The Steeldon featured a central sweep second hand, powered by Hamilton's 18 jewel, 8/0 sized 748 movement. Being in the CLD line, the watch featured several levels of gaskets that sealed the two-piece case as well as the stem and crown.
Two different dial patterns were available, the Rhodium-plated, solid 18K gold numerals on a sterling silver dial, or luminous numerals on a silver dial (with luminous hands to match).
Being stainless steel, the Steeldon is a rugged little watch and the only part that seems to wear is the glass crystal. Replacing the crystal is about the only thing needed when you're lucky enough to find a vintage Steeldon.
I have an old Steeldon that I believe dates back to 1947 or 48. It is the model with the luminous numbers and hands. It is all original, except for the band and I had to replace the crown stem. It runs very well.I serviced it a few months ago. My father was also a watchmaker, and I found it in an old cigar box of odds and ends watches that he had. It probably sat for 30 of 40 years in that box before I decided to fix it up.
ReplyDeleteHi again. Could you help me date my Steeldon? On the back of the case the number is:
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On the movement the number is: CY47716
I tried to look it up but it only says from 1948-1954
Thanks!---Ted
Hi Dan.
ReplyDeleteBy any chance, would you happen to have an extra second hand for the Steeldon I could purchase?
(the Rhodium-plated, 18K gold numerals one)
Thanks.---Ted
Nope but if you look in the parts manual posted you can get the part number and call around... Jules Borel, Barton & Chase, Casker, et al.
DeleteHi, I was wondering how hard it is to find the Hamilton steel don't on Ebay
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