Initially it came in a 14K gold filled case with either an applied gold numeral dial with solid 18K gold numerals or a gilt dial with roman numerals.
In 1941 the Wilshire was also available in rose gold, also known as coral gold. In the coral gold versions the dials were coral-themed and the applied numeral dial had white rhodium plated figures and hands.
On the wrist the Wilshire is a comfortable watch but a little on the small side. Although not the smallest mans watch Hamilton made, it is certainly a good size for a woman's watch by today's standards.
Nice website, could you please tell me if there is a market for a Reproduction Hamilton Wilshire model from about 1986
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I see them on eBay from time to time. I don't think they have a lot of value but if you look for "sold" auctions you will be able to see how the market values them. If it's clean, works, and is in nice shape - I'm sure someone would like it.
DeleteI have 7 Wilshires and one that I believe is from 1939. It is fitted with a 980 movement. 982 movements were fitted on the Wilshire after January 1940 and the 980 on this one could have been taken to a jeweler and upgraded to the 982 for one dollar in 1940…
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