Description

Hamilton Thin-o-matic Pole Star Vintage Swiss Automatic Watch

A beautiful example of the Hamilton Thin-o-matic Pole Star, reference 96005-3, dating from the 1960s.

This is a particularly interesting piece of watchmaking history, featuring the remarkable Swiss-made Buren 1322 automatic movement with 30 jewels and a micro-rotor.

The micro-rotor was an ingenious solution developed to make automatic watches considerably thinner, and the Thin-o-matic series is a wonderful example of this period of mechanical watchmaking.

The watch has a distinctive stainless steel cushion-shaped case, a lovely silver sunburst dial, applied hour markers, a date window at 3 o'clock and an elegant red seconds hand.

Details:

Hamilton Thin-o-matic Pole Star

Reference 96005-3

Swiss-made, circa 1960s

Buren calibre 1322 automatic movement

30 jewels, micro-rotor winding system

Stainless steel case, approximately 36 mm

Silver sunburst dial

Date display at 3 o'clock

Black leather strap

Condition

The watch is in excellent technical and visual condition for its age.

The movement is exceptionally clean and operates beautifully. I have carefully lubricated selected critical points, but have not carried out a complete movement service, as I saw no reason to dismantle such a clean and well-running mechanism.

The automatic winding and date mechanism work correctly.

During a two-day observation, the watch gained approximately one minute. Careful regulation may well improve its accuracy, but personally I find this result more than satisfactory for a mechanical watch of this age.

After all, this is not an atomic clock — it is a wonderful piece of watchmaking history, still doing exactly what it was made to do.

A lovely vintage Hamilton, both to wear and to appreciate for its fascinating mechanical construction.

Price: €439 ONO

If you're interested in learning more about this watch, its history, the Hamilton and Buren watch companies, or the fascinating development of its micro-rotor movement, I'll be happy to share further information by private message.

Collection can be arranged. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Insured and registered postage possible e10 within Ireland