HAMILTON Brandon
The first CLD Model
"A strikingly new case design for all-purpose wear. The Brandon"
"In 1948 Hamilton introduced the first of several new watch models in the "CLD" line. CLD phonetically spells out "sealed" and the CLD models featured a series of gaskets that brought environmental protection of a watch to a whole new level."
CLD - (Selaed) Againts moisture and dirt.
This is an UNIQUE timepiece from 1948, the first CLD model, the Brandon wristwatch by Hamilton Watch Co. There were different lug models, flexible lugs and fixed to the case, this time we are listing a stunning vintage watch all in 10K gold filled, rectangle case and fixed lugs design. It is a manual wind vintage watch, grade 980, 17 jewels movement, sub second, U.S.A. made. It has a beautiful butler-finished gold color dial with solid gold Arabic Numerals. Also, the presentation that we are offerings coming with a Speidel stainless steel bottom flex bracelet.
After 70 years, it is still in lovely condition! A very attractive looking watch! Runs very well and keeps great time!
Something interesting to add to make this timepiece more special, the family 980/982 was designed for high-grade small-scale production and about 1,400,000 pieces (all models) were produced between 1934-1954. And the Hamilton Brandon was produced until 1951.
Movement:
Hamilton U.S.A.
Grade 980
17 Jewels
Serial Number G543502
Case Back Signed:
Brandon
Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, PA.
10K Gold Filled
S365087
S & W
Measures (mm):
Case 25.2 x 28.5
Case Lug to Lug 42.7
Case Thickness 9.2
Lug Width 18
Band Width 15
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than todays offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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