Hamilton watches

The Hamilton Cushion was one of the first wristwatches made by Hamilton the famous pocket watch manufacturer. Production of this model began in 1922. Hamilton marketed this  model for Golfing and other Sports,  Motorists, Traveling Men, Foresters, Civil Engineers, Army and Navel Officers, and Aviators. It came with a  986 movement.  It’s a nice collectible […]

The Medwick looked at Hamilton’s driver and wondered why it lacked a crown on top instead of to the side. After all, Hamilton designed the Medwick for driving. Purchasers paid $40 for this watch in 1938. You can find this watch selling for $490 today. Of course, it’s restored at that price with a Butler

This is one of my favorite Hamilton watches. It uses a 987 A movement, typically has a Butler finished face, 18K applied gold to the hands and numerals. It’s elegant looking and big enough for people’s tastes today. This one sold for $40 in 1938. You can typically find them on eBay for around $150,

The Reagan is a 17 Jewel, 10K natural gold-filled man’s wrist watch. It has 18K applied gold numerals and a silver-oyster colored dial. Hamilton marketed this watch in 1938 $40 – a tidy sum in those days. The Reagan is a fairly rare watch today. You’ll rarely see one listed on eBay. It’s a mystery

In 1926, the American Magazine ran a series of Hamilton watch ads. The photo on the left is from the original ad. The ad announced the “new” Tonneau model wrist watch for women. It had a 987 movement and men can wear it today. It’s a large watch. This ad also read: “Hamilton Wrist Watches