Wristwatch · Electronic digital wristwatch

Hamilton Pulsar P3 Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Hamilton Pulsar P3 wristwatch is held in the collection of the German Clock Museum. Manufactured circa 1975, the timepiece features an electronic digital display and is powered by the calibre Pulsar 3013 movement. The watch case and integrated bracelet design follow the aesthetics of early electronic quartz timekeeping. According to the museum records, the timepiece is documented as having a height of 12.50 cm, a width of 4.20 cm, and a depth of 1.50 cm. The dial area incorporates a dark display screen with the brand name 'Pulsar' printed in the lower right corner, and the case features side-mounted control buttons for operation. This specimen is catalogued under the reference for the Pulsar 3013 calibre movement within the institutional inventory of the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Furtwangen.

Front view of the Hamilton Pulsar P3 wristwatch showing the LED display screen and integrated bracelet. — German Clock Museum via Europeana. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: orbiscollectibles.com
Category: Wristwatch · Electronic digital wristwatch
Maker / attribution: Hamilton Watch Co.
Reference: Pulsar 3013
Catalogue / lot identifier: /1406/Museu_ProvidedCHO_museum_digital_29869__technical_number_
Source-reported date: circa 1975
Source-reported place: United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Construction

The Pulsar P3 is designed as an electronic digital wristwatch, utilizing a light-emitting diode (LED) display to indicate time. The exterior presents a metallic, brushed finish that transitions into an integrated bracelet. The central housing for the display is horizontally oriented, with the 'Pulsar' brand name clearly visible on the lower portion of the dark display lens.

Side-mounted push buttons are incorporated into the sides of the case, allowing the user to engage the digital readout.

Evidence for this section

“Pulsar P3 wristwatch with LED display”
“calibre Pulsar 3013”

Identification and Documentation

This watch is catalogued by the German Clock Museum (Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Furtwangen) under a specific institutional inventory identifier. The documentation provided by the museum confirms the calibre as the Pulsar 3013. The museum record provides precise physical dimensions for the object, noting a height of 12.50 cm and a width of 4.20 cm, which distinguishes this specific entry in their collection database.

The record indicates that the object is held by the museum and dated to approximately 1975.

Evidence for this section

“Pulsar P3 wristwatch with LED display, calibre Pulsar 3013”
“height: 12.50 cm, width: 4.20 cm, depth: 1.50 cm”

Provenance and Institutional Status

The watch is currently maintained by the German Clock Museum, where it serves as part of their horological inventory. The institution provides technical specifications and an identification number for the piece. The record serves as the primary source of provenance, ensuring that the object is recognized within the institution’s formal digital database for research purposes.

Although the museum database provides details on the calibre and the model name, the source notes that the object is listed as 'only movement on display' in their Furtwangen location, despite the accompanying imagery depicting the complete watch casing and bracelet assembly. This distinction is maintained in the institutional record as the primary descriptive detail for the object.

Evidence for this section

“Only movement on display (Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Furtwangen)”
“held by German Clock Museum”

Open research questions

Does the museum display consist of the movement only, or does it include the case and bracelet shown in the photography?
What are the specific materials used for the case and bracelet construction?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hamilton Pulsar P3 Wristwatch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Hamilton Watch Co.	“Hamilton Watch Co.”
Movement	Pulsar 3013	“calibre Pulsar 3013”
Date	circa 1975	“circa 1975.”
Height	12.50 cm	“height: 12.50 cm”
Width	4.20 cm	“width: 4.20 cm”
Depth	1.50 cm	“depth: 1.50 cm”

Visible details

Case features two side-mounted push buttons for operation
Dark display panel with 'Pulsar' text printed on the crystal
Brushed metal finish on the case and bracelet
Integrated link-style bracelet

Research qualifications

Materials of the case and bracelet are not specified in the source
The source notes the object is only the movement on display at the museum despite the photograph showing a complete watch

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Wristwatch, Hamilton Watch Co., USA, circa 1975., 1975

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 80f9b95f9c

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