Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Enamel Dial Railway Pocket Watch – 1917

The Hamilton Watch Company was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892 with the aim of creating high-quality, American-made watches. In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation's railroads, Hamilton quickly became a leading manufacturer of pocket watches and supplied watches to the US military. Hamilton watches were known for their exceptional engineering and design, and were both elegantly styled and dependable. The company was one of the largest watchmakers in the world by the 1940s.

During World War II, Hamilton again supplied watches to the US military and produced some of the world's most accurate navigational chronometers, in addition to developing new technologies for use in military watches. After the war, Hamilton continued to innovate and introduced several new watch designs for the future.

In the 1950s, Hamilton made a poor executive decision by launching their first "electric" or battery watch before ironing out all the issues, leading to many failures. At the same time, Bulova launched their version of the electric watch called the Accutron, which did not fail, ultimately leading to the demise of Hamilton as a company.

Despite their downfall, Hamilton watches still live on. Parts are available, and the average Hamilton, with only average care, can last hundreds of years. Hamilton's commitment to excellence has never been surpassed by any other watch company, making their watches still highly regarded and sought after today. This elegant pocket watch is a true representation of Hamilton's dedication to craftsmanship and precision.

Creator: Hamilton
Style: Modern
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1910-1919
Date of Manufacture: 1917
Condition: Good