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Hamilton

The Hamilton Watch Company was founded in 1892. It’s first watch (936) was launched in 1893. Hamilton mostly produced pocket watches and wristwatches before the company was diversified and shifted its focus. Today Hamilton belongs to the Swatch Group. There, Hamilton is of historical importance because in 1971 it became the third company of what was to later become the Swatch Group.

While Hamilton was launched as an American watch and clock company, based on Pennsylvania, with in-house movements, nowadays Hamilton watches no longer use such calibers. They rely on ETA movements as do many other Swiss made watch brands. Since the late 1980s, after decades of decline, Hamilton reactivated its marketing and promotions to eventually gain traction with collectors. Modern dial styles were derived from vintage models of the 1920, 1930 and 1940 collections. Among such Hamilton watches are the Ardmore, Boulton, Cabot, Piping Rock, Spur, Wilshire, 1957 Hamilton Ventura.

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FEATURE

Seiko: A Chronograph Chronology

We survey Seiko’s half-century-plus of mechanical chronographs in this comprehensive historical feature from the WatchTime archives. Discover the Japanese brand's contributions to the world of chronograph wristwatches.

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Sep 30, 2023 by Gisbert Brunner

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

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Time for the Movies: 10 Times a Watch Stole the Spotlight from the Actors

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.) Watches in movies have fascinated watch fans since collecting timepieces became (at least) as interesting as getting an autograph from your favorite actor. From Steve McQueen’s Monaco in Le Mans (1971), Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) Seiko Giugario in Aliens (1986), Christian Bale’s Datejust in American Psycho...

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Sep 26, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Hamilton Drops Two New Executions of the Khaki Field Titanium

Originally designed to serve soldiers in the field, field watches are characterized by their durability, practicality, and legibility. They typically boast simple yet functional designs that prioritize ease of use and reliability in demanding environments. While their origins lie in military use, field watches have transcended their initial purpose and become popular choices for everyday...

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Sep 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Chronomania: The 50+-Year History of the Automatic Chronograph

Fifty years ago, the consortium of Heuer-Leonidas, Breitling, Buren-Hamilton and Dubois Dépraz vied with lone wolves Zenith and Seiko in the race to launch the world’s first automatic chronograph movement. How did these brands keep their developments secret? And how did the watch world change? We searched the past for clues.

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Aug 30, 2023 by WatchTime

PORTFOLIO

Splash! A Plunge Into the Colorful World of Watersports Watches

Take the plunge with us into the colorful world of water sports in our latest dip into the WatchTime Archives! Here you can find professional instruments with appealing technologies, styles, and prices. In this article, we present divers’ watches without complex additional functions (e.g., chronographs) because the watches listed here are designed to focus your...

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Jul 16, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

10 Milestone Moments in the History of the Wristwatch

Today it is common for a man to wear a watch on his wrist, but it was a different story around 100 years ago. World War I, which started in 1914 and ended in 1918, brought to the battlefield much that was new — airplanes, mustard gas, military tanks. It also brought something new to...

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Jul 15, 2023 by WatchTime

Flying Colors: Hamilton Introduces New Executions of Pan Europ Automatic

With its bold retro character, Hamilton’s latest iteration of the Pan Europ Automatic presents itself as a contemporary variant of its predecessor that first took to the skies in 1971. The latest timepiece addition to the Pan Europe series, it features a striking 42mm cushion-shaped case with compact lugs and a unidirectional rotating bezel. The...

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Jul 14, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Power at a Premium: 6 Watches Under $3,500 with Great Power Reserves

Of the various ongoing trends in the watch world, ever-improving power reserves in mechanical timepieces are among the most practical. With collectors often owning a variety of pieces they like to change in and out on a daily basis, owning a mechanical timepiece that’s still running after it’s been put down for a few days...

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Jul 9, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

A New Era for American Watch Brands

This article was originally published in the November/December 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. The surge in popularity that independent watch brands and watchmakers have enjoyed these last several years is apparent and clearly here to stay. These “indie” Swiss, German and Japanese brands and watchmakers have been able to meet the moment by recruiting...

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Jul 4, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Adventure Awaits: Hamilton x Indiana Jones

When was the last time that you went to the movies? If you’re a watch fan and love action and adventure, you’ll enjoy the new Indiana Jones movie, which starts June 30. In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Indy wears a Boulton for his return, a Hamilton timepiece from the 1940s. For over...

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Jun 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Three New Vintage Inspired Diver’s to “Seas” Summer Days

With summer in full swing, we take a dive back in time and have a closer look at this year’s line-up of retro-styled diver’s watches. Symbolizing robustness, discovery and adventure, diver’s watches in general leave a striking impression on the wrist – whether on dry land or in the water. In light of this fact,...

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Jun 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

That’s Crazy! Six Watches with Wildly Expressive Designs

Meet the craziest watches of last year. These models go far beyond the usual idea of “steel, round and three hands.” Comic Hero: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Flying Tourbillon In 2021, AP’s President François-Henry Bennahmias announced the collaboration between his watchmaking company and the Marvel comic book franchise. The first watch to...

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Apr 30, 2023 by Alexander Krupp

FEATURE:

First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

WatchTime shares, in this feature on U.S. presidents and their watches, what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives, such as Lincoln's Waltham pocketwatch, JFK's Omega Ultra Thin and Bill Clinton's Cartier Ballon Bleu.

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Feb 20, 2023 by WatchTime

The WatchTime Q&A: Hamilton International’s CEO Vivian Stauffer

In 2022, the Hamilton Watch Company was able to celebrate its 130th anniversary (as well as 90 years since the American brand was first featured in cinema). WatchTime met with Hamilton International’s CEO Vivian Stauffer to talk about the brand’s unique role in the movie industry. A pilot himself, Stauffer first joined the Swatch Group...

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Feb 17, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

2022 Year in Review: 6 Watches Under $1K

Concluding our annual tradition recapping some of the best stories of the year, today we look back at a handful of notable releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. We cover a wide range of brands and models on WatchTime, spanning across different complications, styles, and especially at differing price points. In today’s look...

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Jan 3, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

No Date, No Problem: Six Watches Without Date Displays

While a date display is usually regarded as one of the most popular complications, some purists are opting more and more for harmony and symmetry on their dials by choosing a watch without a date window. Here are six notable examples in our latest story from the WatchTime Archives. Back to the Forties: IWC Big...

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Dec 31, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

2022 Year in Review: Flying High With 5 New Pilot Watches

Continuing our round up of some of the most important watches launched this year, today we look back at more exciting and innovative releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Aviation is the theme for today’s recap with a host of memorable novelties on review today. So please fasten your seatbelts and place your...

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Dec 27, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Smaller Case Size, Same Great Entrance: Hamilton Releases Khaki Field Murph 38mm

Swiss-based Hamilton has followed the trend of producing smaller watch cases, and continuing it introduces the Khaki Field Murph Auto 38mm. Featured in the motion picture Interstellar, this stainless-steel timepiece, known as “The Murph,” is water-resistant to 100 meters— marrying an authentic field-watch style with state-of-the art mechanics. Reflecting the key aesthetic codes of its 42mm...

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Dec 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Trip Through History: Hamilton Introduces the Railmaster Pocket Watch

Somewhat synonymous with the rise of railroad transportation is the precise timekeeping that kept trains operating efficiently. In the second half of the 19th century, modern steam locomotives, which replaced horse-drawn wagons, conquered one territory after another. This development was then accompanied by a skyrocketing demand for precise clocks that helped organize the complex timetable...

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Nov 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Shining Light: Hamilton Introduces Ventura XXL Bright

Hamilton opens another chapter to its ever-growing brand history with the addition of the Ventura XXL Bright. Housed in a 47.6mm black PVD-coated, stainless steel case, it contains a special quartz movement that illuminates red detailing in the dial with a push of the 9 o’clock button. Black hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova...

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Nov 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
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