{"product_id":"hamilton-fapd-5101-type-1-navigator-very-rare","title":"Hamilton FAPD 5101 Type 1 \"Navigator\" - Very Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, PA and today remains one of the most important watch brands with American roots. Many collectors would consider their military contracts a crucial aspect of their success and relevance having provided \"GI\" (general issue) models for the U.S. and other countries, notably for the Vietnam and Gulf War. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Type 1 Navigator\" example, issued in September of '70. It is believe to have only been issued for one month making it one of the rarest and most sought after military\/tool watches of the Vietnam era. This piece remains in excellent vintage condition with a nicely patina'd dial\/hands. The 36mm parkerized case houses a Hamilton cal. 684 with antimagnetic dust cover. It shows honest wear throughout and a correct unsigned crown. It includes its period correct single pass woven strap in black. For any military watch enthusiast looking for a truly seldom seen find, we believe this is one of the key American pieces to have in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Corner NY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807321583892,"sku":null,"price":4300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8603\/3428\/files\/hamilton-fapd-5101-type-1-navigator-hero-vintage-watches-collectors-corner-ny.jpg?v=1784226157","url":"https:\/\/collectorscornerny.com\/products\/hamilton-fapd-5101-type-1-navigator-very-rare","provider":"Collectors Corner NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}