Hamilton Electric Everest II Wristwatch

Technical characteristics

Date

1962

Type

Electric wristwatch

Model

Everest II

Caliber

Caliber 505

Case Markings

Hamilton W. Co. Lancaster, PA. 10K Gold Field R161195 Star W. C. Co.

Place recorded

United States

Case Dimensions

29 x 24.4 mm; lug-to-lug 39 mm

Maker / attribution

Hamilton Watch Co.

Design

Visible features

• Rectangular yellow gold-tone case with broad, polished hooded lug covers • Silver dial with applied square indices, horizontal bar markers at 3 and 9, and stylized Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 • Dial signed 'HAMILTON' below 12 and 'Electric' in script above 6 • Setting crown positioned off-center at approximately the 4 to 5 o'clock position on the lower right case edge • Fitted with a textured dark leather strap

Visual Design and Case Geometry

The timepiece features a distinct rectangular yellow gold-tone case characterized by broad, polished hooded lug covers that enclose the strap attachment points. The dial surface is silver with applied square indices, horizontal bar markers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock, and stylized Arabic numerals marking 12 and 6. A winding and setting crown is placed off-center along the lower right case edge at approximately the 4 to 5 o'clock position. The dial is signed 'HAMILTON' directly beneath the 12 marker, with 'Electric' rendered in script above the 6 marker. Visual observation shows a textured dark leather strap, which the seller describes as a "vintage brown lizard strap."

Case Markings and Verification Limitations

According to the dealer's transcription, the case back is inscribed "Hamilton W. Co. Lancaster, PA. 10K Gold Field R161195 Star W. C. Co." The serial number R161195 and the case fabricator attribution to Star Watch Case Company derive solely from this dealer transcription, as neither the case back nor the movement is visible in the provided imagery. The seller dates the piece to 1962 and asserts that the watch retains its "original crown and in the original display box." However, documentation verifying the production date and independent confirmation of the box and crown originality are not recorded in this source.

Reported Movement and Technical Specifications

The listing reports that this watch is powered by an electro-mechanical movement utilizing an energy cell, described as a "mechanical movement caliber 505 powered by an energy cell, central second, U.S.A. made." The movement transcription is provided as "Hamilton Caliber 505 Patented ADJ. U.S.A." Dimensional figures provided by the seller record the case at 29 x 24.4 mm, with a lug-to-lug span of 39 mm. Case thickness is reported as 12.7 mm, alongside a lug width of 18 mm and band width of 17 mm.

Identification

Reference

Everest II

Serial number

R161195

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.