1950 Hamilton Franklin Wristwatch 10K GF Grade 980 17 Jewels Watch

1950 HAMILTON Franklin
10K GF
Caliber 980
17 Jewels

Another exquisite vintage wristwatch from Hamilton, this Franklin is in beautiful condition with the craftsmanship one comes to expect from Hamilton. The incredibly clean Hamilton movement G649285 features a 980 caliber and 17 jewels.

The Hamilton Watch Company's 1950 Franklin is a handsome wristwatch with a lovely white-finished sterling silver dial that has aged to a nice beige color, with 18K yellow gold Arabic numerals, square-shaped markers and a sub-second hand. The 23.4 x 30.6 mm case is 10K yellow gold filled with standard lugs, and the sides of the case have a gently-raised pitch. This beautiful case is nicely complemented by a handsome brown new-old stock 18 mm textured leather two-piece strap finished with a gold-toned buckle.

The case, crown, and glass crystal show light wear. At 72 years old, this Franklin wristwatch is beautiful and keeps great time!

Movement:
Hamilton
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Grade 980
Serial Number G649285

Movement Markings:
Caliber 980
G649285
17 Jewels

Case Back Signed:
Franklin
Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, PA.
10K Gold Filled
L&K
L574712

10K Gold Filled
Hamilton

Measurements (mm):
Case: 23.4 x 30.6
Case Width with Crown: 25.3
Case Lug to Lug: 39
Case Thickness: 7.7
Lug Width: 18
Band Width: 18

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) 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 much smaller than today's offerings. 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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