Even though Hamilton watches are entirely Swiss made now, Hamilton's origins cut as deeply American as apple pie. Hamilton watches first originated in the late 1890s in Lancaster, PA. During the second decade of the 1900s, the company earned the business of supplying the US Armed Forces. During WWII, Hamilton stopped manufacturing watches for civilian consumers and concentrated solely on providing US servicemen with one million timepieces, including chronometers. Hamilton also designed and manufactured the world's first electric watch in 1957 and the world's first digital watch in 1970.

If your thriving business permits a periodic splurge, purchase Hamilton watch timepieces for yourself or some other deserving person in your life. Look for new or vintage Hamilton watches online to compare prices and selection:

1. When looking for pocket watches, Hamilton timepieces will satisfy all your search criteria.

2. Hamilton watches for men make a definite statement about your standards for quality and pride in workmanship.

3. Hamilton watches for ladies offer either a casual or formal look.

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The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy a Hamilton pocket watch for your next timepiece purchase

Hamilton pocket watches, the first watches produced by the company, earned the nickname 'Watch of Railroad Accuracy,' because their accuracy helped stop an epidemic of serious accidents.

I recommend: Visit Princeton Watches, an authorized Hamilton watch dealer, to buy a Hamilton pocket watch; you can choose from yellow gold-tone plated, rose gold-tone or palladium plated. If vintage Hamilton pocket watches interest you, consider the vintage Hamilton pocket watch at ClockandWatch.com. The Circa. 1940s watch features a 10K gold-filled case, a double sunk dial, adjusted to temperature and six positions and a one-year guarantee.

Check out the wide variety of available men's Hamilton watches

Hamilton watches break down into two different collections: the American Classic and Khaki.

I recommend: Select one of the fine Hamilton wrist watches available at Magnums.net. A family owns the online boutique in addition to a brick-and-mortar boutique named Sands Point Shop in New York. Consider purchasing a vintage Hamilton watch, like the Hamilton Ventura, at Finer Times.com. The watch includes a near mint condition 14k yellow gold signed asymmetrical case and electric sweep seconds, and it comes with a 5-day return privilege and 90-day mechanical warranty.

Search authorized Hamilton watch dealers for great ladies' watches

Look for ladies' Hamilton watches for a classic and/or elegant look to enhance any wardrobe.

I recommend: Choose from among the Hamilton ladies watches that appeal to you, and then contact Sziro Jewelry Designs for a price quote and to place an order. If the company doesn't currently stock a particular watch, they'll order it for you directly from Hamilton. View the selection of Hamilton watches for ladies at eWatches.com. Each of its Hamilton electric watches includes a battery end-of-life indicator and a two-year manufacturer warranty.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Like many fine watchmakers, Hamilton doesn't allow its authorized dealers to sell Hamilton watches online, so verify you're dealing with an authorized retailer before you buy a new watch.
• •  When buying vintage Hamilton watches, make sure the timepiece comes with a warranty that gives you time to verify the authenticity of the watch with an authorized Hamilton dealer.