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Item: HAM7 Vintage Hamilton Piping RockModel: Hamilton Piping Rock Year Made: circa 1928 Case: 14kt Yellow Gold Dial: Silver dial, blue hands, Art Deco stylized Roman Numerals set in black enamel Movement: 19 Jewel Hamilton grade 979 adjusted movement Dimensions: 42mm lug to lug, 31mm crown |
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| This is an extremely rare Hamilton "Piping Rock" art-deco design wristwatch in solid 14kt yellow gold with a black enamel bezel, circa 1928. Among the most recognizable and sought-after of the early Hamilton models, the "Piping Rock" has fantastic Art Deco stylized Roman numerals set in black enamel with hinged lugs that flex to make the watch more comfortable on the wrist. Considered by some to be the most beautiful American wristwatch every produced, it belongs in any serious Hamilton collection. The "Piping Rock" was named for the exclusive Piping Rock Country Club on Long Island, which opened in 1912. With only 3,8415 examples produced in 14kt yellow gold, it is a fairly scarce watch today. This example is in excellent condition showing only very slight wear to the gold case. Enamel is excellent and complete, with only a few faint marks. Caseback is superb and unengraved. Case measures 43mm long lug to lug and 31mm to the crown. Dial has been cleaned but not redone. The hands are the original blue hands. Has a new crystal. The watch is powered by its original 19 jewel Hamilton grade 979 adjusted movement. Serial 2903961 movement. Case number is 139242. I don't think you can find a more original nor beautiful Piping Rock. |
