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Here's an entry into the wire lug category from Hamilton... although it is not a conversion since it came cased from the factory.

It is the company's first men's wristwatch... the large 0-size, grade 981 sterling silver "Cushion" model, which was introduced in 1919 and produced through 1923 until it was replaced by the smaller 6/0 size, grade 986 Cushion model. The crown is obviously a replacement.

Only 1,309 of these watches were produced in sterling, making it a very scarce model.

And here's a picture of the 981 movement from the watch above. It has some rather lovely and ornate damaskeening which most of Hamilton's later wristwatch movements lack.

Cool Hamilton. I love it. I realy like the hands and what great condition they are in.

John Duvall,
Not sure if this watch counts as a wire lug watch!

John did a great job restoring of my little 3/0 Elgin conversion watch. I love it!

Thanks again John!