Tom Adelstein

1926 Hamilton gentleman’s wristwatch. This is a rare, seldom seen True Art Deco* timepiece. Hamilton produced 1255 of this variation of the engraved Cushion: 352 with a 986A movement and 903 with the 987. This one is the 987 model. The Cushion is not a fragile timepiece. In fact, it’s sturdy and reliable as you would […]

After Restoration* The Norman appeared after World War II when Hamilton re-entered the consumer market. This was one of their first offerings. It resembles several other models such as the the Blake with its broad rectangular shape -almost a square. It differs from the longer and narrower models like the Bolton and the Donald. The

  1926 Hamilton Cut Corners [Square] gents wristwatch with bezel engraving. Hamilton began producing wristwatches in 1917. This is one of the first Hamilton strap wristwatches to use the 987 movement. Like the other early Hamilton wristwatches it came in limited quantities.  Hamilton made two versions of the Cut Corners wristwatch: plain and engraved in

The Hamilton company became part of the Swatch Group Ltd. in 1984. Instead of  manufacturing their own in-house movements, Hamilton  watches use ETA movements today. This is an example of a modern Hamilton watch. This Hamilton Khaki gents field watch has an ETA quartz movement and is known for the highest performance reviews for accuracy

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