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Rare Illinois “Rockcliffe” men’s Streamline Moderne design wristwatch in solid 14K yellow gold, circa 1935.
This is the final version of the “Rockcliffe” and was produced by Hamilton in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1935, after it closed the Illinois factory in Springfield, Illinois. This later version of the “Rockcliffe” is rarer than the early version, and uses an 18/0 size Illinois grade 807A Elinvar movement, and a dial with Egyptian-style Deco numerals and no sub-seconds. It is in excellent condition showing only slight wear. Caseback is very good and has an elaborate engraving, plus a ding. Case measures 38mm long and 26mm wide. Refinished dial is superb and has gold embossed numerals. Has new glass crystal. The watch is powered by its correct 17 jewel Illinois grade 807A movement.
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