Chronometry: Hamilton Model 21 Damascene Patterns

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  1. HUDD

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    #1 HUDD, Jan 3, 2016
    My latest Model 21 No. N734 has a plain machined finish to the barrel bridge and balance cock. Lately I've seen a very late model 21 with same plain machined finishes. All model 21's I've seen before have had the lined ( Geneva pattern ? ) damascene pattern. Was the plain finish therefore an expedient to speed up manufacture due to high demand at certain times ?

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    #2 DeweyC, Jan 3, 2016
    No, the machine broke down.
     
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    #3 HUDD, Jan 4, 2016
    Hi DeweyC

    Never thought od that. Would figure though.

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