Vintage Ladies HAMILTON Cocktail Watch 22 Jewels Grade 761 Fancy White Gold and Diamond Case Wristwatch

Hamilton Watch Company – with a rich history and known for its quality timepieces and innovative designs! Hamilton is a renowned American watchmaker founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 

 

Hamilton initially specialized in pocket watches and made significant strides in the industry with their accurate and reliable timepieces. During World War I, Hamilton Watch Company was chosen as one of the major suppliers of timepieces for the U.S. military.

 

HAMILTON

22 Jewels Grade 761

14K White Gold and Diamond Case

Ladies Wristwatch 

 

This is another fine timepiece, dating from the 1960s: a Hamilton ladies’ cocktail mechanical wristwatch.

It features a manual-wind movement, an original Hamilton Watch Co. caliber 761, with 22 jewels, adjusted, offering a 39-hour power reserve and operating at a frequency of 18,000 beats per hour. Proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. As with many elegant dress watches of the era, there is no second hand.

 

The watch is housed in a delicate 14.2 x 18.1mm asymmetrical case crafted in 14K white gold, highlighted by a decorative bezel and ornate lugs. Both the bezel and lugs are set with a mix of round, baguette, and marquise-cut diamonds, showcasing the refined Art Deco-inspired design sensibilities of the time and adding to its sophisticated look.

 

The original champagne dial features silver applied hour markers and matching silver hands. The dial is signed "Hamilton" at the 12 o’clock position. The overall design is simple, classic, and very elegant.

 

This timepiece is presented on a diamond-accented decorative bracelet with a safety chain, suitable for wrists up to 6 1/4 inches (15.9 cm). It completes the watch’s timeless and graceful presentation.

 

Now over 65 years old, this vintage watch remains a superb collector’s piece. It is in good condition, runs well, and keeps accurate time. 

 

Thank you for considering this timepiece. Feel free to reach out with any questions or respectful offers!

 

Movement:	Case Back Markings:	Measurements (mm):
HAMILTON 22 Jewels Cal. 761 U.S.A. Adj.	14K Gold 845734	Case 14.2x18.1       Case w/Crown 16.4         Case Lug to Lug 28.3  Case Thickness 8.6  Lug Width 3    Band Width 4.6

 

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 concerning size.

 

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The condition is pre-owned.  
The item may show some signs of cosmetic wear, but it is fully operational, and functions as intended.
Please take a moment to review the photos, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have. 

 

The item will be carefully packed for shipment.

 

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