Hamilton Wrist Watches
American
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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Creator: Hamilton
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: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 37mm...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm
MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton Gold-Filled Manual 22 jewels Caliber 770 Square Mens' Watch, c1950's.
By Hamilton
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Hamilton Gold-Filled Vintage Gents’ Wristwatch features:
Square Gold-Filled Case,
measuring 27mm x 38mm (from lug to lug)
Manual 22 jewels Caliber 770 Movement
Silver beige col...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Yellow Gold and Diamond Set 1940s Top Hat Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Hamilton "Top Hat" Model Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 MM 14K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17 Jewel Grade 980 mechanical, manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial with White Gold Dia...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Dial & Hands
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Width 34mm...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial Early 40's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wid...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Hamilton ladies' watch.
In 14 karat white gold.
Bezel-set with diamonds to the lugs on each side and set with a thin white gold link band.
Marked to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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: 14Kt. Solid White Gold / 34 Genuine Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Hamilton 6645 Steel US Army Wrist Watch was first introduced to military personnel during the Vietnam era. The identical watch continued in production until February 1982. This ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Lady Hamilton 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Wrist Watch w Diamond Accents
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Unmistakable elegance from the mid-20th century, enjoy this ultra feminine Lady Hamilton Cocktail Wrist Watch Model 761 in 14 karat white gold with diamonds accents. Delicate slim l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Diamond Watch. Ladies Hamilton Classic Diamond Dainty watch with Box.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton Classic quartz wristwatch.
280.002
Stainless Steel with Diamonds
Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs daily winding.
Details:
22mm by 5mm cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940 with Original Buckle
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Vincent / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 38mm
MOV...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
HAMILTON Automatic Watch. 10k rgp Round Hamilton Day 'n Date 6001 wristwatch.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1970s
Band Material: Stainless steel
Materials: Gold
Power: Mechanical
Readout: Analog
Rare 1970s Hamilton Day 'n Date 6001 Automatic Mechanical Wristwatch. 10k RG...
Category
Early 2000s Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton 14k Yellow gold watch. Heavy 14k Ladies Mid-Century Mechanic watch.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s
Band Material: Gold
Materials: Gold
Power: Mechanical
Readout: Analog
Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Hamilton watch with 14k Yellow...
Category
Early 2000s Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
HAMILTON Tuxedo Wilshire Limited Edition. MINT in original packaging papers.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s
Band Material: Stainless steel
Materials: Gold
Power: Battery
Readout: Analog
VERY rare Hamilton Tuxedo Mens Watch. Limited Edition (2638/10000).
18k Gold E...
Category
Early 2000s Hamilton Wrist Watches
HAMILTON Watch. 14k White Gold Rectangle Ladies Hamilton mechanical wristwatch.
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s
Band material: Leather, Stainless steel
Materials: Gold
Power: Mechanical
Readout: Analog
Rare 1950s Hamilton Wristwatch. 14k White Gold case. Manual Windup ...
Category
Early 2000s Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
HAMILTON THIN o MATIC Watch. 14k Yellow Gold Round Hamilton wristwatch. Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1970s
Band Material: Stainless steel
Materials: Gold
Power: Mechanical
Readout: Analog
Rare 1970s Hamilton Thin-O-Matic Mechanical Wristwatch. 14k Yellow Gold case...
Category
Early 2000s Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Hamilton watch. Hamilton Platinum and Diamond manual Ladies wristwatch. Platinum
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s
Band Material: Gold
Materials: Gold
Power: Mechanical
Readout: Analog
Style: Art deco
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. Platinum Ca...
Category
Early 2000s Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
By Hamilton
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch.
Reference Nr. H787160
Made in Switzerland.
The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6 o'clock and the sub-second dial is at 9 o'clock.
Gender: Men
Case Size: 42 mm ( Without a crown )
Dial colour: Grey with black and orange accents
Movement: Automatic
Unidirectional bezel
Numerals: Arabic
Watchband Material: Stainless steel
Water resistant: 30 BAR/435 Psi
Caliber : H - 31
Case material: Stainless Steel
Display Type: Analogue
Box / Papers: No
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Weight: 239 grams
Comes with a box.
Condition: The watch is pre-owned, and in excellent working condition, please see pictures.
History:
Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Originally, the firm manufactured high-quality pocket timepieces, which were soon popular among American railroad employees owing to their precision and dependability.
Hamilton Watch Company started manufacturing wristwatches for the United States military during World War I. This shifted the company's attention to wristwatch manufacture, and by the 1930s, Hamilton was producing some of the world's most popular and creative wristwatches.
During WWII, Hamilton once again developed military timepieces, notably the famed "Marine Chronometer," which was utilised by US Navy navigators. Hamilton continued to develop after the war, creating the world's first electric watch in 1957 and the first digital watch in 1970.
Hamilton has also been a popular brand among Hollywood filmmakers, with its timepieces featuring in various films such as "Interstellar," "The Martian," and "Men in Black."
Hamilton is now a component of the Swatch Group, one of the world's major watch makers. Despite ownership changes and altering watch...
Category
2010s Swiss Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Raleigh Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref Ref 759768
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Raleigh manual wind watch in white gold fill on a calfskin strap. Auto w/ subseconds. 29 mm case size. Ref 759768. Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch.
Certified preowned Vintag...
Category
1930s Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews
METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1932
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Width 37mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 401
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare model by the legendary American House of Hamilton, from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch was presented in 1932 to the winner of an amateur Skeet Shooting Contest in 1932 in Dayton Ohio. It is in excellent original condition and is still fitted with an original period strap and buckle, however the strap is too fragile to wear all the time so we put a new lizard strap on it and the original buckle. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing on it. Only the finest Swiss watches like Patek Philippe...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and 7.25CT-TDW Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite 1950's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond cocktail watch. The watch is a piece of superb mid century watch design and is decorated ...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton 14KT Yellow Gold Calatrava Watch Caliber 770
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Hamilton 1950s 14kt Gold 33mm Round Case with Extended Lugs Watch. This vintage masterpiece exudes sophistication with its classic round case...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Tapered Baguette Round Diamond Fancy Dress Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Graduated Baguette Cut - Channel & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
(54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm
MOVEMENT...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Yellow Gold Electric Pacer 500 Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's vintage black dial Hamilton 500 pacer in solid 14k yellow gold. Restored. New band. Serviced and warrantied.
This vintage timepiece exudes elegance and sophistication with its...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and 7.25CT Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite 1950's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond cocktail watch. The watch is a piece of superb mid century watch design and is decora...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and 4.00CT Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Hamilton 1950's 14kt Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. This exquisite timepiece features...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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 are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds.
The case...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Women's Dress Hand-Winding Platinum Watch 3 Cts Diamond Milgrain
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #995A (17 Jewels)
Serial #F102662
Case #2545
Diamonds TCW = Appx 3 Cts (VS/SI, G - H Color)
900 Platinum Round Case w/ Diamond Accents
Nice Milgrain Detailing
17 mm in Diame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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 the essence of mid-century elegance. Encased in a lux...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Hamilton 1960 14k Yellow Gold "Ventura" Wrist watch
By Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505 Electronic movement, Black dial with raised gold dot mar...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
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 are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds.Â
The cas...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton British Military W10-6645-99
By Hamilton
Located in London, GB
This Hamilton British Ministry of Defence wristwatch was produced for the RAF around 1973. Presented in fine working order and excellent all round condition for a military watch th...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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.
Case is approx. 22mm x 37mm
Hand winding movement
Sil...
Category
1940s Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
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 X Width 33mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19 Jewels / Caliber 982M
DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone in Sterling Silver with 18Kt. Solid Gold Applied Numerals
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a great looking and dependable watch by this legendary American House from Lancaster Pennsylvania. This watch is offered with what appears to be an original period Alligator strap and an original Hamilton buckle and box. While the strap is to fragile to be practical it does indicate that this watch is in nearly new condition.
Hamilton was devoted to excellence from their most modest watch to their finest. For example, Hamilton Dials were made in all Sterling Silver with Solid Gold 18Kt. Applied Numerals. No American house did this on all their watches. Only the finest Swiss houses had this level of quality. This watch will keep dependable time for the next 200 years if you give it a service every so often.
Hamilton History
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance.
This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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 by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us, someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diam...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter
M...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White Gold
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: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 2...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Hamilton Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Diameter
MOVEMEN...
Category
1940s American Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & 14Kt. Gold Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757
DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver Markers / Silver Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Diamond Bracelet / 5 7/8 Inches or 15cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking all original Art Deco Watch is all original and produced by the legendary American House of Hamilton. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and keeps dependable time. We seldom see diamond dress watches in this condition. This one is very elegant and in exceptional condition with 1.75cts. of VS Diamonds. If you are looking for a spectacular watch for special evenings
The wrong train, on the wrong track, at the wrong time at the end of the 19th century frequently resulted in disastrous train wrecks. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.
All engineers and railroad workers were required to purchase and maintain their watches to keep accurate time based on set standards, about 30 seconds per week was the tolerance. This was the inspiration for The Hamilton Watch Company which was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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 by the early 1900s, the company was supplying watches to the US military.
In 1917, Hamilton introduced its first wristwatch for service men entering the first World War. The wristwatch quickly became popular with both soldiers and civilians recognizing how practical they were. Hamilton continued to grow throughout the 1920s and 1930s, and by the 1940s, the company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Hamilton had exceptional engineers and designers and their watches were elegantly styled as well as dependable. As a watchmaker myself I consider Hamilton to be one of the worlds “best” watches. It was mass produced perfection. Even today, you can take 100 old Hamilton’s of the same model apart and shake them up in a bag and reassemble 100 watches that will work perfectly with almost no adjustment. This is an achievement.
In the early 1930’s our family store in Los Angeles was the a “Hamilton” Store. Even during the depression though Hamilton did not allow you to discount the price to sell a watch. Also, in the neighborhood was another Hamilton store and one day the owner sent in a “shill” to buy a Hamilton from us. Someone gave them a slight discount. Well, that was all it took for Hamilton to “pull the line” from us. In those days the local jewelry supply houses sold you the watches and they were all told not to sell to us. We simply contacted Gruen, and they were very excited to have a new account...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton Cocktail in Platinum with a Ivory dial 14.5mm Manual watch
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton diamond Cocktail watch in platinum with approximately 3 carats in G-H color, VS clarity in round and baguette diamonds on gold...
Category
1950s Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Hamilton Cocktail Platinum Silver dial Manual watch
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Hamilton Cocktail watch in platinum diamond case and 14k white gold diamond bracelet. Manual wind Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Fits up to 7 inches wrist. Comes with a secur...
Category
16th Century Antique Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Hamilton 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Rectangle dial with 9 row mesh 14k yellow gold band with a fold over safety buckle. Full one year se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round diam...
Category
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch.
The vintage patina look is something that is desired by major...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold
Hamilton Cocktail 14k White Gold Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Cocktail watch in 14k white gold and 0.45 carats in diamond accents G-H color, VS-SI clarity. Manual. 22 Jewels. Case size 15mm. Circa...
Category
1950s Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Fine Art Deco Hamilton 4.8 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Hamilton platinum, 4.8 TCW diamond dress watch with a wide double row platinum and diamond bracelet band, high style X-form diamond details and substantial baguette and round cut diamond accents.
For nearly a century, Hamilton watches have been associated with the glamour of Hollywood. In 1932, the inimitable Marlene Deitrich was the first to wear a Hamilton watch on-screen in the film Shanghai Express. Elvis Presley wore the iconic Hamilton Ventura...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ladys Platinum Hamilton Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
This lady's 1900s Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch pairs elegantly with a black double cord bracelet. This stunning platinum vintage watch inclu...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band
By Hamilton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
Movement #735
Case #S960310
14k Yellow Gold Round Case with Sapphire Accent Crown
34 mm in Diameter (36 mm...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 750
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Mixed Makers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 6mm Width / 6" Length or 15.3cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This elegant ladies diamond dress watch
This unique art deco ladies diamond dress watch has just been serviced by our team and keeps dependable time. Hamilton is a legendary American house/ Hamilton pocket watches are renowned for their accuracy since 1892. They were the most reliable pocket watches...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Vintage 14k White Gold Embellished Bulova Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Lightweight and 41 single-cut diamond adorned, this 14K vintage Bulova wrist watch has a link style bracelet with each diamond weighing in at .80 CTW, G-H color, VS-1/VS-2 clarity, good cut.
Brand: Bulova
Type: Wristwatch
Weight: 18.70 grams
Dial color: Silver dial, gold markings
Case Material: 14K White Gold
Case back Hallmarks: 14KBULOVA 825955
markings on watch face: Bulova 23...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Created by Hamilton, this vintage watch gives off a luxurious feel. The 14K white gold link style bracelet pairs elegantly to the 14k white gold wind wris...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Gents Hamilton Fleetwood Manual Wristwatch Ref W503411
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Gents Hamilton 14k case, 14k bezel, leather leather band with two piece clasp. Manual movement. Certified pre-owned. Fancy Label lugs. Center Sweepcenter hand,Gold Triangular applied...
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1940s Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind wristwatch effortlessly for an elegant look. This piec...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid 20th Century Ladies Hamilton Diamond Platinum Dress Wrist Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful mid 20th century Hamilton diamond and platinum ladies wrist watch attached to a black cord band with a white gold fil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hamilton Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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 / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 747
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silvered Gilded with 18Kt. Gold Applied Numerals / Dauphine Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This watch is fitted with a Sterling Silver dial that has been gilded and the applied numerals are done in 18Kt. gold. Hamilton was famous for their watches and the navigational chronometers used by the US Navy during WW 2...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Hamilton Wrist Watches
Hamilton wrist watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Hamilton wrist watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Hamilton jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Hamilton diamond wrist watches, from our inventory of 32, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 74 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wrist watches by Bulova, Elgin, and Gruen. Prices for Hamilton wrist watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $501 and tops out at $18,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $2,760.
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Questions About Hamilton Wrist Watches
- When was Hamilton 992B made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Hamilton 992B Railroad Watch was first produced in November, 1940, nine years after design and research began. The 992B featured brand-new technologies and was made with gold, steel and gilt parts and the newly designed Elinvar Extra hairspring. The last Hamilton 992B was sold in 1969. Shop Hamilton 992B Railroad Watches from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- Who painted Lady Hamilton?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024George Romney is the artist who painted Lady Hamilton. He actually produced several Romantic portraits and drew many sketches of her, as he considered her to represent the ideal of feminine beauty. Later in his career, Romney produced a series of paintings inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Shop a variety of George Romney art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023No, Hamilton is not widely considered a luxury watch brand. The revered Swiss manufacturer’s timepieces are known for their quality workmanship and high-end materials, but its watches typically retail at attainable price points compared to the likes of Cartier or Rolex. Shop a collection of Hamilton watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To open a Hamilton pocket watch, take it to a reputable watch repair shop. Experts advise against opening antique pocket watches on your own because special tools are necessary to avoid damaging the timepieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hamilton pocket watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Hamilton watches became Swiss in 2003 when the watchmaker moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Biel, Switzerland. While based in the U.S., the company produced watches for the winners of the 1928 World Series and was the official watch for the employees of four commercial airlines. Shop a variety of Hamilton watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hamilton's Railway Special pocket watch was launched in 1940 and remained in production for the next two decades. At the time, it was marketed as the most accurate railroad watch available. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Hamilton timepieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.