Platinum Hamilton Diamond Watch
View Similar Items
Platinum Hamilton Diamond Watch
About the Item
Hamilton
In an era when the safety of America’s bustling railroads absolutely depended on accurate timepieces for its conductors, watchmaker Hamilton pioneered cutting-edge, impossibly precise watches in a complex that spanned one square city block of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, during the late 19th century.
As railroad tracks were laid across the United States and steam locomotives began traversing vast distances, the American railroad system ran into a problem. Back then, time was not standardized across the country. Therefore, in 1883, the railroad companies established the four time zones as we know them today. But, despite setting these zones, train conductors were not always synchronized, leading to deadly accidents on the railroads.
Enter watchmaker Hamilton, founded in 1892. Railway workers would be required to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule, and the watchmaking industry — and early American pocket-watch manufacturers such as Hamilton, Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company — benefitted. Hamilton’s pocket watches were extremely alluring to train conductors, who began buying them en masse. The East Coast company’s timepieces eventually earned the moniker “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.”
Hamilton transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches in 1914, as it supplied timepieces to American troops fighting in World War I. Wristwatches, naturally, were more convenient to wear and use in battle. The new style of watch was also appealing to aviators, and Hamilton aeronautical watches became all the rage among pilots, specifically those flying for the new U.S. Airmail service.
The general public’s interest in Hamilton watches grew rapidly in the 1920s. Legendary polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd timed his historic flights over glaciers and chunks of sea ice with a Hamilton pocket watch in the late 1920s, and a Hamilton timepiece used by Byrd during these expeditions went on display in 2018 at the National Watch & Clock Museum.
Hamilton’s Piping Rock watch, an Art Deco–inspired design that featured elegant Roman numerals set in black for the hour markers, made its debut in 1928 and was gifted to the New York Yankees to celebrate their World Series win that year. The model was also featured in the film Shanghai Express alongside the brand’s Flintridge watch, further expanding Hamilton’s popularity. (Hamilton watches can also be seen in the films The Frogmen, Blue Hawaii, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Men in Black.)
In the second half of the 20th century, Hamilton became well known for several innovations: It developed the first-ever battery-operated electric watch, the Ventura, in 1957, as well as the first-ever digital wristwatch, the Hamilton Pulsar Time Computer, in 1970. Three years later, superspy and watch enthusiast James Bond donned a Pulsar in Live and Let Die.
Today, the company is part of the Swatch Group, and its headquarters and production facilities relocated from Pennsylvania to Switzerland in 2003.
Find vintage Hamilton watches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 14 Karat and Platinum Diamonds and Ruby Cuff Bracelet with WatchLocated in New York, NYThe watch is finely crafted in 14k pink gold and platinum face of the watch with ruby and diamonds.Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
- Unisex Bvlgari Diamonds WatchBy BvlgariLocated in New York, NYThe watch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds . Sign by BVLGARICategory
Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Lucien Piccard Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond WristwatchBy Lucien PiccardLocated in New York, NYSigned Lucien Piccard watch is composed of baguette and round cut diamonds weighing approximately 20.50 carats in total. The dial is protected by ...Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Cartier "Santos" 18 Karat White Gold Dumont Diamond WatchBy CartierLocated in New York, NYFinely crafted in 18k white gold and diamonds with back leather straps. Cartier serial number: WH100251 Comes with original box and papers Ladies sizeCategory
Vintage 1980s American Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold
- Vintage 1980s David Webb Black Enamel and Diamonds WatchBy David WebbLocated in New York, NYFinely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats. Signed by David Webb. Circa 1980s Size 6 inchesCategory
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
- Cartier Pasha WatchBy CartierLocated in New York, NYCartier Pasha watch finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds, Cartier white dial with diamonds with original brown lizard...Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and DiamondsBy HamiltonLocated in New York, NYThis is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds. The cas...Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Antique Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail WatchBy HamiltonLocated in Miami, FLThis Antique Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical windin...Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- 1960s Vintage Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail WatchBy HamiltonLocated in Miami, FLThis Vintage Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round diam...Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- 5.32 Ct Diamond Hamilton Platinum Cocktail WatchBy HamiltonLocated in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon TyneA stunning, fine and impressive vintage Hamilton 5.32 carat diamond cocktail watch of the highest quality; part of our vintage watch, diamond estate jewelry collections. This stunning authentic vintage Hamilton diamond watch has been crafted in platinum, with a bracelet style strap. This vintage watch has an aged white dial which displays the Hamilton name in addition to Arabic quarter hour markers between applied button hour markers. The wristwatch retains the original gold colored hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder. The platinum* watch case is plain and unembellished apart from the anterior face. The stunning feature, curved and stepped, hinged cover is ornamented with a eight-cut and baguette cut diamonds, as are the bezel and shaped lugs. This fine and impressive 1940s cocktail watch is fitted with a fully articulated bracelet style strap in platinum. Seven of the links are accented with an individually displayed, bezel set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, the six smaller geometric shaped links feature a central raised band of channel set baguette cut diamonds. The watch secures to the reverse with a fully integrated, push fit locking clasp, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. This stunning cocktail watch is fitted with a vintage Hamilton USA 17 jewels movement. The fine vintage cocktail watch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. *NOTE Any platinum alloy has to state the alloy metal first eg iridium 10% - platinum 90% in this instance. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. If necessary we are happy to assist you with any repair query in the future, however as this item is vintage we are unable to guarantee parts will be replaceable. Condition This original vintage Hamilton cocktail watch...Category
Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Elegant Platinum and Diamond Vintage, Ladies Hamilton Cocktail WatchBy HamiltonLocated in Palm Beach, FLThis wonderful creation by venerated American maker, Hamilton, is a pristine example of this Mid-20th Century genre, ladies cocktail watch. Crafted from platinum and replete in watch...Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Hamilton Cocktail Platinum Silver dial Manual watchBy HamiltonLocated in Surfside, FLVintage Hamilton Cocktail watch in platinum diamond case and 14k white gold diamond bracelet. Manual wind Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Fits up to 7 inches wrist. Comes with a secur...Category
Antique 16th Century Wrist Watches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum