Vintage 1954 Hamilton K-501 Men's Automatic Wristwatch 661 Swiss Steel

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Hamilton

• Model: K-450 Dial

• Movement: Automatic

• Case Material: Steel

• Production Year: 1954

• Country: Swiss

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: 661

• Size: 33mm

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 33mm

• Lug Width: 17.5mm

• Lug to Lug: 41mm

• Thickness: 12.5 mm

Product Condition

Hamilton in fair shape with a replaced dial that usually comes on the K-450 model. Has the original K501 case with a bit of scratches all throughout.

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed.

• Case: There are scratches on the case.

• Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.

• Dial: The dial has been replaced.

• Hands: There is discoloration on the hands.

• Band: The band is not original.

About the brand: Producing their first pocket watches in Lancaster, PA as early as 1892, Hamilton watches are one of the most recognizable American watch brands. While they moved production of their watches to Switzerland in 1969, the American catalog of Hamilton watches is impressive. Recognizable models such as the Ventura, worn by Elvis Presley, and their WW2 military issue “Khaki” watches, Hamilton still enjoys a large presence in the market today. Offering both well made modern pieces and a backlog of wonderful vintage items - Hamilton offers much for the vintage and modern collector.