March 2012

Anton AbrahamsenMarch 4, 2012 I developed an interest in watches ever since I discovered my father’s mechanical chronograph from the 1970’s.  While that watch is still very precious to me, I wanted to know what else was available and started looking around for a second watch that might complement my mood or dress better on […]

Many historians place 1969 as a line of demarcation for the real Hamilton or the old Hamilton and the Swiss  Company with the Hamilton name. That’s when the Hamilton Watch Company completely ceased its American manufacturing operations. In 1971, Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère (SSIH) purchased the Hamilton brand and utilized the Hamilton name for a number

Hamilton claimed its cld principle was a simple application of  friction between the crystal, gasket, case bezel and case back, which they tested to see if the approach guarded against dirt and moisture. The crown stem assembly was also sealed with gaskets. Some claim that it was Hamilton’s effort to build a waterproof watch. I

Square B Plain Hamilton resisted making wristwatches for men, even though it’s major competitor, Elgin, released it’s first  ones in 1910. Hamilton considered wristwatches unmanly and only for women. They positioned themselves in the market by saying a possible need existed for a sports and driving watch. You’ll see the first watches beginning in 1917.