< back to Et Alia
1938 Catalog Description
Brooke
With the Inclined Feature
Accurate time at a glance!
Incline raised the dial just enough to meet the normal line of
vision. Rugged, masculine design.
17 jewels. 14K gold-filled, natural
yellow only. With 18K applied gold numeral dial (shown),
$52.50. With inlaid enamel dial, $50.00.
Production Info |
Comments
_____________________________
Production
Date: 1938
Price When New: $52.50
Case: 14K Yellow Gold-filled
Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth
Production for this Variation: Unknown
Movement:
980 - 17 Jewel Movement
___________________________
Comments:
The Brooke was one of Hamilton's earliest asymmetrical designs.
Introduced in 1937, only the Spur superseded the Brooke in early
asymmetrical styling characteristics.
The Brooke was designed to allow the
wearer to view the time without having to turn the wrist a full 45
degrees. Hamilton accomplished this task by designing the
watch to be wedge shaped. The watch actually sits higher on
the wrist at the twelve o'clock position and lower on the wrist at
the six o'clock position. In addition, the watch is wider at
the lower six o'clock position than it is at the higher twelve
o'clock position. This styling created a truly unique and
functional wristwatch that was revolutionary when initially
introduced.
Although no production numbers exist
for the Brooke, it apparently was not a popular model as they are
fairly scarce today.
The Brooke was offered in 14K
gold-filled only.
