22nd Feb, 2024 9:30
A Hamilton G.S. Tropical Stainless Steel Mechanical Gentleman's Wristwatch
Model: G.S. (General Service) 75003-3
Serial: 684, Inner Caseback 1 691 258
Year: 1960's
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case diameter: 36mm
Dial: Back
Numerals: Arabic
Movement: Mechanical
Calibre: 684
Functions: Tropicalised Case, Antimagnetic, Water Resistance
Strap: Black Leather
Buckle: Steel
Box: No
Papers: Yes
In the 1960's Hamilton begun supplying the British Military with with the 6B. Alongside this watch, designed for Airforce personnel, the G.S. was issued to government agents and subcontractors working on projects in the Commonweath. It is understood that a number of these projects stood as cover for former military personnel operating to establish intelligence and security on behalf of HM Government.
Sold for £700
A Hamilton G.S. Tropical Stainless Steel Mechanical Gentleman's Wristwatch
Model: G.S. (General Service) 75003-3
Serial: 684, Inner Caseback 1 691 258
Year: 1960's
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case diameter: 36mm
Dial: Back
Numerals: Arabic
Movement: Mechanical
Calibre: 684
Functions: Tropicalised Case, Antimagnetic, Water Resistance
Strap: Black Leather
Buckle: Steel
Box: No
Papers: Yes
ProvenanceIn the 1960's Hamilton begun supplying the British Military with with the 6B. Alongside this watch, designed for Airforce personnel, the G.S. was issued to government agents and subcontractors working on projects in the Commonweath. It is understood that a number of these projects stood as cover for former military personnel operating to establish intelligence and security on behalf of HM Government.
