Hamilton World War II Military Hacking 2987 Watch

This is a great looking Hamilton Hacking 2987 Military watch that winds, sets, and runs great. It keeps excellent time. They were made for military use around 1943 to 1945, and only approximately 3000 were made. Obviously, a lot of this number did not survive the hard use they encountered. It differs from a normal 987 in that it has a center seconds hand, 18 Jewels, and the hacking feature, which stops the seconds hand when the crown is in the setting position. The hacking feature allowed watches to be set in unison with other watches right down to the second, which was often important in military operations.

BRAND:  Hamilton

GENDER:  Mens

CASE:  Base Metal

CASE BACK:  Screw-down, marked FSSC 88-W-800, MFR'S PART NO.39103, HAMILTON WATCH CO., and inside marked Star Watch Case Co., Base Metal, 5154422

BAND/BRACELET:  Nylon Strap, with matching Silver Tone Buckle

MOVEMENT:  Manual Wind, marked Hamilton, 18 Jewels, 2987, 3S6149

SIZE:  33mm without crown | 37mm lug to lug

CROWN:  Excellent

CONDITION:  Good

     CRYSTAL:  Excellent, with no cracks 

     CASE:  Showing Expected Wear

     DIAL:  Aged Original Finish

     HANDS:  Aged, Original

     BAND:  Good

Guaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or your money back, or return for a refund for any reason within 7 days if not satisfied. I am a NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) member and stand behind what I sell.