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Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch
Gold-filled
Railroad Pocket Watch Hamilton 940 21 Jewel Vintage Antique
By Hamilton
Located in Dearborn, MI
Railroad Pocket Watch Hamilton 940 21 Jewel Vintage Antique Hamilton Pocketwatch Runs Great
$1,050
H 0.85 in W 2.3 in L 3.34 in
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Silver
Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pocket watch was made by the well known Hamilton watch company of the United States in
Metal, Gold Plate
1910's Hamilton Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 16S
By Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Hamilton pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial
Gold-filled
Hamilton Open Face Gold Filled Antique Pocket Watch Grade 992E 21 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Hamilton Double Roller 992e Pocket Watch 3262545 Case
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company Elinvar Double Roller 992E with triple sunk porcelain dial. 21 Jewels 5
Hamilton Watch Co. Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
Hamilton Packard Motor Car Co. Pocket Watch Mechanical Wind
By Hamilton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind movement Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: round 45.50mm 14k yellow gold case with fixed bezel, plastic crystal, winding crown on top of case, winding...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18
By Hamilton
Located in Dearborn, MI
Hamilton Watch Co. 940 Railroad Pocket Watch Manual 21 Jewel Size 18 Lever Set Working Dial Has
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL
Gold-filled
Hamilton Rare Full Hunter Pocket Watch 14 Karat Tri-Gold White Enamel Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 50 mm 14k Tri-Gold Full Hunter Vintage Gents Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold CIRCA: DIMENSIONS
Antique Hamilton Half Hunter Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels, c.1925
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Hamilton Half Hunter Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels, c.1925 An early 20th-century half hunter
Gold Plate
Hamilton 925 Pocket Watch - Circa 1903
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Hamilton Pocket Watch Grade 925 - circa 1903 Serial Number 219198 / swing out nickel case Size 18S
Other
Antique Hamilton Open Face Gold Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique Hamilton Open Face 14K Gold Pocket Watch 17 Jewel adjusted 3 positions Measures 1.83
14k Gold
Hamilton Railroad Style Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1925
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy owning this heirloom circa 1925 Hamilton Railroad Style Pocket Watch. Set in a brass case
Brass
Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton Gold Filled Pocket Watch, 21 jewels, Size 16 Hamilton gold filled pocket watch with
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch, circa 1919
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique 14K Gold Hamilton 19 Jewel Size 12 Open Face Pocket Watch. Adjusted 5 positions Hamilton
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.13 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.75 in
The Hamilton Watch Company 14 Karat Rose Gold Slim Pocket Watch and Chain-1916
By Hamilton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hamilton Watch Compny's 14k rose gold open faced pocket watch and chain with original presentation
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Railroad Style Watch METAL
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Hamilton Open Faced Pocket Watch for the Chicago house of J.V. Falwell from 1923
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Hamilton Vintage American Railroad Pocket Watch Grade 992B Yellow Gold Filled
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A classic Hamilton Railroad pocket watch, model 992B. The round
Gold-filled
Hamilton Railroad 21 Jewel Grade 940 in Locomotive Gold Filled Case
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A classic Hamilton railroad pocket watch crafted in gold-filled
Gold-filled
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H 5.125 in Dm 3.5 in
1920s Antique Hamilton Fahys 972 Railroad Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Dome Display
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1920s mechanical pocket watch by Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, featuring a gold
Metal
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H 0.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1920’s Hamilton Watch Company square pocket watch. Features 986A, 17 Jewel works, numbered
Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Antique Pocket Watch Gr 992 21 Jewels, 1913
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Small Antique Gold-Plated Hamilton Pocket / Fob Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Carlisle, GB
Small Antique Gold Plated Hamilton Pocket / Fob Watch. This small beautiful watch is working and
Gold Plate, Enamel
Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold. Triple sunk white dial with bold Arabic
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 993
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with etched garden motif on the case. Triple
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Grade 992 10 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch 21 Jewel, 1921
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Hamilton White Gold Dress Pocket Watch, circa 1929
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton 14K white gold open face dress pocket watch circa 1929. Featuring a man’s 12 size 45mm
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Hamilton Watch Co. Full Hunter Pocket Watch with H G Initials
By Hamilton
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful antique 50mm diameter enamel dial hand winding pocket watch is in good working
14k Gold, Gold
Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 14K yellow gold utility tool by Verdura. It features a folding knife, a hidden pencil that slides out of the bottom, a folding key, and a clock. Outer case is ribbed...
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
An art deco Tiffany & Co. pocket watch crafted in sterling silver. The oval watch features a silver dial with bold Arabic numerals and the Tiffany & Co. signature, emphasizing its S...
Sterling Silver
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Gold-filled
Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920 "Scroll" Senior floor base and "Pig Tail" finial leaded glass, patinated bronze 78 in. (198.1 cm) high 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) dia...
Glass
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, sold by W. Lennartz-Michels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter measured without the crown. The pocket watch can...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
A Gold Full Hunter Quarter Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Full Hunter Chronograph Calendar Quarter Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1900's. Dial: A white enamel dial with roman numerals and outer tachymeter minute t...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 45 mm ) with black enamel . Silver dial with Arabic raised...
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
Emile Peret, Locle, Swiss, 1865, hunting case. Minute repeating pocket watch with porcelain dial, movement number 16666, case number 20175, size 20 L, 10 independent bridges, mustach...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
White Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K gold pendant design accente...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Vacheron and Constantin 18 Karat High Grade Handmade Pocket Watch circa 1900s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm MOVEMENT / C...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Split Seconds Chronograph
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Split Seconds Chronograph / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 47mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEME...
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Opened Faced METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEME...
Gold-filled
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden Gold Filled Ladies Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. Gold filled; ornate engraving ( 33mm ). White dial with Arabic numerals. Pre-owned with custom box. Will be serviced...
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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Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.