What makes the Lancaster 187 unique: We’re excited to feature this stunning watch that was initially released by the Hamilton Watch Company in 1928 — the Lancaster 187. This handsome piece of American manufacturing history features a tan dial and a sophisticated circular design pattern accompanied by violet gothic watch hands, stylishly-bold black numerals, and a matching subdial. We paired this remarkable pocket watch with our Sandblasted Titanium case and topped it off with a stunning nickel-plated crown. This case also features a custom polished front bezel to add emphasis around the face and pronounce the domed crystal. On the watch’s rear side, you can view its historic 912-grade open-face movement with a Reed regulator, nickel finish, and pendant setting. The movement also displays a ¾ plate with 17 screw-set jewels and gold-plated gears. Finally, we tied the piece together by equipping it with our artisan-designed Oxblood Cordovan leather watch strap.

The Hamilton Watch Company originally manufactured this elegant pocket watch in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1928 — the same year that the Ford River Rouge complex was completed in Dearborn, Michigan. Acclaimed American industrial architect Albert Kahn designed this groundbreaking automobile factory complex that features 93 buildings and is 1.5 miles wide by 1 mile long. At the time, it was the world’s largest integrated factory. Although the plant primarily produced Ford vehicles through the years — including the Ford Model A, Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and Ford F-150 — it also played an important part in America’s war efforts during World War II. It produced aircraft engines, aircraft parts and components, armor plates, and jeeps. In 1978, the site was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.