The Hamilton Watch Co., America's most iconic vintage watch firm, built treasured timepieces that are still cherished by many today. During their peak years, which lasted from the 30's into the 60's, the Pennsylvania establishment developed a reputation for innovation and quality, creating some of the finest American made wristwatches.

The first edition Seckron doctor's watch showcased in today's offering in a pleasing example of one of the company's very collectible wristwatches.

Released c. 1935, this first edition watch is powered by the caliber 980A rather than the 980B mechanism found in most examples.

It features a large, peripheral seconds dial that ensures the hour and minute hands never obstruct the view of the seconds, perfect for taking a patient's pulse and for technical uses.

It has all of its original parts down to the hands and the winding crown.

Its case is in pleasing condition with only fairly light wear. The only gold wear through is at the corners of the bezel. Its dial appears to have had a very high quality partial refinishing at some point - it still retains its original enamel painted details and presents as mint.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a new-old-stock mineral glass crystal.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Hamilton
• Country of origin: United States
• Serial no.: G44723
• Year built: c. 1935 - 1936
• Model: Seckron
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Large Subsidiary Seconds
• Case material: 14K gold filled
• Case markings (outside): 14K Gold Filled
• Case markings (inside): Wadsworth, 14K Gold Filled, Pend't Pat'd 5-3-27, 0873870
• Case condition: Near mint - honest original condition with only fairly light wear. The only gold wear through is at the corners of the bezel.
• Dial: Silver, signed Hamilton, larger peripheral seconds, outer minute/seconds track, appears to have had a very high quality partial refinishing at some point - it still retains its original enamel painted details and presents as mint.
• Dimensions: 22.5mm wide (without crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Hands: All original, blue steel "epees", lozenge seconds
• Movement type: Hamilton Grade 980A
• Movement markings: Hamilton, U.S.A, 17 Jewels, 980A
• Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
• Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a new-old-stock mineral glass crystal.
• Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also did contract watchmaking work for the Richemont Group, owner of the following brands: A. Lange & Shne, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

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