Hamilton watches

FAOD 5101 This is a U.S. Airforce “FAPD 5101” or “Type 1 Navigation” sibling of the British GB & GS by Hamilton. “Vietnam era” US issue timepieces. Classic Watch contributed the photo and description. It has  a correct plain crown, fixed bars and is in near mint+ condition.  This particular watch has an original signed […]

The Eaton is a moderately available vintage watch in the same general category as the Boulton. The Case still differs as the Eaton is a rectangular shape and has classical designed lugs. It first shows up in the 1949 Hamilton Catalog, so it’s an early post-World War II model. It sold for $60 new, which

Anton AbrahamsenMarch 4, 2012 I developed an interest in watches ever since I discovered my father’s mechanical chronograph from the 1970’s.  While that watch is still very precious to me, I wanted to know what else was available and started looking around for a second watch that might complement my mood or dress better on

Many historians place 1969 as a line of demarcation for the real Hamilton or the old Hamilton and the Swiss  Company with the Hamilton name. That’s when the Hamilton Watch Company completely ceased its American manufacturing operations. In 1971, Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogère (SSIH) purchased the Hamilton brand and utilized the Hamilton name for a number

Hamilton claimed its cld principle was a simple application of  friction between the crystal, gasket, case bezel and case back, which they tested to see if the approach guarded against dirt and moisture. The crown stem assembly was also sealed with gaskets. Some claim that it was Hamilton’s effort to build a waterproof watch. I