1948 HAMILTON Langdon Wristwatch “CLD” Weatherproof U.S.A. Caliber 747 17J Watch
Hamilton17 JewelsU.S.A. Caliber Grade 747 In 1948 Hamilton introduced the first of several new watch models in the CLD line. CLD phonetically spells out ‘sealed’ and the CLD models featured a series of gaskets that brought environmental protection of a watch to a whole new level, sealed against moisture and dirt. A classic dress watch with a simple and elegant design, this is a vintage Hamilton Langdon wristwatch dated from 1948. The Langdon is one of the first CLD models introduced by Hamilton.This is a manual winding watch powered by the original U.S.A.-made Hamilton movement, the 8/0 size, caliber grade 747 with 17 jewels, sub-second, and adjusted.This wristwatch features the original sterling silver dial showing some age and featuring gold-applied Arabic numerals and dot hour markers with gold matching hands. The sub-second is located at 6 o’clock and the dial is signed Hamilton. In lovely condition, this watch is cased in a 29.3mm round shape case in 10K yellow gold fill. It com