The Lancaster 099 (45mm)

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What makes the Lancaster 099 unique: The Lancaster 099 offers a truly distinct visual experience, led by a silver-tone dial etched with a stunning floral-bouquet style engraving at center. Look closer, and youll spot the soft speckling that tells the story of its age—balanced by sharp dot-style minute markers around the edge. What makes this dial especially unique is the orientation of its numerals, which rotate as you travel around the dial—a subtle but fascinating design detail that plays with perception. Blued steel kite-style hands complete the composition with sleek contrast, their geometry echoing the elegance of the dial itself. At its heart is a 17-jewel movement from the Hamilton Watch Company, originally manufactured in 1923. Through the open caseback, youll find polished steel gears, sweeping Geneva stripes, and gold-plated accents—each a tribute to early 20th-century American engineering. The bridge bears the Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA engraving, grounding this piece in its Pennsylvania heritage. Weve paired this movement with a machined stainless steel case from our American Artisan Series, complete with a smooth steel bezel and a knurled machined-steel crown. The deep navy leather strap—with its subtle grain and white contrast stitching—ties together the cool-toned palette, offering a clean and refined finish that complements the engraved dial beautifully. In 1923—the year this movement was crafted—Yankee Stadium opened in New York City. Known as The House That Ruth Built, it quickly became an icon of American culture and resilience. Just like this watch, it was built with purpose, precision, and timeless appeal.