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P2 pulsar identification

Post11 Feb 2017, 20:37

I just picked up a lot with whatI think is a gold filled p3 in it. Problem is it doesnt say anything on the caseback other than stainless steel, the serial number and a letter A. I think its just a bitza. The module is a Hamilton module. the reason I ask as the buttons seem to be wellworn. Love to hear you thoughts

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Re: P2 pulsar identification

Post11 Feb 2017, 22:22

Since ALL the P2, P3, and Omega and Hamilton-marked modules came off the same assembly line at the Lancaster facility, they are all dimensionally identical, and fully interchangeable (I have found Omega-marked modules in both P2s and P3s). Case backs and screw-down rings are similarly swappable. I have seen every combination possible (including a Hamilton QTC with an Omega case back...have to wonder how THAT happened). What you have here is a goldfilled P3 with a stainless P2 case back (and a very late-production one, at that, judging by the serial number). A correct replacement part should be easy to find.
There ARE very rare versions of the P3 (3115 and 3396) and the P2 (2975), in solid 14K gold, with a stainless case back, but, the case backs have special markings that are specific to the model.
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Re: P2 pulsar identification

Post11 Feb 2017, 22:38

Thanks Bruce. For a second...

Quick question I have a working pulsar 3725(well it tells time) its missing its screwback caseback retainer. Is it the same as the P2?

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Re: P2 pulsar identification

Post12 Feb 2017, 01:56

Short answer...yes. Any P2 or P3 case ring will fit the 3725 (will also fit the Hamilton QTC, QED, and Omega TC models).
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Post14 Feb 2017, 02:54

bruce wegmann wrote:Since ALL the P2, P3, and Omega and Hamilton-marked modules came off the same assembly line at the Lancaster facility, they are all dimensionally identical, and fully interchangeable (I have found Omega-marked modules in both P2s and P3s). Case backs and screw-down rings are similarly swappable. I have seen every combination possible (including a Hamilton QTC with an Omega case back...have to wonder how THAT happened). What you have here is a goldfilled P3 with a stainless P2 case back (and a very late-production one, at that, judging by the serial number). A correct replacement part should be easy to find.
There ARE very rare versions of the P3 (3115 and 3396) and the P2 (2975), in solid 14K gold, with a stainless case back, but, the case backs have special markings that are specific to the model.


And this one Bruce??
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Re: P2 pulsar identification

Post14 Feb 2017, 05:29

Yes, sure enough, that's a 2975...absolutely a solid 14K case (the distinctive internal structure is shown very clearly in the pics), and the case back is correct for this model. Known in two very limited serial number blocks (I have numbers 10856 and 11621, with two between, and 18002 and 18075), so this one, at 11760, fits well into that run. Numbers 11153 and 11257 have also appeared on eBay. I'm guessing that maybe 500 (almost certainly less than 1000) of these were produced.
Nice to see the original paper work. A real shame about the dent in the case, within the Pulsar logo (that will be a difficult fix, at best). Too bad about the inscription on the back; without it, that would be worth significant money on its' own.
At USD$800, this is just marginally above "melt" value, so might be worth a chance at repair.

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