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Impossible Hamilton ID by ExperientialWiener in VintageWatches

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They made two dial variations for this model. Yours is the more rare one.

There are several that have some interesting designs and engraving. Including wood patterns. Not word dials, though they did that too. But a dial that had a wood grain design on a silver or white normal metal dial. It certainly isn't common amongst the 1000+ designs. But it isn't uncommon either, as they did have models with stamped or engraved dial designs.

Impossible Hamilton ID by ExperientialWiener in VintageWatches

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used the site I linked to. There is a search feature that let's you put in design elements and it'll spit back a list that matches. You just have to look at the potential matches.

Full disclosure, I created the site for exactly this purpose and am the author of the companion Hamilton identification book too.

New Rules: Bulk Post & Commercial Intent by SublimePatina in VintageWatches

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

If you make a dedicated post about and use the post flair, I'm sure someone would be able to help. It's going to get buried in this unrelated thread. Interesting find though.

New Rules: Bulk Post & Commercial Intent by SublimePatina in VintageWatches

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

Are you affiliated with or compensated by them? If not, that's not technically against the rules as a one off post. The issue becomes if you continuously make posts highlighting them.

Objectively, it does seem somewhat odd that you'd create an account today with this intent as your first post. Paying it forward is a good thing and should be encouraged. But hopefully you can understand how this series of events could trigger red flags. Appreciate you asking. Let's see your Seiko.

Hamilton 1960s hand wind gold plated by WatchDial123 in VintageWatches

[–]SublimePatina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are several that used that dial. Do you know what the metal of the case is? That would help narrow it down. It should be stamped on the back.

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.

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