Have you noticed a shortage of vintage Hamilton watches? Unless you’re a collector, you may find that the 2011 selection of new Hamilton’s would serve you best, especially if you’re looking for a “retro” watch to wear. I’m happier with this year’s offerings than any I’ve seen since I purchased my last “new” Hamilton in […]
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Hamilton released the “Contour” on July 15, 1938. They advertised it as a driver’s watch, because the crown sat on top and as you can tell, it had hinged lugs. Hamilton told jewelers “we’ve had dozens of side-of-the-wrist models under consideration during the past year, but none filled all the natural requirements of such a
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Texas Institute for Jewelry Technology Restoring Vintage and Antique Hamilton Watches often requires case repair. I’m investigating what I need to learn to do bench work. Here’s an example of a watch that needs serious case work. Designing and crafting a piece of jewelry or learning the specialized arts of gemology or horology could be
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Click on image for larger view I’m displaying a Hamilton Illinois automatic wristwatch. After World War II, a deep recession hit the US and Hamilton had to scramble to come up with new ideas. This is one of them. I’ve never seen it in a catalog. Swiss Hamilton-Illinois Auto Copyright 2006-2017 | All Rights Reserved
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Click watch for expanded view. Hamilton listed this watch in their 1955 catalog as 10K yellow gold filled with a stainless steel back. Black numerals and yellow gold dots. This is a mid-century through back retro watch. Originally priced below the automatics. Copyright 2006-2017 | All Rights Reserved
