Internet Horology Club 185
Hamilton Chatham, 1953
January 20, 2006, 21:20
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.Hamilton Chatham, 1953
I spotted this watch today at the Lexington Mart. I've seen it before, but only in pictures. It is a 14K solid gold watch from 1953. It has a very unusual hourglass design. More to follow....
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
January 20, 2006, 21:21
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.2
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
January 20, 2006, 21:22
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.3
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
January 20, 2006, 21:22
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.4
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
January 21, 2006, 02:38
Cary HurtBill,
Nice Hamilton, reminiscent of some of the Longines models from that era. It's odd (to me) to see a Hamilton in a case not made by Wadsworth or Star. Do you know which case maker this one is by? I see the "J with a clock hand" mark occasionally, but don't know the maker.
Regards,
Cary
January 21, 2006, 09:57
Adam HutiraBill,
Great find. A beautiful Hamilton that you dont come across very often. I believe the case company was either Jonell or JAX. Dont remember without finding my notes, but I am sure someone on here will know.
Thanks for sharing the pictures!
March 03, 2006, 16:22
William J. Hansen, Ph.D. Here is another example of the Chatham I found yesterday....
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 03, 2006, 16:23
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.2
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 03, 2006, 16:24
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.3
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 03, 2006, 16:24
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.4
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 03, 2006, 16:25
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.5
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 03, 2006, 16:25
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.6
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 05, 2006, 09:16
Dan MitchellIt is a Jonell case - they also made the Altair case, among others.
Dan.
March 08, 2006, 09:10
Tony DukesBill or anyone,
How long was the chatham produced and available to the public?
Tony Dukes
March 08, 2006, 19:28
William J. Hansen, Ph.D.Tony,
This watch was offered in the 1953 catalog that I have in my library. It was in a mid year catalog, but I can not locate this watch in the 1954 catalog. My sense is that it was only offered for the 1 year. Perhaps slightly longer. I can't understand why this watch didn't sell well. The design is extraordinary.
This current example is "on hold" until my potential buyer, a fellow who has bought many magnificent examples from me, returns to the country. If he doesn't buy the watch, I shall list it after March 15.
Regards,
William
Bill Hansen
IHC# 198
Life Member# 17
March 09, 2006, 04:27
Roy NewVery nice Bill.
Hopefully not required and the "board" get the chance to "Bid!"
Timely regards.
Roy.
"So mote it be!"
March 09, 2006, 09:25
Tony DukesBill,
Would you post a pic of the page fromthe 1953 Hamilton catalog showing the Chatham.
Thanks
Tony Dukes
March 09, 2006, 16:55
Dan MitchellThe Chatham is featured on page 14 of the 1953 catalog, at $150, and on page 21 of the 1955 catalog, now priced at $135 - but is not in the 1958 catalog. (Hamilton may not have issued a catalog each year).
Dan.