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1936 Catalog Description
Seneca (Sherwood)
14K natural yellow only. With inlaid
black enamel dial, $75.00. With applied gold numeral dial (shown),
$77.50
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1935 - 1940
Price when new: $77.50
Case: 14K Yellow Gold
Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth
Production: Unknown
Movement: 982 19-jewel movement
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Comments:
The Seneca was offered as one of a new series of 14K solid gold
Hamiltons containing the newly introduced 982 19 jewel movement.
This new design series was constructed "curved to fit the wrist" and
even included a unique curved dial construction. Of the solid
gold "first generation" models to utilize the 982 19-jewel movement,
the Seneca holds the longest production record.
Originally named "Seneca," Hamilton
changed the name of this model to "Sherwood" shortly after release.
There are no existing Hamilton records which indicate the reason for
the name change.
Hamilton used the
Seneca case to
house its first example of the Howard Watch Co. wristwatch model.
This Seneca variation was produced in an effort to protect
Hamilton's trademark rights to the "Howard Watch Company" name.
The Seneca was sold in 14K yellow gold only.
