June 22, 2006, 19:53
James NinhQuestion about Hamilton Seckrons
There seem to be a number of different case styles of watches purported to be Hamilton Seckrons. Which is the correct case style (or was there more than one)?
June 22, 2006, 20:02
James NinhSide view of style 2 - note the "flange".
June 22, 2006, 20:09
James NinhThe watch I have called "style 1" has a longitudinal ridge on the sides. The ridge merges with, and continues into, the lugs. In contrast "style 2" has a parallelogram-shaped flange on the sides, that is raised from the surface throughout its length. The back of the style 2 case has notches cut from the corners, while in style 1 the back is rectangular. I own two Seckrons, both in style 1 - but are they authentic?
Thanks,
James
June 23, 2006, 09:46
Bryan J. GirouardBoth versions are correct.
The one you own and are calling Style 1 is actually the second version of the Seckron... it came out around 1940 to replace the version below.
The version with the stepped case sides which you call Style 2 is the first version of the watch, and came out in 1935.
June 23, 2006, 20:52
James NinhBryan, thank you very much. Are there other examples of Hamilton watches 'changing shape', as opposed to reuse of the same name (e.g. Sherwood)?