14k Hamilton Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Classic String Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 4.44ct Round Diamond Ladies Fancy Dress Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very fancy vintage Hamilton ladies' watch that was mounted in the most elegantly
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very fancy vintage Hamilton ladies' watch that was mounted in the most elegantly and
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ladies Hamilton 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Ladies Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14K yellow gold case (14mm x 29mm
1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Hamilton 3 Carats Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Platinum Ladies Hamilton Diamond Cocktail Watch Circa 1940s Details: Designed in the
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold Hamilton 2 Carats Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14K Gold Hamilton Diamond Wristwatch Circa 1950s A glamorous mid-century timepiece by
Diamond, White Gold
Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Vintage Hamilton 14k White Gold & Diamond Watch - Manual winding. 14k white gold case with
Vintage Ladies' Hamilton Platinum 6.95ctw Diamond Fancy Bracelet Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage ladies' Hamilton wrist watch with an elegantly designed solid .900
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Manual Wind Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Gorgeous Vintage Hamilton Watch is made in 14K yellow Gold. It has a 7 inch bracelet and is
14k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
By Hamilton
Located in Providence, RI
This elegant ladies' Hamilton wristwatch blends luxury with vintage charm. Crafted from solid 14k
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ladies Hamilton Wristwatch 7.79ctw Fine Diamond Platinum Case Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
of the finest vintage ladies watches we have ever had the pleasure of offering. Enjoy! -- Stone(s
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 0.45ctw Diamond Fancy Ladies Dress Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an elegant and classic vintage Hamilton ladies' watch mounted in a solid platinum case
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
Dm 0.74 in L 6.25 in
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 1.50ct Round Diamond Ladies Fancy Dress Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fancy vintage Hamilton ladies' watch crafted in solid platinum and is covered
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Antique Diamond Hamilton Platinum Ladies Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A Vintage Hamilton wind-up ladies watch set with beautiful round cut diamonds in a luxury style
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton 2.4CTW Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Platinum and 14k WG.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. PLATINUM Case with 14k White Gold
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Ladies Diamond Watch 14 Karat. 1.00 Carat Diamonds
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Hamilton Ladies Vintage Watch Circa 1960's High grade Swiss Quartz Movement. 1.00ct. natural
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Manual Wind Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Gorgeous Vintage Hamilton Watch is made in 14K yellow Gold. It has a 7 inch bracelet and is
14k Gold
Ladies Hamilton Case Gold-Plated Watch, Model 26035-4, Working, Vintage
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Ladies Hamilton 24mm Case Gold Plated Watch, Wind Movement Watch, Working, Model 26035-4
Gold Plate
Vintage Hamilton 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch with Rope Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated 1950s fashion , enjoy this ten karat 10K Yellow Gold Ladies Hamilton 750 Vintage Watch
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Diamond Mid Century Ladies Hamilton Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage ladies Hamilton wrist watch crafted from Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Swiss Made Registered Edition Ladies Watch Model 6208
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Hamilton registered edition 6208 ladies watch in clean condition. It's manufactured in the
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Hamilton Platinum and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage ladies Hamilton watch crafted in platinum and set with approximately 5 carats of
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
Silver
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
$2,275
Size: 32 A / Small
1960s Christian Dior 32A Silk Three Piece Bloomers Bra 60s Vintage Lingerie Set
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s Christian Dior silk lingerie set ! Features baby blue silk bloomer shorts that have a button closure on the back. Two different bras—one in pink, and one in ivory. Dior lo...
$8,081
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk bias cut evening dress, ss 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline with long ties to the shoulder ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Bias-cut ▪ White trim ▪ Asymmetric hemline w...
Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen S/S 1998 Champagne Silk Tassel Dress Coat
By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This rare dress coat features numerous tassels adorned along the entire hemline. Structured shou...
$8,081
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10 - LARGE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Strapless Silk and Mesh Dress, ss 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Black Strapless Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ The bodice features a stretch mesh tulle with a dotted pattern, designed to b...
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998
$16,719
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum. Ca.1925 Art Deco platinum ring starring an elegantly modeled marquise blue sapphire weighing 1.78 carats approx...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Belle Epoque Diamond Earrings of Platinum and 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A stunning pair of Belle Époque–era earrings (circa 1900) featuring old European and rose cut diamonds set in platinum over 14k gold—a hallmark combination of materials prized for it...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian opal & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut opal measure from 2mm to 7mm angel skin coral measures 12mm x 5.5...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cosmos Watch, 18 Carats White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Cosmos Ladies' Watch with its round 15 mm case in 18-carat white gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white d...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1940s Old European Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old European cut diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1920 Ring in 18k yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning Art Deco ring, dating back to the 1920s, is a beautifully crafted piece made from 18kt yellow gold with a platinum top. Its intricate design is enhanced by a milgrain f...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of leaves on the case and channel set on the band. The sides of the case have ornate scr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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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