1960's Hamilton GS "General Service"

The Hamilton GS ("General Service") was produced from 1960 to the end of 70' for the non-military personnel of the British armed forces and UK government personnel. This specific variation has 'H.S.C 103' stamped on the case back. H.S. Cooke & Co., Ltd was a manufacture of various accessories for firearms during WWII. Specifically producing parts for the Lee Enfield rifles. What the '103' means is a mystery. Since these "General Service" watches were for non-military personal. It can be assumed this watch was for someone within the manucaturing side to help with the war. The broad arrow making this watch even mroe intresting being on the front and the back.

Information:

Serial: 103

Year: 1960's

Dial: Tritium

Hands: Tritium

Bracelet: Green NATO Strap

Case Size: 36mm - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 18mm

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Accessories: No box or papers - watch only

Crystal: Plexiglass

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case back: H.S.(Broad Arrow)C 103 - 20911 on the inside

Caliber: Hamilton 245 88 (Based on ETA 2472) - Automatic - Running (+23 s/d 300amp)

Condition:

The case has micro wear with the smallest little marks. Strap is new. Dial has your normal spotting under a loupe with lume intact. Hands have regular wear with a greenish beige patina. Regular steel deterioration of the hands as well. Bezel has marks and cracks. Running (+25 s/d 298 amp).