Hamilton Model 916 Open-face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1937
This Hamilton open-face pocket watch, dated to approximately 1937, features a 14K white gold case manufactured by the Wadsworth Watch Case Company. The case adheres to the American size 12 standard with a diameter of 45 mm and incorporates geometric Art Deco styling in the bow.
The watch utilizes the Hamilton Model 916 movement, a 17-jewel mechanical caliber adjusted to three positions and finished with damaskeened plating. The silver dial displays black Arabic numeral hour markers and diamond-style crossbar pointers, complemented by a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at six o'clock. The internal dust cover bears a presentation inscription commemorating 25 years of service at the Tamblyn company in Canada.
According to the source, the silver dial remains in a clean state with minimal signs of aging, and the overall construction reflects a design intended for daily use.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Maker
- Hamilton
- Case size
- 12 size
- Case maker
- Wadsworth
- Adjustments
- 3
- Jewel count
- 17
- Case material
- 14K White Gold
- Dial material
- Silver
- Movement model
- Model 916
- Place recorded
- United States
- Movement finish
- Damaskeened
- Maker / attribution
- Hamilton
Design
- Movement
- The movement is the Hamilton Model 916 caliber, a manual-wind mechanical movement featuring 17 jewels. It is adjusted to three positions for performance consistency. The movement plates are decorated with damaskeened striping, a signature plating finish for this caliber. Technical specifications and the maker's identification are engraved directly onto the movement plates. The manufacture of this watch is associated with Hamilton's facilities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Condition
- The auction description reports that the watch is in clean condition with no significant signs of wear. The silver dial is noted as having minimal aging, maintaining its original appearance. Specific details regarding recent servicing or mechanical maintenance are not provided within the source materials. The assessment of condition is provided by the vendor, and no independent authentication is mentioned.
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an open-face, 14K white gold case produced by the Wadsworth Watch Case Company. The exterior design incorporates geometric elements, specifically in the bow, which aligns with Art Deco design motifs. The case measures 45 mm in diameter and conforms to the American size 12 specification. The dial is constructed from silver and features black Arabic numerals for hour indication. Time is marked by diamond-shaped hands with crossbars. A subsidiary dial located at the six o'clock position tracks seconds. An internal dust cover is present, containing an engraved tribute to an employee of the Tamblyn company in Canada for twenty-five years of service.
- Visible features
- • Geometric Art Deco bow • Damaskeened movement finishing • Arabic numeral hour markers • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Service history is not documented
- Research required: Exact date of manufacture remains approximate