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Member of American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute

National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Since 1986
Member of American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute and the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors since 1986.

 

Rene Rondeau
-Since 1986-

Care Of Your Hamilton Electric
 
The Hamilton Electric Watch was a pioneering invention,but it must be remembered that it is now an antique which cannot be expected to perform as accurately as a modern quartz watch. It is mechanically delicate and should be treated as a fine piece of jewelry.
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT THE WATCH BE SHUT OFF WHEN NOT BEING WORN.

To turn off the watch, simply pull out the setting stem. This will prevent unnecessary wear on the fragile contact surfaces, adding years to its operable lifetime.

If it does not start when the stem is pushed in, gently rotate the watch to set the balance wheel in motion.

Hamilton created special displays to call attention to this exciting invention

BATTERIES:

You can damage your watch or break the battery clamp if you attempt to install an incorrect battery. For the Model 500 and 500A movements use the Eveready 387S (note: if you replace the battery yourself, exercise extreme caution to avoid touching the exposed contact wires in the Model 500 or 500A). In the Model 505 use a number 301 or SR43SW. However, only batteries made by Renata, Sony, and Panasonic will fit correctly. (Energizer and Maxell have changed the shape of their batteries and they should NOT be used in the 505!) It is advisable to put a small piece of ordinary tape on the negative side of the battery with just a small cutout for the cell lead to touch. This insulation will prevent any possibility of an accidental short circuit..

THE EVEREADY 301 WILL NOT WORK! Batteries should be installed with the positive pole up.

If your watch does not work with a new battery, send it to me for expert servicing!

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