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     Pratip Chattopadhyay Rating: N/A |
Hi, I recently purchased two Hamilton watches and would like to know a little more about them: 1) An electronic Hamilton Phoenix watch that was new, old stock at a jewelry store. The watch has day and date, and still has the original sticker on the back. It reads: "14k electroplate SSB Day Date." A tag in the watch reads "self wind" and quick change." A few questions: a) When is this watch from? Was this made after the "real" hamilton went out of business? b) What do the terms electroplate and SSB mean? c) I was told (after I bought it!) that these were terribly unreliable watches. Is this true? Can the watch be fixed easily? The watch runs for only a little while after I shake it. Will any local watch repair be able to fix it? d) What's it worth? 2) A Hamilton Automatic Fontainebleau Swiss, with date. Any info on this one would be interesting to me. Lots of questions... but your info is greatly appreciated! Thanks! | ||
| Don Rating: N/A |
Pratip, Your question is a bit confusing since you say the watch is a Hamilton "electronic" and then mention the tag reads "self wind". A self-winding watch has an automatic mechanical movement as opposed to an electronic movement. That being an open point, here are my best shots at your questions: a). I am sure the watch dates to the 1970s or so and would post date Hamilton's final year of 1969. b) Eletroplate is a method used in plating a piece of metal with a very thin layer of gold. Electro plate is much, much thinner than either gold-filled or gold-plated and subject to wear thorugh very quickly. SSB would probably indicate that the case back was made of stainless steel (stainless steel back). c) Hamilton made the world's first electric wrist watch in 1957. These watches were totally new from a technology standpoint and proved to be somewhat unreliable. They remain very collectible due to the uniqueness and bold styling. Electronic watches became very common in the late 1960's and 1970's and were much more reliable. If you are shaking the watch and its running for a time, I would suspect you have an automatic watch rather than an electronic one. Try to wind the watch and see if it runs. If it is automatic, any qualified watchmaker should be able to bring it up to good working condition. 2. The Fontainebleau series of Hamilton watches have some collector appeal. They date to the late 1960's. I do not have an addtional information related to them. Don | ||
| Jerry Loughridge Rating: N/A |
needing two matching wheels for a 950 hamilton stem wind. "Crown wheel and winding wheel with jewel setting" where can i find them, Thanks. | ||
| Pratip Chattopadhyay Rating: N/A |
Don, First off thanks for your response... Very informative and interesting! I'm afraid I wasn't too clear about the watch's movement. A tag in the box says self-wind, but the dial of the watch says "electronic." I suspect the store didn't give me the original box. I just shook the watch again and that revived it for about 15 seconds... Turning the crown does nothing, however. So, how does an electronic movement work? Does it require a battery? Will any qualified watchmaker be able to repair an electronic also? Okay, I have one more question, and then I'll leave you alone  . The hour and minute hands on my Fontainebleau are stainless steel colored, and under certain light conditions appear oxidized (or discolored). Where would I find replacements for these hands? Or can they just be polished up? Thanks again, Pratip | ||
| john tucker Rating: N/A |
I recently found a Hamilton model 23 in great condition at a old car function where they had junk tables. I got the watch for 10.00. can any one tell me about this watches history and do I have a sleeper? | ||
| hal lewis Rating: N/A |
seeking a case,or,case parts,for a hamilton fontain -bleu chronograph wristwatch | ||
| hal lewis Rating: N/A |
seeking a case,or,case parts,for a hamilton fontain -bleu chronograph wristwatch | ||
| Thomas McConnell Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I am totally new to collecting watches. I have a men's Hamilton Masterpiece wrist watch that I am guessing was made from 1950 to 1965. I need to get it opened so I can find the identifying numbers. How does one get into the mechanism? From the front or back. Does it pry open? I would appreciate any help. thank you, Thomas C. McConnell | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 801 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Those are frequently one piece cases. The crystal needs to be removed and you'd hang the dial, hands and movement out to get to it. If you've never done this before don't try, you can easily break the winding stem. | ||
| yasmin huot Unregistered guest Rating: |
HOW MUCH IS THIS WORTH??? This is Hamilton diamond watch totalling 1.70ct in diamonds. It is 14k gold case and band.......The diameter of the head is 18mm not including the crown......lug to tip is 47mm.............this is 17 jewel 750 movement......the number on the back of the case is 051746........and THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE MOVEMENT IS........858871A this watch is in very good condition. Just email me at [email protected] to request to see the pictures since my file is to big to download here. How much is this watch worth approx? | ||
| DShelton Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I'm trying to find out more about a Hamilton watch I just purchased. It's a 17 jewel, 10K model 673. Thanks. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1212 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
If you post a picture we can try to help. | ||
| sassycents Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
How do I idenify a model number on this Hamilton Watch. Does it apply to other watches as well? There are so many numbers I am confused as to which is which. What is the difference between adjustabe and unadjustable? OK here's my pics. I love the bezelled face. Pictures do not capture. There are no diamonds. All 14K Inside case markings tipical Hamilton, L&W #858565, 76625. 22 jewel USA 761 Hamilton Pic is good to see what I might have missed. Your opinion, info and replace value appreciated.<br> I know it is not the high end Hamiltions but this is nice. <p><p>    <p> I have more pics if need be.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1523 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
You'd need to match it up to old Hamilton catalogs to find the exact model. It's doable, but would take a fair amount of research. Rene Rondeau sells a book that has a lot of the models listed. You could buy that. This sort of thing is typically easy to get and not that expensive, at the very most $200. | ||
| Robert_westland New member Username: Robert_westland Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
I lost a hamilton masterpiece wrist watch around Oct 1st 2006. Inscribed on the back is; Robert Westland For 25 years of service Kaiser Aluminum Corp 1989 Can this be replaced? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2217 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Check www.watch-prices.com the free sample is Hamilton and see if you don't see the same model in there. If you do, I believe it can be replaced. | ||
| Mrwizard New member Username: Mrwizard Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hello all, I've just acquired an antique Hamilton watch and can't seem to figure out what it is. It was given to my wife's grandfather as an engagement present in 1941 and has been in his possession ever since. He thought that it is white gold but upon inspection, I located a platinum jeweler's stamp - "900 Plat 100 Irid". Nice surprise! The face has diamonds on each of the number markers and the hands are silver in color. I've not opened the watch up so I can't give you a movement number. I've looked and looked but I can't seem to find a match for what this model is. I've found a number of watches that look similar to it but two attributes keeps tripping me up: The brscelet and the deco crystal. The crystal isn't domed or arced like the other Hamilton watches that I've found, it is made up of three flat surfaces (see side shots), and the bracelet seems unusual. The watch is 40mm lug-to-lug and ~22mm side-to-side. Any help on identifying this watch would be greatly appreciated.   | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2229 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Most platinum cased Hamiltons are "contract cases" that is their case was made by a third party. They will not have a model name. Check here for more like it: http://www.watch-prices.com/asp/watches/priceguideman.asp?ManCode=128&Logo=hamil ton%2Ejpg | ||
| Denenberg New member Username: Denenberg Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hi Purchased watch on ebay. I would like to know more about the watch here are the markings.Hmilton 14 Gold Glenda model Lancaster pa S904095, #231263A, USA #750, and what looks to be hand engraved numbers #4311?484?. The ? are the neumbers I can not read A2073 hand engraved also. ANy information will be nice. thank you Gayla | ||
| Joanne New member Username: Joanne Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2010 Rating: N/A |
Hi.. I am a Hamilton Masterpiece Swiss says Pacific Gas and Electic Michael j Keane. 14kt on back on watch would cost? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4692 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Probably not a whole lot more than the value of the gold itself. | ||
| Userpaul6127 New member Username: Userpaul6127 Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2011 Rating: N/A |
hi ,i have recently bought a hamilton watch on ebay.after a lot of hard searching i think it may be a hamilton thin-o-matic tb-2600 but on the dial it says st james,on the case are some numbers 54002-4..can anybody help..picture enclosed..regrds paul.r.  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5037 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi, check www.watch-prices.com the free sample is for Hamilton, it should have the info you need. | ||
| Userpaul6127 New member Username: Userpaul6127 Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2011 Rating: N/A |
hi thanks for the advise,looked where you said and checked through over 700 watches but came up empty.is there anything more you can do to help me...thanks once again...paul.r | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5038 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I don't have any info outside my database. You can try googling Rene Rondeau. He's the Hamilton Guru. | ||
| James1899 New member Username: James1899 Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2011 Rating: N/A |
"Crown wheel and winding wheel with jewel setting" where can i find them, Thanks. | ||
| Wdh53 New member Username: Wdh53 Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2011 Rating: N/A |
I have a Hamilton pocket watch. On the stem it says Hamilton Railroad. Inside the back bezel its marked Wadsworth 10K Gold filled PAT.5-22-26 and H213906. The model no. is 992. Is there a market for this watch and how would i sell it? |
