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I have a friend who not only is a great Hamilton collector, but he specializes in watches like the one in the listing noted above. I don't know where he comes up with these, as I don't see them on ebay or elsewhere very often. Does anyone else have experience with these complete sets?

It is amazing to me to see a wrist watch in such great condition after 40, 50, even 60 years, but paper boxes?

Bill,
That is really beautiful and I'm sure quite rare.
Hope you get it.

Aaron

I've had a few over the years, but by and large, that was before I developed much of an interest in wristwatches.

The following is an image of a late 1950s Hamilton I used to have. I wish I'd kept it, but a lady in the UK has it now.

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Steve Maddox
President, NAWCC Chapter #62
North Little Rock, Arkansas
IHC Charter Member 49

And another.........

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SM

Thanks so much for posting the photo of that classic Hamilton Pacer. While the pacer was the most popular Hamilton Electric, and remained in the Hamilton Catalog for the life of the electric series, very few remain with the original boxes. That is a treat to see.

Several years ago I "sold the farm" to buy a true NIB Hamilton Ventura, the solid gold big brother to the Pacer, and the first electric watch. My wife thought I was out of my mind, spending $3600 for the watch. Eight months later, a fellow collector made an offer I couldn't refuse, and the watch was sold for $5600. Elizabeth revised her diagnosis.

VENTURA

Bill Hansen
IHC# 198

The Pacer didn't do as well, which of course, would be expected since those were much more common, and a less expensive model to begin with. It brought $1k in about 1997, but I'd pay that now to get it (or another like it) back.

The Chevron brought $750 at about the same time, and I wish I had it back too...

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SM

Steve, There are a very scant few watches I regret buying. On the otherhand, there are a good handful of watches I regret selling. Did you ever re-contact that individual who bought the pacer? One never knows....

On a better note, I found an almost new Hamilton Otis on ebay. It was listed as an "above average otis, with a box". I wasn't even the high bidder. As luck would have it, the high bidder failed to pay, and the second high bidder couldn't come up with the cash. The seller contacted me, and sold the watch to me at my bid of 1250. It is a magnificent Otis. It is far above average. The box was not only appropriate for the time, but it was the original box. Under the inner box liner was the paperwork, with matching case and movement serial numbers. Even the hang tag was there. The blue outer box also had the matching serial numbers. Band was original, dial perfect....Sometimes you win. The good news is I didn't sell this watch.

All the Best

Bill Hansen
IHC# 198

Look at this Amazing Rarity!!!!

"Hamilton unveils World's First Electric Watch, First Basic Change in Portable Timekeeping in 477 Years"

That was the Hamilton Watch Company Press Release on January 3, 1957.

"A new erea in timekeeping was ushered in today with the introduction of the world's first electric wristwatch, perfected after ten yeares of research, development, and testing by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pa."

This is what a true New, In the Box, Never Worn, Totally Original example looks like.

The Watch has never been worn. The case is true mint. The Real Mint. The dial is original. The movement is original. The band is the Original band. The inner box and outer box are original. The numbers on the yellow tag on the outside of the box match the serial numbers on the watch and the movement. All the paper work is original.

Can you imagine? Next January this watch will be 50. I should look this good!

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Bill.

That is a truly glorious example!

"Wow!"

Roy.

"So mote it be!"