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1932 Catalog Description
Andrews
A handsome model in attractive modern
case of 14K white or
natural yellow gold. Consumer price $110.00
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1931 - 1934
Price When New: $110.00 (With
raised gold figure dial as shown, $115.00)
Case: 14K White Gold
Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth
Production for this Variation:
1,129
Movement:
401 19-jewel
Movement
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Comments:
The Andrews was included in Hamilton's famous
Explorer Series along with the Byrd, Ericsson, and Wilkinson models. Each was cased in solid
14K gold. Also included in the Explorer Series was the Livingstone
and Stanley models, however, the Livingstone and Stanley models were
produced in gold-filled only.
The Explorer Series utilized the
Hamilton 401 movement which, aside from the 983, 985 and 981 0-sized movements, is the
rarest of Hamilton's movements utilized in men's wristwatch
production. With only 7,500 401 movements
manufactured, it is highly sought after by Hamilton collectors and
can be found in many of Hamilton's most collectable models.
The 401 movement is a 19-jewel
version of the Illinois Watch Company's 15 jewel 207 movement which
Hamilton upgraded after purchasing the Illinois Watch Company in
1928. The Illinois 207 movement was the first rectangular men's
wristwatch movement ever made.
