I was wondering, did they make the Hamilton model #16 case in the 14K white gold, and what year did they start production?

Thank you for your help.

Regards,
Larry

Larry, I am aware of only yellow gold for the #16 case....

There may be others that have more information than I do though....Let's see what they have to say....


Regards,

Jerry

Thank you Jerry,

Other than the Bow, it is that case. I can't believe I didn't notice it!!

Regards,
Larry

The Case 16 started in 1951 and continued thru the end of Hamilton's U.S. production. It was 10K rolled gold plate (yellow).

White gold-filled cases ended in 1934 for Hamilton & other U.S. makers as well.

Thank you Ed.

Can anyone tell me what this is then? With the exception of the Bow and the wear, it looks like the #16 case to me.

Thank you again for your help!

Regards,
Larry

The back cover of the #16

The back cover of the other one.

Larry, obviously it is a star case but I don't think it is a #16 case....the Bezel and rear cover edge markings do not coincide with the 'True' #16....

I think it is a Deco style made by Star in later years....

Just my opinion though....I'm sure we will hear from others....

Good Luck,

Jerry

I agree with Jerry. The white case is marked 14K gold-filled. It's a pre-1934 Star replacement case. The yellow case is a later Star replacement Case, marked 10K rolled gold plate. Neither is a Case 16 because it lacks the Hamilton Watch Co. marking in the case signature.


Comparison Photo of Star Replacement Case Signatures

Pre-1934 WGF Example on Left, Post-1951 YRGP Example on Right

I overlooked that on the yellow gold one also Ed.

Thank you!

Regards,
Larry