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1927 Catalog
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The Rectangular
One of the very newest of the
Hamilton Straps. This beautiful model is offered cased in 18K
hand-chased green or white gold at $125.00
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1927
Price When New: $125.00
Case: 18K White Gold
Case Manufacturer: Solidarity
Production for this Variation: 247
Movement:
987 Series - 17-jewel Movement
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Comments:
The Rectangular is one of the rarest Hamilton's known to exist and
is a model of historical significance to Hamilton collectors. It was
the first of what would be many men's "rectangle shaped" Hamiltons
and was the first 18K gold men's wristwatch Hamilton offered.
The Rectangular utilized a
beautifully hand-chased case manufactured by Solidarity that
included hand-chasing in the inside of the case as well - a highly
unusual feature. The dial was also manufactured by Solidarity and
was made of solid sterling silver.
It is believed that the Rectangular
may have been retailed by Tiffany & Co. although there are few
records that outline the production and marketing history of this
model.
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.
- Photographed and
owned by Dr. William Hansen -
