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Very scarce Hamilton “Stanley” men’s Streamlined Moderne wristwatch in 14K white gold fill, circa 1932.
Housing the unique 19 jewel grade 401 movement, the “Stanley” was part of a series of watches named for famous explorers, in this case for Henry Morton Stanley, noted American reporter dispatched by the New York Herald to locate missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in Africa. Stanley did indeed locate Livingstone on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and uttered the immortal words, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume!” Priced at $70.00 in 1932, the “Stanley” was Hamilton’s most expensive gold-filled watch during the Great Depression. The “Stanley” much scarcer in white than in yellow, and only 1,268 examples were produced in white. This example is in crisp, excellent condition with only a few specks of brassing to the lugs. Caseback is excellent and unengraved, with a few minor dents. The case measures 38mm long by 23mm wide. Aged dial is excellent. Has new glass crystal. This watch is powered by its correct 19 jewel Hamilton grade 401 adjusted movement.
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