Description: Thank you for looking, we are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. Hamilton Watch Company, which was a major American watch manufacturer that was known for its innovative designs and produced a wide range of high-quality timepieces from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. "The Barton is a dependably accurate timepiece for precise men." HAMILTON 1948 Barton 14K GOLD U.S.A. Wristwatch This beautiful timepiece is a vintage Hamilton Baton wristwatch from 1948, produced exclusively between 1948 and 1952. This manual-wind watch is powered by an original Hamilton mechanical movement, grade 982, model 980. It features 19 jewels, a sub-second hand, a 45-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 18,000 vph. Proudly made in the U.S.A. What makes this timepiece even more remarkable is its movement family, 980/982, which was designed for high-grade, small-scale production. Approximately 1,400,000 pieces of this movement family (across all models) were produced between 1934 and 1954, making it a prized collector's item. The original silver dial, which shows a touch of patina, features gold Arabic numerals, gold hour markers, and matching gold hands. A small seconds sub-dial is positioned at 6 o’clock, and the dial is signed "Hamilton" at the top. Cased in a 23x36mm rectangular case with a sophisticated 14K yellow gold construction and elegant "semi-hidden" lug design. It is paired with a stylish crystal. The watch is complemented by a brand-new black textured leather strap, sized to fit wrists up to 7" (17.8cm). Additionally, it includes its original Hamilton box. This Hamilton Baton is a timeless and attractive piece that runs flawlessly and keeps excellent time—an exquisite addition to any collection! Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers. Movement: Hamilton U.S.A. Grade 982 19 Jewels M102926 Case Back Signed: Hamilton W. Co. Lancaster, PA. 14K GOLD L172631 Measurements (mm): Case 23x36 Case w/crown 25 Case Lug to Lug 40.8 Case Thickness 8 Lug Width 18 Band Width 18 IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. 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. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-4332
Price: 820 USD
Location: Roscoe, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-19T04:55:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Bezel Color: Gold
Closure: Buckle
Number of Jewels: 19 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals, Square Indexes
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
Vintage: Yes
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Case Thickness: 8 mm
Case Color: Gold
Department: Men
Caseback: Snap
Bezel Type: Fixed
Lug Width: 18 mm
Watch Shape: Rectangle
Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Mineral Crystal, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Small Second
Case Size: 23 mm
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Handmade: No
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Reference Number: Cal. Grade 982
Brand: Hamilton
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Band Material: Leather
Customized: No
Dial Color: Silver
Band Width: 18 mm
Model: 1948 HAMILTON Barton Watch
With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Display: Analog