NOS Hamilton tank – Ref 6272 - Gold filled – Quartz – 1990’s

After 30 plus years, the owner who is over 80 realized that he never wore the watch even once and will never. A gift that ends up in a closet like many. It was time for him to sell it. This is how a watch becomes a vintage NOS.

Brand new Hamilton tank with reference 6272 and rectangular light grey dial and gold Arabic numerals for hours and sub dial at 6 o’clock for seconds. The hands are in gold with Sword style. The crown comes with the Hamilton logo. The preeminent handles give a lot of style to the aesthetic of the watch. It is a stainless-steel case with gold filled. The back is covered with the original plastic.  It is engraved “Base Metal Bezel – Registered Edition – Hamilton – 6272 – Stainless Steel – Water Resistant”. The watch comes with a quartz movement. Brown leather Hamilton strap and buckle. Made in USA. The watch comes with the original box. 

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

Quartz movement. 

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 23mm


Length including lugs: 33mm