Watches - Hamilton men's watch
Located in Porto, PT
Watches - Hamilton men's watch. Swiss; 20th century Jazzmaster automatic chronograph watch, rose gold plated in stainless steel; quartz movement.
Gold
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
$2,111Sale 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 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 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 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.
Hamilton Railroad , Cream Dial Certified Authentic
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
Hamilton Railroad Reference #:Unknown. Hamilton Railroad Mens Hand Winding Vintage Watch 14K Yellow & White Gold 29mm.
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
Vintage Hamilton Spectra Men’s Watch in 14-Karat Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Hard to find Hamilton Spectra. Solid 140-karat gold. 500 Caliber movement, which is the first production electric watch movement created. Atomic space-age styling. Sought after bla...
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
$1,353Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Rotary Gold Plated Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Portland, England
A striking and rare 1970s Swiss-made Rotary wristwatch, featuring a 25-jewel automatic movement housed in a polished gold-plated case. This timepiece perfectly captures the refined m...
Gold Plate
Tourneau Men's Watch 8 1/2" 7 3/4" - Stainless Steel Quartz
By Tourneau
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tourneau Movement: Quartz Number of Jewels: 5 Warranty: 1 year Movement Maker: Swiss Metal Content: Stainless Steel Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Features: Numbers marking th...
Steel, 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 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
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...
Lip Gold Plated Vintage New circa 1974 Mechanical Wristwatch
By LIP 8
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
LIP New vintage watch from stock, circa 1974. Gold plated, brown bracelet. Brown dial. Indexes and gold needles. Date 3H. Mechanical movement. Warranty 1 year.
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...
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:...
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
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
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
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
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 3408 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3408. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is Stai...
Stainless Steel
Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled with Rare Engine Turned Dial Automatic Watch, 1950s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1950's DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT /...
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
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Q178T677 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Q178T677 159.T.C7 Men's Watch in SKU: 132469 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Master Compressor "Navy Seal" Country of...
Titanium
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
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
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...
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 ...
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
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
2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Genuine Snakeskin Brown Shoulder Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by John Galliano in 2002, this sleek dark brown Christian Dior bag is crafted from python skin with leather accents. The shoulder bag has a flap design with a buckle closure...
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
Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag - '90s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 90s Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag exudes elegance with its rich mahogany brown color and sturdy top handles. The golden hardware adds a touch of luxury, while the clasp and ...
HERMES c.1995 Vtg Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
HERMES c.1995 Gold Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Circa: 1995 Designer: Hermes Style: Shoulder Bag Color(s): Shades of brown...
1970s Vintage GUCCI GG Monogram Jacquard Boston Bag Black Brown 34
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Gucci boston bag is crafted of black GG monogram jacquard trimmed with brown smooth calfskin leather featuring rolled leather handles and gold toned hardware. Front flap...
1940s Louis Vuitton Vintage Leather Wood Trunk from Saks New York
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The hand...
Concord La Scala Diamond Dial Chronograph Quartz Men's Watch Ref. 14.C5.1891
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Concord La Scala men’s chronograph combines contemporary elegance with Swiss precision, making it a standout timepiece in the brand’s heritage. Its bold stainless steel case feat...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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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