HAMILTON G.S. 24-Hour Dial
British R.A.F. Pilot Wristwatch
British Military General Service Division
This is a real RARE & UNIQUE timepiece, a Hamilton G.S. (General Service) 24-hour dial military wristwatch dated from 1960's, The G.S. watches were made for British Government personnel including government agencies overseas, foreign and commonwealth office aid groups and for former military men. The Hamilton G.S. 24-hour dial watches were made specifically for the British R.A.F. (Royal Air Force) pilots.
It is a manual wind watch, the movement is a Hamilton grade S75 S with 17 jewels, central second and hack mechanism. It is jeweled to the center wheel and has a direct drive sweep seconds hand. The movement is protected from magnetic influences by a cage comprising a soft iron movement ring and removable cover. Sterile screw case back signed on the inside.
After 55 years, it still has (almost perfect) the rarest of all the Hamiltons: a G.S. 24-hour dial. The dial is black with luminous Arabic Numerals, minute marks and dots. The Hamilton logo (name) is located at 6. Also, signed "G.S."
It is coming with a vintage black nylon one piece strap. The crystal is in excellent condition. This watch is in good condition, very rare an unique piece. Runs very well and keeps great time! The hack function is working too.
Movement:
HAMILTON
Grade S75S
Unadjusted
17 Jewels
Hack Mechanism
Case Back Signed:
Hamilton Watch Co.
Swiss
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 36
Case Lug to Lug 46.4
Case Thickness 11.8
Lug Width 17
Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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