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1939 Hamilton Watches

Vintage Hamilton Diamond & Platinum Watch 3 carats Fine Diamonds 33.9 Grams
Vintage Hamilton Diamond & Platinum Watch 3 carats Fine Diamonds 33.9 Grams

Vintage Hamilton Diamond & Platinum Watch 3 carats Fine Diamonds 33.9 Grams

By Hamilton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Hamilton Diamond and Platinum Ladies Watch set with 3 carats of Fine Diamonds. Total Diamond Weight approximately 3carats E-G Color VVS/VS Clarity Weight: 33.90 grams Pla...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932

Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Wid...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Tiffany & Co. Hamilton Platinum Baguette & Round Diamond Watch Bracelet
Antique Tiffany & Co. Hamilton Platinum Baguette & Round Diamond Watch Bracelet

Antique Tiffany & Co. Hamilton Platinum Baguette & Round Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 0.27ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - 0.48ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weig...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Hamilton Yellow Gold Bentley manual wind wristwatch, circa 1939
Hamilton Yellow Gold Bentley manual wind wristwatch, circa 1939

Hamilton Yellow Gold Bentley manual wind wristwatch, circa 1939

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man’s Hamilton 14K YG “Bentley” model. The Bentley is one of the most distinctive case designs of the early Hamilton models with prominent curved tubes on each side of the c...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch Delicate Filigree Movement #911
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch Delicate Filigree Movement #911

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch Delicate Filigree Movement #911

By Hamilton

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Dress Watch Delicate Filigree Mov #911 Movement #911 Serial #T73771 Year of Manufacture: 1939 Platinum Tonneau Case w/ Diamond Accents 14 mm Wide (15...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Caliber 992 Pocket Watch, circa 1936
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Caliber 992 Pocket Watch, circa 1936

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Caliber 992 Pocket Watch, circa 1936

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 992 movement serial # 2.6 million circa 1936. Featuring 16 size 10K yellow gold filled open face case in very nice condition. With very pleasing...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Wristwatch with Diamond-Set Dial

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Wristwatch with Diamond-Set Dial

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

A platinum Hamilton wristwatch, set with diamonds on the indexes, manual-wind mechanical movement, signed and numbered.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Hamilton Diamond Watch
Platinum Hamilton Diamond Watch

Platinum Hamilton Diamond Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

Hamilton watch, finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately a total of 8.00 carat. Circa 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s Irish Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936
Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936

Hamilton Packard Presentation Yellow Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1936

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1936 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1930s Hamilton 14 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Second
1930s Hamilton 14 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Second

1930s Hamilton 14 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Second

By Hamilton

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1930's Hamilton 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch, Grade 912, Rotating Seconds, 17 Jewel, Adjusted, Hamilton Watch Co., Good Condition Manufacturer Hamilton. Beautiful watch and m...

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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Ladies Wrist Watch 1ct Mined Diamond Original 1937
Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Ladies Wrist Watch 1ct Mined Diamond Original 1937

Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Ladies Wrist Watch 1ct Mined Diamond Original 1937

By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1937 Hamilton Platinum Ladies Platinum Watch 1ct Diamonds Platinum Case Offers Lasting Value, While the Mined Diamonds Deliver a Level of Spar...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Ladies Diamond Watch 2.60ct Mined Diamonds 1930's
Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Ladies Diamond Watch 2.60ct Mined Diamonds 1930's

Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Ladies Diamond Watch 2.60ct Mined Diamonds 1930's

By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's-1940's Platinum Ladies Hamilton Watch with 2.60 Carats of Mined Diamonds – Elegant Antique Cocktail Wristwatch Breathtaking Original ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Hamilton Ladies Wrist Watch Mined .50ct Original 1930'
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Hamilton Ladies Wrist Watch Mined .50ct Original 1930'

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Hamilton Ladies Wrist Watch Mined .50ct Original 1930'

By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Hamilton Diamond .50ct Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Features 36 Genuine Natural Mined Antique Single Cut Diamonds Totaling .50 Carat P...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1/3ct Original 1930s
Art Deco Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1/3ct Original 1930s

Art Deco Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1/3ct Original 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Art Deco Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1/3ct Original 1930's Genuine Antique Single Cut Side Diamonds Solid Platinum Case Platinum Case Offers Lasting Valu...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lady’s Wristwatch, Signed “Hamilton”
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lady’s Wristwatch, Signed “Hamilton”

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lady’s Wristwatch, Signed “Hamilton”

By Hamilton

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Boasting 5 carats of white diamonds, set in platinum, this beautifully-styled lady’s art deco wristwatch wears like fine jewelry with the added function of time-telling. Note the tap...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

14-Karat White Gold Platinum and Diamonds Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wrist Watch
14-Karat White Gold Platinum and Diamonds Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wrist Watch

14-Karat White Gold Platinum and Diamonds Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wrist Watch

Located in Tarzana, CA

14-karat white gold platinum and diamonds Swiss Hamilton vintage ladies wrist watch working, Swiss, circa 1930s. Metal: Platinum white gold. Marked Hamilton on the back of t...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss More Clocks

Hamilton Model 917 Vintage Pocket Watch with Display Back circa 1939
Hamilton Model 917 Vintage Pocket Watch with Display Back circa 1939

Hamilton Model 917 Vintage Pocket Watch with Display Back circa 1939

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Observe the mechanics of this circa 1939 ten karat yellow gold filled Hamilton Model 917 Men's Pocket Watch with skeleton display back.

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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16
Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16

By Hamilton

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Hamilton gold filled, open face, Railroad pocket watch. Size 16, 21 jewel double roller movement, 3/4 plate, 5 position adjustments, lever time set, Grade 992. The serial number is...

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Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch Having 52 Total Diamonds
Art Deco Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch Having 52 Total Diamonds

Art Deco Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch Having 52 Total Diamonds

By Hamilton

Located in Stamford, CT

Hamilton 14 Karat Ladies Watch 52 Total Diamonds 17.85 grams 2.00 TDW. The Hamilton Watch Company is a Swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in Bienne, Switzerland. The Hamilton ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Hamilton White Gold Open Face Dress Pocket Watch circa 1931
Hamilton White Gold Open Face Dress Pocket Watch circa 1931

Hamilton White Gold Open Face Dress Pocket Watch circa 1931

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

21 jewel, jewel grade 400. 18k white gold case, 45mm diameter, 12 size. Silvered dial with applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Circa 1931.

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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's with Original Dial
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's with Original Dial

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's with Original Dial

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diamete...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Gold Filled Oval Wristwatch
Hamilton Gold Filled Oval Wristwatch

Hamilton Gold Filled Oval Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Hamilton "Oval" Wrist Watch, 3 piece 14K Green Gold filled case measuring 1 1/2 X 1 1/8 inch, 17 Jewel, grade 987 manual wind movement. Older, high quality restored dial...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Coronado 1930s Gold and Enamel Wristwatch
Hamilton Coronado 1930s Gold and Enamel Wristwatch

Hamilton Coronado 1930s Gold and Enamel Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Hamilton Coronado Wrist Watch, measuring 1 5/8 inches from Lug end to end and 1 1/8 inch wide. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with Enamel bezel and flexible lugs. 17 Jewel...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Enamel

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Sapphire Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1930s
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Sapphire Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1930s

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Sapphire Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

This stunning antique Hamilton manual wind watch is crafted in platinum and set with blue sapphires and 127 French-cut diamonds of an estimated 2.95 carats. The oval face displays th...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch French Cut Sapphire 14KGF Original 1932
Art Deco Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch French Cut Sapphire 14KGF Original 1932

Art Deco Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch French Cut Sapphire 14KGF Original 1932

Located in Dearborn, MI

Art Deco Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch French Cut Sapphire 14KGF Original 1932 Features 4 Genuine French Cut Sapphire Gemstones in the Band Runs Great and Keeps Accurate Time Incr...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Sapphire, Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Coronado Wristwatch
Hamilton Yellow Gold Coronado Wristwatch

Hamilton Yellow Gold Coronado Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a mint example of the 14k Hamilton Coronado from the 1930s. This is a highly collectible and iconic model that comes with the original Hamilton box. Typically these models ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton yellow gold Bentley wristwatch  circa 1939
Hamilton yellow gold Bentley wristwatch  circa 1939

Hamilton yellow gold Bentley wristwatch circa 1939

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man's Hamilton 14K YG “Bentley” model with personalized case back engraving dating this example to 1939. The Bentley is one of the most distinctive case designs of the early...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Bagley Wristwatch circa 1939
Hamilton Gold Filled Bagley Wristwatch circa 1939

Hamilton Gold Filled Bagley Wristwatch circa 1939

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton gold filled Bagley model wristwatch, circa 1939.

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Railroad Grade 19 Jewel Calibre 996 Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
Hamilton Railroad Grade 19 Jewel Calibre 996 Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

Hamilton Railroad Grade 19 Jewel Calibre 996 Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Fine Hamilton Railroad grade 16 size pocket watch circa 1930. Large gold filled case, lever set calibre 996 19 jewel manual wind movement with subsidiary seconds. Beautiful condition...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gilt Wristwatch circa 1930s
Hamilton Yellow Gilt Wristwatch circa 1930s

Hamilton Yellow Gilt Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton yellow gilt wristwatch, small 27mm case, circa 1930s. Wide rounded bezel with original two-tone patinaed champagne dial with black figures and blued steel hands. Powered by ...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

HAMILTON Rare Gold Bentley Wristwatch circa 1937
HAMILTON Rare Gold Bentley Wristwatch circa 1937

HAMILTON Rare Gold Bentley Wristwatch circa 1937

By Hamilton

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Rare 1937 Vintage HAMILTON Men’s BENTLEY Watch Model Manual Wind High Grade 982 19 Jewels 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD Long Fancy Lugs Dress Wristwatch. Works beautifully, keeps p...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Dixon Wristwatch circa 1930s
Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Dixon Wristwatch circa 1930s

Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Dixon Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton yellow gold-filled Dixon wristwatch, circa 1930s. Rectangular stepped case, 27 x 39mm. Very pleasing silvered textured dial with applied oversize Breguet numerals. 17-jewel ...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch circa 1930s
Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch circa 1930s

Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lady's Hamilton platinum and diamond wristwatch, circa 1930s. Exceptionally pretty design with silvered dial and black printed Arabic figures. Very feminine olive-shaped case set wit...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton White Gold Andrews Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1932
Hamilton White Gold Andrews Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1932

Hamilton White Gold Andrews Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1932

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton 14k white gold Andrews rectangular wristwatch, circa 1932. 22 X 36mm stepped case, calibre 401, 19-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds, silvered dial with lum...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton Raleigh Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref Ref 759768
Hamilton Raleigh Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref Ref 759768

Hamilton Raleigh Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref Ref 759768

By Hamilton

Located in Surfside, FL

Hamilton Raleigh manual wind watch in white gold fill on a calfskin strap. Auto w/ subseconds. 29 mm case size. Ref 759768. Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Vintag...

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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold

HAMILTON Lady's White Gold Diamond Set Wristwatch circa 1930s
HAMILTON Lady's White Gold Diamond Set Wristwatch circa 1930s

HAMILTON Lady's White Gold Diamond Set Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lady's Hamilton 14k white gold wristwatch with diamond-set case and diamond-set bracelet, circa 1930s. Very pretty design rectangular case with antique white dial with black Arabic f...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Lady's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co Lady's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co Lady's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exceptionally beautiful lady's Hamilton platinum and diamond-set wristwatch, circa 1930s, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Featuring a tonneau shaped case beautifully set with diamonds, hin...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton "Contour" in Extraordinary Condition, 17 Jewel, Caliber 980
Hamilton "Contour" in Extraordinary Condition, 17 Jewel, Caliber 980

Hamilton "Contour" in Extraordinary Condition, 17 Jewel, Caliber 980

By Hamilton

Located in Raleigh, NC

What a fun watch that I have for your consideration. For Hamilton collectors I now yu will do years looking for one that is not badly worn. This case is superb. Let the pictures ref...

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton White Gold-Filled Cushion Wristwatch with Engraved Case circa 1930s
Hamilton White Gold-Filled Cushion Wristwatch with Engraved Case circa 1930s

Hamilton White Gold-Filled Cushion Wristwatch with Engraved Case circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton white gold-filled cushion wristwatch with engraved case, circa 1930s. Great high-quality vintage model from America's premier wristwatch maker. 27 X 33.5mm case with engrave...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

HAMILTON Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1930s
HAMILTON Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1930s

HAMILTON Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton 16-S (50mm) railroad pocket watch, circa 1930s, in magnificent and rare two-tone Art Deco case. Very high grade 952 movement, 19 jewel, stem wind and lever set, beautifully ...

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Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Hamilton Gold-Filled Russel Cushion Wristwatch circa 1930s
Hamilton Gold-Filled Russel Cushion Wristwatch circa 1930s

Hamilton Gold-Filled Russel Cushion Wristwatch circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton gold-filled Russel cushion wristwatch, circa 1930s. 17-jewel manual-wind with subsidiary seconds original matte silvered dial with applied Arabic indexes. Cushion case with ...

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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch
Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ball Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 999B circa 1930’s. Featuring 16 size 10K yellow gold filled Ball Keystone open face case in very nice condition. With very nice condition “d...

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Vintage 1930s American Modernist Pocket Watches

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By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt GF CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial

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By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s

Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch With "A.N to H.B" Engraved circa 1920s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 34mm MOVE...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 25mm...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
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1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch

By Ciro 8

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940's with Medallion Series Movement.
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Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style 1940's with Medallion Series Movement.

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 22mm MOVEMENT...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet
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Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely platinum diamond cover watch bracelet from the 1950s. The watch bracelet is set with sparkling baguette, pear, marquise and round cut diamonds that weigh approximate...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / C...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. by E. Huguenin Platinum Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made 1930's
Tiffany & Co. by E. Huguenin Platinum Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made 1930's

Tiffany & Co. by E. Huguenin Platinum Art Deco Tank Style Watch Hand Made 1930's

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Huguenin for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Dial METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 19mm M...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Waltham "Sapphire" Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial
Waltham "Sapphire" Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial

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By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 28mm MOVEME...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Antique Hamilton 4.80cts Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
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Antique Hamilton 4.80cts Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant antique Hamilton cocktail watch is a beautiful representation of vintage luxury, blending timeless sophistication with fine craftsmanship. Crafted in solid platinum, the...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
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Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

A dazzling example of Art Deco elegance, this exquisite wristwatch by Oscar Heyman for Tiffany & Co. is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The cream dial is adorned with stri...

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20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s A striking example of Hamilton’s Art Deco craftsmanship, this rectangular platinum wristwatch measures 22 x 36 mm and e...

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Vintage Platinum & 9ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

Vintage Platinum & 9ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

Located in London, GB

Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a combination of platinum case and 9ct white gold strap. Adorned with sparkling diamon...

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2010s British Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

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By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Guaynabo, PR

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in Berlin, BE

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By Fred Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in MELBOURNE, AU

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By Baume & Mercier

Located in Montclair, NJ

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Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch with Diamond Long Chain

By C.H. Meylan

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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1939 Hamilton Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1939 hamilton watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 14k Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of 1939 hamilton watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 7, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut and single cut 1939 hamilton watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 1939 hamilton watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 1939 Hamilton Watches?

Prices for 1939 hamilton watches start at $500 and top out at $14,800 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,200.

Hamilton for sale on 1stDibs

In an era when the safety of America’s bustling railroads absolutely depended on accurate timepieces for its conductors, watchmaker Hamilton pioneered cutting-edge, impossibly precise watches in a complex that spanned one square city block of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, during the late 19th century.

As railroad tracks were laid across the United States and steam locomotives began traversing vast distances, the American railroad system ran into a problem. Back then, time was not standardized across the country. Therefore, in 1883, the railroad companies established the four time zones as we know them today. But, despite setting these zones, train conductors were not always synchronized, leading to deadly accidents on the railroads.

Enter watchmaker Hamilton, founded in 1892. Railway workers would be required to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule, and the watchmaking industry — and early American pocket-watch manufacturers such as Hamilton, Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company — benefitted.

Hamilton’s pocket watches were extremely alluring to train conductors, who began buying them en masse. The East Coast company’s timepieces eventually earned the moniker “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.”

Hamilton transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches in 1914, as it supplied timepieces to American troops fighting in World War I. Wristwatches, naturally, were more convenient to wear and use in battle. The new style of watch was also appealing to aviators, and Hamilton aeronautical watches became all the rage among pilots, specifically those flying for the new U.S. Airmail service.

The general public’s interest in Hamilton watches grew rapidly in the 1920s. Legendary polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd timed his historic flights over glaciers and chunks of sea ice with a Hamilton pocket watch in the late 1920s, and a Hamilton timepiece used by Byrd during these expeditions went on display in 2018 at the National Watch & Clock Museum.

Hamilton’s Piping Rock watch, an Art Deco–inspired design that featured elegant Roman numerals set in black for the hour markers, made its debut in 1928 and was gifted to the New York Yankees to celebrate their World Series win that year. The model was also featured in the film Shanghai Express alongside the brand’s Flintridge watch, further expanding Hamilton’s popularity. (Hamilton watches can also be seen in the films The Frogmen, Blue Hawaii, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Men in Black.)

In the second half of the 20th century, Hamilton became well known for several innovations: It developed the first-ever battery-operated electric watch, the Ventura, in 1957, as well as the first-ever digital wristwatch, the Hamilton Pulsar Time Computer, in 1970. Three years later, superspy and watch enthusiast James Bond donned a Pulsar in Live and Let Die.

Today, the company is part of the Swatch Group, and its headquarters and production facilities relocated from Pennsylvania to Switzerland in 2003.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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