The Lancaster 111 is a sophisticated blend of geometry and elegance, featuring a warm parchment-toned dial that showcases an exquisite patina. Accented by Art Deco-style numerals and a unique sub-seconds dial, it embodies classical design. The timepiece boasts a precision Hamilton 922 movement, beautifully visible through a transparent caseback. Encased in durable stonewashed titanium and complemented by a stylish leather strap, this watch balances strength with a refined aesthetic, making it ideal for any occasion.
From the brand: What makes the Lancaster 111 unique:
The Lancaster 111 is a confident blend of geometry and elegance. Its parchment-toned dial has softened beautifully with age, revealing a warm patina that gives each detail added depth. A ring of crisp black Art Deco numerals wraps the outer edge, balanced by a scrolling floral and script motif tucked just inside the center. At 6 o’clock, a recessed sub-seconds dial anchors the design, framed by slim railroad-style markers that reinforce the watch’s symmetry and sense of order. Hovering above it all are a set of heat-blued solid diamond kite hands—angular, sculptural, and rich with contrast.
At the heart of this watch is Hamilton’s 922 movement—a 12-size, 23-jewel masterpiece that represented the pinnacle of the company’s pocket watch engineering in the late 1920s. Built for accuracy, longevity, and refined decoration, the 922 was part of Hamilton’s elite lineup and reserved for their finest open-face watches. Ours is beautifully preserved and fully visible through the open caseback, where deep Geneva stripes ripple across the bridgework, gold-plated gears glint beneath polished steel screws, and concentric ring engravings accent the twin mainspring barrels. The level of finishing speaks to the pride and precision of American watchmaking at its peak.
The movement is housed in a 45mm stonewashed titanium case with a smooth tumbled steel bezel. A vertically grooved crown adds both grip and character, while the black Horween leather strap with natural stitching ties the whole piece together. It's a watch built to balance strength and subtlety.
In 1928, just as this movement was taking shape, inventor Charles Francis Jenkins launched the first regularly scheduled television broadcasts in the United States. While still experimental, the transmissions marked the beginning of a new era in American communication—one built on vision, precision, and the power of mechanical innovation.
