The Lancaster 105 features a striking parchment-toned dial with bold black numerals, offering a unique blend of vintage charm and modern precision. Housed in a rugged 45mm titanium case, it showcases a refined Hamilton movement from 1934. Its heat-blued hands and recessed sub-seconds dial create an exquisite visual appeal, complemented by a rich navy leather strap. This timepiece not only represents superior craftsmanship but also embodies a legacy of excellence in watchmaking.
From the brand: What makes the Lancaster 105 unique:
The Lancaster 105 delivers a striking visual interplay of geometry, texture, and tone. At its center is a pale, parchment-toned dial surrounded by bold black numerals that showcase a uniquely stylized flair—their exaggerated loops and curled terminals lend a dramatic vintage charm. A circular decorative ring frames the central field, adding a layer of ornamentation without compromising legibility. Radiating from the edge of the dial, a railroad-style minute track completes the layout with precision and balance. At the 6 o’clock position, a recessed sub-seconds dial adds both visual weight and dimension, with its fine engraving and crisp numerical markers echoing the larger dial’s character. Hovering above it all is a pair of sharp, triangular heat-blued hands—reminiscent of heavy diamond styles—cutting cleanly across the dial and offering a commanding presence.
Beneath the surface lies a 17-jewel Hamilton movement originally manufactured in 1934. Though it’s a 912-grade, we let the movement’s visual merit speak for itself. The bridges are engraved with parallel Geneva stripes so deep and evenly spaced they appear almost three-dimensional—creating an optical illusion that shifts with the light. Gold-plated gears peek through the openings, while finely polished hardware adds mechanical brilliance to this historic work of art.
The watch is housed in a 45mm machined titanium case with a tumbled titanium coin-edge bezel that adds texture and rugged charm. A knurled machined titanium crown complements the industrial feel, while the caseback reveals the beautifully preserved movement beneath crystal. We’ve paired it with a rich navy leather strap from W&W, which subtly echoes the blued hands and offers a modern contrast to the dial’s antique tones.
In 1934, the Hamilton Watch Company was awarded the prestigious Army-Navy “E” Award for excellence in wartime production—one of the only watchmakers to ever receive the honor. Though the award became official in the years that followed, it was the company's precision engineering and craftsmanship during the interwar period that laid the groundwork for this recognition. Watches like this one are a testament to that legacy.
