Hello there! I have the (almost) same watch with the difference that it has a sweeping seconds hand and additional marker 9 & 3 I want to get it serviced so my question to you is where your located. (I’m in Ventura, Ca.)
I’m in Colorado. Shoot me an email at Josh@wolfevintagewatches.com. Include a couple of pics and how your watch is running and I’ll be able to give you a quote. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I found that pitting on the back most strange. Have you any idea what sort of action or usage would cause that sort of pitting on the case?? Forgive the awkward question, but you seem to service and report on Hamiltons only? I have no problem with that, but presume you have some connection with this make.... They are very elegant watches!
Hi Dave, thanks for the questions. I don't really know what would have caused the pitting on the case back. It doesn't look like rust damage so maybe it was impact damage of some kind? I don't recall seeing marks like that before, so I'm at a loss at what could have caused it. I am primarily drawn to Hamilton watches, more than other brands. They're plentiful, there's a lot of source material available for research, the vintage pieces are American made, and I just really dig the styling. Plus, focusing on one brand means that I have an extensive back stock of parts I can pull from. I've restored other brands in the past, but I seem to always grab a Hamilton out of my project drawer when it's time to restore another watch!
@@WolfeVintageWatches Thank you for the rapid reply! I don't live in America, and have never heard of Hamilton watches, so am enjoying your channel. They are indeed stylish, and your style of presentation is easy to watch and listen to. So do keep it up. A good idea to stick to one line, because your depth of knowledge of this make is evident, and can only grow! Perhaps the original owner of this watch put it on the tar, and then drove over it, to test the crystal, and cause the pitting???
Explain your term “ trip to the spa” ? Are you located in the USA ? I Have a Hamilton 694-a that my watch repair person is unable to repair he said the movement worn out !
Hi Sol - I like to say 'trip to the spa' to refer to the entire service process since it involves a hot "bath"...although I'm certain I wouldn't want to take a bath in watch cleaning solvents. I am located in the US but unfortunately I'm not taking on any new outside service jobs. Currently I have more work than time to do it. Thanks for the questions!
That's strange. I've never seen a Hamilton movement "worn out" even neglected ones. Any problems can usually be traced to a single issue aside from general dirt and gummed up works.
Amazing. You really bring out the beauty of this watch.
Beautiful
Thanks!
Hello there! I have the (almost) same watch with the difference that it has a sweeping seconds hand and additional marker 9 & 3
I want to get it serviced so my question to you is where your located. (I’m in Ventura, Ca.)
I’m in Colorado. Shoot me an email at Josh@wolfevintagewatches.com. Include a couple of pics and how your watch is running and I’ll be able to give you a quote.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I found that pitting on the back most strange. Have you any idea what sort of action or usage would cause that sort of pitting on the case?? Forgive the awkward question, but you seem to service and report on Hamiltons only? I have no problem with that, but presume you have some connection with this make.... They are very elegant watches!
Hi Dave, thanks for the questions.
I don't really know what would have caused the pitting on the case back. It doesn't look like rust damage so maybe it was impact damage of some kind? I don't recall seeing marks like that before, so I'm at a loss at what could have caused it.
I am primarily drawn to Hamilton watches, more than other brands. They're plentiful, there's a lot of source material available for research, the vintage pieces are American made, and I just really dig the styling. Plus, focusing on one brand means that I have an extensive back stock of parts I can pull from.
I've restored other brands in the past, but I seem to always grab a Hamilton out of my project drawer when it's time to restore another watch!
@@WolfeVintageWatches Thank you for the rapid reply! I don't live in America, and have never heard of Hamilton watches, so am enjoying your channel. They are indeed stylish, and your style of presentation is easy to watch and listen to. So do keep it up. A good idea to stick to one line, because your depth of knowledge of this make is evident, and can only grow! Perhaps the original owner of this watch put it on the tar, and then drove over it, to test the crystal, and cause the pitting???
The way I've seen some people treat their watches, it wouldn't surprise me at all if somebody did actually run this little guy over with their car!
Explain your term “ trip to the spa” ? Are you located in the USA ? I Have a Hamilton 694-a that my watch repair person is unable to repair he said the movement worn out !
Hi Sol - I like to say 'trip to the spa' to refer to the entire service process since it involves a hot "bath"...although I'm certain I wouldn't want to take a bath in watch cleaning solvents. I am located in the US but unfortunately I'm not taking on any new outside service jobs. Currently I have more work than time to do it.
Thanks for the questions!
@@WolfeVintageWatches - glad you busy ! If in the future you have a opening drop me a line ( or put me into you que) !
That's strange. I've never seen a Hamilton movement "worn out" even neglected ones. Any problems can usually be traced to a single issue aside from general dirt and gummed up works.
@@scdevon I even sent it to Hamilton service center in USA , they were no help , and sent it back to me !
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