Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton open face railroad watch, white Gold-Filled case. Size 16, 23 jewels, 5 position adjust, Grade 950. Scarce movement. Serial number is 1080578, made in 1913. The movement co...
Gold-filled
Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Bloomington, MN
Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate This Hamilton pocket watch dates to approximately 1918 and features a 50 mm white gold plated case with decorative engraved detailing a...
Gold Plate, White Gold
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.
14k Gold, 9k Gold
$1,785Sale Price|31% Off
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.
Gold-filled
Hamilton 992B Railroad 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton 992B Railroad 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Gold filled original Hamilton signed screw back and bezel case ( 50mm).
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.
Gold-filled
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 Gold Filled Case w/ No Design on Case Back Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial # H290...
Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton 14K White Gold Pocket Watch - Manual. 14K White Gold ( 47 mm).
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Stainless Steel Railway Special Pocket Watch - Manual winding, 21 jewels. Stainless steel case (50mm). White enamel Hamilton double sunk Montgomery dial, features Art Deco ...
10k Gold, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual; 17 jewels .
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.
14k Gold, Gold-filled
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...
Gold-filled
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 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...
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 numerals, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 14k tri-gold bezel, plastic glass, an 14k...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ball Gold Filled 21 Jewels Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds Case: 51mm gold filled case, gold filled bezel, plastic crystal, solid case back Dial: white dial, black hands, Arabic nu...
Gold-filled
Hamilton Gold Plated Railway Special Pocket Watch Model 992B
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding; Open-faced; Nickel finish movement; 21jewels. 10k rolled gold plated original case 16s with original finish. It has never been polished (50mm diameter). White enamel...
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:...
Hamilton Vintage Open Face 14 Karat White Gold Manual Wind Men’s Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Very well Preserved condition. Total weight of the watch is 65.8 Grams Grade No- 910 Age Between 1899-1903 14k Gold CAse and 14k White gold chain Manufacture Location-- PA
Hamilton Railroad Grade 992B Railway Special 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Circa 1942
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A beautiful vintage Hamilton Railway Special grade 992B pocket watch in original bar over crown railroad case.
Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1949
By Hamilton
Located in Hicksville, NY
1949 Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Features a silvery antique white dial, gold Arabic numbers, gold Alpha hands and a Seconds Subdial at the 6:00 position.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
14k Gold
Hamilton Gold-Filled 992-B Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual Winding; 21 jewel movement. 10k Gold filled case; (50mm). White enamel Hamilton double sunk Montgomery dial, features ornate black Arabic hour numerals and block minute numer...
10k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Railroad Grade 992B Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Yellow gold-filled Hamilton Grade 992B railroad openface pocketwatch, circa 1960's. The 50mm gold-filled case with stepped bezel unscrews at back to reveal a 21 jewel 992B grade mov...
Gold-filled
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 / ...
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 hunting case.
Gold-filled
Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Railroad Pocket Watch Size 16
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hamilton gold filled, open face, Railroad pocket watch.
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.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
18k Gold, White 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 case..
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 / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1917 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMEN...
Gold-filled
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...
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch 1940's
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: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT...
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...
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 case is crafted from gold-filled material, showcasing a white dial adorned with bold ...
Gold-filled
Art Deco Hamilton 904 14k Gold Filled 21 Jewel Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of early American watchmaking, this Hamilton pocket watch showcases the brand’s renowned craftsmanship and precision.
Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Pa 1257610
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Watch Company 992 Elinvar in gold fill. 21 Jewels adjusted in 5 positions.
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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 ticking well.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton pocket watch in 14k yellow gold - model 923 manual wind movement with 23 jewels.
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Hunter 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Ref 992
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Hunter Case pocket watch in 14k yellow gold.
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.
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton 18K yellow gold open face dress pocket watch, circa 1940s. 12-size pocket watch with open face, featuring beautiful condition original two-tone silvered satin dial with appl...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.21 in L 2.21 in
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. Pocket Watch in 14k Yellow Gold, Manual W/ Subseconds
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton Watch Co. pocket watch in 14k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Gold Filled Railroad 950-B Pocket Watch, circa 1951
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton gold filled railroad 950-B high-grade pocket watch, 23 jewels, 6 adjustments circa 1951. 16-S scarce original yellow gold filled Hamilton signed case with architectural desi...
Gilt Metal
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 Yellow Gold Filled Case Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial #9912501 21-Jewel Hamilt...
Hamilton Open Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 923 10S 23 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ Gold Colored Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K Yellow Gold Case w/ Initials "MEM" engraved on case Black Arabic Numera...
14k Gold
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.
Gold-filled
Hamilton Gold Filled Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton gold filled Railway Special pocket watch, 23J 950E Elinvar hairspring model with Railway Special 23-jewel movement, signed dial free of any hairlines, with blued steel hands...
Gilt Metal
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.
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 condition. And it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with light tiny scra...
14k Gold, 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 Yellow 10K Gold Filled Case w/ Personal engraving "IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED FATHER ...
Hamilton Ball Yellow Gold Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ball Hamilton Railroad pocket watch grade 999B circa 1930’s.
Hamilton Railway Special Gr 992B Open Face Gold Filled Pocket Watch 21 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Hamilton Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 10K Gold Filled Case w/ No Design on Case Back Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial #...
$19,486Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.78 in D 0.24 in L 2.29 in
Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch. 10k gold filled case. Size 16, 21 jewels with 8 adjustments. Model 20, grade 571, 3/4 plate, serial number N804928. Time tested for 8 hours...
10k Gold, Gold-filled
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
Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 65.3 grams Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem Serial: 256368 Signed...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Manual Wind Art Deco Era Platinum Pocket Watch With Old European Cut Diamonds. Fixed with old-cut diamond-encrusted bail, hour markers, hands, and bezel. Hand-win...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,750
H 2.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Waltham Model 1907 No. 161 0s Pocket Watch 14k Gold Diamond Hunter Case
By Waltham
Located in Montclair, NJ
This petite and classy antique Waltham pocket watch features a solid 14k yellow gold double full hunter case made by Lambert Bros. The case is adorned with an elegant floral design t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Heritage Illinois Bunn Special Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Bloomington, MN
Heritage Illinois Bunn Special Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate This Illinois Watch Company Bunn Special pocket watch dates to approximately 1926 and features a 50 mm white gold pla...
Gold Plate, White Gold
$6,475
H 1.66 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
14k Gold
American Waltham Art Deco Pocket Watch, Circa 1980, Unisex, 59.42g
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic American Waltham pocket watch is a fine example of early American craftsmanship and timeless design. Weighing 59.42 grams, it has a substantial feel, reflecting the qual...
Keepsake Elgin 17 Jewel Gold Plate Pocket Watch with 1931 Presentation Engraving
By Elgin
Located in Bloomington, MN
Keepsake Elgin 17 Jewel Gold Plate Pocket Watch with 1931 Presentation Engraving 42mm This Elgin National Watch Company pocket watch dates to approximately 1928 and features a 42 m...
Gold Plate
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.
Find vintage Hamilton watches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.