Found these last week and couldn't resist.956 Hamilton in 25 year Hamilton case and 16s Elgin,17 jewel in Fahys Montauk 20 year case.I've never seen an Elgin in this style case.Hands on Hamilton were rusty,had a nice set.Hamilton has a single sunk Montgomery dial.Yellow crystal will be gone soon.Regards to all.Norm

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I like the dial on the hamilton. You dont see too many single sunks like that with every minute marker. Almost like a single sunk montgomery style.

Jared

I searched Google for single sunk Montgomery dial and found them on Waltham,Elgin and Hamiltons.Some of you dial experts need to chime in here with your opinions.I would like to know if it is real.Thanks.Norm

Norm,

Your Hamilton Single Sunk Montgomery does look correct, the signature could be confirmed as from the same time frame as the movement but you did not post the movement number, it is likely something between 1918 and 1928 or thereabouts and having Breguet numbers adds a lot of style. When you remove the dial and see the seconds register soldered in place you will be additionally convinced it is legitimate. About the cases, these clam style cases were very popular from around 1905 through the 1920s as they were slim, stylish and helped keep dust out of the movement.

Everyone, please remember to ALWAYS post the movement and case numbers.

Don

Thanks Donald,The serial number 1184662, dates to 1914-1915.The seconds bit is soldered in.Regards.Norm

I have a couple of Elgins in the clam shell case along and some that have the SS Montgomery dial, with with and some without the 6 in the seconds sunk area.