Very scarce Hamilton “Transcontinental A” men’s Retro Modern design time zone time zone wristwatch in 10K yellow gold fill and stainless steel with original factory bracelet, circa 1956.

The “Transcontinental A” has a rotating disk in the center of the dial with a map of the United States and Great Britain divided into the appropriate time zones, with the local time zone marked with a black hand and the others with gold arrows. Designed for the rapidly increasing use of telephones and air travel by businessmen in the 1950s, its purpose was to show the time in multiple locations across the United States and Europe. Priced at $100.00 in 1956, it was never a popular watch and is very scarce with its factory-supplied textured metal bracelet. This is the only example I have ever offered with the bracelet. It is in excellent condition with just a tiny amount brassing to the edges of the lugs and a few light marks. The stainless steel screw back is excellent and unengraved, with some light scratches. The case measures 40mm long and 33mm wide. Original dials are superb. Acrylic crystal is excellent. The watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Hamilton grade 661 automatic wind movement, just serviced and running. I will set the hour hand to the buyer’s time zone prior to shipping. Original Kreisler bracelet is excellent, with some light brassing to the highpoints.

Price $800. SOLD