Hamilton Watch Brand

Ever since its inception in the year 1892, Hamilton, the watch brand has been in the forefront creating history over the years. Many of us still think of Hamilton as being an American watch brand, and we aren’t so much off the mark. Hamilton was in fact founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the US. Not surprisingly, the tag line reads “American Spirit, Swiss Precision”.

Hamilton watches truly embody the spirit of adventure; they are created keeping in mind the mindset of the adventurer – like the diver or the aviator.   Hamilton is recognized for producing quality timepieces known for their accuracy. The watch company started off its production with pocket watches. Equipping the servicemen going to war with the Hamilton Khaki Field watch, the brand made its foray into the world of wrist watches, with the first wristwatch appearing only in 1917. The Hamilton Khaki was a classily designed, practical military watch to appeal to the military men manning the front lines during the first World War.

Little has changed over the years in the design of Hamilton Khaki Field Watch. It is available in a variety of dial colours and straps even today. You’ll find several different models available online at Citywatches Canada (citywatches.ca) at heavily marked down prices. The Khaki Field has a simple classic dial with bold hour markers and hands. The hour markers also feature military time, making it an ideal choice for servicemen.

Brand Hamilton has a close connection with Hollywood. Hamilton watches made an appearance in Hollywood movies exclusively adding to the character and story line of the film. Even today you find several films in which Hamilton watches are making a distinct statement of class, innovation ruggedness and design.

The flying community was also served with a specially designed aeronautical timepiece way back in 1918. Hamilton added another first to its credit by creating the world’s first electrical battery-operated timepiece – the Ventura in 1957. Deviating from the usual round shape, this watch had a unique design in the shape of a shield giving it a futuristic appearance. The modern-day Ventura still retains its unique shield shaped design, you can easily find it online at Citywatches Canada as well as other online stores.

Hamilton’s Swiss connection began in May 1974, when the Swatch Group purchased the brand. The company’s manufacturing facilities were shifted to Switzerland in 2003, to fulfil the standards required to make it a truly “Swiss-made” brand. Hamilton watches are both casual and smart timepieces – in the same breath you could also call them futuristic, sporty and innovative. Along with the Khaki Field and Ventura, Hamilton Men’s Jazzmaster Thinline is another classic timepiece. If you love the solid, chunky look, the Hamilton Men’s Khaki X-Wind is a pilot watch that delivers added aviator functions in a beautiful package. Starting from $300 and going up to more than $6000, there’s a Hamilton watch to suit every budget.