1964 Hamilton M 69-2

Serviced November 2018, Swiss made manual wind movement, excellent silver dial with silvered applies markers, polished stainless steel one piece case, vintage Lenox stainless steel expansion bracelet, signed Hamilton crown, acrylic crystal.

Hamilton M-series watches were a sperate line from the regular models and were primarily marketed in the 1960's through catalogs. This particular watch retailed for $69 in 1964, and was the second watch at that price, therefor was called the M69-2. The radially finished silver dial on this example is in excellent condition with light patina between 2 and 3. The painted Hamilton logo is excellent, there is some slight fading of the minute track near the 6 o'clock. The watch is ready to wear on a vintage Lenox expansion bracelet in stainless steel. The Swiss made 688 manual wind movement was serviced November 2018 and is running well and currently performing at +/- 12 seconds per day.

Size:

33mm bezel
9mm Tall
17.5mm Lug to Lug
39.3mm Tip to Tip

Case - Hand polished stainless steel one-piece case. Signed Hamilton crown.

Lugs - In good condition with some marring on the upper left lug.

Crystal - Acrylic crystal polished clean and clear.

Hands - Appear to be original with light patina developing. The lume is gone from the hour and minute hands, giving a skeletonized appearance.

Dial - Original radially finished (sunburst) silver dial with silvered applied hour markers. Paint on the dial is in excellent condition, with the exception of some fading of the minute track at the 6 o'clock position.

Bracelet - Vintage Lenox expansion bracelet, ultrasonically cleaned and polished.

Movement - Swiss made Hamilton manual caliber 688, 17 jewels. Fully serviced November 2018. Runs strong and keeping excellent time.