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Hamilton 17 Jewels Pocket Watch

Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels

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 -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 1911 - Size: 18s - Jewels: 17j Jewel Setting: Scre...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Original 1926
Art Deco Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Original 1926

Art Deco Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Original 1926

By Hamilton

Located in Dearborn, MI

Art Deco Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watch Gold Filled Original 1926 Near Mint Runs Great, Keeps Perfect Time Genuine 14K White Gold Filled Hamilton Case Incredible Engr...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain
Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

A refined vintage Hamilton 14K gold pocket watch, measuring 44.63mm and crafted in a smooth, fully rounded solid-gold case weighing 54.8 grams.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915

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 Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper
Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper

Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper

By Howard

Located in Long Beach, CA

Known for precision and innovation, the company introduced distinct technical advancements to American watchmaking, including its iconic six-pillar split-plate design and, in 1868, o...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Pink Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch circa
Hamilton Pink Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch circa

Hamilton Pink Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch circa

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade
Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's
Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k 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

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

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

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Original Diamond Dial

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Gabled Crystal Diamond Bezel METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEME...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

After facing financial difficulties, the company was acquired by the Hamilton Watch Company in 1927. Although Illinois-branded watches continued to be made for a short while, product...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap
Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap

Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Ritz METAL / MATERIAL: Two tone White & Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial
Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company's inception coincided with a burgeoning demand for accurate, mass-produced timepieces, and Illinois quickly rose to prominence by adopting innovative manufacturing techni...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s

Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Pocket Watches

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial, 1921
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial, 1921

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial, 1921

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: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 47 mm MOVEMENT /10 CAL...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket 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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s

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 / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton
Hamilton

Hamilton

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold CIRCA: DIMENSIONS: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: WARRANTY: 18 months on the ...

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Antique 1610s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Bezel Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Gabled Crystal Diamond Bezel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA: 1940's Platinum DIMENSIONS: 40mm X 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Hamilton Half Hunter Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels, c.1925
Antique Hamilton Half Hunter Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels, c.1925

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 pocket watch by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

Category

Early 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Hamilton Open Face Gold Pocket Watch
Antique Hamilton Open Face Gold Pocket Watch

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" wide 2.34" top to bottom Made in 1921 Serial # 1891794 Open Face Case Pendant...

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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold Filled CIRCA: 1939 DIMENSIONS: 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 17 Jewels / ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

The Hamilton Watch Company 14 Karat Rose Gold Slim Pocket Watch and Chain-1916
The Hamilton Watch Company 14 Karat Rose Gold Slim Pocket Watch and Chain-1916

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 case..

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1916
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1916

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1916

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1916 DIMENSIONS: 49mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 956 DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Double Sunk Breguet Arabic Numerals...

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Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s

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 / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916
Hamilton Gold Filled Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Dial from 1916

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: Yellow Gold Filled / Hand Engraved Case CIRCA / YEAR: 1916 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Hamilton Open Faced Pocket Watch for the Chicago house of J.V. Falwell from 1923
Hamilton Open Faced Pocket Watch for the Chicago house of J.V. Falwell from 1923

Hamilton Open Faced Pocket Watch for the Chicago house of J.V. Falwell from 1923

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Dependon, by Hamilton Watch Co. for the J.V. Falwell Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIME...

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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

1920s Antique Hamilton Fahys 972 Railroad Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Dome Display
1920s Antique Hamilton Fahys 972 Railroad Pocket Watch 17 Jewels Dome Display

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 case with fluted sides and a shield design on the back; Fahys case serial number 81...

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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's
Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's

Hamilton Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulating Lugs 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Vincent / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 38mm MOV...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

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

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Art Deco Tortue Shaped Yellow Gold Filled Lawton Sterling Silver Dial
Hamilton Art Deco Tortue Shaped Yellow Gold Filled Lawton Sterling Silver Dial

Hamilton Art Deco Tortue Shaped Yellow Gold Filled Lawton Sterling Silver Dial

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa
Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa

Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold / Diamond and Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 27mm MO...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch
Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch

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 2187511 and an H 6/0 Wadsworth quality 14K solid gold case and chain numbered 0111...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold

A Massive Gold Pendant/Wristwatch
A Massive Gold Pendant/Wristwatch

A Massive Gold Pendant/Wristwatch

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The 2 1/2" round 14k yellow gold massive sunflower "frame" with a 17 jewel, rose gold -plated ladies pocket watch by Hamilton can be worn as either a pendant or a wristwatch.

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American Wrist Watches

Hamilton Grade 992 10 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch 21 Jewel, 1921
Hamilton Grade 992 10 Karat Gold Filled Pocket Watch 21 Jewel, 1921

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 Yellow 10K Gold Filled Case w/ Personal engraving "IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED FATHER ...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Hamilton White Gold Dress Pocket Watch, circa 1929
Hamilton White Gold Dress Pocket Watch, circa 1929

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.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Gents 14k GF, 19 Jewels Watch By Hamilton , USA, c1941, Fully Serviced
Art Deco Gents 14k GF, 19 Jewels Watch By Hamilton , USA, c1941, Fully Serviced

Art Deco Gents 14k GF, 19 Jewels Watch By Hamilton , USA, c1941, Fully Serviced

By Hamilton

Located in Westward ho, GB

The first watch made under the Hamilton name was an 18-size 17-jewel pocket watch in 1893.

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco Gents c1946, Fully Serviced, 10k GF Watch By Hamilton
Art Deco Gents c1946, Fully Serviced, 10k GF Watch By Hamilton

Art Deco Gents c1946, Fully Serviced, 10k GF Watch By Hamilton

By Hamilton

Located in Westward ho, GB

The first watch made under the Hamilton name was an 18-size 17-jewel pocket watch in 1893.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled

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Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

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By Longines

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...

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By Hampden Watch Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Item specifics Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but ... Department: Unisex Adult Case Material: Gold Plated...

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Hamilton 17 Jewels Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold-filled, gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hamilton, Illinois Watch Company and Waltham Watch Company are consistently popular. Most of our hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch for sale are for men, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Hamilton 17 Jewels Pocket Watch?

On average, a hamilton 17 jewels pocket watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,015, while they’re typically $310 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.