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Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

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 to the 1950s, is a timeless example of classic American horology.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's

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...

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1950s American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's
Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's

Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking all original watch was produced by the Hamilton Watch Company sometime in the 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled 1950's Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap
Hamilton Gold Filled 1950's Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap

Hamilton Gold Filled 1950's Battery Watch Original Black Dial and Original Strap

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Design METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width ...

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1950s American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Wristwatch, circa 1950's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Wristwatch, circa 1950's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Wristwatch, circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilon Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 24mm x Width 38mm...

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1950s American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade
Hamilton Stainless Steel Art Deco Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s High Grade

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 CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's / 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diame...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Stainless Steel

Important Diamond Hamilton Watch, circa 1950s
Important Diamond Hamilton Watch, circa 1950s

Important Diamond Hamilton Watch, circa 1950s

Located in Wailea, HI

Important Diamond Hamilton Watch Circa 1950's This mid-century platinum and diamond "Hamilton" secret watch was making its own history in the 1950s, arriving way ahead of the famous ...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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A gentleman's 1950's Hamilton 14 karat  Gold and Diamonds automatic wristwatch
A gentleman's 1950's Hamilton 14 karat  Gold and Diamonds automatic wristwatch

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 wristwatch, fully serviced and in working condition. Round case, white dial with set diamo...

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1950s American Modernist Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold

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's and set with 72 single cut diamonds totaling approximately.

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1950s Swiss Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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 working and ticking well. Watch case is a bit tarnished a a tiny dent on the back c...

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1950s Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gold-filled

Lady Hamilton Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch 1.50ct, circa 1950s
Lady Hamilton Platinum Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch 1.50ct, circa 1950s

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's.

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1950s Swiss Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 1950's Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamond
Hamilton 1950's Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamond

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.

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1950s American Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

HAMILTON Flight II Wristwatch circa 1950s
HAMILTON Flight II Wristwatch circa 1950s

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-Jewel movement. Original gilt dial with raised gilt markers.

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1960s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

1950s-1960s Hamilton Diamond Ladies Watch, 14k Gold 2 Year Warranty .62 Carat
1950s-1960s Hamilton Diamond Ladies Watch, 14k Gold 2 Year Warranty .62 Carat

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 a two-year warranty as well as a generic presentation box.

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1950s Unknown Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

1950s 2.06 Carat Diamond and White Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch
1950s 2.06 Carat Diamond and White Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch

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 our diverse antique jewellery collections.

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1950s Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X Diameter 16mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Hamilton 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

The company was started by a group of investors who were looking to create a high-quality, American-made watch. Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches, and ...

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1950s American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

White Gold

Hamilton 14Kt. Gold Filled Art Deco Style Watch Ca 1950's with Solid Gold
Hamilton 14Kt. Gold Filled Art Deco Style Watch Ca 1950's with Solid Gold

Hamilton 14Kt. Gold Filled Art Deco Style Watch Ca 1950's with Solid Gold

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking classic art deco style watch was produced by iconic American house of Hamilton in the 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s
Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s

Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

Completed with manual wind movement by Hamilton. Circa 1950s.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s
Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Dress Watch 17 Jewels, 1950s

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 prong-set diamonds trimmed with 38 prong set diamonds on the lugs and the Band. Ap...

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1950s American Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Art Deco Medford Tonneau Shape in New Condition Circa Mid 1950's
Hamilton Art Deco Medford Tonneau Shape in New Condition Circa Mid 1950's

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 Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x Width 23mm MOVEME...

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1950s Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Hamilton "Clark" YGF Art Deco Style Wristwatch with Solid Gold Numerals 1950's
Hamilton "Clark" YGF Art Deco Style Wristwatch with Solid Gold Numerals 1950's

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 Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 24mm x 37mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...

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1950s American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with a Mid Century Design 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Morton / Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Wi...

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1950s American Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Hamilton Surf Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
Vintage Hamilton Surf Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s

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 Numbers.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

HAMILTON White Gold Dress Model "Tuxedo" Watch circa 1950s
HAMILTON White Gold Dress Model "Tuxedo" Watch circa 1950s

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.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Lady Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Set Watch, circa 1950s
Vintage Lady Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Set Watch, circa 1950s

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.

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1950s American Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Hamilton Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s
Hamilton Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1950s

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 movement, diamond-set case approximately 0.20ct, and associated diamond set 14k white gol...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500A Wristwatch S179113, 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500A Wristwatch S179113, 1950s

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 are as they should be to meet our high standards for sale.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

10k Gold, Steel

Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch
Hamilton Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch

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 has a square dial surrounded by sparkling diamonds.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Rectangular Barton Wristwatch circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Rectangular Barton Wristwatch circa 1950s

Hamilton Yellow Gold Rectangular Barton Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hamilton 14k yellow gold rectangular Barton wristwatch, circa 1950s.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Square Wristwatch circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Square Wristwatch circa 1950s

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.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Yellow Gold Vintage Screwback Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Vintage Screwback Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1950s

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 measures 35mm, with bold contoured lugs and steel screw down case back.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dial, circa 1950s
Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dial, circa 1950s

Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dial, circa 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exceptional condition example vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold “ribbed” case diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s.

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1950s Swiss Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat YG Diamond Dial Hooded Lugs, circa 1950s
Hamilton 14 Karat YG Diamond Dial Hooded Lugs, circa 1950s

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 rectangular curved style case with with “fluted” hoods design at top and bottom.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500 Wristwatch Ref S500217, 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500 Wristwatch Ref S500217, 1950s

Hamilton Yellow Gold Pacer Cal-500 Wristwatch Ref S500217, 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in Epsom, Surrey

Specifications; Model Number: S500217 Year: 1950's Dial: Black Bezel: 10ct Yellow Gold Filled Bezel Accessories: N/A Condition: Good Bracelet: Black Leather Unsigned Strap ...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

10k Gold, Steel

Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s

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 42mm rectangular case designed as 3 sloped planes, with extended fluted lugs. With be...

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1950s American Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Diamond Dial circa 1950s
Hamilton White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Diamond Dial circa 1950s

Hamilton White Gold Rectangular Wristwatch with Diamond Dial circa 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

With period 14k white gold heavy mesh bracelet with clasp. Great looking 1950s tuxedo watch for men or women. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Hamilton Scott Yellow Gold Hooded Lugs manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s
Hamilton Scott Yellow Gold Hooded Lugs manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s

Hamilton Scott Yellow Gold Hooded Lugs manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

One of our favorite mid century vintage Hamilton 14K YG models, the robust, hooded lug “Scott” model circa 1950's.

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Romanesque S Model Wristwatch circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Romanesque S Model Wristwatch circa 1950s

Hamilton Yellow Gold-Filled Romanesque S Model Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Hamilton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Classic vintage man's Hamilton wristwatch, ideal size for a woman. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced and detailed by one of our veteran watchma...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Top Hat manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Top Hat manual Wristwatch, circa 1950s

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.

Category

1950s American Retro Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton White Gold Top Hat Diamond Dial manual wristwatch, circa 1950s
Hamilton White Gold Top Hat Diamond Dial manual wristwatch, circa 1950s

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.

Category

1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton White Gold-Filled Futuristic Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1950s
Hamilton White Gold-Filled Futuristic Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1950s

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 with flared lugs.

Category

1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Yellow Gold "CLD" Wristwatch circa 1950s
Hamilton Yellow Gold "CLD" Wristwatch circa 1950s

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 extended stepped art deco style lugs.

Category

1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Rodney Wristwatch circa 1950s
Hamilton Gold Filled Rodney Wristwatch circa 1950s

Hamilton Gold Filled Rodney Wristwatch circa 1950s

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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 pleasing two-tone satin dial with cross-hairs design and applied indexes, pearl minu...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hamilton Stainless Steel Vintage manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Hamilton Stainless Steel Vintage manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s

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 measures 30mm, with bold angled lugs and snap back. The dial is easily the most interes...

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1950s American Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 working and ticking well. Watch case is a bit tarnished a a tiny dent on the back c...

Category

1950s Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

Materials

Gold-filled

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By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm ...

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By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s

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Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of retro hamilton watch 1950s for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of retro hamilton watch 1950s includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 10, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, baguette cut and marquise cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our retro hamilton watch 1950s for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Retro Hamilton Watch 1950s?

On average, retro hamilton watch 1950s at 1stDibs sell for $2,373, while they’re typically $469 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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Questions About Hamilton

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify a vintage Hamilton watch, grab a magnifying glass and look for its model number, serial number and case number. Most timepieces produced by Hamilton will display one, two or all three of these numbers. The model and case numbers generally appear on the back of the case, and you can usually find the serial number on the lugs. You can enter these numbers into the search tool on the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors's official website to learn about your watch's age, style name and other characteristics. If you have any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of vintage Hamilton watches.