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Thanks for visiting my vintage Hamilton watch blog. I like to restore US-made Hamilton wrist watches back to their original glory and share my experiences with other enthusiasts. Use the "Search" space below if you know what model you're looking for. Feel free to leave polite comments or questions in the spaces provided. Also check out my "watches for sale" on my Etsy site - the link is on the right, just below.

1960's models

1960's Mystery Accumatic 4000-3
1960's Mystery Accumatic 63009-3
1960's Mystery K-series
1960's Zentra Savoy
1960 Ansley
1960 Automatic K-303
1960 Automatic K-414
1960 Automatic K-416
1960 Automatic K-417
1960 Automatic K-459
1960 Automatic K-460
1960 Automatic K-475
1960 Boulton II
1960 Carson
1960 First Mate
1960 Kinematic II
1960 Romanesque S
1960 Romanesque T
1960 Sea Breeze
1960 Sea Cliff
1960 Sea Ranger
1960 Sea Rover
1960 Stormking VI
1960 Thinline 2000
1960 Thinline 3000
1960 Thinline 4000
1960 Thinline 5000
1960 Thinomatic T-403
1960 Thinomatic T-475
1960 Thinomatic T-502
1961 Attaché
1961 Automatic K-418
1961 Automatic K-420
1961 Accumatic A-501
1961 Accumatic A-575 Calendar
1961 Accumatic A-600
1961 Accumatic A-650 or this one
1961 Accumatic A-651
1961 Accumatic VIII-B
1961 Bentley
1961 Chatelaine II
1961 Glendon
1961 Holden
1961 M59-1
1961 M69-1 or this one
1961 M-79-1 
1961 M89-1
1961 M110-1
1961 Pacermatic (Pacer A)
1961 Ramsey
1961 Sea Scout B
1961 Sea Guard
1961 Sea Skip
1961 Sherwood N
1961 Sherwood R or 1961 Sherwood R
1961 Stormking VII
1961 Stormking VIII
1961 Stormking IX
1961 Talbot
1961 Viking II
1962 Accumatic A-400
1962 Accumatic A-500
1962 Accumatic A-652
1962 Blade
1962 Boyd
1962 Dodson
1962 Gary
1962 M89-2. or this one
1962 Montclair II
1962 Perry
1962 Rayburn
1962 Seaman
1962 Seaton

30 comments:

  1. HandyDanJanuary 4, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    Value depends on what it is and it's condition. You can send me a photo at my email address (found when you "click here" above my photo) or by contacting me through Etsy.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Would you have a date changer (date drive wheel) caliber 64 for a vintage Hamilton watch, 1960's I think? It may be part #a/4637 or eta ref #2472.

    Thanks.

    Shane Seldon

    502-894-8295

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    1. HandyDanFebruary 17, 2016 at 7:45 AM

      No, but I'm sure any parts house (Casker, Ofrei, Barton and Chase, J Borel, etc) would be able to hook you up.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 16, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    Is a 1965 t-480 rare?

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    1. HandyDanAugust 17, 2016 at 9:22 AM

      Depends on what you mean by rare. On the one hand, it was made for several years. On the other hand, I've never seen one. There are lots of watches I've never seen though - are they all rare?

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2017 at 7:05 AM

    Where is the K475? Did I miss you listing it?

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    1. HandyDanJanuary 16, 2017 at 8:35 AM

      I haven't done a K475 yet. That's a rare bird... and super expensive.

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  5. NashJanuary 29, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    Hello sir, I am currently trying to figure out which older Hamilton Thinomatic I am an owner of. It was given to my great grandfather for his retirement from the company he worked for. It is engraved on the back in 1964 and is 14K gold. May I please have contact information for you so I might send you some detailed photos so I can learn more about this watch. Never interested in selling, too much connection for me to do that. Thank you for any help you may offer.

    Nash

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    1. HandyDanJanuary 29, 2017 at 5:48 PM

      Contact me through my Etsy shop or by clicking the link above the ad above my photo.

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  6. UnknownMarch 22, 2017 at 12:01 PM

    Hello I have a vintage Hamilton Medalist watch and I;m trying to figure out the date and what its worth can u help me?

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    1. HandyDanMarch 26, 2017 at 2:52 PM

      If you send me a photo of the watch through Etsy or by email by clicking the link above my photo in the upper right, I can probably tell you more about it.

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  7. UnknownMarch 26, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    Hi - I just purchased a watch at an auction and was told it's a sea beach III. I'm not seeing that on your website. Does that model exist?

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    1. HandyDanMarch 26, 2017 at 2:51 PM

      Yes, it was made in 1968. It's a stainless steel watch with a radial finished dial and a thin silver chapter ring around the perimeter. It's not on my website because I haven't restored one yet. Email me if you'd like me to take it on for you.

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  8. ish2pidmeSeptember 22, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    hello. i purchased a Hamilton dateline. it has selfwinding written on the dial. i don't see it on your site though. is this made in 1968?

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    1. HandyDanSeptember 22, 2017 at 10:57 AM

      If it says "Selfwinding" on the dial then it's likely a 1970's model. Prior to the 1970's automatics had "Automatic" or "Thin-o-matic" on the dial.

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  9. Jeff MatusDecember 28, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    Do you have any recommendations as to where to get an Arthur repaired and serviced?

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    1. HandyDanDecember 29, 2017 at 6:58 AM

      Any competent watchmaker can handle it. Email me or contact me through Etsy and I’ll give you some options or you can check the AWCI.com website.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 17, 2018 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Dan. I have a Thinomatic but it doesn’t seem to be any of the ones you have listed here. If I sent you a picture could you tell me more about it?

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  11. ant111June 29, 2018 at 10:46 PM

    I have just found my Dad's 25 year service watch from Goodyear tire and Rubber. It has his name and 1970 on the back. It is a Hamilton and I just took it to a guy to service it. It is a very thin face watch and I was just wondering if you think it may be a thin-o-matic from the date on the back.Thanks

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    1. HandyDanSeptember 1, 2018 at 5:13 AM

      As the guy you took it to what movement is inside. Usually Thin-o-matics say that on the dial but not always.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 13, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    Would like to know Model name and year for the round-faced Hamilton Electric my dad gave me for high school graduation in 1965. Would like to send you a photo. The back says 10k gold fill. —Tom

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    1. HandyDanSeptember 13, 2018 at 4:08 PM

      Look it up here... http://www.vintagewatchforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=589&start=90

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  13. Mike KNovember 9, 2018 at 2:13 PM

    Hello Handy Dan. I'm not a blogger so pardon awkwardness of this post. Have a 1960s tv type Hamilton watch. Been in storage for ~ 45 years. Crystal falls-off sometimes. Scratched. Do you restore such items? Clean, new crystal? - Mike

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    1. HandyDanNovember 9, 2018 at 2:51 PM

      I do. Contact me through Etsy or using the email that comes up when you click the "contact me" link above my picture (on the desktop version of the blog)

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  14. UnknownAugust 9, 2019 at 3:07 PM

    I have a RR special Hamilton that has a number P808386. Is this a railroad watch and who repairs these?

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    1. HandyDanAugust 9, 2019 at 3:15 PM

      Is that the case serial number? If so, it’s not relevant. It’s the movement serial number that matters.

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  15. ImNotGrandpaOctober 13, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    I'm looking at a Hamilton Errol. I am fond of the aesthetic of this particular watch. Do you have any information on the Errol?

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    1. HandyDanOctober 13, 2021 at 9:43 AM

      Yes, it was made in 1955

      http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2016/12/1955-errol.html?m=1

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  16. AndreaMarch 13, 2022 at 9:13 PM

    Greetings:

    I'm looking to purchase a Women's 25mm Hamilton Electroplated w/date, brown dial, second hand has a red arrow tip at the end,
    circa late 60's early 70's. In the watch I want to purchase, the movement is an eta 2551 with the number 693. When comparing others of the same model, the number reads 704, eta 2651. Is it normal for these movements to be interchangeable?

    Thank you so much.

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    1. HandyDanMarch 14, 2022 at 5:22 AM

      Not unless there was an advancement and the initial movement was discontinued. I don’t really follow ladies models though

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