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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

1940s Retro Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch
Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch

Hamilton Diamond Gold Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

A 14 karat yellow, rose, and white gold Hamilton watch with square white dial signed Hamilton, with

Category

1940s Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Hamilton Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Hamilton open face railroad watch, white Gold-Filled case. Size 16, 23 jewels, 5 position adjust

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

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

1960s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

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

A classic mid-century Hamilton wristwatch crafted in 10k yellow gold, embodying the refined

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

10k Gold

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

gold Dial: white Does not come with box and papers. Guaranteed authentic by seller.

Category

20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

: Hamilton Model: Cocktail Watch Year: 1940s Case: 13.5MM x 19MM 14KT White Gold Dial: Ivory with Black

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton Pink Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch circa
Hamilton Pink Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch circa

Hamilton Pink Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch circa

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14k Yellow gold watch. Heavy 14k Ladies Mid-Century Mechanic watch.
Hamilton 14k Yellow gold watch. Heavy 14k Ladies Mid-Century Mechanic watch.

Hamilton 14k Yellow gold watch. Heavy 14k Ladies Mid-Century Mechanic watch.

By Hamilton

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Hamilton watch with 14k Yellow Gold double stand chevron link bracelet

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

1960s American Modernist Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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

1940s Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch
Hamilton 1961 Pacermatic Rare Automatic Gold filled Wrist Watch

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

Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch
Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dallas, TX

Hamilton Watch Co. Gold Filled Grade 910 Open Face Pocket Watch - Manual; 17 jewels . Gold Filled

Category

20th Century American Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

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

A striking mid-century Hamilton wristwatch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing the bold

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

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

1940s American Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch 14mm
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch 14mm

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch 14mm

By Hamilton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Diamonds: 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dial: white Serial #: E17XXX Ref: Hamilton Does not come with box

Category

20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 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

Watchmaker: Hamilton Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Gross

Category

20th Century American Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Yellow 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

1940s American Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Hamilton Pacer Electric Cal 500 Men's Watch
Vintage Hamilton Pacer Electric Cal 500 Men's Watch

Vintage Hamilton Pacer Electric Cal 500 Men's Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

A distinctive vintage Hamilton Pacer Electric wristwatch, presented in its original Hamilton Watch

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

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

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch

Hamilton Top Hat 1940s Gold and Diamond Dial Wrist Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" 39 X 20 M.M. 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 Jewel Grade 980

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k 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 Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf Diamonds
Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf Diamonds

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Lady Hamilton 14KT White Gold Diamond Art Deco Watch, Circa 1980
Lady Hamilton 14KT White Gold Diamond Art Deco Watch, Circa 1980

Lady Hamilton 14KT White Gold Diamond Art Deco Watch, Circa 1980

By Hamilton

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant Lady Hamilton watch is crafted in 14KT white gold and showcases timeless vintage charm

Category

1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 22.1g
Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 22.1g

Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 22.1g

By Hamilton

Located in Addison, TX

Presenting a: Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 6.4" 22.1g Natural

Category

1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s

Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hand Constructed Case METAL

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Hamilton 904 14k Gold Filled 21 Jewel Pocket Watch
Art Deco Hamilton 904 14k Gold Filled 21 Jewel Pocket Watch

Art Deco Hamilton 904 14k Gold Filled 21 Jewel Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

A fine example of early American watchmaking, this Hamilton pocket watch showcases the brand’s

Category

20th Century Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

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

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

White Gold

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

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Round Dress Watch with Original Dial 1950's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Round Dress Watch with Original Dial 1950's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Round Dress Watch with Original Dial 1950's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

1950s American Modernist Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

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

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Unique Dial

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

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

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

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 Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

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

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

Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

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

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style
Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style

Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled, White 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

& Bracelet: Platinum - Safety Chain: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 45mm (1.7") (measuring from both

Category

20th Century American Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch

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

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Deco Style Tonneau with Rare Original Dial 1950
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Deco Style Tonneau with Rare Original Dial 1950

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Deco Style Tonneau with Rare Original Dial 1950

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

and Vertical Engraved Plate with Solid Gold Applied Breguet Style Numerals. The watch has been in a

Category

1950s American Modernist Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian METAL / MATERIAL

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

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

numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton built the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Hilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch
Hilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

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

Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

14k Gold

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

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch
Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch

Hamilton Bracelet Diamond White Gold Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Bedford, NY

1960's Hamilton bracelet watch in 14k white gold with lift cover over watch face. Watch as set

Category

1960s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hamilton Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960's 14 karat yellow gold customized Hamilton wristwatch with 17 jewel Swiss movement. It is set

Category

1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage hamilton gold watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 10k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage hamilton gold watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage hamilton gold watch from Hamilton — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage hamilton gold watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut alternatives. Finding a vintage hamilton gold watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Hamilton Gold Watch?

The price for a vintage hamilton gold watch starts at $280 and tops out at $14,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,495.

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.