Vintage Hamilton Clyde Men's Watch 987A 17J 10k Gold- filled Art Deco For Repair

Vintage Hamilton men’s wristwatch, commonly identified by collectors as the Hamilton “Clyde”, produced circa 1939–1941. This classic Art Deco timepiece features a cushion-shaped 10K gold filled case, original Hamilton signed dial with Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, and sub-seconds at 6 o’clock.

The watch is powered by a genuine Hamilton caliber 987A manual-wind movement with 17 jewels, made in the USA. The 987A is a well-regarded Hamilton movement used in several higher-grade rectangular models of this era.

Case serial number 11289150 dates the watch to the late 1930s–early 1940s and matches the correct production period for the 987A movement.

Brand: Hamilton Watch Co. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA)

Model: Commonly referred to as Hamilton “Clyde”

Era: Circa 1939–1941

Movement: Hamilton Cal. 987A

Jewels: 17

Winding: Manual wind

Case Material: 10K Gold Filled

Case Shape: Cushion / Tonneau

Dial: Original, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds

Strap: Modern replacement leather strap (not original)

This watch is NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING and is being sold FOR PARTS OR REPAIR.

Movement appears complete but will require servicing

No guarantee of function

Case shows normal wear consistent with age

Dial displays attractive vintage patina consistent with an original finish

Strap is a later replacement

The watch has not been forced or tested beyond basic inspection.

Hamilton did not mark model names on their watches. The name “Clyde” is derived from period catalogs and collector references based on matching case style, dial configuration, movement, and production era.

This is a correct, period-matched case and movement, making it an excellent candidate for restoration or addition to a Hamilton collection.