Hamilton Altair With Original Band, Box & Paper From The Personal Collection Of René Rondeau. ...

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Hamilton Altair With Original Band, Box & Paper From The Personal Collection Of René Rondeau
Case: asymmetrical, gold filled, two body, 41 mm x 31.5 mm, detached lugs
Dial: two tone brushed sterling dial, 14k gold markers and brown line markers, straight yellow gold baton hands, arrow seconds hand with gold tip
Movement: model 505, electric
Band: 7 3/8th inches, original gold plated mesh band, "H" logo on the clasp

This rare and desirable Hamilton is presented with the original inner and outer boxes and guarantee form. The "Altair" had one of the smallest production runs of any of the catalogued Hamilton electrics, with a total production of around 1,600 watches. Avant-garde, striking and far ahead of its time, it is one of the rarest and most coveted Hamilton watches.

Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton Altair With Original Band, Box & Paper From The Personal Collection Of René Rondeau
Dial: sterling silver, gold baton and brown line markers
Hands; straight gold baton hands
Metal: 10k gold filled
Case Info: two body, asymmetrical, detached lugs
Case Length: 41 mm
Case Width: 31.5 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: model 505, electric
Band: original gold plated metal band and clasp
Circa: 1962
Condition: dial is superb, movement very good and running, case is choice and very good, band is very sharp and good, boxes are very good

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2015 October 29 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5242 (go to Auction Home page)

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October, 2015

29th Thursday

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Sold on Oct 29, 2015 for: $6,875.00

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