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
14k Gold
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
Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
looking all original watch was produced by the Hamilton Watch Company sometime in the 1950's. The bezel is
14k Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
decision in the 1950’s. Having invented the first “electric” or battery watch they decided to launch it
White Gold
Hamilton Gold Filled 1950's Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and by the early
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Wristwatch, circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm x Width 38mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco Style METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Important Diamond Hamilton Watch, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
Important Diamond Hamilton Watch Circa 1950's This mid-century platinum and diamond "Hamilton
Diamond, Platinum
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
Diamond, 14k Gold
A gentleman's 1950's Hamilton 14 karat Gold and Diamonds automatic wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Paris, FR
A gentleman's circa 1950's Hamilton in solid 14 karat yellow Gold and 6 Diamonds automatic
14k Gold
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
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
Gold-filled
Lady Hamilton Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch 1.50ct, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An especially pretty design, lady Hamilton diamond encrusted hinged platinum case lady circa 1950
White Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton 1950's Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamond
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs
Diamond, Platinum
HAMILTON Flight II Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1950s futureistic Flight II wristwatch by Hamilton, 10k gold-filled case, manual-wind 22
1950s-1960s Hamilton Diamond Ladies Watch, 14k Gold 2 Year Warranty .62 Carat
By Hamilton
Located in Greensboro, NC
This is an authentic Hamilton wristwatch. The watch has been professionally serviced and comes with
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous platinum and diamond Hamilton lady's bracelet watch from the 1950s. This gorgeous watch
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1950s 2.06 Carat Diamond and White Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950's 2.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold ladies cocktail watch; part of
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This ladies dress watch was produced in the 1950's by the Iconic American house by the
Platinum
Hamilton 14Kt. Gold Filled Art Deco Style Watch Ca 1950's with Solid Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
style watch was produced by iconic American house of Hamilton in the 1950's. The quality is superb, the
Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
an estimated 2.80 carats. Completed with manual wind movement by Hamilton. Circa 1950s.
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Solid White Gold Diamond Dress Watch. Breathtaking dress watch with an oval bezel containing 24
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Art Deco Medford Tonneau Shape in New Condition Circa Mid 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Medford Model METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Hamilton "Clark" YGF Art Deco Style Wristwatch with Solid Gold Numerals 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
decision in the 1950’s. Having invented the first “electric” or battery watch they decided to launch it
Gold-filled
Hamilton White Gold Diamond Bezel Vintage Manual Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hamilton 14K White Gold Diamond Watch - Manual winding. 14K White gold (34 mm) Round
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Hamilton Surf Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Hamilton Surf Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied Steel Arabic
HAMILTON White Gold Dress Model "Tuxedo" Watch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton 14k white gold rectangular faceted case with silvered satin diamond dial, circa 1950s
14k Gold
Vintage Lady Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Set Watch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Lady Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Set Watch circa 1950's. Featuring a tonneau shaped case
White Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch, circa 1950s. 17-jewel manual-wind
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500A Wristwatch S179113, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This Hamilton has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch
10k Gold, Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Square Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton yellow gold-filled square wristwatch, circa 1950s. 23 x 37mm case with faceted crystal
Gilt Metal
Hamilton Yellow Gold Rectangular Barton Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton 14k yellow gold rectangular Barton wristwatch, circa 1950s. Featuring angular hooded lugs
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Vintage Screwback Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton vintage man’s automatic circa 1950’s. This classic design 10K yellow gold filled case
Gold-filled
Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dial, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 21 x 42mm rectangular case designed as 3 sloped planes, with extended
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton 14 Karat YG Diamond Dial Hooded Lugs, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hamilton14K YG hooded case diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 21 x 40mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500 Wristwatch Ref S500217, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This Hamilton has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch
10k Gold, Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hamilton 14K YG “ribbed” case diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 21 x
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Diamond Dial circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
looking 1950s tuxedo watch for men or women. Like all our watches, this classic model has been
White Gold, 14k Gold
Hamilton Scott Yellow Gold Hooded Lugs manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
” model circa 1950's. Featuring a 23 x 40mm heavy gold case with sculpted, domed lug design with matching
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Romanesque S Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamillton yellow gold-filled wristwatch, Romanesque S mode, circa 1950s. Short rectangular case
Gold-filled
Hamilton White Gold Top Hat Diamond Dial manual wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hamilton 14K WG “Top Hat” diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. The celebrated “Top Hat
14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Top Hat manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hamilton 14K YG “Top Hat” diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. The celebrated “Top Hat
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Hamilton White Gold-Filled Futuristic Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton white gold-filled futuristic wristwatch with black dial, circa 1950s. 34 X 41.5 mm case
Gilt Metal
Hamilton Yellow Gold "CLD" Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton 14K gold CLD wristwatch, circa 1950s. Very sharp condition 32mm diameter case with
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Gold Filled Rodney Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton gold filled Rodney wristwatch, circa 1950s. 34.5 X 44mm case with extended lugs and very
Gilt Metal
Hamilton Stainless Steel Vintage manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton vintage man’s manual wind watch, circa 1950. This classic design stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
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
Gold-filled
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diamete...
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Roma, Lazio
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back Dial: factory cream with silv...
Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Reference 2390/5 Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 30 T2...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique. The watch comes with an aftermarket...
Gold-filled
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid Size Unisex Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise, Reference 2465 Mid Size Wrist Watch, 25 x 20 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case. Quartz Movement, Silvered White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
Steel
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond spacers. Watch head is platinum. Spacers and clasp are 14K white gold. Hand engraved o...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Eska Steel Military Style Men's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Add this great post-war, Swiss-made Eska Military Style Wrist Watch to your vintage collection. In brushed steel, this 31mm watch has its original mat silver-toned face with Roman nu...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
18k Gold
Longines 18Kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wrist Watch, French Hallmarked 1930's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modified Tonneau Shape CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Caliber 10.85 DIAL / HANDS: Roman Numerals / Blued Ste...
Yellow 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 ...
1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference A7699 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X D...
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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