Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Hamilton Experimental Double-face Watch, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, no. 2106417, a 16 size case with an eccentric 6/0 size arabic numeral dial with hour and minute hands on one side and a sweep center seconds hand with full-size reverse-order seconds dial on the other, contains a 6/0 size, 17-jewel, grade 986A movement.
Estimate $800-1,200
Watch needs two crystals and is not currently running. Movement marked "Hamilton Watch Co./986A/ 17 Jewels/2106417." Bezel will not snap on.
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Keywords
LancasterStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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