Wednesday Afternoon Find: A 1960s New Old Stock Hamilton Thin-O-Matic with Box and Papers

February 23, 2011

FOUND: A New Old Stock Hamilton Thin-O-Matic on Stretch BraceletThis morning we showed you the exclusive Pre-Basel release of a killer new Hamilton watch called the Thin-O-Matic.? We told you it is indeed inspired by and named after a watch Hamilton made in the 1960s.? Many of you were surely wondering "Hey, this is HODINKEE - now where is the original Thin-O-Matic find?"Wonder no more.What we've found here is an original 1960s Hamilton Thin-O-Matic, complete with Buren derived micro-rotor automatic movement.? On top of that, it's actually a gold version with with matching stretch bracelet, the same bracelet Hamilton decided to bring back for the 2011 version.? Further, this bad boy is completely unused.? It's in 100% New Old Stock condition, with original sales tags, sticker on the caseback, and even comes with the original box.This is like buying a brand new watch, that just happens to be dated to the 1960s.? Unfortunately, the 1960s pricetag of $89.50 has jumped a bit, but it is still a very fair buy at $500.? Click here for the details of this vintage, completely NOS Hamilton Thin-O-Matic.