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OLD 15 J ELGIN CONVERSION WRISTWATCH

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July 30, 2004, 12:54
Rich Kuhn
OLD 15 J ELGIN CONVERSION WRISTWATCH
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July 30, 2004, 12:55
Rich Kuhn
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July 30, 2004, 16:37
Bryan J. Girouard
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.




Bryan J. Girouard
Art Deco Wristwatches
July 30, 2004, 16:39
Bryan J. Girouard
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.




Bryan J. Girouard
Art Deco Wristwatches
July 30, 2004, 21:42
Rich Kuhn
Cool Hamilton. I love it. I realy like the hands and what great condition they are in.
August 01, 2004, 20:06
Stephanie O'Neil
John Duvall,
Not sure if this watch counts as a wire lug watch! Big Grin

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

Thanks again John! Wink




Stephanie O'Neil

August 13, 2004, 15:21
Dr. Debbie Irvine

From my collection a wire-lug Hampdem made in Canton, Ohio...