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This fascinating video from 1947 by Hamilton Watch Co details the production of watches at its Lancaster, PA, facility. (Skip to 4:52​ for the interesting bits.) It was truly in-house – the factory had its own metal foundry and oil refinery for lubricates. And notice how much is still the same in watchmaking.

I bought this 1949  “Hamilton Vardon” and restored it without knowing much about it. I just liked the look. As it turned out, I had an iconic watch. One that collectors value. Hamilton attempted to create a water proof case similar to the Rolex Oyster with a cup-like back and a sealed bezel and two-piece

Black Dial 1983 Tuxedo 1940’s Post War Model 1930’s Pre-War Fully Restored Lester Hamilton released the 1935 Lester again during the early post-World War II period. This popular watch arrived at a time when American watch companies started re-entering the consumer market. Prior to 1945, US watch manufacturers had to dedicate all their production to the

It’s doubtful many of these watches exist and they are highly collectible. Hamilton released this watch in 1940, produced it for two years and then suspended production due to the First War Powers Act. That’s usual since FDR placed the country under the War Powers Act and forbid Hamilton to make consumer products.  The original

The pictures above give the viewer an idea of the different design angles of the Bowman, while the photos below allow you to see what’s under the hood. So, what about the Bowman? Hamilton introduced the Bowman in 1939.  This watch featured the 14/0 sized 19 jewel 982 Medallion movement. (Which Hamilton collectors consider the