Day 'N Date 2000
1969–1971 · 14k Solid Yellow Gold · Automatic
About the Day 'N Date 2000
Made from 1969 through 1971, the Day 'N Date 2000 is part of Hamilton's Day 'N Date family, which paired automatic movements with both day and date displays at a time when that complication was still a genuine selling point. The case is 14K yellow gold in a carré shape, fitted with a white dial and applied gold markers in place of numerals, with a sweep seconds hand. This model sits in the dressier end of the Day 'N Date lineup, where the gold case and clean dial treatment gave it a more formal character than some of its siblings.
Solid 14K gold cases on Day 'N Date models hold up well over decades, but the carré shape means the lugs and case edges are worth examining closely for wear, since sharp corners and flat surfaces show polishing damage more readily than round cases do. Dials on these can yellow subtly with age, so a truly white example in clean condition is the better find. The applied gold markers are the first thing to check for separation or loss, as even one missing index changes the whole look of the dial.
From the Catalog
Hamilton promoted the Day 'N Date line on the strength of its dual calendar complication, positioning these models as practical dress watches that kept pace with daily life. The 14K gold construction of the 2000 placed it at the upper end of the family's price range in its catalog years.
Hamilton Catalog Images
1971
What to Look For
| Dial | Look closely at the applied gold markers under good light. Any that are detaching, tilted, or missing will be obvious and are difficult to restore properly. Also check the overall white dial surface for yellowing, staining, or hairline cracks near the day and date windows. |
| Crystal | Expect scratches on a vintage crystal. A replacement is straightforward, but confirm the crystal fits the carré case correctly with clean edges all around. |
| Movement | Confirm the day and date both advance cleanly and snap over crisply. A sluggish day or date wheel is often a sign that dried lubricants are creating enough friction to slow or stop the complication reliably. Ask about service history. |
| Case | This is a solid 14K gold case, so check the flat surfaces and corners for over-polishing. A carré case that has been aggressively buffed loses its crispness quickly. Also inspect the case back for dents or signs of forced opening. |
| Crown | Pull the crown through its positions and confirm day and date set smoothly. A crown that slips or feels loose may indicate a worn stem or setting mechanism that will need attention. |
The Movement
The Day 'N Date 2000 runs on an automatic movement with a sweep seconds hand and full day-plus-date display. Automatic movements in this era wind themselves through the motion of the wrist via a rotating rotor, so they require no daily manual winding under normal wear. After more than fifty years, the lubricants in any unserviced example are almost certainly dried or degraded, and a fresh service is the right starting point before putting one of these back into regular rotation.