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     Dik F Liu Rating: N/A |
I just bought a Hamilton watch from Ebay. At least, I hope it is a Hamilton watch. The tag that comes with it states that it is Model 610413. On the bottom of the dial is the word "Swiss". Aren't Hamilton watches American? A scan of this watch is in http://members.aol.com/dikliu/Hamilton.jpg Thanks in advance for helping solve this preplexing question. Dik | ||
| zaf Rating: N/A |
Hamilton, as the vintage people know it, closed down in 1969 and the name was sold sometime later. Looks like a quartz reproduction you have, Swiss made (or at least the dial & movement are Swiss) Zaf | ||
| Dik F Liu Rating: N/A |
Thanks, Zaf. It is a quartz watch. I did not know that the Hamilton name was sold and "Hamilton" watches was then made elsewhere. Thanks for explaining. Dik | ||
| Adrian Orr Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
would like to know the price guideline on a 1969 hamilton odyssee 2001. thanks | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 428 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Condition dependent, $300 to $600, add $$50-100 if it has the original bracelet. | ||
| Hex Onx New member Username: Hexonx Post Number: 7 Registered: 09-2005 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, You mentioned that Hamilton (USA) closed down in 1969. So, any Hamilton with a swiss movement is not considered collectable even if it is manual or automatic before 1969? Non Quartz movements. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1347 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
There are collectible Hamiltons with Swiss movements for sure. What is significantly less collectible (if at all) are watches marked Hamilton made after 1969. | ||
| Hex Onx New member Username: Hexonx Post Number: 8 Registered: 09-2005 Rating: N/A |
Okay thanks. That makes sense. There are so many out there and depending on the wording and readability of the description, questions have to be asked.  |