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.
Gold-filled
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
Vintage Mid Century Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Hand Wind Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Hamilton Caliber: 754 Case Size: 28 x 23mm Movement: Handwind Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.6 Grams Notes: Watch is Running, Caseback is engraved Item #: BR-1843-0323...
14k Gold
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 lug covers.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s Hamilton 12.00 Carat Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Square, Baguette, Old European, and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 12.00 carats. Signed by Hamilton Circa 1940s Size 6 3/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Masterpiece 14k Yellow Gold 32mm Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Condition: Vintage wrist watch in excellent overall physical condition. Shows wear on the case and crystal consistent with the age and normal use.
Yellow Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hamilton Diamond & Platinum Watch 3 carats Fine Diamonds 33.9 Grams
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Hamilton Diamond and Platinum Ladies Watch set with 3 carats of Fine Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Watch length 7 inches. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty.
14k Gold
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 200 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 3.0ctw (approx.) 10 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - 1.50ctw (approx.) 42 Natural Genui...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Hamilton 3.18ctw Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case & Bracelet: Platinum - Safety Chain: White Gold Case Overall Height: 38mm (1.3") (measuring from both ends of the baguette diamonds ribbon) Case Width: 14.2mm (0.5")...
Diamond, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
12 Carat Vintage Estate Hamilton Platinum Baguette Marquise Round Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Estate Hamilton Platinum Baguette Marquise Round Diamond Hidden Watch Exquisite vintage Hamilton diamond hidden watch crafted in solid platinum and weighing 44.6 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf, Diamonds, 6.5" Description: Vintage lady’s Hamilton hidden watch bracelet crafted in solid 14-karat yellow go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century Fancy Hamilton Platinum & Round Cut Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 113 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Transitional & Single Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 3.25ctw (approx.) 2 Natural Genuine Diamonds -...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Fancy Hamilton Platinum 5.42ct Round Diamond Watch Heart Link Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 226 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Transitional & Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 4.52ctw (approx.) 10 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Tran...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Silver
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 1911 - Size: 18s - Jewels: 17j Jewel Setting: Scre...
Silver
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
Antique 14k White Gold Hamilton Mechanical Flintridge Flip Hidden Watch Ref. 414
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Adjustable and will fit up to 7.75" wrist. Condition: The watch remains in excellent condition considering the age.
White Gold
Vintage Circa 1940 Hamilton 14KT Yellow Gold-Filled Curved Watch – Manual Wind
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
A classic circa 1940 Hamilton dress watch, featuring a 28mm x 33mm curved 14KT yellow gold-filled case, designed for a refined and comfortable fit.
14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Movement: Mechanical - Hand Wound - 17 Jewels - Hamilton 911 Weight: 16.3 Grams Condition: Antique watch in excellent overall physical and working condition.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Barton 18K Wrist Watch with important Provenance of Kraft Foods
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Barton" Wrist Watch, 36 X 22 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 19 jewel 982 nickle lever movement. silvered dial with raised pyramid gold markers.
18k Gold
Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hamilton Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Watch.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 with this exquisite vintage Hamilton timepiece, a true masterclass in mid-century ...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year service warranty. Band length is 6 3/8 i...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Howard 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch From 1921 with Original Box & Paper
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Known for precision and innovation, the company introduced distinct technical advancements to American watchmaking, including its iconic six-pillar split-plate design and, in 1868, o...
14k Gold
Hamilton Lemania Cal. 1873 Steel Chronograph – Circa 1990s
By Hamilton
Located in PARIS, FR
Hamilton Chronograph – Lemania Calibre 1873 – Full Set – Circa 1995 Attractive Hamilton mechanical chronograph powered by the legendary Lemania calibre 1873, one of the most respect...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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 Deco craftsmanship, this rectangular platinum wristwatch measures 22 x 36 mm and e...
Platinum
Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" Model Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 MM 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17 Jewel Grade 980 mechanical, manual wind movement.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton & 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Platinum Case & 14k White Gold Bracelet Case Overall Height: 39.8mm (1.5") (measuring from both ends of the hinges) Case Width: 14.2mm (0.59") (not including the crown) B...
Platinum
Very Rare Collector's Piece Men's Hamilton Stormking II 14k Solid Gold Dress Wat
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Texaco 30 year 1958 Award Presentation Watch with Brown Hamilton strap and tang buckle.
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Wristwatch, circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Hamilton built the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2, and the model was copied exactly by Russia and used by their navy until the 1980’s.
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Deco Style Tonneau with Rare Original Dial 1950
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shaped / Reference 212 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...
Gold-filled
1950 Hamilton Thin-O-Matic Wristwatch w/ Black Dial on Leather Band
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paired with an exotic black band, possibly crocodile, lizard, or snakeskin stamped "Exotic animal stand Made" in the back of the band, it exudes timeless sophistication while honorin...
Steel
Hilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold with Gold Filled Bracelet / Genuine Pink Saphires CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIM...
14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Shows some wear consistent with the age of the watch. Comes w/ the original box from Hamilton.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Tiffany & Co. Hamilton Platinum Baguette & Round Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case, Crown, & Bracelet: Platinum - Clasp: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 27.9mm (2") (measuring from both ends of the diamond lugs) Case Width: 17.8mm (0.6") (not i...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch French Cut Sapphire 14KGF Original 1932
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch French Cut Sapphire 14KGF Original 1932 Features 4 Genuine French Cut Sapphire Gemstones in the Band Runs Great and Keeps Accurate Time Incr...
Sapphire, Gold-filled
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet Schiaparelli Hamilton Hidden Watch
By Schiaparelli
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Concealed within the center link is a hidden watch face and manual-wind movement signed "Hamilton," accessed by lifting the front link cover — a clever concealed-watch design typical...
Yellow Gold
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Watch, 1.10ct, Manual Winding
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
*Ladies Diamond Watch Brand: Hamilton Case Material: Platinum Case Dimension: 14.2mm X 14.2mm Thickness: 7.6mm Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Size: Fits Wrist Up To 63/...
Diamond, 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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