SOLD - Hamilton Otis (Reverso) Grade 980 Vintage 1938-1939 - Black Dial

SKU: 1002117924
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Very rare Hamilton Otis with early caliber 980 which was the caliber used in the first (and rarer) run of production from 1938-1939.  In overall excellent vintage condition, the Hamilton Otis is perhaps the most storied American Made vintage wrist watch.  Fashioned after the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, there are a few different accounts of how Hamilton procured the design for the Otis; but one thing is clear, after a patent ruling in approximately 1941 brought by Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Hamilton Otis was never seen again.  This is one of the rarest watches out there - don't let it slip away.

Size:  24mm across without crown and 40mm from lug to lug
Case:  14k yellow gold filled - Very Good Condition
Movement:  Manual Wind Hamilton Cal. 980 17j - Working well
Dial:  Excellent - Original Black Finish with Gold Applied Numerals
Engraving:  E.B. Whitcomb From A.T.W. Christmas 1939 (traceable provenance)
Crystal:  ExcellentStrap:  New Hadley-Roma Genuine Crocodile Black with Gold Buckle
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