Hamilton Seckron Doctor's Watch

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21 MM
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SKU AS04795
Article Number 40990226
case size 21 MM
movement Manual Winding
approximate age 1920s
dial color Silver
material Gold Plated
style Dress
category Vintage
bracelet Leather
lug width 16 MM
Includes Ribbed navy blue leather strap with gold plated pin buckle.
overall condition The case is in very good condition overall showing normal wear consistent with age and use. White dial with printed numerals shows heavy patination throughout with matching blued-steel handset. Unsigned crown.
Manual
21 MM
– Show less
SKU AS04795
Article Number 40990226
case size 21 MM
movement Manual Winding
approximate age 1920s
dial color Silver
material Gold Plated
style Dress
category Vintage
bracelet Leather
lug width 16 MM
Includes Ribbed navy blue leather strap with gold plated pin buckle.
overall condition The case is in very good condition overall showing normal wear consistent with age and use. White dial with printed numerals shows heavy patination throughout with matching blued-steel handset. Unsigned crown.

Why We Love it

The 1920s and 1930s were the golden years of American watchmaking, and Hamilton was a bright star in the horological firmament.

Ties to Swiss brands like Rolex and Aegler resulted in the creation of some of the finest watches ever made in the United States. This watch, a Sekron Doctor’s Watch, is one of the most elegant — and, at the time it was minted, accurate.

This particular timepiece is, without question, an Art Deco masterpiece — stately and subdued with a handsomely-aged cream dial and a black leather strap, it has all the makings of a distinctive dress watch for both men and women alike. It features a 10K, yellow gold-filled Wadsworth case with holey lugs, a blued steel handset, stylized Arabic numerals, and a hand-wound Hamilton Calibre 980B movement. 

Strap this handsome piece on and you’ll be instantly transported back to the golden age of American watchmaking. But don’t take our word for it…

Try it on for size!

Brand Story

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The Department of Defense first ordered General Issue (GI) watches in 1964, to outfit soldiers in the years leading up to the conflict in Vietnam. Like the 'Dirty Dozen', the GI watches were made to resist exposure in inhospitable environments. Corrosion-resistant steel cases were utilized to protect the movement from debris, moisture, and shock that it would encounter in the jungles of Vietnam or the deserts of the Middle East.

The DoD contracted GI watches from many manufacturers, the most notable among them being Hamilton and Benrus. While other manufacturers cast their cases in plastic or fiberglass, Hamilton--the first manufacturer to receive the contract in 1964--cast theirs in steel throughout the entire 30 years of production. The look of these watches remained more or less the same during this interval, in keeping with the utility of their design and construction.

Their dials were spartan, and featured printed Arabic indices for both 12- and 24-hour graduations with luminous plots at each interval, with matching luminous 'syringe' hands and a 'spear' central seconds hand which was coated with a healthy dollop of Tritium to ensure maximum legibility. The 17-jewel, manual wind movements fitted were equipped with a hacking feature: a mechanism that stops the second hand from moving when setting the time. This enabled soldiers to synchronize their timepieces for maximum accuracy during elite operations and coordinated maneuvers. Despite the compact size of 34mm, these watches were designed to take a beating.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

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