1950s Hamilton Black Ray Dial Stainless Manual

Movement: Hamilton 671 (ETA 1080) (17 Jewels)
Movement Type: Manual
Complications: Sweep Second
Case Type: Full Stainless Steel Snap Back
Case Size: 34mm

The Soundgarden tune Black Hole Sun always comes to mind when I look at this Hamilton with its unusual black sunburst pattern dial. This really is a great looking watch which somehow manages to be both classic and different at the same time. It’s not all looks though; the ETA Swiss movement is a strong runner. Interestingly, the balance shock spring design resembles Seiko’s diashock design in both form and function. Seiko released the first diashock watch in 1956, so it’s not clear who was first here.

*Please note that visible serial numbers on the case and movement have been partially or fully hidden with AI masking.

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