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 […]

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

This wristwatch is a 14 K gold filled 19 Jewel  Hamilton. It’s a very popular rectangular watch with an Art Deco shape and swept back lugs. The “Ross” is a true 1930’s watch made between 1937 and into 1941. The “Ross” came with a 982 movement with damasked bridges and plates. Hamilton produced Ross line

The “Harris” is one of the scarcest  Hamilton wristwatches. The company produced approximately 8,500 with few existing today and appearing only in Hamilton’s 1937-38 catalog. It uses a 987 F movement, considered one of the two best movements Hamilton made. This “Harris” model fits factory specifications of watches with 987 F movements. The movement uses

Little information exists on the Morley as Hamilton only produced 11,700 of this model. It’s rarely seen. 1936 marked a departure from Hamilton’s strict use of rectangular cases. Watches made during this period included the Dixon, Drake, Lawrence, Mason, Morley, Scott, Turner and Watson. Hamilton also introduced the 980 movement in 1936. As you can