This Hamilton is a beautiful study in mid-century silver-on-silver elegance. The all original sunburst dial radiates with tasteful diamond hour indices that sparkle lustrously in the light. Paired with sharp faceted markers, sculpted dauphine hands, and a small seconds register, this piece exudes a fine sense of finesse that feels both understated and luxurious, a perfect companion for your next black tie affair.
Hamilton Lord Lancaster
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference |
Hamilton Lord Lancaster |
| Movement |
Manual |
| Caliber |
Hamilton 686 |
| Approximate Age |
1960s |
| Case Size |
31 mm |
| Lug Width |
18 mm |
| Material |
10K RGP (Rolled Gold Plated) |
| Dial Color |
Silver |
| Bracelet |
Light Brown Leather Strap |
Movement is running well, +/- 2 minutes per day. 10K white gold plated case is in excellent shape with very minor blemishes. Dial is in excellent all original shape. Hands are in excellent condition. Crystal is NOS and near perfect condition.
Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, building its reputation on highly-precise timekeeping through railroad-grade pocket watches that helped keep America’s rapidly expanding rail system running safely. That reputation soon carried into military use: during World War I and II, Hamilton supplied precision wristwatches, chronometers, and timing instruments to U.S. forces, even halting civilian production during WWII to meet military demand. These wartime watches, often known as “campaign watches” or “trench watches” helped accelerate the shift from pocket watches to wristwatches and cemented Hamilton as a name associated with reliability under pressure.
In the postwar decades, Hamilton pushed into innovation and design, introducing the Ventura in 1957—the world’s first electric watch, later made famous by Elvis Presley—and contributing to early automatic chronograph and micro-rotor movements through its partnership with Buren. After moving production to Switzerland and joining what is now the Swatch Group during the quartz era, Hamilton evolved into a Swiss-made brand with strong American roots. Today, collections like the Khaki Field, Jazzmaster, and cinematic icons such as the Murph reflect Hamilton’s focus on functional design, practical precision, and accessible mechanical watchmaking.
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