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When it comes to describing classic men’s watches I think it really depends on the decade in question.\u00a0 The 1960’s was all about stylish round watches like featured in the TV series “Mad Men”.\u00a0 However, the generation that stormed the beaches of Anzio, Normandy, and Iwo Jima wore much smaller watches and often a tank style.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite 1940s watches is the 1948 Milton.\u00a0 It was produced through 1952 and it’s design is timeless.\u00a0 If you didn’t know better you might think it was from the 1930s or made into the 1950s.<\/p>\n

As introduced in 1948, the Milton was offered in a 14K natural gold filled case with solid 18K applied gold numerals and dots on the dial.\u00a0 It was priced at $71.50… that’s almost $1,000 in today’s currency.<\/p>\n

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By 1952, nothing had changed with the Milton, even the price was the same.<\/p>\n

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The 19 jewel movement listed in the catalog was the 14\/0 sized 982 movement.\u00a0 At this time the 982M was used in the solid gold models and the 982 was used in 14K gold filled cases.<\/p>\n

As I said, I like the Milton.\u00a0 It has a very simple but elegant design and it’s a decent sized watch, even by today’s standards… it’s not too big and it’s not too small.<\/p>\n

I’ve had my project watch waiting in the wings for a while now.\u00a0 It came on a vintage metal strap with a clasp, not an expansion bracelet.\u00a0 The crystal on the watch is plastic and a cylinder design with high walls.\u00a0 I think that has protected the case from wear but this watch looks like its had very little, if any wear at all.<\/p>\n

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With the bezel removed I can take a closer look at the dial.\u00a0 As far as I can tell this is the original dial.\u00a0 The finish on it is perfect.<\/p>\n

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The inside of the case back has the model name inside – this is probably one of the earliest models to get the name inside the case back.\u00a0 That’s very much a 1950’s thing.<\/p>\n

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The mainspring inside the barrel has set into a tight coil and will have to be replaced.\u00a0 I find that is the situation with the majority of movements I overhaul from this era.<\/p>\n

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Everything is cleaned and inspected.\u00a0 I need to replace the pallet fork, it’s missing the lower pivot.\u00a0 Other than that, this movement is in excellent shape.<\/p>\n

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The reassembled movement is ticking away thanks to a new pallet fork and white alloy mainspring.\u00a0 Let’s see what the timer thinks.\u00a0 Based on the serial number, this movement dates the watch to 1950.<\/p>\n

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Nothing wrong with this movement – it’s perfect and I’ll leave it right like this.<\/p>\n

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This watch turned out fantastic.\u00a0 Even Santa’s little helper agrees that this Milton is a keeper.\u00a0 It’s too big for his wrist though, this may have to be a pocket watch for him.<\/p>\n

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