Mark, You might try this: open the watch to see if there's a model name stamped in the back. If so, get on Ebay and go to the wrist watches area. You can then choose Hamilton from the list of brands and then use the search function to look for the particular model you have. It may take a few times looking to find that one, but it most likely will eventually show up. You can then watch the item until it sells and continue looking for that model and compare the winning bids. In my opinion, that's a good way to get a ballpark idea of what people are paying for an item.
Posts: 676 | Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA | Registered: December 08, 2002
Woops-looked closer at the "Ross" and the lugs are not the same. The movement says 980 and it is 17 jewels. Here is the serial #G225989. I am attaching a better picture. Hope this helps.
Posts: 206 | Location: Northern New York USA | Registered: January 06, 2006
Mark, your watch is indeed a "Ross" model. At some point during its life, the dial has been refinished incorrectly.
The dial of yours should appear as it does in the Shugart watch guide... with a two-tone pink and gold finish and Roman numerals. The hands on your watch are correct for the Roman numeral dial.
The watch was also available with solid 18K gold applied numerals on a Butler finish, but it would have had gold hands.
I will take a better picture of the dial. From what I see on the dial, it looks old to be new or refinished. I bought it because of the dial. Liked its look. I guess it will be different. Just in case I decide to refinish it the correct way, where would you recommend to do the best refinish for this watch? All replies appreciated, thanks.
Posts: 206 | Location: Northern New York USA | Registered: January 06, 2006
