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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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I know most of you guys are strictly late model shoppers, but I hafta show you tonight's score. It's from the first term of FDR's presidency - - 1936 to be exact - - the year of the Jesse Owens Berlin Olympics. This watch might have been worn by one of your grandfathers, or great-grandfathers. This "Linwood" model (all Hamiltons back then had names, like Perry, Dickens, Sherwood, Brock, etc.) was a very long (43mm) curved streamliner design that was very popular in the 1930s. The stepped sides resembled skyscapers of the day. This model was made of 14K gold fill, meaning it had to contain at least 1/20 by weight of 14K gold. This gold layer was much thicker than gold plated (or RGP), often exceeding 80 microns in thickness - - compare that to the 5-micron or so plating on today's watches. Of course, the 17 jewel caliber 980 Hamilton movement still keeps accurate time after 72 years. A watch like this one looks best (I think) with a long-sleeve dress or sport shirt. Once you try vintage it's hard to stop!      |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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Looks like a great addition to your collection. Congratulations!!! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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That's beautiful, Tom.:D Another great vintage to add to your staggering collection. |
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tny795 3T WIS 
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That is a beauty! happy1.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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That is indeed one sweet looking vintage there Tom. Congrats. ;) |
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Topher1556 3T WIS 
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I agree with Pax...you have a staggering collection. Of the few I've seen, I'm always amazed at their condition. That watch is nearly as old as my grandparents! I always enjoy seeing what you're wearing. It looks like it's about 17-18mm wide. The cleanliness is amazing...how has it been kept that nice all this time?? A 72 year old anything should be proud to look as good as that watch. |
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GMA 3T WIS
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Very nice vintage art-deco. Could name origin be: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linwood_G._Dunn ? |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS
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GMA wrote: Very nice vintage art-deco. Could name origin be: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linwood_G._Dunn ? Hmmmmm...could be! |
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break-3 3T WIS
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Absolutely lovely. I could go for a bit of vintage myself, were it not for most of them looking too small on me. :( |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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Tom .... BEAUTIFUL !!! hearteyes.gif .... I admire your wonderful vintage watches , and Im getting more and more into vintage , and the history of them .....My Titoni race-king is a favorite as well as older Seamasters .... I hope that it would be okay to ask you opinions on future purchases .... as I consider you the resident expert around here on vintage pieces ..... |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS
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canadajo wrote: Tom .... BEAUTIFUL !!! hearteyes.gif .... I admire your wonderful vintage watches , and Im getting more and more into vintage , and the history of them .....My Titoni race-king is a favorite as well as older Seamasters .... I hope that it would be okay to ask you opinions on future purchases .... as I consider you the resident expert around here on vintage pieces ..... I'd be happy to, but I should add that I'm mainly an American watch collector. :D |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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this is just simply a beautiful watch! enjoy! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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That's a Beauty Tom....Congrats!cool10.gif |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: That's a Beauty Tom....Congrats!cool10.gif Thanks. Still waiting for it to arrive.  |
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Geoff150 3T WIS 
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Beautiful watch, I can't wait for the wrist shots |
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KenC Admin 
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Tom...you know I never tire of your wonderful vintage finds!!! That is marvelous! |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Tom great looking vintage Hamilton.... |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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After looking at yesterday's Longines and comparing it with the Hamilton,both are great watches to add to your collection. Congratulations again on another new arrival.hand6.gif |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Looks like it's in stunning condition for it's age. Very nice pickup. |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS
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Simon_Leung wrote: After looking at yesterday's Longines and comparing I think I've reached my quota of long, 1930s streamliners...this is my Hamilton "Dickens."  |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Tom, As I look at your watch collection of the 1930's and 40's, the craftsmanship is superb and the attention to detail is something that is very rarely found in modern watches. There is a certain elegance and style which separates classic and vintage timepiece from the mundaine. With each passing decade, those watches would only increase in value. During those period of the Great Depression, it still amazes me to see wonderful designs by American brands like, Elgin,Waltham, Illinois, Gruen,Bulova,Hampden,Wittnauer and Hamilton. These were some of the best watches money could buy with hand-wound 15 - 19 Jewel Movements. Of,course the higher models may even contain as much as 21 Jewel Movements. Your contribution in reviving the classic and vintage watch segment of this forum,deserves a lot of credit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and patience in acquiring your timepieces. Keep those classic watches ticking. Sincerely, Simon |
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DX 3T WIS 
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Tom... It's a beauty! |
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Pro Diver 3T WIS 
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The 980 movement looks showroom clean. Congrats. |
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