July 30, 2006, 18:04
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.Hamilton Captain Rice, 1931 (AKA FLOYD BENNETT)
Here is a fantastic Hamilton:
July 30, 2006, 18:05
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.It is called the Captain Rice. It was originally called the Floyd Bennett.
July 30, 2006, 18:09
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.It was renamed on April 9, 1930 in honor of the explorer who accompanied Commander Byrd on hsi flight over the north pole in 1926.
July 30, 2006, 18:10
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.Only 432 were made in 14K yellow gold.
July 30, 2006, 18:11
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.603 were made in 14K white gold.
July 30, 2006, 18:12
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.This one has a crisp case with an ungraved back. There are some scratches on the back. The movement is original. The dial is a redial.
July 30, 2006, 18:13
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.It will be sold shortly for $2500. I will list it on the IHC shortly.
July 31, 2006, 17:56
Dan MitchellMine is in white gold ---
One is rare - two together even rarer.
Dan.
July 31, 2006, 18:01
Dan MitchellAbove (white gold) Cpt. Rice as found ---
Dan.