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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 Yellow Gold-filled

Case Manufacturer: Fahys

Production for this Variation: 2,480

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.