Hamilton Very Rare "Byrd" Explorer Series 14k Gold Watch, circa 1930. ...

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Hamilton Very Rare "Byrd" Explorer Series 14k Gold Watch, circa 1930
Case: 14k gold, 39 mm x 27 mm, two body, hand made, elegant sloped and downward curved bezel and sides, back engraved "J.W. Miller Central Division, 1931"
Dial: silvered, black Arabic numerals and minute track, sub seconds, pointed blued steel baton hands
Movement: grade 401, 19 jewels, adjusted, H53759
Band: ostrich grain, plated buckle

The Explorer Series utilized Hamilton's grade 401 movement. With only 7500 grade 401 movements manufactured, it is very rare. The unique large rectangular movement employs a fifth pinion that is dedicated to powering the constant seconds.
Admiral Richard E. Byrd was a pioneer aviator and polar explorer. He was known for his historic explorations of Antarctica using airplane and other technical resources.
Selling at $150.00, the Byrd was and extraordinarily expensive watch during the Great Depression. Extremely rare, it is one of the great Hamilton collectible vintage watches.

Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton Very Rare "Byrd" Explorer Series 14k Gold Watch, circa 1930
Dial: silver, black painted Arabic numerals
Hands: blued steel pointed batons
Metal: 14k gold
Case #: B-5497
Case Info: tw body, hand made case
Case Length: 39 mm
Case Width: 27 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: grade 401, 19 jewels, adjusted, H53759
Band: ostrich grain leather, plated buckle
Condition: movement is good and running, dial is good, case is very good

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

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October, 2018

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Sold on Oct 24, 2018 for: $4,000.00

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