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1929 Catalog Description

The Cushion - Engraved

Another smart Hamilton strap watch much favored by sportsmen. This 17 jewel model may be had in filled green or white gold, engraved $52.00; plain $50.00. In 14K gold engraved, $77.00; plain $75.00

Production Info | Comments

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Production Date: 1926 - 1932

Price When New: $50.00

Case: 14K White Gold-filled

Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth

Production for this Variation: 12,882

Movement: 987 - 17-jewel Movement

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Comments: This Cushion Form Engraved is the third of three major Cushion designs - the first being the "Wire Lugged" Cushion with the 983 movement and the second being the "Round Form" Cushion design introduced in 1922.

This particular Cushion utilizes the 987 17-jewel movement and the case varies slightly from Cushions that contained the 986A movement.  In this 987 example, the center case protrudes beyond the bezel and case back to form a stepped case appearance.

The Cushion Form Opening was a popular style and is honored with one of Hamilton's longest uninterrupted production runs at seven years. Hamilton produced 65,200 Cushion Form Openings, testament to its enduring and classic style.

This model was one of six geometrically shaped wristwatches that were popular up until the late 1920's.  Hamilton's "Geometric" offerings spanned ten years - beginning in 1917 with the 0-sized Cushion and ending in 1927 with the Oval.  Included in the geometric models are the Cushion (0-sized, Cushion Round and Cushion Form Opening), the Square, Barrel, Tonneau, Rectangular, and Oval.