Very rare Hamilton Illinois "Golden Male A" men's Retro Modern design wristwatch in solid 14K yellow gold, circa 1953.

Hamilton introduced a line of Illinois watches in 1953, using imported Swiss movements. Most of the models introduced were priced lower than Hamilton's regular line, and generally came in gold-plated cases with steel casebacks. But Hamilton offered a few of these new Illinois models in solid gold, including the Golden Male A, priced at $110.00. It is a very rare model with only a handful known to exist and this is the only example I have ever acquired. It has a large, round case with prominent swirled lugs. It is in crisp, excellent condition showing only very light wear. Caseback is excellent and unengraved. The case measures 42mm long and 33mm wide. Original waffle-textured dial is excellent, with some very light spotting. Has new glass crystal. The watch is powered by its correct 17-jewel Illinois manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.

Price $825. SOLD