What makes the Lancaster 106 unique:
The Lancaster 106 is a visual tribute to the beauty of timeworn precision. Its silver dial has gracefully aged over nearly a century, bearing warm patina, subtle spotting, and soft wear that together enhance its character. Applied minute dots trace the edge of the dial with sculptural dimension, while the angled, slightly raised numerals add depth and shadow. At center, a textured ring of fine concentric engraving creates a coin-edge effect that perfectly echoes the watch’s sandblasted coin-edge bezel. Completing the composition, a set of heat-blued diamond kite hands stand out with crisp clarity against the aged dial, drawing the eye toward the recessed sub-seconds display at 6 o’clock with railroad-style markings.
Powering this timepiece is a 17-jewel Hamilton movement from 1931. Though nearly a century old, the movement remains brilliantly preserved—its bridges adorned with gentle horizontal striping and minimal tarnish. The gear train remains sharply defined, and the blued screws and polished jewel settings catch light with refined elegance. This level of craftsmanship and longevity is a testament to Hamilton’s legacy of American watchmaking excellence.
The case is built from precision-machined stainless steel with a sandblasted coin-edge bezel that pairs seamlessly with the knurled sandblasted titanium crown. Together, these elements enhance grip while providing a rugged, industrial contrast to the warm, vintage dial. The strap is a deep navy American-made leather with off-white stitching, providing a clean, modern frame that grounds the historical design in contemporary style.
In 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened its doors, becoming the tallest building in the world at the time and a symbol of American ambition during the Great Depression. Like the Lancaster 106, it stands as a monument to enduring craftsmanship and vision, built to last and admired for generations.
