Hamilton – Ref K202 – 1950’s - 14K YG – Cal 661 – 34mm

Hamilton with reference K202 with cream color dial and gold batons for each hour with automatic engraved at 6 o’clock. The hands are in gold with Dauphine style. The watch has a screwed back case in 14K yellow gold with engraved inside “K202 – Hamilton Watch Co. – Lancaster PA – 14K gold – L&K – L759830”. The watch comes with an automatic movement with caliber 661 with 17 jewels. The watch comes with a brown lizard strap.

History

The company was founded in 1892 and in 1900; over 50% of the population had a watch from Hamilton Watch Co in Lancaster, PA. In 1915, Hamilton started the production of the caliber 986. During the art deco period, Hamilton had tremendous success with the “Coronado”, “Spur” and “Piping Rock”. Then came the 982 calibre in the 1930’s and the famous caliber 500. In 1937, the company supplied the US army. In 1966, Hamilton took over Buren watch. In 1969, it stopped to produce mechanical watch in the US. Then came the revolutionary “Pulsar”. Today, the company is own by the Swatch Group.

Technical details

Hamilton automatic movement with caliber 661 with 17 jewels, 18,000 A/h and approximately 42 hours of power reserve. It is the base of the caliber Certina 25-45. The movement was produced from 1951 to 1960.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 34mm


Length including lugs: 38mm