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Production
Date: 1927 - 1928
Price When New: $55.00
Case: Green 14K Gold-filled
Case Manufacturer: Fahys
Production for this Variation:
791
Movement:
987 Series -
17-jewel Movement
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Comments:
The Oval is one of the rarest as well as one of the most desirable
models that Hamilton produced. It is a classic example of the
geometrically shaped watches that were commonly offered during the
mid to late 1920s by Elgin, Illinois and Waltham. However, unlike
other commonly shaped watches of the period, the Oval was unique in
style, shape and design and, subsequently, is distinctly "Hamilton."
This model was one of six
geometrically shaped wristwatches that were popular up
until the late 1920's. Hamilton's
"Geometric" offerings
spanned ten years - beginning in 1917 with the
0-sized Cushion and ending in 1927 with the Oval.
Included in the geometric models are the Cushion
(0-sized, Cushion Round and Cushion Form Opening), the
Square, Barrel, Tonneau, Rectangular, and Oval.
The Oval Plain was also available in
a rare two-tone variation.
