Thinline 2007
1964–1966 · 14k Solid Yellow Gold · Manual Wind
About the Thinline 2007
The Thinline 2007 was Made from 1964 through 1966, giving it a single catalog year in Hamilton's Thinline family. It runs on the caliber 687, a 17-jewel manual wind movement, housed in a 14K yellow gold round case. The Thinline family was Hamilton's answer to the mid-1960s appetite for slim, dressy watches, and the 2007 fits that brief precisely: clean round case, swept lugs, and a silver dial with applied gold numerals and markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12.
Finding one in honest condition means checking that the applied gold numerals and markers are all intact and sitting flat. These are small details that get damaged during amateur cleanings or rough handling, and a dial with a separated or missing marker loses real collector appeal fast. The original retail price of $150 in 1964 put this in premium territory for the period, which is reflected in the solid gold case construction.
From the Catalog
Hamilton marketed the 2007 with an emphasis on the practical engineering behind the dress-watch exterior, calling out the ultra-thin case design alongside shock resistance, anti-magnetic protection, and an unbreakable mainspring. It retailed at $150 in 1964, listed simply as the Thinline 2007 in 14K yellow gold.
Hamilton Catalog Images
1964
What to Look For
| Dial | Look closely at the applied gold numerals and markers. Each one should sit flush and square against the dial surface. Missing or separated pieces are a meaningful problem on a dial this simple, where every element is visible. Check for spotting, refinishing, or uneven aging under good light. |
| Crystal | Expect an acrylic crystal at this age. Light scratches can be polished out, but deep gouges or a crazing pattern across the surface mean replacement. Make sure it's sitting evenly in the bezel with no gaps. |
| Movement | Ask when the caliber 687 was last serviced. Dried oil in a movement this age creates enough friction to stop it, and a watch that runs now may not run reliably for long without fresh lubrication. If service records aren't available, budget for a service. |
| Case | This is a 14K yellow gold case, so check for brassing or worn-through areas, which would indicate a gold-filled case that has been misrepresented. Verify the hallmark. Also look at the lugs for thinning from over-polishing, which is common on gold cases that have been cleaned up for resale. |
| Crown | Work the crown through winding and setting. It should feel smooth with no slipping or grinding. A crown that won't pull out to the setting position, or won't stay there, usually points to a worn stem or damaged setting lever inside. |
The Movement
The caliber 687 is a 17-jewel manual wind movement from Hamilton's Swiss-era production. It winds and sets cleanly when everything is in good order, and its slim profile is what allowed the Thinline cases to stay as thin as they did. Like any movement of this age, dried lubricants are the most common enemy: oil breaks down over decades and can create enough friction to stop the watch entirely, so service history matters.