1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
By Hamilton
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1940's Hamilton Gordon Men's Watch' This vintage Hamilton men's watch is set in 18K yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Hamilton Doublet 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Men's Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hamilton Doublet men's watch featuring a 14k yellow gold case with a textured round bezel and curved outer rails that create an open-sided design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,146Sale Price|20% Off
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Automatic Chronograph Men's Watch, 42mm, Swiss
By Hamilton
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch.
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Gents Watch Roman Dial Date Mens Watch In Origin
By Hamilton
Located in Toronto, CA
(without crown) Band Type : Aftermarket Leather Band Condition : In Preowned condition, With Some wear and marks Please view photos carefully Band Size : Total Length Approx 23cm ...
Stainless Steel
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #735 Case #S960310 14k Yellow Gold Round Case with Sapphire Accent Crown 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Ross Vintage Yellow Gold Filled Men's Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Hamilton Ross Vintage Yellow Gold Filled Men's Watch - Manual winding.
Vintage Hamilton Ventura Men's Yellow Gold Electric Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Good condition, just serviced Weight: 42.3 Grams Case Size: 49.5 x 31.5 mm Band Length: 8 Inches Hallmark: Hamilton Item #: BR-1068-101023-09
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Titanium Men’s Watch Automatic h79786333 Certified Pre-Owned
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
Hamilton titanium Reference #:h79786333. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Hamilton Electric Mens Wrist Watch Quartz Retro Original 1958 Not Running
By Hamilton
Located in Dearborn, MI
Hamilton Electric Mens Wrist Watch Quartz Retro Original 1958 Vintage Antique Not Running Genuine Hamilton Electric Wrist Watch Watch Runs Intermittently, Stops, and is NOT in W...
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Steel Black Dial Mens Automatic Watch H70605731
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Hamilton Khaki Field Men's Watch H70605731. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Stainless Steel Case and Two-Piece Leather Strap.
Hamilton Khaki Field King Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch H64455133
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Hamilton Khaki Field King Men's Watch H64455133. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Brushed Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet.
Hamilton Khaki Field Steel White Dial Hand Wind Mens Watch H69439411
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Men's Watch H69439411.
Hamilton Intra-Matic Steel 40 mm Chronograph Blue Dial Mens Watch H38416541
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Hamilton Intra-Matic Men's Watch H38416541. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Polished Stainless Steel Case and Two-Piece Leather Strap.
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H 1.49 in W 0.71 in
Vintage Men's Hamilton 14k White Gold 32mm 17j Mechanical Diamond Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Case Material: Solid 14k White Gold Gross Weight: 28.2 Grams (Case, Movement, and Strap) Watchmaker: Hamilton Movement: Hamilton - Grade 747 - 17 Jewels - Adjusted - Mechanical - Ha...
Diamond, White Gold
Hamilton Railroad Mens Hand Winding Vintage Watch 14K Yellow & White Gold 29mm
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
Hamilton Railroad Reference #:Unknown. mechanical-hand-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Vintage Hamilton 14k Gold Filled Custom Green Dial Brown Hand Wind Mens Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Hamilton 14k Gold Filled Custom Green Dial Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch.
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 stainless Steel Men in Black LCD Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
HAMILTON "Men in Black" LCD, limited edition. Steel, steel bracelet. Multifunction. Neuve. Box, papers. Warranty 1 year.
Very Rare Collector's Piece Men's Hamilton Stormking II 14k Solid Gold Dress Wat
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Collector's Piece Men's Hamilton Stormking II 14k Solid Gold Dress Watch - Manual winding ( 33 mm). 14K Yellow gold case ( 33mm). 2-tone silver dial with Arabic numerals.
Hamiltom Jazzmaster Steel Open Heart Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch H32705141
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Hamilton Jazzmaster Men's Watch H32705141. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet.
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch H76665835
By Luminox
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand: Hamilton Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: H76665835 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Pilot/Aviat...
Stainless Steel, Steel
14 Karat Hamilton Men's Gold Watch .36 Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage Prime Elegance Gold Asset. Mens Hamilton Diamond Watch Swiss Quartz Working and tested .36ct natural diamonds I-color Si-1 clarity 14kt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Jazzmaster Stainless Steel Beige Dial Automatic Mens Watch H32635122
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand: Hamilton Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: H32635122 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Mod...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Hamilton Mens Wrist Watch Manual Antique Gold Filled 1925 Vintage
By Hamilton
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Hamilton Mens Wrist Watch Manual Antique Gold Filled 1925 Vintage Genuine Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watch Runs Great, Keeps Perfect Time Gold Filled Case Hamilton...
Gold-filled
Vintage Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Steel Black Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hamilton 10k Gold Filled Steel Black Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch.
Vintage Hamilton 10K Gold Filled Two-Tone Quad Dial Hand-Wind Men's Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage Hamilton wrist watch featuring a 10K gold-filled bezel paired with a stainless steel back, showcasing the brand’s classic mid-century craftsmanship. The standout f...
10k Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.07 in
Hamilton Gold-Filled Manual 22 jewels Caliber 770 Square Mens' Watch, c1950's.
By Hamilton
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Hamilton Gold-Filled Vintage Gents’ Wristwatch features: Square Gold-Filled Case, measuring 27mm x 38mm (from lug to lug) Manual 22 jewels Caliber 770 Movement Silver beige col...
Gold-filled
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.
Men's Hamilton Automatic Jazzmaster Slim watch In stainless steel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Men's Hamilton Automatic Jazzmaster Slim watch In stainless steel This elegant Hamilton Automatic Jazzmaster Slim watch is a testament to modern sophistication and classic design.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Jazz Master Open Heart H325650 Men's Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart H325650 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel.
HAMILTON 1940s White Gold and Diamond Mens Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940s 14 kt white gold and diamond men's wrist watch, 19 jewels and second hand, diamond bezel and diamond numerals.
White Gold
Authentic Men's Hamilton Khaki Multi-Touch Multi Function Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hamilton Model Khaki Multi-Touch H915240 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber Clasp / Buckle ...
Hamilton Men's Hand-Winding Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Leather Band
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton Men's Hand-Winding Watch 14k Yellow Gold w/ Leather Band Movement #2512 Case #097341 Case Serial #916067 14k Yellow Gold Case 21 mm Wide (22 mm w/ Crown) 28 mm Long Lug-to-L...
14k Gold
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.
14k Gold
Authentic Men's Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot H646110 Quartz Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Brand Hamilton Model Khaki Aviation Pilot H646110 Gender Mens Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buc...
14k Yellow Gold Hamilton Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Hamilton Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement #770 (22 Jewels) Case #B31672 14k Yellow Gold Case 31 mm in Diameter (33 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Dis...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Excellent Baume & Mercier Formula S MV04FO02 Men's Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Baume & Mercier Model: Formula S Reference Number: MV04FO02 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Measurements : :34mm diameter (excluding crown ) x 44 ...
Stainless Steel
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...
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled with Original Sterling Silver Dial and Gold Numbers
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:...
Hamilton Parker Ladies Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Manual
By Hamilton
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Hamilton Model: Parker Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 22 Movement Maker: U.S.A. Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Features: Numbers marking the...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...
Steel
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...
Gold-filled
Vintage Hamilton GCT AN 5740 4992B 22 Jewel .800 Silver Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A highly collectible military timepiece, this Vintage Hamilton G.C.T. AN 5740 4992B Pocket Watch is a classic example of precision American watchmaking. Produced during the WWII era,...
Silver
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...
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is rectangular in shape, the cream colored back with golden Arabic numerals. It is marked "RECO Swiss". The bracelet is a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Concord Saratoga Chronograph Automatic Men's Watch Ref.14.H7.1892
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Concord Saratoga men’s chronograph is a bold expression of refined sport-luxury design, crafted with precision and attention to detail. Its stainless steel case and integrated br...
Stainless Steel
$3,000
H 9.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in
Men’s Vintage International Watch Company 18 Karat Gold Wrist Watch
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Schaffhausen vintage International Watch Co. (IWC), circa 1950s. 18-karat yellow gold watch with rose gold dial and applied yellow gold bar markers. Swiss. Keeps accurate time. ...
Gold
Waltham Nickel Silver Very Early Wrist Watch with Original Dial from 1897
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Military Style METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1897 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 38mm M...
Ollendorff Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch From 1930's with Original Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ollendorff Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...
Gold-filled
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in Titanium
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in Titanium SKU: 135667 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Country of...
Titanium
Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1961 Hamilton "Pacermatic" the very Rare Automatic version of the Pacer Wrist Watch, 45 X 31 M.M. 10K Yellow and White Gold Filled 2 piece case. Grade 667, 17 jewel Automatic, ...
Gold-filled
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67 Stainless Steel Length: 45.65mm Width: 41mm Strap width at case: 22mm Case thickness...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Modern Faberge 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Cascading Egg Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Feel like royalty in this elegant Faberge necklace. Created using the same techniques as the original Faberge, the enamel eggs are created with 7 layers of enamel that have been Guil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$648Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.55 in L 1.25 in
14K Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Amethyst Shepherd Hoop Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Elevate your style with these 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings, showcasing matching pear-shaped amethysts that beautifully catch and reflec...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$5,499
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
EXCLUSIVE OFFER, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Mens Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Ref. 25940SK.OO.D002CA.01, with a 42mm steel case, black rubber-clad bezel with 8 visible screws, screw-locked crown and push...
Hermes Birkin 25 Swift Leather Anemone Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Swift Birkin 25 in Anemone. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of supple swift leather with a fine grain in purple. The bag features rolled leath...
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CAL...
Gold-filled
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...
Hermes Lock 18 Mauve Sylvestre Tote Bag Palladium Hardware Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Picotin Lock 18 tote bag featured in coveted Mauve Sylvestre. Beautiful soft neutral colour. This charming Hermes Picotin tote is a perfect everyday go to...
Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Corum American $20 Gold Coin Watch with a leather strap is a striking blend of horological craftsmanship and numismatic heritage. This luxurious timepiece features a genuine U.S. $20...
Gold
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
$56,920
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: ...
18k Gold
$992Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 1985 Platinum Wedding Band, Size 5.25, PT950, 3.5mm Width
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier 1985 Platinum Wedding Band is a beautiful and timeless piece of jewelry that features a classic design and high-quality materials. The band is made from platinum, which i...
Platinum
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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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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