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.

BASELWORLD 2017:

Inspired by Elvis: Three Hamilton Ventura Anniversary Editions

On Jan. 3, 1957, Hamilton launched the Hamilton Ventura, the world's first electrical battery-powered wristwatch — later made even more famous as the watch worn by Elvis Presley in his 1961 movie, Blue Hawaii. On the occasion of this iconic timepiece's 60th anniversary, Hamilton is launching a trio of new models inspired by the original, including an ultra-modern, avant-garde skeleton version.

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Apr 4, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Hamilton

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