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Hamilton Vintage Watches

Vintage 1940s Hamilton Ladies Cocktail Watch
Vintage 1940s Hamilton Ladies Cocktail Watch

Vintage 1940s Hamilton Ladies Cocktail Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage 1940s Hamilton ladies cocktail watch captures the refined glamour and delicate

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet
Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet

Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

color of these diamonds is G with VS clarity. The dial of the watch is signed HAMILTON. The watch

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Hamilton Gold Watch Bracelet
Vintage 1940s Retro Hamilton Gold Watch Bracelet

Vintage 1940s Retro Hamilton Gold Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold. Signed by Hamilton Circa 1940s Size 7 1/2 inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lady's 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Watch
Lady's 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Watch

Lady's 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Addison, TX

. This vintage 14K White gold watch and 14K white gold link-style bracelet has 2 round bezel settings, 8

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's
Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's

Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Vintage Hamilton 14k Automatic Watch Circa 1950's This stunning vintage Hamilton watch, dating back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Mid Century 10k Yellow Gold Hamilton Watch Hand Wind Watch
Vintage Mid Century 10k Yellow Gold Hamilton Watch Hand Wind Watch

Vintage Mid Century 10k Yellow Gold Hamilton Watch Hand Wind Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

understated vintage style. Brand: Hamilton Caliber: 770 Case Size: 36 x 22mm Movement: Handwind Material: 10k

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Hamilton Vintage Platinum Diamond Hidden-Face Cocktail Bracelet Watch
Hamilton Vintage Platinum Diamond Hidden-Face Cocktail Bracelet Watch

Hamilton Vintage Platinum Diamond Hidden-Face Cocktail Bracelet Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

exceptional diamond detailing and elegant vintage charm. This collectible Hamilton timepiece functions both as

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Scarce Hamilton White Gold "Ventura" Electric Wrist Watch
Vintage Scarce Hamilton White Gold "Ventura" Electric Wrist Watch

Vintage Scarce Hamilton White Gold "Ventura" Electric Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Scarce and hard to find Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist watch, 49 x 31 M.M. 2 piece 14k

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mid Century Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Watch
Vintage Mid Century Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Watch

Vintage Mid Century Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

personal story to the watch. Finished with a black leather strap, this Hamilton combines timeless design

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Top Hat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Wrist Watch
Hamilton Top Hat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Wrist Watch

Hamilton Top Hat White Gold and Diamond Vintage Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" wrist watch, 39 x 21 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case with Stepped

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s
Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s

Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This exquisite vintage Hamilton watch from the 1950s blends timeless design with heartfelt

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Hamilton Masterpiece 14k Yellow Gold 32mm Mechanical Wrist Watch
Vintage Hamilton Masterpiece 14k Yellow Gold 32mm Mechanical Wrist Watch

Vintage Hamilton Masterpiece 14k Yellow Gold 32mm Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Will comfortably fit up to a 7.5 inch wrist. Condition: Vintage wrist watch in excellent overall

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

Made - Cal. 911 Weight: 55.5 Grams Condition: Vintage watch in excellent overall physical and working

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Hamilton 3.18ctw Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet
Vintage Platinum Hamilton 3.18ctw Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet

Vintage Platinum Hamilton 3.18ctw Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

Condition: Vintage watch in excellent overall physical and working condition. Two diamonds have tiny chips

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 1969 Liberty Coin Watch 14K Gold
Hamilton 1969 Liberty Coin Watch 14K Gold

Hamilton 1969 Liberty Coin Watch 14K Gold

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Vintage Hamilton 1969 Liberty Coin 14kt Gold Watch, a timeless treasure capturing

Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Mid Century Fancy Hamilton Platinum & Round Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet
Vintage Mid Century Fancy Hamilton Platinum & Round Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet

Vintage Mid Century Fancy Hamilton Platinum & Round Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Mechanical - Hand Wound - 17 Jewels - American Made Weight: 41.48 Grams Condition: Vintage watch in excellent

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Fancy Hamilton Platinum 5.42ct Round Diamond Watch Heart Link Bracelet
Vintage Fancy Hamilton Platinum 5.42ct Round Diamond Watch Heart Link Bracelet

Vintage Fancy Hamilton Platinum 5.42ct Round Diamond Watch Heart Link Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Slightly Graduates from 9.5mm to 12mm Weight: 38.52 Grams Condition: Vintage watch in excellent overall

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's
Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's

Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Vintage Hamilton Art Deco 14k Gold-Filled Watch with Rare Beaded Lugs Exude timeless sophistication

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797
1940's Hamilton Gordon 18K Yellow Gold Watch Manual Men's Watch #15797

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold "Spur" Watch circa 1920's
Hamilton 14Kt White Gold "Spur" Watch circa 1920's

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold "Spur" Watch circa 1920's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s

By Hamilton

Located in Wailea, HI

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Wristwatch, 22 x 36 mm — Circa 1930s A striking example of Hamilton’s Art

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton & 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet
Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton & 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton & 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

: American Made Hamilton - Hand Wound - 22 Jewels - Cal. 761 Weight: 22.1 Grams Condition: Vintage watch in

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Hamilton Watch in 14k Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, 1950s
Vintage Hamilton Watch in 14k Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, 1950s

Vintage Hamilton Watch in 14k Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hamilton watch embedded in cuff bracelet made of 14k gold and decorated with diamonds

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Vintage Hamilton Watch Movement Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Alex Jona Vintage Hamilton Watch Movement Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Alex Jona Vintage Hamilton Watch Movement Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

using genuine antique watch movements by Hamilton. Dimensions : H 0.25 in / 6.57 mm X W 0.54 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Vintage Hamilton Watch Movement
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Vintage Hamilton Watch Movement

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Vintage Hamilton Watch Movement

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

built using genuine antique Hamilton watch movements. Dimensions : H 0.25 in / 6.57 mm X W 0.54 in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Hamilton Service Award Watch, 1967
Vintage Hamilton Service Award Watch, 1967

Vintage Hamilton Service Award Watch, 1967

By Hamilton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1967 Vintage Hamilton Recognition of 25 Years of Service from the Beechcraft Aircraft Company 14k

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Hamilton US Military Stainless Steel Watch, 1988
Vintage Hamilton US Military Stainless Steel Watch, 1988

Vintage Hamilton US Military Stainless Steel Watch, 1988

By Hamilton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1988 Vintage Hamilton US Military Ref. MIL-W-46374D Steel watch with Original Black Dial with White

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Hamilton Thin-O-Matic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
Vintage Hamilton Thin-O-Matic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s

Vintage Hamilton Thin-O-Matic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s

By Hamilton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960's Vintage Hamilton Thin-o-matic Stainless Steel watch with Original Two Tone Gray and Silver

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Hamilton Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch
Vintage Hamilton Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch

Vintage Hamilton Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage Hamilton diamond watch. This 14 karat white gold retro Hamilton watch is circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Bracelet Watch
Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Bracelet Watch

Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Vintage Bracelet Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Hamilton 14 karat yellow gold and diamond vintage bracelet watch. The polished and flexible mesh

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band
Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

By Hamilton

Located in Van Nuys, CA

papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. Gold-plated

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gilbert Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Hamilton Gilbert Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

Hamilton Gilbert Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Surfside, FL

from Toledo Scale Co 1947. Circa 1946-1947. Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate

Hand-Winding 14 Karat Gold Filled 1950s Vintage Hamilton Wristwatch
Hand-Winding 14 Karat Gold Filled 1950s Vintage Hamilton Wristwatch

Hand-Winding 14 Karat Gold Filled 1950s Vintage Hamilton Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Carlisle, GB

Hand-winding 14K Gold Filled 1940’s Vintage Hamilton Wristwatch. This beautiful vintage watch is

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Gents Hamilton Fleetwood Manual Wristwatch Ref W503411
Gents Hamilton Fleetwood Manual Wristwatch Ref W503411

Gents Hamilton Fleetwood Manual Wristwatch Ref W503411

By Hamilton

Located in Surfside, FL

bullets + arabic numbers all on the dial. Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch
Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch

Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Bloomington, MN

Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch Introducing the Hamilton Vintage 1940's 1.00ctw Diamond 14k

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch
Hamilton Platinum Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch

Hamilton Platinum Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 18.76mm platinum case with diamond bezel, plastic crystal, pull/push crown Dial: white dial with Arabic numbers, black hands Brac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch
14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch

14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Addison, TX

Created by Hamilton, this vintage watch gives off a luxurious feel. The 14K white gold link style

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Ross Vintage Yellow Gold Filled Men's Watch
Hamilton Ross Vintage Yellow Gold Filled Men's Watch

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. Gold filled case ( 22 x 35

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Vintage Ladies Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Vintage Ladies Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Vintage Ladies Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Ladies Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold case (14mm x 29mm

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

This Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winder Unisex Watch
Hamilton Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winder Unisex Watch

Hamilton Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winder Unisex Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

buckle. The face of this watch has made by hamilton but not original for the model , and the crown has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hamilton Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winder Unisex Watch
Hamilton Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winder Unisex Watch

Hamilton Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winder Unisex Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

buckle. The face of this watch has made by hamilton but not original for the model , and the crown has

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Watch
Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Watch

Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14k White Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding. 14k white gold case with

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Manual Wind Ladies Watch
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Manual Wind Ladies Watch

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Manual Wind Ladies Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Gorgeous Vintage Hamilton Watch is made in 14K yellow Gold. It has a 7 inch bracelet and is

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a very fancy vintage Hamilton ladies' watch that was mounted in the most elegantly and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ladies' Hamilton Platinum 6.95ctw Diamond Fancy Bracelet Dress Watch
Vintage Ladies' Hamilton Platinum 6.95ctw Diamond Fancy Bracelet Dress Watch

Vintage Ladies' Hamilton Platinum 6.95ctw Diamond Fancy Bracelet Dress Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous vintage ladies' Hamilton wrist watch with an elegantly designed solid .900

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 2.76ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Watch Bracelet
Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 2.76ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Watch Bracelet

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 2.76ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

- American Made - Cal. 750 Weight: 24.4 Grams Condition: Vintage watch in excellent overall physical and

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.82Ct Diamond Hamilton Cocktail Watch in Platinum - Art Deco Style - Vintage
0.82Ct Diamond Hamilton Cocktail Watch in Platinum - Art Deco Style - Vintage

0.82Ct Diamond Hamilton Cocktail Watch in Platinum - Art Deco Style - Vintage

By Hamilton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 0.82 carat diamond and platinum cocktail watch made by Hamilton; part

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1940 Hamilton 14K White Gold Filled Manual Wind Watch
Vintage Circa 1940 Hamilton 14K White Gold Filled Manual Wind Watch

Vintage Circa 1940 Hamilton 14K White Gold Filled Manual Wind Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

, perfect for enthusiasts of American watchmaking heritage. Brand: Hamilton Model: Vintage Dress Watch Year

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g

Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g

By Hamilton

Located in Providence, RI

This elegant ladies' Hamilton wristwatch blends luxury with vintage charm. Crafted from solid 14k

Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's, "Mint"
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's, "Mint"

Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's, "Mint"

By Hamilton

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's Description / Condition: All

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Men's Hamilton 14k White Gold 32mm 17j Mechanical Diamond Wrist Watch
Vintage Men's Hamilton 14k White Gold 32mm 17j Mechanical Diamond Wrist Watch

Vintage Men's Hamilton 14k White Gold 32mm 17j Mechanical Diamond Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Vintage American-made Hamilton wrist watch in 100% working condition. There is some wear to the case, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Hamilton Fashion Watch
Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Hamilton Fashion Watch

Ladies Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Hamilton Fashion Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 16mm 14k white gold oval shaped case, round diamond case and lugs, glass protective crystal, pull/push crown, diamonds weigh 1.00...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Hamilton Thin-O-Matic T-500 – Automatic
Vintage 1960s Hamilton Thin-O-Matic T-500 – Automatic

Vintage 1960s Hamilton Thin-O-Matic T-500 – Automatic

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1960s Hamilton Thin-O-Matic T-500 is a refined example of mid-century American

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage manual wind Wristwatch
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage manual wind Wristwatch

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Vintage manual wind Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 15mm platinum case accented with diamonds Band: platinum and diamond bracelet, fits up to a 6.75-inch wrist Dial: silvered dial, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 14K White Gold Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
Hamilton 14K White Gold Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds

Hamilton 14K White Gold Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds

By Hamilton

Located in Media, PA

Exceptional Hamilton Vintage Ladies Wristwatch with VS Diamonds Elegantly Made with Numerous VS

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladies Hamilton Wristwatch 7.79ctw Fine Diamond Platinum Case Bracelet
Vintage Ladies Hamilton Wristwatch 7.79ctw Fine Diamond Platinum Case Bracelet

Vintage Ladies Hamilton Wristwatch 7.79ctw Fine Diamond Platinum Case Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

's. The watch features an American-made, 17 jewel, Hamilton 750 movement that is hand-wound and keeps

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Platinum Round and Baguette Diamond Vintage manual Wristwatch
Hamilton Platinum Round and Baguette Diamond Vintage manual Wristwatch

Hamilton Platinum Round and Baguette Diamond Vintage manual Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Material: platinum Round Diamonds: 166 round brilliants cuts = 5.84 carat weight Baguette Diamonds: 32 baguette cuts = 5.12 carat weigh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage manual wind Wristwatch
Hamilton Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage manual wind Wristwatch

Hamilton Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage manual wind Wristwatch

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14mm 14k rose gold case with diamonds, rubies, square acrylic crystal Band: 14k rose gold links and clasp with safety chain Gemst...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.16Ct Diamond, Platinum & 14k White Gold Cocktail Watch - Art Deco - Vintage
2.16Ct Diamond, Platinum & 14k White Gold Cocktail Watch - Art Deco - Vintage

2.16Ct Diamond, Platinum & 14k White Gold Cocktail Watch - Art Deco - Vintage

By Hamilton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hamilton; part of our diverse vintage watch and diamond jewelry collections This impressive vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Hamilton 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled “Pacer” Electric Watch
Vintage Hamilton 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled “Pacer” Electric Watch

Vintage Hamilton 10 Karat Yellow Gold Filled “Pacer” Electric Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Serial: S342317 **This watch is not working, sold as is, no returns** No box and papers. Guaranteed to

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch

H 0.33 in W 0.76 in Dm 0.63 in

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Addison, TX

Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch
Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch

Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Hamilton Pacer Wrist Watch 45 M.M X 32 M.M. 10k Gold Filled two piece case. Hamilton

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Watch
Vintage Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Watch

Vintage Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Addison, TX

This Hamilton ladies watch has a rectangle watch case adorned with diamonds and a 14k white gold

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch
Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch

Hamilton Vintage Pacer Electric Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Hamilton Pacer Wrist Watch 45 M.M X 32 M.M. 10k Gold Filled two piece case. Hamilton

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch
Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Diamonds: 50 round cut = 0.80cttw Bracelet: 14k white gold Dial: white Does not come with box and papers. Guaranteed authentic by seller.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Electric Ventura Gold Electric Wrist Watch
Vintage Hamilton Electric Ventura Gold Electric Wrist Watch

Vintage Hamilton Electric Ventura Gold Electric Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch

Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Ladys 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Diamond Watch
Ladys 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Diamond Watch

Ladys 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Diamond Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Addison, TX

Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Electric Ventura 14k Gold Electric Wrist Watch
Vintage Hamilton Electric Ventura 14k Gold Electric Wrist Watch

Vintage Hamilton Electric Ventura 14k Gold Electric Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505

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Hamilton Vintage Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of hamilton vintage watches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 35 vintage versions or 10 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of hamilton vintage watches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Hamilton, Jona and Croton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 20 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our hamilton vintage watches for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Hamilton Vintage Watches?

Prices for hamilton vintage watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $213 and can go as high as $33,500, while hamilton vintage watches, on average, fetch $1,900.

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 Wrist-watches for You

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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