Hamilton 6B

[Galea]

Is it possible to date this British Hamilton 6B? The markings on the back are:

/l\
6B-9101000
H
0908
M

I found this: http://www.antiquevintagewatches.com/mi ... es.html#6b

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[villarsphil]

Hi
I am just letting you know what I know. The omega 1953 fat arrow had the new issue numbers with the date on. So this predates that. The Mark Xi watches i believe were 1948 onwards. This gives you a rough idea!

[Galea]

I was thinking more on the line of 1960s ... well we'll see if someone comes up with more information, thanks :wink:

[Galea]

I received the watch in question today, bought off ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 8930424338

Maybe it was a bit expensive, but case, dial and movement are in quite good condition, better than in the pictures. The hands have lost their luminous material, but I think I will keep them original. All in all, I am quite pleased with it :)

[IanD]

Hamilton supplied watches to HM government circa 1965 to 1975.

I have a 6B from 1967 also a GS and several W10s.

The avert states the movement as 8758 this is not correct the calibre is S75S this is an often repeated error.

These are good watches I wore one for over 25 years.

Cheers
Ian

[Galea]

Ian, is the movement on the Hamilton 6B supposed to hack? I can't get mine to do so. Thank you.

[IanD]

Galea,

The S75S is a hacking movement but some have the 75 movement that does not hack I think.
There is a third movement but I cannot remember what it is.
Regards
Ian

[Galea]

OK, then mine is not supposed to hack at all as it has the 75 movement. Is there a way of effectively dating the watch? Thanks.

Regards,

Joseph

[IanD]

Sorry don't know outwith the 65-75 span.
Cheers
Ian

[Galea]

Thanks Ian.