Hamilton Chrono-Matic Reference 11002-3
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1969-1970
This Hamilton Chrono-Matic, reference 11002-3, is a 1969 automatic chronograph. The stainless steel case measures 37 mm in diameter and features a crown positioned on the left side of the case, with chronograph pushers on the right.
The dial is white with two black sub-dials, a design referred to as a panda layout, and includes a date display aperture at the 6 o'clock position. The outer edge of the dial features a tachymeter scale. The timepiece is fitted with a two-piece handmade leather strap. The auction description notes minor signs of previous use on the case, with yellowed tritium luminous markers and partial loss of luminous material on the minute hand.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1969
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Hamilton
- Movement
- Caliber 11
- Reference
- 11002-3
- Case Diameter
- 37 mm
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Luminous Material
- Tritium
- Maker / attribution
- Hamilton
Design
- Visible features
- • Left-handed crown configuration • Panda dial configuration with white background and black sub-dials • Date window located at 6 o'clock • Tachymeter scale printed on the dial perimeter
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 37 mm in diameter, characterized by thick and symmetrical lugs. A distinct design element is the placement of the crown on the left side of the case, contrasted by two pump-style chronograph pushers positioned on the right. The stainless steel case retains its original lines, though minor signs of prior use are present. The dial displays a white matte background with two black sub-dials, creating a panda-style layout. A date window is situated at the 6 o'clock position. The perimeter of the dial is framed by a tachymeter scale. The central chronograph hand is black, providing contrast against the light dial surface. Tritium luminous points are present, showing a yellow patina consistent with the watch's age.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The dial is reported to be free of significant damage, although the sub-dials exhibit mild natural color changes commensurate with age. UV light inspection indicates that the luminous material on the minute hand has been lost, while the hour hand retains its original ivory-colored luminous material. The auction house clarifies that it has not performed independent authentication of parts or verification of the mechanical performance, and all provided specifications rely on documentation from the original seller.
- Movement and Technical Background
- This model is powered by the Caliber 11 movement, which features an internal micro-rotor. This movement is the product of a collaborative effort from the 1960s involving Hamilton, Heuer, and Breitling, often associated with the secret technical development program known as 'Project 99'. The movement contains 17 jewels. According to the auction description, while the watch maintains time appropriately, its specific service history remains unknown.
Identification
- Reference
- 11002-3
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Service history is unknown
- Research required: Minute hand luminous material is reported as degraded under UV inspection