Vintage Hamilton Dateline A-680 Automatic – Caliber 694A

Offered is an exceptionally well-preserved Hamilton Dateline A-680, one of Hamilton’s more distinctive late-1960s automatic models. It features an elegant oval case with its original Florentine-textured bezel, a beautiful silver sunburst dial, applied gold-tone hour markers, framed date window, and the desirable Hamilton Caliber 694A automatic movement.

This example stands out for its exceptional originality and cosmetic preservation. The textured bezel remains remarkably crisp with excellent definition, the original silver dial is exceptionally clean with sharp printing, the hands are bright and free of corrosion, and the watch retains its original signed Hamilton crown. The movement is signed Hamilton Watch Co. and marked Caliber 694A, 17 Jewels. The inside case back is signed Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA, with Star Watch Case Co. markings.

Specifications

* Brand: Hamilton
* Model: Dateline A-680
* Circa: 1968
* Movement: Hamilton Caliber 694A Automatic
* Jewels: 17
* Base Movement: ETA 2472
* Case: 10K Rolled Gold Plate bezel
* Case Manufacturer: Star Watch Case Co.
* Dial: Original silver sunburst
* Crystal: Acrylic
* Crown: Original signed Hamilton crown
* Case Size: 34 mm wide × 32 mm tall (excluding crown)

Condition

The watch is currently running and presents beautifully.

The case is exceptionally well preserved with no significant plating loss visible. The original Florentine-textured bezel remains crisp and well-defined. The original silver dial is exceptionally clean with sharp printing and attractive applied gold-tone markers. The hands remain bright and clean, and the framed date window is equally well preserved. Overall, this is an outstanding cosmetic example of an uncommon Hamilton reference.

Running Condition

* Running
* Automatic winding functioning
* Time sets smoothly
* Date advances properly
* Date changes cleanly and consistently at approximately 11:40 PM before midnight

The date advances positively by one day every 24 hours without hesitation. Because this is a vintage mechanical watch, long-term accuracy, power reserve, and future service intervals cannot be guaranteed.

Originality

* Original Hamilton signed crown
* Hamilton signed automatic rotor
* Hamilton Caliber 694A movement
* Original dial
* Original hands
* Correct Star Watch Case Co. case

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