Accumatic V
1958–1959 · Stainless Steel · Automatic
About the Accumatic V
Made from 1958 through 1959, the Accumatic V is one of Hamilton's earlier entries in the Accumatic family, running on the caliber 672 automatic with 17 jewels in a stainless steel round case. The dial is white with embossed silver numerals and markers at all positions, luminous dots, and a pearled track, giving it a clean but well-detailed look for its era. Hamilton offered it with sweep seconds, which was standard for the Accumatic line, and marketed it as waterproof. As an Accumatic, it belongs to a large and varied automatic family that Hamilton developed through the late 1950s and into the 1960s.
The embossed dial construction is worth paying attention to on any example you come across. Embossed dials can suffer from fading, flaking, or damage from moisture over the decades, so condition ranges noticeably from piece to piece. The luminous material on the hands will have aged as well, and the dauphine-style hands used on this model are a small but appealing detail that collectors tend to appreciate.
From the Catalog
Hamilton described the Accumatic V in 1958 as a 17-jewel stainless steel automatic with white embossed numerals, luminous dots, a pearled track, and waterproof construction. It was priced at $69.50 on bracelet or $65.00 on strap.
Hamilton Catalog Images
1958
1959
What to Look For
| Dial | Look closely at the embossed numerals and markers. Flaking, moisture damage, or missing lume dots are common on dials of this age. The pearled track around the perimeter is a delicate detail that can wear or discolor. |
| Crystal | Check for deep scratches or chips. A plastic crystal can be replaced inexpensively, but a badly cratered one affects legibility and value. |
| Movement | The caliber 672 is a dependable automatic, but dried oil is a real concern on any example that has sat unserviced for years. Even a watch that seems to run fine may be running on friction alone. Ask about service history. |
| Case | The case back can be tricky to open since the slots in the ring are small and don't always cooperate with standard case wrenches. Marred or damaged case backs are a sign of previous amateur opening attempts. |
| Crown | Despite Hamilton's original waterproof rating, vintage gaskets are long past their useful life. Do not expose this watch to water. Check the crown for wear and confirm it pulls and pushes smoothly through its positions. |
The Movement
The caliber 672 is a 17-jewel automatic made by Hamilton in the United States. It winds via a rotor that captures movement energy from the wrist, and like many automatics of this period, manual winding is possible but engages the rotor in the process. It's a well-regarded movement that responds well to a proper service and runs reliably once clean lubrication is restored.