Buren and Vantage brands offer great options with wonderful provenance from the “house of Hamilton” as well.
In the mid 1960’s Hamilton acquired Buren Watch Co. The acquisition was heavily based on Buren’s movement portfolio and IP. This included the micro-rotor which later became a key element in the famous Caliber 11, the 1st automatic chronograph movement co-designed between Hamilton, Heuer and Breitling in 1969.
In the late 60’s Hamilton kept the Buren brand, along with the Vantage brand for more economical pieces. (i.e. a Good, Better, Best type branding strategy).
Here we have a ca. 1969 Buren Sport Diver (by Hamilton) - Ref. 32061 - powered by a Standard Time Corp cal. 47 mechanical movement (base cal. Durowe 471).
This is near NOS, including the original sales sticker on the case back. These Buren Sport divers were identical to the Vantage Sport Divers of the same era, just positioned in between Hamilton and Vantage as far as branding and price.
Below is a pair of late 1960’s Vantage Sport Divers (by Hamilton) - Model: Dolphin Mark IV - powered by Standard Time Corp cal. 47 mechanical movements
At about 39mm and with date (Dolphin C) and “no date” dials (Dolphin Mark IV), these Vantage Dolphin’s have a fantastic look!
