Hamilton Aquatel Vintage Wristwatch 34mm Quartz Cal. 505 10K Gold Filled Watch

Watch Overview 

The Hamilton Aquatel is a distinctive men’s wristwatch powered by the Hamilton Caliber 505 quartz movement, housed in a 34mm round case crafted from 10K yellow gold-filled metal with elegant fancy lugs and a polished finish. It features a champagne sunburst dial with gold-tone applied stick hour markers, a matching gold-tone handset, and an inner minute/second track, all beneath a domed acrylic crystal. The smooth fixed bezel, original signed pull-push crown at 4 o'clock, and screw-back case ensure durability and vintage charm. Offering a central seconds complication and classic analog display, this timepiece is paired with a brand-new black Hadley Roma two-piece strap. Presented in vedry good condition, it has been fully inspected by our professional watchmaker to ensure all functions perform correctly. The watch keeps accurate time and is ready to wear.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Hamilton
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: Aquatel
• Reference: -
• Year / Era: Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Champagne with sunburst finish
• Features: Gold-tone applied stick hour markers, inner minute/second track and matching gold-tone hands

Movement

• Type: Quartz
• Caliber: Hamilton 505
• Jewels: -
• Movement Functions:
  • Battery powered
  • Central hours and minutes
  • Central-seconds
• Power Reserve: -
• Frequency: -

Case & Band

• Material: 10K yellow gold filled
• Case Size: 34mm
• Case Shape: Round with fancy lugs and polished finish
• Bezel: Smooth, fixed
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Back: Screw-back
• Crown: Original signed pull-push at 4 o'clock
• Water Resistance: -
• Band Type: Brand-new black Hadley Roma two-piece strap

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: Very good – Fully functional, keeps excellent time
• Extras: The watch has been carefully inspected by our watchmaker to ensure all functions are performing correctly. It is keeping accurate time and is ready to wear.

Extended Details

Movement Markings:	Case Back Markings:	Measurements (mm):
Hamilton 505	Hamilton - 10K Gold Filled	Case Diameter 34mm Case Diameter w/Crown Case Lug to Lug Case Thickness Lug Width 17 Band Width 17

History & Legacy of Hamilton

The Hamilton Electric marked a pioneering shift in watchmaking by drawing on an unconventional power source—what the company described as “an energy cell no larger than a shirt button.” Although battery-powered, the movement remained largely mechanical, using no transistors or electronic components, making it a significant precursor to the modern quartz revolution. Development began around 1946 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania under the codename "Project X," but it wasn’t until January 3, 1957, at a press conference held at the Savoy Plaza Hotel in New York City, that Hamilton officially unveiled the world’s first electric watch: the Hamilton Electric 500. Available in a range of bold, asymmetrical case designs, all featured the innovative caliber 500 (or 500A). However, the technology faced challenges—the 500’s delicate electrical contact system proved too fragile, leading to widespread servicing issues and poor acceptance among watchmakers. Rushing to be first to market, Hamilton struggled with early quality control, resulting in many units being returned for adjustments. It wasn’t until 1961, with the release of the improved caliber 505, that many of these problems were addressed, offering a more reliable and serviceable movement.

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