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1928 Catalog Description
Piping Rock
Piping Rock An ultra-modern strap
watch styled by designers of international prominence. The numerals
of gold, set in enamel are a part of the case - not the dial. 14K
yellow or white gold, $125.00. The Piping Rock is fitted only with
the Hamilton 19 jewel, 6/0 size movement No. 979
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1928 - 1932
Price When New: $125.00
Case: 14K Yellow Gold
Case Manufacturer: S&W (Schwab
& Wuischpard) (Early catalogs indicate that Piping Rock cases were
"hand-made")
Production for this Variation:
3,812
Movement:
979 Series -
19-jewel Movement
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Comments:
The Piping Rock is one of three enamel bezeled watches produced by
Hamilton - the Coronado and the Spur were the other two.
The Piping Rock is arguably the most
famous wrist watch manufactured by Hamilton. It was very popular
when introduced and, along with the Meadowbrook, was the first to
utilize Hamilton's famous 979 19-jewel movement.
After a sixteen year hiatus, Hamilton
reintroduced the Piping Rock in 1948. This revised version is
distinguished by its usage of a 17-jewel 747 Hamilton movement,
improved hinges and lack of numerals in the sub second dial.
