Hamilton: American spirit and Swiss technology

The history of Hamilton is an exciting journey of 120 years of Lancaster in the United States to Biel the world capital of watchmaking in Switzerland. Today, the pioneering role played by Hamilton in the world of aviation , film and digital power technologies are a source of inspiration for his watches.

1890 - 1920 : Style and Accuracy
Hamilton Watch Company was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892. Its first series of pocket watches, Broadway Limited, became known as the " Watch of Railroad Accuracy " . The unrivaled precision and reliability of the Hamilton railroad watches iron ended a series of serious accidents and marked the beginning of a long continuous journey of successful timekeeping.

During the second decade of the 20th century , Hamilton won the prestigious rank of supplier to the U.S. armed forces. The first wristwatches were worn provided by General "Black Jack" Pershing and his troops who fought in the trenches of Europe. In the 1920s , the winning formula combining precision durability gained an extra dimension. The introduction of the Piping Rock and Yankee watch in 1928 confirms the prominent position of Hamilton in the American style.

1940 - PATRIOTISM
Hamilton stopped production of watches for civilians during World War II in order to devote himself fully to the considerable supply of troops by delivering a total of one million chronographs. The marine chronometer Hamilton was the first to be produced using modern manufacturing methods. Nearly 10,000 marine chronometers Hamilton found themselves at the heart of World War II .

1950 & 1970 -INNOVATION and TECHNOLOGY
Secret mission , "Project X" , lasted for three years and had resulted in 1957 the introduction of the Ventura, the first electric watch ( battery powered ) in the world. Elvis Presley wore his Ventura in 1961 film " Blue Hawaii" .

At 12:01 , New York time , May 6, 1970 , the first digital watch world starts measuring time - made ​​by Hamilton.

1980 - NOSTALGIA
A revival in the 80s saw the reintroduction of classic Hamilton designs from the 20s to 60s. Former popular models like Boulton , Ardmore and Ventura were inspired and directed a trend prevalent throughout the industry for the classical watches.

TODAY - SOPHISTICATION
The unusual relationship between Hamilton and Hollywood continues with roles in films such as Men in Black, Lethal Weapon 4 ( Lethal Weapon 4 ) , Fight Club , Independence Day, The Talented Mr. Ripley (The talented Mr Ripley ) and you've Got Mail (You've got mail ) Back to hell ( Die Hard 4.0 ) and Get Smart. Costume designers and stylists appreciated shapes and styles unusual Hamilton chronographs that help breathe life into a string of characters .

Hamilton is established as one of the leading watch manufacturers in the world and knows a deserved reputation for creating chronographs both elegant and reliable reputation. The watches combine a strong American spirit with the unrivaled precision of the latest movements and Swiss technologies. The story continues ....