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

SKU: otissil2
$2,600.00
$1,995.00
$1,995.00
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Very rare Hamilton Otis with early caliber 982 which was the caliber used in the second run of production from 1939-1940.  This example is in near mint condition with no visible brassing.  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.  I've had two others for sale in the past and they sell very quickly.  This Otis is of collectors / investment grade condition.


Size:  24mm across without crown and 40mm from lug to lug
Case:  14k yellow gold filled - Near Mint
Movement:  Manual Wind Hamilton Cal. 980 17j - Working well
Dial:  Excellent - Original Silver Finish with Gold Applied Numerals
Engraving:  "C Hill C"  deco design; and C. Hill Crawford with SS# - Province can be traced with this very rare engraving.
Crystal:  Excellent Condition
Strap:  New black Genuine Lizard  
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