Mens Hamilton Thin-O-Matic T-406 Space Age 10K YGF Retro Modern Automatic Watch

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Mens Hamilton Thin-O-Matic T-406 Space Age 10K YGF Retro Modern Automatic Watch:
$310.00

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holben Store Present your best items with Auctiva\'s FREE Scrolling Gallery. Founded in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA would not officially start its watch production until March 1894, having first chosen the name “Columbian Watch Co.” but this name was already copyrighted by the Waterbury Co. The name Hamilton was derived from Lancaster’s founding father, Mr. Andrew Hamilton, a Scottish-born attorney who was instrumental in the growth of Lancaster.

By 1908 Hamilton was producing a lady’s pendant watch and during the WWI period a small line of military style watches were available for men. Hamilton never looked back, arguably producing the highest quality American made watches from the 1920s through the 1960s.

I am pleased to offer for sale the following Thin-o-matic model from the Hamilton firm, an automatic wind timepiece in excellent condition. This is the “T-406” – first introduced by Hamilton in 1962 and featuring a daring, Retro Modern case design.

his one-piece, hermetic 10kt Yellow Gold filled case model features a mechanism based on the original Buren “micro” rotor mechanism that lead Hamilton to buy Buren so they could own the rights to this ingenious self-winding movement design.

Triple-signed, it measures 38mm end to end and 33mm in width (35mm with Hamilton-signed crown). In inches this works out to be 1-1/2” long by just over 1-1/4” wide, not counting the Hamilton crown. It is powered by its original 17 jewel, Hamilton-signed rotor automatic 620 grade mechanism that’s been fully serviced by my valued watchmaker David to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time.

The 100% original silver, finely brushed silver enamel finished dial is pristine condition, untouched since it left the factory half a century ago. This was a hard dial to photograph – it is even NICER in person. It features applied 18kt solid yellow gold hour markers, a 60 second outer track border, original gold metal Baton-style hands and ‘sweep’ gold center seconds hand. Signed HAMILTON below the 12 and Thin-o-matic above the 6. It is further signed “Swiss” at the base.

The original acrylic crystal is in excellent condition. The one-piece case is a hermetic design crafted of 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled and in pristine shape, nicer than my photos convey. You don’t get more Retro Modern “Space Age” than this design – it is a beauty! The original Hamilton-signed gold winding crown is in excellent order as well, winding and setting smoothly.

Turning the watch over I note that the back of the case is free of any and in excellent shape, stamped “Hamilton” at one edge and “10k Gold Filled” at the opposite edge. In the center it is monogramed “C.L.M. – D.D.T. – 12-31-64”.

Given its one-piece case design I had my watchmaker David take the pictures of the movement and inside case. The self-winding automatic mechanism is stamped HAMILTON WATCH CO., SWISS – [GRADE] 620 – SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS, HYL.

The inside of the case back is stamped HAMILTON W. CO, LANCASTER, PA. – 10KT GOLD FILLED with case number below. The case maker was Jonell, as per the “J” with arrow stamp.

This hermetic, gold Thinomatic T-406 has been cleaned, oiled and regulated to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time. Comes fitted on a new and high quality 18mm black deBeer hand crafted lizard (grain) calf leather strap with matching gold buckle. I have sold these micro-rotor Hamilton models for a while now and have to say they are arguably under-valued in the current market. Unique circumstances led to the Thin-O-Matic’s emergence and the combination of the Hamilton name and an ingenious self-winding design makes it a special timepiece in my book. Plus, have you seen the dial and case design?

Watch sizes: I provide exact case measurements in millimeters (the watch industry standard) and inches, and include a U.S. quarter in one photo as a size reference. Draw the measurements on a piece of paper to help visualize the watch on your wrist. Remember, men’s vintage watches are noticeably smaller than oversized timepieces you see today. Prefer a brown strap instead of black? For most men’s watches I can switch the color before mailing; just let me know.

U.S. winners pay $6.75 for fully insured, safely boxed USPS shipping with door-to-door tracking. Washington State residents (and those with shipping addresses in Washington State) are required to pay 8.7% sales tax.

Canadian winners pay $28.00 for Global Priority Express with insurance. Other international buyers pay $44.00 (actual or below actual cost) for Global Priority Express Mail with door-to-door tracking. I cover any additional insurance fees.

International buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are your responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to confirm any additional costs prior to offerding. I ship within 24 hours of receiving cleared payment, but your local custom authorities can cause delays.

Payment is due within three days of sale end, unless you have contacted me prior to sale end to arrange otherwise. In accordance with policy, payments not received in four days will initiate an unpaid item case through the Resolution Center.

All of my watches are under warranty. In the rare event that a watch needs further service upon receipt, return the wristwatch to me (or mail it to my watchmaker, David, in New York City) at my expense. It will be corrected and quickly mailed back to you. Note: I will not pay for or offer a partial refund for work done by another watchmaker.

If you like unique and collectible vintage or antique wristwatches, add me as one of your favorite sellers. I specialize in American and Swiss timepieces from the 1900s to 1970s. My selection changes weekly, and is comprised of manual wind and automatic watches from the following categories: WWI trench; WWII; military; fancy case, art nouveau; art deco; mid-century modern; stainless steel; sterling silver; white, yellow and rose gold; solid gold; platinum; and diamond, ruby and/or sapphire ladies cocktail watches.

Need accessories for your watch? Our sister store, Holben\'s Fine Watch Bands, offers an extensive selection of sport, military and dress straps, buckles, deployment clasps and other wristwatch accessories from European and American manufacturers.

Cautious Carl (my old and kind dog friend) and I want to thank you for dropping by, and we hope you place a offer. Let us know if you have any questions!