Serviced March 2025, original silver dial with 18k gold applied hour marker dots and flush gold markers, hand polished 10k gold filled case, stainless steel screw down case back. Unworn black genuine leather strap, alloy mainspring, NOS high domed acrylic crystal.
Made from 1955 through 1957, the Automatic K-454 is commonly referred to as the Sputnik. The K-454's unique dial with applied gold dots and flush gold markers that align with the lugs is reminiscent of the Soviet satellite that was launched in 1957 that it takes its nick name from. The watch features a Swiss made 661 caliber automatic movement with 17 jewels. The original silver dial is in excellent condition with light patina evident. The painted Hamilton logo and the automatic and Swiss branding are excellent. The applied hour markers are 18k gold and have been relumed. The hands appear to be original, are in excellent condition with light patina, and have also been relumed. There is no visible plate wear to the 10k gold filled case, other than inside the lugs. Fine scratching on the stainless steel screw down caseback. The watch comes ready to wear on a brand new unworn black genuine leather two piece strap and gold tone hardware. The 661 automatic wind movement was serviced March 2025 and is running well and currently performing at +/- 10 seconds per day.
Size:
33.9mm bezel (excluding the crown)
11.9mm Tall
19mm Lug Width
39.2mm Tip to Tip
Case - Hand polished 10k gold filled case, stainless steel screw down case back.
Lugs - Plate wear on the inside of the lugs.
Crystal - NOS acrylic crystal installed during service.
Hands - Appear to be original with light patina. Relumed hour and minute hands.
Dial - Original silver dial with 18k applied gold dots and flush gold markers. Light patina evident. Paint on the dial is in excellent condition. Hour markers have been relumed.
Band - Black genuine leather two piece strap with gold tone hardware.
Movement - Swiss made Hamilton caliber 661, automatic wind, 17 jewels. Serviced March 2025. Runs strong and keeping excellent time.
