Hamilton developed its first collectible wristwatch for cces a standard military wristwatch, rechristened the khaki. With strong art deco influences, these watches feature hinged lugs and a black enamel bezel with roman numerals. Government contract hamilton in the 1940s during ww 2 for their pocket watches and chronometers. This is the first one of these models we have come across and it would make a great addition to any vintage collection.
In ongoing research into gruen watch dating techniques, gruen researchers log everything stamped onto the watch, inside of the case, and look for a match in vintage advertising. Its wealth of information and user friendly format makes it easy to locate and learn about the vast number of hamilton. If you are more of an old soul, there are also vintage hamilton watches that. Hamilton mil w48374a 1973 vietnam was found new in box never worn. Thanks for visiting my vintage hamilton watch blog. Sep 15, 2015 vintage mechanical wristwatches from the golden years of the hamilton company pre1971.
Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. If you want to know which year your vintage watch was produced. Hamilton wrist watch repair antique swiss and american. Vintage mens watches and watch sizes posted on august 14, 20 by vintageartpottery if you put your vintage mens watch next to a brand new 20 mens watch, you will perhaps be shocked, or at the least, surprised by the difference in size. These hamilton watches are often smaller and slimmer for a weightless feel. The hamiltonpulsar was the first led solid state digital watch. I like to restore usmade hamilton wrist watches back to their original glory and share my experie nces with other enthusiasts. Hamilton military wristwatches there are several different design types for wristwatches, but one of the most common is the military style with a simple appearance and an emphasis on ruggedness.
Renees labor of love is a godsend for those of us whos passion is the collecting of vintage american wristwatches. You can find watches in great condition and as trophies to store away or for a special occasion on your wrist. Antique hamilton wristwatch repair, hamilton mechanical wrist. The hamilton watch company had its genesis as an american watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first watch in 1893.
Hamilton is easily considered the preeminent brand of wristwatches made in. If youre looking for a swiss made watch that offers quality as well as standout style, look. They were referred to as americas timekeeper and preferred by the railroads. I feel a little hesitant to recommend the 1982 retro model because it uses a swiss. As my collection is centered around the classic tanks for gruen, bulova and hamilton, this book was the ultimate source on the hundreds of models produced, their respective movements, their histories, original ads, and production figures, when available. Vintagehamiltonwristwatches an unofficial blog dedicated to. These watches are typical of the deco style of the teens and 20s. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. He is one of the worlds first internet watch dealers since 1998 online. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Khaki jazzmaster intramatic ventura broadway valiant khaki navy khaki aviation khaki field. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind.
Hamilton watches began appearing in the late 1800s as reliable timepieces. I cant believe im saying thins but it looks like i will be receiving an vintage hamilton manual soon. Use the search space below if you know what model youre looking for. This free download showcases the reverso in all of its many versions from models that display time on both the front and back, to others whose casebacks are engraved or otherwise decorated, to doub. Vintagehamiltonwristwatches an unofficial blog dedicated. While omega keeps the serial number on the inside of the backcase certina leaves the serial number visible on the out site of the watch. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne, switzerland. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. Vintage hamilton watches for sale hamilton for sale, vintage, watches, hamilton mens, retro, antique, art deco, classic, collectible, wristwatch, rare watches. This is a listing of hamilton wrist watches with the serial numbers and the years they were produced. Classifying a hamilton watch by determining its condition and whether its original or restored helps to determine its value and collectability. Stay on top of your busy schedule with a hamilton womens watch. Shop unique hamilton wrist watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers.
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Vintage mens watches and watch sizes timeless timepieces. Ted tongson has listed collectible mint hamilton wristwatches on ebay worth your. Unfortunately, hamilton s efforts at vintage watches focused on pocket watches. A wrist watch version of the railroad watch was issued to general pershing and his doughboys in wwi, accompanied admiral byrd on his expeditions to the north and south poles, served the picards well on their first balloon ascent into the. Fine wrist watches price guide and appraisal guide. A guide to buying vintage omega watches and 10 omega watches. Found lou gehrigs 1928 world series hamilton piping rock. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered.
We offer the finest vintage hamilton watches, preowned and used hamilton watches. Browse his boutique of vintage watches from the 1920s to present. Download sizing tool enlarge watch perfectly suited to summer days at sea as it is to a day at the office, the sturdy khaki navy scuba offers faultless precision in a range of three colorful variations, each combining a fun and youthful diving appearance. On chrono24 you can compare 797 preowned hamilton watches and buy a preowned hamilton watch or sell watches. Vintage hamilton electric 505 wrist watch 10k gold filled.
We offer a wide range of chronograph, automatic, classic, mens sports and dress watches. The price guide for vintage watch collectors muser, stefan, horlbeck, michael ph. It is well documented in history through the us patent office and the smithsonian institution. Some even consider the piping rock to be the quintessential american wristwatch. See more ideas about vintage hamilton watches, hamilton and the golden years.
Aug 14, 20 vintage mens watches and watch sizes posted on august 14, 20 by vintageartpottery if you put your vintage mens watch next to a brand new 20 mens watch, you will perhaps be shocked, or at the least, surprised by the difference in size. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. If you dont have a tape measure and want to find out if this article is for you, take a dollar bill and wrap it around your wrist. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. While theres no magical formula for quickly identifying hamilton watches, identification is simplified significantly by the fact that hamilton named their models and, for the most part, stuck to unique names. How to classify a vintage hamilton watch our pastimes.
The hamilton pulsar was the first led solid state digital watch. The new haven was dated by looking at the style of the watch. Useful hamilton watch sites waterstone vintage watches. It also includes great resources, including a photo guide, a model finder, a browsable set of hamilton catalogs, and a collection of hamilton dial drawings. Vintage hamilton watches preowned hamilton watches wbaw. Request a particular hamilton model here and we will check our inventor y. Hamilton catalogs and price lists vol i hamilton watch company ephemera.
Look for vintage hamilton watches that have varied conditions for a bargain price. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jun 22, 2012 hamilton pocket watches were some of the finest timepieces manufactured from 1896 through 1964. Preowned hamilton watches buy a preowned hamilton watch. Sep 18, 2015 watchtime explores the story behind one of the worlds iconic watches, the jaegerlecoultre reverso. Near mint vintage hamilton tank watch with solid 14k case. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model. Feel free to leave polite comments or questions in the spaces provided. Of all the forum sites concerned with vintage watches, this one seems to have the largest hamilton fan community. Take 10% off all orders from now until the end of the year. It is from raw data such as this that patterns begun to emerge if you collect enough of it. Heres the link to download the book and following that link, you can also.
Its wealth of information and user friendly format makes it easy to locate and learn about the vast number of hamilton wristwatch models. They often offer good value for money if bought from a trusted source. Pulsar led watches the official time computer digital wrist. With a huge selection of preowned vintage watches, shop for top brand name luxury timepieces at. Most vintage dress watches are between 3336mm in diameter and have a thin profile. May 30, 2006 this is a listing of hamilton wrist watches with the serial numbers and the years they were produced. Vintage hamilton watch 1960s 14kt gold filled self winding swiss leather band. Many hamilton watch collectors believe that the piping rock is the pinnacle of the companys watchmaking and design. Vintage hamilton watch 1960s 14kt gold filled self winding. This new hamilton reference guide stands in a class by itself.
In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Check out ashfords full selection luxury mens and womens watches. Found lou gehrigs 1928 world series hamilton piping rock for sale. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. An outsider saw military models on the assembly line. Our watches are characterized by american spirit and swiss precision. This page will enable you to track down the production year of your vintage watch. The elgin and hamilton were dated by serial number, while the gruen was dated by an inscription on the back. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. Founded in 1892 in lancaster, pennsylvania, hamilton is now headquarted in bienne, switzerland, under the ownership of the swatch group. If your wrist is larger than that, but you still feel your wrist is small, the same principles outlined in this guide will work for you. It should be treasured and valued by hamilton and vintage watch collectors alike. It was my greatgrandfathers everyday watch and even survived the car crash that killed him in the early 70s.
Shop unique hamilton watches from the worlds best jewelry dealers. A guide to buying vintage omega watches and 10 omega watches currently on ebay. Hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches currently. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. This is the standard labor involved in collecting the basics. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. Antique and vintage hamilton and illinois wristwatches. The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. How to use our vintage watch serial number lookup tables. Hamilton wrist watch production dates movement serial numbers after wwii become become difficult to accurately determine. Hamilton wrist watches came in a wide variety of models and inner works called movements. Vintage hamilton vintage hamilton watches for sale.
Hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers. Holiday at checkout to take advantage of the savings while items are in stock. Hamilton gold plated railway special pocket watch model 992b. This group also purchased the aurora watch company, aurora, illinois. It didnt qualify as an authentic railroad watch, and collectors didnt get it. They used these pieces as comparing watches and actually timing ordinances, these watches are.
Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic. You may download the appchoices app at to opt out in. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Hamilton wrist watch serial numbers and years produced. Identify my greatgrandfathers vintage hamilton watch. Identify my greatgrandfathers vintage hamilton watch i received this vintage hamilton watch from my grandfather last night. Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. There are numerous different types of vintage hamilton wrist watches bought and sold online and from vintage watch collectors and specialists. Watches for small hands and wrists gentlemans gazette. Its collections include the khaki aviation, khaki field, jazzmaster, and timeless classic lines. Derek dier buys and sells vintage and some modern watches.
He offers over 30 years of vintage watch expertise and passion. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. Other methods to date your hamilton wrist watch can prove to be effective. Hamilton military watches vintagehamiltonwristwatches. It looked like a 992, but hamilton did not use the authentic materials to make the watch.
Pulsar the official time computer digital wrist watch. Hamilton this week unveiled the latest vintageinspired psr, a throwback model recalling the pulsar digital watch of the 1970s. New listing nice vintage mens hamilton 17 jewel 671 wrist watch, h logo band. Make offer vintage hamilton mens wrist watch manual wind cal. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Explore our huge selection of hamilton mens watches and find one that fits your personal style. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. During world war ii, hamilton retooled its business model to serve the military, dropping its. Hamilton is a prolific brand in the military design space with several different models and options. In case you missed it, last month i wrote an extensive guide to how to buy a vintage watch on ebay. However, if you have small wrists, going vintage is a good option. The company tried to sell limited editions of their famous 992 model of a railroad watch. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision.
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