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What makes the Lancaster 154 unique: Today, we have a stunning piece of history to share with you — the Lancaster 154. Initially produced by the Hamilton Watch Company in 1937, the Lancaster 154 features an elegant cream-colored face with an intricate star-shaped inlay accompanied by a simple subdial below. Additionally, the movement’s striking blue hands and elegant black numerals also showcase the face’s stunning design. We have encased this movement with our gunmetal titanium case and added a nickel crown to complement the timepiece’s original hues. On the back of the watch — which you can view through our one-of-a-kind clear-backed case — you can view the stunning inner workings. The design features a brilliantly machined ¾ plate along with matching nickel-plated gears. In addition to the beautiful plate, this watch also features a Reed regulator, double safety rollers, and 17 sumptuous screw-set jewels. To round out this watch and further highlight the watch’s beauty, we have paired the movement with our supple stone leather strap.
In May of 1937 — the same year the original pocket Hamilton watch was produced — audiences were shocked as the Hindenberg airship burst into flames while mooring to a mast near Lakehurst, New Jersey. One calculation by NASA estimated that it only took 16 seconds for the highly-combustible hydrogen gas to envelop the airship completely. Astonishingly, there were more survivors of the tragic accident than casualties. Of the 97 passengers and crew that were on board, 62 survived.
