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1931 Catalog Description
Langley
A distinguished 17 jewel Hamilton for
the man of today. Available in 14K solid
yellow or white gold only.
Consumer price $90.00.
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1929 - 1933
Price When New: $90.00
Case: 14K White Gold
Case Manufacturer: Solidarity
Production for this Variation: 2,942
Movement:
987 Series - 17-jewel Movement or
979 - 19-jewel
Movement
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Comments:
The Langley was produced in solid yellow and white 14K gold with an
additional five 18K gold Langley's having been manufactured for
Tiffany and Co. The Langley is considered to be a classic and is a
favorite amongst Hamilton collectors. It was offered in two case
variation, a two-piece construction manufactured by S&W and this example which utilizes a unique
three-part case manufactured by Solidarity that is hinged and allows
for easy access to the movement. The S&W two-piece case
construction is the rarer of the two variations.
The 1933 Hamilton Catalog shows the
Langley being sold with the 979 19-jewel movement for $100.00 - a
$10.00 increase over the 987 17-jewel movement, the movement it was
originally introduced with.
The "gold inlayed" dial on this
particular Langley is less common than the more typical "raised gold
numeral" or "luminous figure" dials that were significantly more
popular with consumers. This particular Langley utilizes the
Hamilton 19-jewel 979 movement.
