How to Identify Your Watch: It May Show-up in The Hamilton Museum

I visit Hamilton Watch’s website on a regular basis. They post some helpful information there. You will not find a comprehensive or indexed repository, but often times you can find nuggets.

Hamilton Watch Co. sponsors an interesting section entitled the Hamilton-Museum. I find it a bit confusing with poor navigation so I would like to take you through various parts of the site. You might also discover elements that the developers failed to complete.

An example of an incomplete section (as of this writing) includes the Historical Ads section. The page title says:

Hamilton in association with the National Clock & Watch Museum is proud to present a collection of historical advertisements. Scroll through the pages to see how Hamilton has evolved, dating from the early 1900’s to more recent times.

When you navigate to that section, you will find it blank. I lack any familiarity with the developer’s progress, but I expect them to black out the link until they have something to show.

The Timeline

Hamilton Watch began their home page with an image of a 1957 Ventura. I found that a bit strange for an opening page, but let’s give them a break. To the right under the heading “Discover the Collection,” they begin with the 1902 Pocket Watch 926. You might consider this challenging navigation.

If you scroll down to the bottom of the homepage, you will find a helpful navigational tool – a sliding scale. It begins with the1890’s and features the pocket watch 935. It then covers significant milestones into the 2000’s with the last entry the 2005 Jazzmaster AutoChrono. That entry says:

In 2005 Hamilton launches the Jazzmaster collection which takes its inspiration from the syncopated rhythms of the Jazz music.

A Good Starting Point

Will this museum project thrill long-time Hamilton Collectors? No. Beginners might find it compelling. It provides a nice introduction and gives people an appreciation for the long history of Hamilton watches. You might even find it the start of talking points for people wanting to know more about America’s great watch brand.

Conclusion

Take a look at the Hamilton Museum, I find it worthwhile.

Hamilton in association with the National Clock & Watch Museum is proud to present a collection of traditional advertisements. Scroll through the pages to see how Hamilton has evolved, dating from the early 1900’s to more recent times.