huh ?? Big Grin Just for the benefit, of course, for those way too young to remember - heh, heh, heh !!! Razz
August 24, 2004, 18:09
Rich Kuhn
I agree Lin we need a picture of the car


Rich Kuhn
IHC Member 155

August 24, 2004, 18:59
Lindell V. Riddle

Jim and Rich, your wish will be granted.


One of my heroes in life and in business is Walter P. Chrysler. He worked with his hands, made his own tools, through hard work and perseverance he created an empire. The title of his autobiography "Life of an American Workman" and these words attributed to him "The real secret of success is enthusiasm!" both say a lot about the man and his values.

For more about Chrysler and the times in which he lived, check out this audio story...

http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1442.htm

The design of the Chrysler Building in New York City is like no other, and of course the Chrysler Airflow...


Chrysler Airflow in 1934 set the benchmark for decades to come...


August 24, 2004, 20:06
Rich Kuhn
Lin,
Who ever owns the car can afford the watch. GREAT PICTURE


Rich Kuhn
IHC Member 155

August 25, 2004, 05:40
Jim McKinney
Wink Aahhh . . . those must have been the days. What watch ? Oh, yeah - sorry! . . . but what a magnificent vehicle !! Thanks, Lindell !! Big Grin
August 25, 2004, 07:54
John Arrowood
Not very many could afford the Chrysler or the watch in 1934; there were millions unemployed, bread lines and soup kitchens. FDR had been in office a year or so and WPA, NRA, and all the other government alphabet programs had just started. My Dad used to talk about walking 6 miles one way and cutting wood all day for ten cents ($0.10) an hour or less. He was very glad to get the job. This was cutting the old fashioned way: all man power for the crosscut saw and axes.
August 25, 2004, 09:35
Tom Seymour
LOVE THAT CAR!! And the watch!!!


Tom
August 25, 2004, 17:36
Andy Krietzer
What year was the watch made? I don't have my book handy. Was it 1934 also?

Here is what Frank Lloyd Wright did in 1934.


Andy Big Grin

Fallingwater

August 25, 2004, 19:22
Tom Huber
Hi Andy, Yes, Fallingwater definitely is beautiful. It is about 1-1/2 hour drive from my home and is even more beautiful in person.

BTW, my home is a Frank Lloyd Wright design. It is the Wright " Americana House" design from the 1940's. Actually a miniture of Fallingwater, sans waterfall underneath. A very unique house, but everything is non standard and an absolute bear to work on.

Tom
August 25, 2004, 21:10
Jeffery Hann
Hello, Everyone, I saw the watch and and it is Great!!, But just to let you know I work for DaimlerChrysler, and you all might be seeing those old names of long ago, Charger, ,Cuda, just Challenger to get some of you all thinking, and I bet they will come with a new Hemi!!


Jeffery
August 25, 2004, 21:41
Sam Williamson
Had a '72 Cuda 340-unfortunately,that was the year they dropped the compression ratio to 8.5:1,so nowhere near the power of the 71's Frown,but was still a blast to drive Smile.But after my experience with our 99 Neon,would't have another Chrysler product(after 6 in a row).The company would't help at all with their well-known propensity to start leaking oil out through the head($900 repair Mad).This was after 2 exhaust manifold replacements,1 front end replacement,front rotor replacements...and a few other things I don't remember anymore.Maybe if they offer a total 10 year warranty,I'll get another,but for now will buy foreign.The service I get with BMW,even for a car out of warranty has been excellant.They are very anxious to please and bend over backward to help.On the other hand,Chrysler has put out some interesting cars lately,so hopefully are thinking out of the box now.


Sam Williamson

August 26, 2004, 19:33
Jeffery Hann
Sam, I am sorry for your trouble's, does Florida not have a lemon law, I have a 2000 Concorde with 130k miles and no problems, and had a 98 Dodge Dakota Sport truck with 127k miles, until I let my wife talk me into selling it to my farther-in-law and a bloody tree landed on the cab in a storm, I hope that some day you will try a Chrysler again, a lot of great new products coming out.

Jeffery
August 26, 2004, 21:54
Tom Seymour
Sam, I had the same problem with Mercury dealerships after several Mercs in a row. No support for the product. I hear owners of foreign made cars rave about the support from their dealerships. Right now I have two Cryslers and have good luck so far. I wanted to buy American (that line is rather fuzzy these days.) but if the attitude of American dealerships doesn't change they will loose many customers.


Tom