Yeah I think I’d probably heir on the side of less is more.

 

That looks great! Very similar, if not exact, case, hands, and indices, different crown though. Is that strap original? My grandpop used one of those speidel bands, it did a number on the lugs, can’t throw it away, but I’ll definitely never use it again.

 

Thanks! Yes, I am very happy to have it. I hope @Professor About the size not being a huge deal, I would like to wear it from time to time after it is serviced.

 

I have a non-vintage piece. Bought it simply for it's looks. Khaki X-Wind Automatic

 

Your dial has already been refinished in the past, the font for both "Hamilton" and "Automatic" are incorrect, as is the dial finish, hence the recommendations of several here who have suggested a refinish to get it back to the correct appearance.

Still, as it is now, it does have a certain appealing vintage look.

Ten or even five years ago, these 1960s watches didn't have a lot of collector appeal, but are growing in popularity nowadays. Yours is a nice example.

 

If the watch in question originally had a satiny sunburst effect dial I'd agree with you, but the plain finish of his dial lends it more to a honest patina than to refinishing. Refinished in the original plain form would not be a great improvement, but its a matter of personal taste.

Being a family heirloom still in presentable condition the aging gives it character and calls to mind the original owner who wore it for many years with pride.

 

Ah ok, I didn’t realize that was what they were getting at, I thought it was just because of the specs on the dial.

 

No, I initially suggested it not because of the specs but because of the poorly done fonts the last time it was refinished. My apologies for not being clear when I suggested it before. International Dial has the correct dies to print the fonts as they would have been done by Hamilton originally.

 

What a wonderful collection of Hamiltons!

 

I've got a Hamilton Khaki Automatic Day Date and the intramatic 68

 

I’ve always been a fan, I think they have classic line looks , good quality

 

I love my Hamilton khaki field watch automatic. Think it's the best new watch you can buy for <$500.

 

that was my first mechanical watch!

 

Love the vintage Hamiltons. Like the modern ones, but they are too damn big. I prefer under 40mm, which eliminates almost all of them.

 

Darn, I missed it, and it was a very good price. A Piping Rock is on my short list.

 

A recent estate sale find.