A collector's guide to the men's wristwatches made by Hamilton Watch Company from 1922 until the U.S. factory closed in 1969. Over 1000 illustrations are cross-indexed by name, and the most collectable watches are described in detail in the notes section. Factory production figures are included for most watches made from 1923-1935.
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"'Hamilton Wristwatches, A Collector's Guide' is highly recommended reading for watchmakers and collectors alike." -- Horological Times Magazine, Nov. 1999
About the Author
René Rondeau is a watchmaker who has been specializing in Hamilton watches since 1986. He published the first edition of "The Watch of the Future" in 1989, and is the author of "Hamilton Wristwatches - A Collector's Guide." He has contributed many articles about Hamilton watches to the NAWCC 'Bulletin' and is frequently quoted in wristwatch magazines. He is a member of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, the American Watchmakers Institute, and the Society for Professional Watchmakers.
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The Bible for Hamilton Manual Collectors,
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Renee's labor of love is a "godsend" for those of us who's passion is the collecting of vintage American wristwatches. As my collection is centered around the classic tanks for Gruen, Bulova and Hamilton, this book was the ultimate source on the hundreds of models produced, their respective movements, their histories, original ads, and production figures, when available. He wisely stays away from "price guides" which would "date" the book, and be subjective. Its usefulness or interest would be a bit limited to non-Hamilton fanatics, but a worthwhile addition to any horological library.
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Mr. Rondeau has assembled a very high quality research book on the subject of Hamilton watches. It is a "must have" for anyone who is serious about collecting (or just learning more about) Hamilton timepieces.
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This book doesn't tell you how to service a watch. But, it has tremendous value in providing a catalog of Hamilton watches. Anyone with a Hmailton watch or even a passing interest in a Hamilton, needs this book.
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The Hamilton Watch Company was incorporated on December 14, 1892, however it did not manufacture its first watch until March, 1894. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hinged lugs, special engraved, rare grade, electric series, strap watch, electric watch, watch company Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lord Lancaster, Piping Rock, Sea Beach, Golden Tempo, Golden Tempus, Hamilton Electric, Sea Rover, Timely Topics, Diamond Tempus, Floyd Bennett, Mount Vernon, Sea Breeze, Sea Haven, Sea Ranger, The Watch of the Future, Richard Arbib, Sea Mate, Tonneau Engraved, Tonneau Plain, World War New!
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The Hamilton Watch Company was incorporated on December 14, 1892, however it did not manufacture its first watch until March, 1894. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hinged lugs, special engraved, rare grade, electric series, strap watch, electric watch, watch company Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lord Lancaster, Piping Rock, Sea Beach, Golden Tempo, Golden Tempus, Hamilton Electric, Sea Rover, Timely Topics, Diamond Tempus, Floyd Bennett, Mount Vernon, Sea Breeze, Sea Haven, Sea Ranger, The Watch of the Future, Richard Arbib, Sea Mate, Tonneau Engraved, Tonneau Plain, World War New!
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