The Lancaster 131 (47mm)

What makes the Lancaster 131 unique: Today, we’re thrilled to present you with our gorgeous Lancaster 131 wristwatch. The Hamilton Watch Company initially created the pocket watch within our Lancaster 131 in 1926, and its breathtaking dial is unique, to say the least. The dial’s background has a look reminiscent of wood grain with vertical parallel lines, and the watch also features dark shades along its edge. In keeping with the wood aesthetic, the watch features dark brown numerals. We paired Hamilton’s original creation with our durable Gunmetal case and gold-plated crown, both of which further enhance the Lancaster’s one-of-a-kind design. The back of the watch features a 902-grade open-face movement with a nickel finish and pendant setting. 19 stunning jewels and bronze-plated gears power the robust and reliable movement. The center bridge plate boasts five different adjustable positions, and the back of the watch also features a stylized “Hamilton Lancaster, PA” engraving. Finally, we matched the Lancaster 131 with our unique Cordovan Black leather watch strap with a gold-plated buckle. The Hamilton Watch Company crafted the original pocket watch in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1926 — the same year in which Henry Ford announced the standard 40-hour workweek for Ford Motor Company workers, laying the groundwork for other American companies to follow suit. Henry Ford worked tirelessly to maximize efficiency at Ford Motor Company, and through his company’s research, he discovered that productivity begins to plateau after around 40 hours of work. With this discovery, Ford implemented a workweek consisting of five eight-hour workdays. Henry Ford also increased productivity ten years earlier by raising Ford’s minimum wage from $2.34 for nine hours to $5 for eight hours of work. Although others in the automotive industry were baffled by Henry Ford’s decisions, his innovations greatly enhanced Ford Motor Company’s productivity and growth.