Hamilton Grade 400 21j 12s GF 5 Tooth Click 2-Star Rare OF Pocket Watch 45mm Box

Description: ATTENTION BUYERS: If you don't intend to pay for the item you won within 3 days then please don't participate in our auctions. Bidders with less than 5 positive feedbacks please contact me before bidding. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of measurement error as we always accurately describe item dimensions such as SIZE and BRACELET LENGTH. PLEASE NOTE: pre-owned items will have usage and wear which is considered normal condition and WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS based on claims of condition issues that is within parameter of normal wear (including but not limited to: crystals, case, crown, caseback, bracelet, strap, buttons, screws, dial, hands). We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. FOR THIS ITEM WE SHIP ONLY BY FEDEX TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INQUIRE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE/BIDS TO SEE IF WE CAN SHIP TO YOUR COUNTRY/TERRITORY.NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REGARDING PAYMENT: Please contact us before you participate in our sale or make any offers regarding payment . We require mandatory discussion of payment terms before purchase. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE We are presenting another gem for American pocket watch collector. This is a two star rarity Hamilton model 400 pocket watch made in the late 1920-early 1930s. Hamilton bought out Illinois Watch Co. around 1927-28 and adopted several Illinois watches into its own product line. Most notably was the convertion of the 13s ‘ILLINI’ thin high grade movement into the ‘HAMILTON MODEL 400’. It’s design is highly distinctive and due to the Illinois heritage it diverts away from Hamilton’s main 10-12s line of products. It has the very special and the five toothed click invented by Charles DeLong. Due to bad timing of the Great Depression not many model 400s were produced and many remained unsold as finished movements. Eventually many were used in presentation pieces for Frigidaire employees. This current Hamilton 400 was given as retirement gift in 1936 to a Frigidaire employee. Condition-wise the watch winds and runs but we have not timed or had it serviced so we don't offer any guarantee on timekeeping. Most likely it will require full service if the owner wants to use it frequently. Cosmetically it has a nice open face gold filled case with no wear through, and the movement is in clean condition except for a few rust spots. The dial and hands have some very small bit of tarnish. Overall it is a good example of the Hamilton 400 that is scarce to find and a great piece of horology to collect. Diameter is 45mm, comes with original Hamilton Box (worn). PURCHASE TERMS: PAYMENT We only accept payment made by eBay managed payment. Buyers are welcomed to use all acceptable payment methods under eBay Managed Payment Platform including PayPal, Credit Cards, e-Checks, and more. We will process shipping once funds are received and paid out from our seller managed payment account which usually takes 3-4 business days. SHIPPING For domestic shipping we only use FedEx. Shipping cost listed uses 2 days Express delivery. Overnight shipping will be available upon request. For international sales outside of USA please inquire before making bids or purchase for shipping availability and cost to your country. All items are required to include insurance in which the cost will depend on the ending value of the item. By nature of the transaction we reserve the right to declare full value on customs. Buyer will also be required to provide positive feedback before the item ships. Please contact us before the auction ends so we can estimate international shipping cost. RETURN There is generally NO RETURNS for vintage or antique watches sold. Only exception is that return can be requested if the item significantly deviate from the listing description and must be made within 2 days after receiving item. Any doubts must be addressed before the payment is made. We will not accept returns based on arguments that comes after the payment has been made. In case a return is agreed, buyer must return the item to us first before reimbursement is made. Reimbursement will not include original shipping cost and return shipping must also be paid by the buyer. Request for returns made on the basis of claiming items are NOT AS DESCRIBED will be subjected to a 15% restocking fee and no refund will be given to original shipping cost. Please note that we ALWAYS CLEARLY DESCRIBE our items and if it's our error then we will provide unconditional FULL REFUND. CONTACT Please don't hesitate to ask questions, especially when you are concerned with anything!

Price: 1150 USD

Location: Southern California

End Time: 2024-11-30T20:01:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 49.99 USD