Hamilton Very Rare 14k Yellow Gold "Glenn Curtiss" Vintage Wristwatch, circa 1931. ...

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Hamilton Very Rare 14k Yellow Gold "Glenn Curtiss" Vintage Wristwatch, circa 1931
Case: 14k yellow gold, two body, 38 mm x 27 mm, numbered A-1217, hand made by Perrin Watch Co.
Dial: silvered, applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, black minute track, gold kite form hands
Movement: grade 987A, 17 jewels, 0336059
Band: lizard, plated buckle

The Hamilton 1931 catalog description lists the Glenn Curtiss as "An aristocratic model designed with a fine sense of proportion. In hand made case of 14k yellow or white gold. Consumer price $150.00"

Exceptionally rare, this model was named after Glenn Hammond Curtiss. Glenn Curtiss was a very important name in aeronautical history. In 1907, Glenn Curtiss broke the world speed record and was known as "The Fastest Man on Earth." In addition, he had the honor of receiving the first US Pilot License #1 and his company was the creator of the famous Curtiss engine, one of the most successful early aeronautical companies and maker of the famous Curtiss-Jenny bi-plane.

The present lot is an outstanding example of this ultra-rare "grail" watch for the vintage American collector.

Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton Very Rare 14k Yellow Gold "Glenn Curtiss" Vintage Wristwatch, circa 1931
Dial: silvered, gold Arabic numerals
Hands: gold kite hands
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Case #: A-1217
Case Info: two body, rare hand made case
Case Length: 38 mm
Case Width: 27 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: grade 987A, 17 jewels, 0336059
Band: lizard, plated buckle
Condition: movement is good and running, dial is very good, case is very good, slight opening scratch on the case back

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2018 October 24 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5369 (go to Auction Home page)

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Sold on Oct 24, 2018 for: $3,250.00

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