1926 Hamilton Cut Corners [Square] gents wristwatch with bezel engraving. Hamilton began producing wristwatches in 1917. This is one of the first Hamilton strap wristwatches to use the 987 movement. Like the other early Hamilton wristwatches it came in limited quantities. Hamilton made two versions of the Cut Corners wristwatch: plain and engraved in […]
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The Hamilton company became part of the Swatch Group Ltd. in 1984. Instead of manufacturing their own in-house movements, Hamilton watches use ETA movements today. This is an example of a modern Hamilton watch. This Hamilton Khaki gents field watch has an ETA quartz movement and is known for the highest performance reviews for accuracy
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Hamilton manufactured the cld (sealed) series in its intent to produce the first waterproof wristwatch. The cld uses a solid case with a single removable bezel held tightly with two rubber gaskets or seals. This design prevents dust and moisture from entering the case and damaging the movement. It was one of many Hamilton innovations
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Hamilton entered the 1950’s, post-war period, looking for new strategies to compete in a changed consumer market. At the end of 1941 and until 1948, the company dedicated all of its facilities to the manufacture of watches and other timepieces for the military. One of their attempts to regain market share included the manufacture of
