The History of Hamilton Watches
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Founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Hamilton Watch Company has a rich history of accomplishments and a standing as one of the leading American watch manufacturers in the world.
Its early years saw it pronounced as the ”Railroad Timekeeper of America”, with production focused on pocket watches for the railroad industry that aided accuracy by putting a stop to serious accidents. Over the years that followed, Hamilton Watches continued this established reputation for successful timekeeping by keeping pace with watchmaking innovations into the next century.
The advent of World War I saw Hamilton producing watches for both consumers and the US armed forces, introducing the first ever wrist watch in 1917 when soldiers expressed their desire for a smaller and more convenient timepiece to carry.
By the time World War II came around, Hamilton was experienced at fashioning timepieces for military men. Around 10,000 Hamilton marine chronometers served the navigation needs of the US Armed Forces at sea. experiencing World War II on the wrists of American soldiers. In 1931, the Elinvar (Elasticity Invariable) movement was introduced as a mechanism that resisted the effects of temperature and was used in all Hamilton movements afterwards.
However, it was after the conflict when Hamilton’s innovations and ability to serve the needs of the watch wearer reached a wider market. In 1957, the Hamilton Ventura was announced as the first ever electric watch, powered by a tiny battery that allowed it to function for up to twenty years on a small amount of current. The watch reached iconic levels when worn by Elvis Presley in 1961, making it a true American classic.
After producing the world’s first digital watch in the 1970s, the Hamilton watch company was bought out by a Swiss watch conglomerate and is now sold under their fashionable Swatch Group. Combining their strong American identity with Swiss technological innovation, Hamilton watches today remain a force to be reckoned with in the watch world.
Popular Hamilton watch brands include the X Copter, X Wind and the aforementioned Ventura. In recent years, the brand has established itself as an environmentally friendly company, with its Hamilton Khaki and Hamilton Conservation ranges featuring watches that promote environmental ideals. Endorsed by Conservation International (CI) board member Harrison Ford, funds from the retail of certain Hamilton watches contribute to some major worldwide conservation breakthroughs, proving - if proof were needed - that Hamilton watches continues on its quest to make the world a better place through its beloved and timeless timepieces.
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