Hamilton Watches

Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company quickly established itself as one of the most important watch companies in America. The organization rose amidst the needs when America's expanding railway system required the means for precise timekeeping.

Most of the US railroad department relied on Hamilton timepieces to ensure that the trains departed and arrived on accurate timings. Soon Hamilton watches became popular and witnessed an unprecedented increase in their fan following. Which accounts to its popularity in being known as the “Watch of Railroad Accuracy” throughout the regions of America. Owing to their accuracy and precision Hamilton timepieces were reported to play a significant role in decreasing the railway accidents by an exceptional rate. These Hamilton railway watches were also believed to be accompanied by the US army during the First World War. It equipped the brave soldiers and the Famous general John Pershing during their deadly expeditions. Thus it is clearly evident that the Hamilton remains to be one of the most famous American watch manufacturers and has contributed a significant part in the history of its country.

Pioneering spirit and military precision

Hamilton has always been keen on delivering high-quality functional timepieces. In its bid to strike the market with newer innovations, in the year 1941, this American watch manufacturer launched the Hamilton marine chronometer with the Model 21 and an observation watch, Model 22. With these two timepieces, Hamilton laid the stage for the production of reliable and precise chronometers.

Noticing the increased demand during Second World War, Hamilton exclusively focused on the production of functional military watches which were specially crafted for war conditions and were distinguished by the durable and robust characteristics.

During the period from 1955 to 1960, Hamilton operated and developed under the company named UWERSI. In cooperation with the UWERSI, it was successful in introducing the first electric watch in 1957 – the Hamilton Electric 500. This Hamilton electric watch was an exceptional innovation that utilized a battery to push an intricate gear train that would then, in turn, push the hands of the watch. In the year 1970, the company took another landmark step by launching its first electronic watch with a digital LED display. Also, the Pulsar model, another revolutionary invention in Hamilton's brochure became a cult object. As this model was spotted bejeweled onto the wrist of super spy - James Bond in the movie Live and Let Die. Presently, the Hamilton headquarters is located in Biel, Switzerland, blending the tastes of the technical expertise of Swiss precision with longstanding American design elements.Now let’s take a plunge into the world of Hamilton: