Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond

Creator: Hamilton
Stone: Diamond
Stone Cut: Baguette Cut
Strap Material: Leather
Case Shape: Rectangle
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Width: 0.87 in (22 mm) Diameter: 1.5 in (38 mm)
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: United States
Period: 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture: 1947
Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use.


Welcome to Vintage Watch Corner, where one can find the most unusual timepieces that are sure to have stories that will never be revealed. Everyone looks at your watch and it represents who you are, your values and your personal style. Jewelry isn?t really my thing, but I?ve always got my eye on people?s watches. It is a quiet personal statement.
My apologies for the long listing. I am laying the foundation for you to understand what I have listed. This is a ?Palladium Cased Diamond Dial? Hamilton from 1947. This is not your ordinary watch. Let me make one thing clear. Hamilton never sanctioned the reacasing of Hamilton movements with diamond dials and different alloys. It was done anyway. There are many varieties of Hamilton Diamond Dials with solid rose gold, solid yellow gold , solid platinum and of coursed solid palladium. You can find many platinum and gold examples, yet it is more difficult to find a Palladium example.
Look at this offering very closely. If you are discerning and are looking for a distinctive watch that can be passed down generations, look no further. A Rare Palladium Hidden Lug Hamilton, with a diamond dial that is matched with Hamilton?s finest quality wristwatch movement, it doesn?t get better than that! We call that ?Watch? Nirvana. This watch has lived 76 beautiful years and is looking for another place to call home!
This watch is outfitted with one of Hamilton?s finest quality movements, the venerable 982M (Medallion), read below for a more detailed explanation. It is a mechanical masterpiece
The 982M is virtually identical to the 982 movement, except it is finished to a higher degree of tolerances and decoration. On the back of the 982M you can see the gold "medallion" representing that this is a special movement. Considering most people would never look at the back of the watch movement - the fact that Hamilton put so much attention to detail in the fine finish work of their movements is a testament to their premier quality.
Under the dial is a 19 jewel 982 Medallion movement. The 982M was introduced in 1940 and replaced the high grade 982 movement in solid gold models. The 982 and 982M are virtually identical other than the additional damascening and gold (orangish) highlights on the movement back.
Hamilton touted the 982M as the height of accuracy noting its cap jewels on the escape wheel and Elinvar (?Elasticity Invariable?) hairspring. Additionally, Hamilton promoted the 982M movement as having increased durability, which predated the incabloc shock absorbing mechanism from Switzerland.
Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951
Year 1947
Grade 982M
Size 14/0
Jewels 19
Type Hunting
Settings Pendant
Production From 1940
Quantity 110131
Remarks Gold Medallion
Introduced in 1941 and concluded in 1951
Did you know that Palladium is more rare than Platinum. As of this listing Platinum is $941.00 and Palladium is $1094?.
Platinum and Palladium Differences
The main differences between Platinum vs Palladium are:
Platinum is its own metal, whereas palladium is part of the platinum group metals
Palladium is more rare, whereas platinum engagement rings are easier to find
Platinum is a heavier metal, whereas palladium rings are more lightweight
Palladium jewelry often used as men?s wedding band, whereas platinum rings are often used as engagement rings
All jewelers will work on platinum jewelry, but not every jeweler will work on palladium, they don?t have the expereince
Palladium is more rare than platinum. But like platinum, it?s not normally found in its own deposits but in other ore bearing mines. Most palladium comes from nickel-copper mines.
It was discovered by William Hyde Wollastonin 1803. The word "palladium" is derived from the name Pallos. Pallos was an asteroid discovered around this time.
Most palladium is mined in Russia but it?s also found in the United States, Finland, Australia, Canada, and Zimbabwe.
Because of its rarity, palladium rings aren?t easy to find. They?re less common than platinum rings.
Even though palladium jewelry has been around for quite some time, people didn?t really start picking up on it within the last 20 years. My speculation is that its largely due to the internet.
Besides jewelry, palladium is used in metal instruments like dental tools and electronics.
Hamilton History
Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company?s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be.
Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology.
History Of Hamilton Watches


Founded in Lancaster, PA in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has produced quality timepieces for over a century. Over the years, the company?s craftsmanship has never wavered, and they continue to present new ideas of what a wristwatch can be.
Offering sharp, sophisticated designs and accurate timekeeping, each Hamilton watch boasts a classic look combined with cutting-edge technology.
Rooted in Military History
In the early 1900s, Hamilton was named the official wristwatch supplier for the American Armed Forces. The watches were worn on the wrists of servicemen in both World Wars and all other military operations that the US entered over the last hundred years.
928: After the Yankees won the world series, the Hamilton Watch Company announced the Yankee watch, establishing it as a pioneer in watch design. The brand helped America keep up with the energy of a new lifestyle. Cutting-edge Hamilton designs, including the Yankee and the Piping Rock, symbolized the independent spirit of the day.
1930: Hamilton watches continued to embody the soaring spirit of the ?30s, as the world turned its attention to the skies with the start of commercial aviation. Soon after, Hamilton was named the official timepiece of popular industry leaders, including Eastern, TWC and Northwest.
World War II
1940: During WWII, Hamilton stopped producing watches for consumers and began developing new timepieces exclusively for military purposes. Nearly one million Hamilton military watches have already been manufactured. Today, the Hamilton ?Hack? is a favorite item among watch and military collectors alike.
Dependability and accuracy can mean all the difference between life and death for soldiers, and this responsibility inspires Hamilton throughout every phase of production. If the military can rely on Hamilton watches for accuracy, the average consumer can rely on Hamilton watches for everyday living.
Even though palladium jewelry has been around for quite some time, people didn?t really start picking up on it within the last 20 years. My speculation is that its largely due to the internet.
Besides jewelry, palladium is used in metal instruments like dental tools and electronics.

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