Once Upon a Time: Hamilton Collectors' Watches

The Hamilton "Robert" circa 1953 is one of the most unique case designs offered in the Hamilton line-up. The yellow 14K SOLID GOLD case measures 22mm by 27mm, lug tips and crown excluded. From lug tip to lug tip, the case measure 41mm. The outside of the case back is signed Hamilton 14K Gold S&W. The inside of the case back is signed ROBERT Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster PA. 14K GOLD S-321555 S&W.

The case is in excellent condition. Yellow Applied Gold numerals and markers highlight the black dial. The dauphine hands are gold. The subsidiary chapter ring is gold. The crown appears to be original to the watch and the crystal is New Old Stock. The movement is signed Hamilton USA 754 19 Jewels 10165. The movement has been serviced and it is keeping accurate time.

The Hamilton "Spectra" was one of the original three case designs chosen to introduce the world’s first electric movement, circa 1957. The Spectra is a large watch compared against Hamilton standards. The case measures 36mm at its widest point. Overall the length of the bezel measures 40mm. The outside of the case back is signed Hamilton 14K GOLD Biggs. The inside of the case back is signed Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, PA. 14K GOLD. The case is in remarkable condition.

This watch features its original satin silver dial highlighted by gold concentric circles. The dial is signed Hamilton and Electric (above the 12 o'clock marker). The numerals and markers are 18K applied gold. All three hands are also gold. The crown is signed. The crystal is New Old Stock. The movement is signed Hamilton 500. This classic Hamilton Spectra is correct in every respect.


The Hamilton "Spectre" is one of the three electrics first introduced in 1957.

The Spectre is a large watch compared against Hamilton standards. The case measures 36mm at its widest point. Overall the length of the bezel measures 40mm. The outside of the case back is signed Hamilton 14K GOLD Biggs. The inside of the case back is signed Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, PA. 14K GOLD. The case is in remarkable condition.

This watch features its original black dial highlighted by gold concentric circles. The dial is signed Hamilton and Electric (above the 12 o'clock marker). The numerals and markers are 18K applied gold. All three hands are also gold. The crown is signed. The crystal is perfect and original to the watch. The movement is a Hamilton 505 Electric. This classic Hamilton Spectre is correct in every respect.

The Hamilton "Ventura" watch features swiss quartz movement. It is a limited edition of commemorative 1957 electric watch - each watch individually numbered with a one-time-only production, Electrical battery powered, the watch style first appeared in Elvis Presley's 1961 movie 'Blue Hawaii'. It features silver-tone luminous hands, silver-tone indices, polished stainless steel bezel, crown, case and case back, sapphire crystal. It includes commemorative steel-tone collector's case, box and literature. It’s water resistant to 30 meters.

A complete history of Hamilton Electrics is presented in The Watch of the Future an excellent reference book for Hamilton collectors.