#169 • Hamilton, Grade 990 w/rare damascene, 21J, 16S

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:24 PM EST

APW - Hamilton, Grade 990 with rare damascene, 21J, 16S, nickel OF display case with "Hamilton" marked bezels, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, gilt mvt screws and regulator assembly, s#388122. The very unusual special finish damascene of this watch was made exclusively by Hamilton for the Luckenbach & Co. of Los Angeles, California and is found on several different 16 and 18 size grades but all were made in small quantities. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger record as being a January 26th, 1907 sale to Luckenbach & Co. and is from a group of group of 20 consecutive serial numbers (388111 to 388130) that the ledger shows as sold to Luckenbach during January and February of 1907. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, ran for a few minutes then stopped, overhaul needed, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plates, few scattered short fine to micro-fine scratches, some small to tiny spots of oxide to winding wheels and elsewhere to steelwork; dial with few hls to outer chapter, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, strip of medium edge wear under bezel at 1:30 and areas of very light edge wear elsewhere; fine-plus seconds hand, fair hour, poor minute; case shows medium wear, light cloudy tarnish, no dents, some scattered small to tiny nicks to band, reduced Hamilton markings; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystals, few short fine scratches to center front. Estimate: $500 - $800 JH-80875