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1931 Catalog Description
Raleigh Plain
14K filled gold, natural
yellow,
green or white. Consumer price, $50.00. Etched numeral dial No. 64.
Luminous dial, (as shown), consumer price $5.00 extra charge
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1929 - 1932
Price When New: $50.00 ($5.00 extra for luminous dial)
Case: 14K White Gold-filled
Case Manufacturer: Fahys
Production for this Variation: 9,835
Movement:
987 Series - 17-jewel Movement
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Comments:
Referred to as the "poor man's Langley," amongst Hamilton employees,
the gold-filled Raleigh sold for half the price of the solid gold
Langley and is more squat in style - the Langley is thinner and
somewhat more graceful in appearance. Additionally, the Raleigh's
case is comprised of three separate parts with the bezel forming a
distinct frame around the dial. The Langley case is also comprised
of three separate parts, however only the bezel and case back are
visible giving the impression of having a two-piece case
construction.
The Raleigh Plain was produced in yellow, white and green gold
filled.
- Photograph by Bryan Girouard -
