It doesn't matter if you are Eloi, or Morlock, this Hamilton "Flight II" will look great on your wrist. This reference to H.G. Wells' "Time Machine" does have its parallels with the passage of time and the ability to go back and re-live those forever-lost moments in time. Made 58 years ago, in the Hamilton Watch Factory in Lancaster, Pa., this wonderful wristwatch was launched as one of Hamilton's avant-garde styling triumphs. The "Boomerang" motif was proof of their advanced styling, which was right in tune with the automotive industry of that time. As a matter of fact, Hamilton had hired Richard Arbib from that industry to help bring the unusual shape to the Hamilton "Ventura" (the first electric watch). This "Flight II" is housed in a 10k gold-filled case that measures 28mm at its mid point
(between the 9 & the 3), by 35mm at its extreme height, by 10mm thick (including the crystal). It is a mechanical, manual wind, caliber 770, 22 jewel movement that our head watch maker has running like the day it was made. This is the nicest one of these scarce watches that we have owned in over 38 years. It sports its original gold dial that has Arabic numerals at all the cardinal points with gold "Pips" at all the other chapters. It also has the cross hair "Gun Site" markings at the dial center. The original finish is nothing short of spectacular. No one seems to know exactly how many of these watches were made, or how many survive today, but I can tell you it is a fairly low number. When you take a look at the photo array notice how crisp the cross-hatch texture is in the "Boomerang" shape at the top of the case and how it wraps all the way around the left side of the case. Many times this is where you will notice a great deal of wear...but not on this watch. We paired it with a textured expansion band that carries the motif all the way around your wrist. Our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to put this watch on your wrist with complete confidence.
We have only one.....don't miss it!
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