[WTS] Hamilton Traffic Special - A 1950s Pocket Watch feat. Cortebert Movement - $175
[WTS] Hamilton Traffic Special - A 1950s Pocket Watch feat. Cortebert Movement - $175
[IMGur Album.](https://imgur.com/a/86gDSGG) **General Info:** The Hamilton Traffic Special model was introduced in 1927 and was produced up until WW2 when domestic pocket watch construction was halted. After the war, Hamilton did not have a suitable movement but wanted to bring back the Traffic Special, so they contracted Cortebert of Switzerland to provide them with a 17-jewel movement that was suitable for the task. This particular example would have been made sometime between 1955 and 1957, being a 669 marked movement, typically referred to as a type #1 or #2. The watch is all original, being complete with it's Hamilton dial, movement, and Hamilton marked gold plated case. Service history is unknown, but there are a few service marks on the inside of the caseback and I've attached accuracy reports in 3 different positions to the above album. The watch is running strong and accurately. I recently did a light polishing of the case and crystal, and the watch chain is included. These watches were often carried by city bus drivers as they did not have a need for a more expensive railroad grade watch. The only issue I'm aware of with this watch is that the Melamine dial has started showing signs of shrinking/cracks but these are purely cosmetic. **Movement:** 17 Jewel, size 19-Ligne movement made in Switzerland by Cortebert. **Case:** Hamilton Watch Co, 10k rolled gold/fill. **Movement Serial #:** None present. **Price:** $175 including Ground Advantage shipping. **Payment Methods:** Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, CashApp. I will not accept G&S unless you have references. Will use a trusted middleman if necessary and the watch is available for local pickup in Fort Worth if you so desire. **References:** I have 3 sales on WatchExchange, 400+ on PmsForSale, 38 on GAFS, and around 800+ feedback on eBay.
The price of this watch is an outlier for this particular model and not included in the distribution. It may be miscategorized, incorrectly priced, or extremely unique.
Estimated Private Party Value $348 — $381
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