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Hamilton Andrews 14K
Rare Hamilton “Andrews” men’s Machine Age design wristwatch in solid 14K white gold, circa 1931.
The “Andrews” has a fantastic Machine Age stepped case and an extremely low production of only 1,129 watches in white gold. Housing the unique 19-jewel grade 401 movement, the “Andrews” was part of a series of watches named for famous explorers, in this case for adventurer and paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews (1884 to 1960), discoverer of dinosaur fossils in the Gobi Desert and director of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Andrews also served as president of the exclusive and prestigious Explorers Club in New York. An extraordinarily expensive wristwatch for the Great Depression, the “Andrews” was priced to consumers at $100.00 in 1931. This example is in crisp, excellent condition showing only very light wear, with well-defined corners and steps. The caseback is excellent, with a small monogram.The case measures 37mm long by 23mm wide. Refinished dial is superb. Has new glass crystal. This watch is powered by its correct 19-jewel Hamilton grade 401 manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.
