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Just back from getting a service Hamilton RR Special Electric wristwatch.

  1. river rat May 3, 2024

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    Got this watch about 12 years ago did work but not for long. It's a Hamilton RR Special Electric wristwatch with one of the first electric watches before quartz. With a 505 electric movement. It's been on the back burner for years. A few weeks ago, sent it to a watchmaker that specializes in these. The movement looks mechanical but with a battery no mainspring. Just got it back the other day. Most watchmaker won't touch them. Glad I found one who knew how to work on them.
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  2. Spruce Sunburst dial fan May 3, 2024

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    Looks nice - I’ve almost come full circle in that at one stage I wore battery watches, then I discovered vintage manual wind, then vintage automatic and most recently vintage electronic (although my three are all Omega cal1250).

    I shall start looking into Hamiltons
     
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  3. river rat May 3, 2024

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  4. n-theory May 6, 2024

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    Looks great @river rat. Jarett is a good buddy and great service option for these. Pretty much the only reason I felt safe with the several electrics in my collection. Wear in good health.
     
  5. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. May 6, 2024

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    Hamilton vintage electric is very special. Love that watch.
     
  6. drose224 May 8, 2024

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    Jarett at Unwindintime is great. Fair pricing for servicing and pretty quick turnaround