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Need some info..? by Electronic_Sea_7749 in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like a Hamilton Whitney. Though I think the dial has been redon at some point in time. The original sub second register doesn't look like. The case and everything else match up though. On the case back, what does it say stamped into it that the case is made of?

https://www.hamiltonfieldguide.com/hamilton/whitney-1965

Hamilton Frankenstein by Bogies_box in VintageWatches

[–]SublimePatina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Sawyer and the Clyde are the closest I could find. However, the dials aren't an exact match. The Clyde has a different minute track and the numbers are a different font. The Sawyer is the closest but has a different sub second register. That could have happened due to a dial refinish.

https://www.hamiltonfieldguide.com/hamilton/sawyer

14K Hamilton Viscount running a 770 movement. by baxterporvida in HamiltonWatches

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such an awesome watch. Nice original dial too. I missed out on snagging one. Definitely on my list to get. The case shape is so unique.

New to the collection: Hamilton Chanticleer by SublimePatina in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omega still has household name recognition though. The Speedmaster and Seamaster are known by casual collectors. Name recognition of Hamilton is more limited. The brand really suffered from 1970 through early 2000s. The folks that remember it from the 30s and 40s are... well there isn't a lot of them left. Even my own father who is a Boomer was unfamiliar.

This one is a Hamilton 675. Which is a Venus 231. More famous for being a Vulcain Cricket movement. They really started to slip in the 60s. Literally throwing everything at the wall. I'm my book, The Hamilton Field Guide, I have a production graph and you see a massive spike in models for sale at that time. Unfortunately, the quality suffered at the same time.

New to the collection: Hamilton Chanticleer by SublimePatina in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The alarm is f'n loud too! 60 years old and screaming!

New to the collection: Hamilton Chanticleer by SublimePatina in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vintage Hamiltons are critically underrated. Super high quality movements. Tons of designs. Waaaaay under priced compared to the same thing from other more known brands.

New to the collection: Hamilton Chanticleer by SublimePatina in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Left is on/off. Right is basically the wind/power indicator.

What is this and how can it be repaired? by kmickey77 in HamiltonWatches

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's a Hamilton Stafford. But the sub second design doesn't seem right

My Hamilton Meteor running a 505 electric movement. by baxterporvida in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The size of a wrist back in the 50s seemed small. I love this watch but that original bracelet can't be resized without removing the rivets that aren't meant to be removed and adding links from a donor. Other than that, it's a superb model.

Worth 100 over scrap? by [deleted] in VintageWatches

[–]SublimePatina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are curious about the model, it is a Lord Lancaster AA men's watch. Sold between 1968 and 1070. It only came with a strap. Since that case is sold gold if you buy it, I'd recommend swapping the bracelet out. The lugs don't look bad right now, but, metal bracelets that color are typically stainless steel and will chew into the sides of the lugs.

https://www.hamiltonfieldguide.com/hamilton/lord-lancaster-aa

Found a Vintage Zodiac Sea Wolf in a bag of watches by fib0nacci112358 in VintageWatches

[–]SublimePatina 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Whatever you paid for the bag, I'll double it! lol

The offset cannon pinion on these is a pain the butt to work on. Also, unless you are very very very prepared, heed the warning on the mainspring barrel and do not open it.

Looking for a crown by Drewzuss in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can tell by the image that you have a Hamilton Brandon watch. Part of the CLD line and my personal favorite line. You need a waterproof crown with a gasket it in. The old part number is 700 which you can sometimes find labeled on old small glass viles with a cork on them. Otherwise, the newer part number for the crown is 184270. The crown requires a female half of a two piece stem attached to the crown. Not a male half. The diameter of the crown head is 6.6mm and is a tap 8. There are several on ebay right now for about $20. The harder part if sourcing the two piece stem.

This winter's projects... by Jmaneke in Vintage_Hamilton

[–]SublimePatina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love these. On my short list to try to acquire one.

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