This photo is of a Hamilton "Glenn Curtiss" mechanical wristwatch from 1931. It has no crystal on the front, probably hasn't run in years, and is in dire need of restoration, yet it was distinctive enough to catch my attention immediately.
I'm good friends with a local artist who specializes in jewelry design, and visited him in his studio this afternoon to get photos of his latest creation. As I packed up my equipment, I noticed this wristwatch on one of the tables, among an assortment of "found objects," that he uses in his jewelry.
I have a passing interest in mechanical watches, but I've never had the time to delve into the topic as deeply as I research fountain pens, cameras, typewriters, etc. However, even with my slight knowledge of the topic, I recognized the Hamilton name and snapped this photo so I could do some research.
This watch is a rare and beautiful timepiece, and I hope to see it restored someday. There's just something satisfying about seeing something so elegant restored to vital functionality.
I'm good friends with a local artist who specializes in jewelry design, and visited him in his studio this afternoon to get photos of his latest creation. As I packed up my equipment, I noticed this wristwatch on one of the tables, among an assortment of "found objects," that he uses in his jewelry.
I have a passing interest in mechanical watches, but I've never had the time to delve into the topic as deeply as I research fountain pens, cameras, typewriters, etc. However, even with my slight knowledge of the topic, I recognized the Hamilton name and snapped this photo so I could do some research.
This watch is a rare and beautiful timepiece, and I hope to see it restored someday. There's just something satisfying about seeing something so elegant restored to vital functionality.
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