Hamilton 666

Basic Information

NameHamilton 666
Alternative NameBuren 1000A
Base CalibreBuren 1000A
ManufacturerHamilton
Launch Year1957
Caliber FamilyDescription
663, 666: second with friction spring
619: second with double third wheel, date
620: second with double third wheel
Hamilton designations of other Buren calibres will be added, as soon as they become known.

Related calibers
Hamilton 619, Hamilton 620, Hamilton 663, Hamilton 666
Is in house developmentNo
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions12.5 ‴
Dimensions28.5 mm
Height4.2 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 28.15mm
Stem height (T): 1.9mm
Mounting Height (F): 1.5mm
Power Reserve42 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels25

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sweep Second
Shock ProtectionIncabloc
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeAutomatic
Rotor TypeMicro-Rotor
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeAutomatic (Rotor-Driven)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes1.50 x 0.90 x 0.22mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: 1957-1962
first movement family with micro rotor
selfwinding gear with direction switching by a pinion floating between two huge jewels (Fig.3)
in 17-jewels variants one of these jewels substituted by polished steel disc
differences not known between 663, 666
Other data: balance staff: U2490 stem: W2403 mainspring / battery: 1.00 x 9.5 x 0.095mm Mainspring: 1.000 x 9.500 x 0.095 x 340.000 mm
Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 17, 25
Signatureca. 1960: HYL, BAA, 1000A, Hamilton Watch Co., 663, Swiss, 17 Jewels; Incabloc (Hamilton 663)
Import Codes

Compatible Parts

96 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.

89 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtMay 26, 2026, 4:43:51 AM
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