Watch
Object number2009.102.9
Manufacturer
Hamilton Watch Company
Manufacturer
Speidel
Date1968
Mediumsilver; paper; cotton
Credit LineGift of Rebecca Lebeda
DescriptionGold wrist watch.Dimensions2 x 1.25 x 0.125 x 1.25 in. (5.1 x 3.2 x 0.3 x 3.2 cm)InscriptionsFace has gold numbers "1-12".
Engraved on back of face, "UNITED STATES STEEL / HONORS / WALTER C. FAWCETT / FOR HIS 50 YEARS OF LOYAL / AND FAITHFUL SERVICE / JANUARY 1968".
MarksText below "12" is "H / HAMILTON / MASTERPIECE".
Maker's mark on first band cap, "STAINLESS STEEL BOTTOM CAPS 68".
On back of each band section is engraved text "SPEIDEL / PAT. 2,689,450".
Back has engraved text "HAMILTON" & "14KT GOLD".
Historical NotesGold watch presented to Walter Fawcett, Jr., upon his 50-year service recognition from United States Steel. Born December 15, 1902, and died December 24, 1988. Walter, Jr. never married. He followed his father into the Homestead Steel Mill and worked there for 50 years as a machinist.
Previous owner
Walter C. Fawcett Jr.
Related institution
United States Steel Corporation
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