How can I tell how old my Hamilton watch is?
How can I tell how old my Hamilton watch is?
Vintage Hamilton watches have either a snap or screw case back. If the watch has a snap case, carefully open it with a flat, blunt blade to examine the movement for dirt, grime or tampering. Using the magnifying glass or loupe will help identify the age the Hamilton watch.
Are Hamilton watches good quality?
Overall, Hamilton is considered a mid-priced Swiss brand superior in quality and design compared to the counterparts in the same price range. Hamilton is definitely not a luxury watch brand, as the attention to detail and sophistication of the wristwear is not on par with the likes of Omega or Tag Heuer.
When did Hamilton start using serial numbers on watches?
Hamilton also used serial numbers preceded by a letter on certain grades from about the late 30’s until the late 60’s. The following tables can help in identifying these watches. It is sometimes necessary to interpolate to estimate the particular year of a watch. Be sure to use the serial number on the movement (the works) of the watch.
Can you tell if a watch is a Hamilton Watch?
Those watches, while not displaying the Hamilton mark on their face, are legitimate Hamilton products. When it comes to identifying the model of a particular Hamilton, the bottom line is: It’s all about the case — movements don’t determine model, case designs do.
Is the h on the Crown of a Hamilton Watch?
(Note that Hamilton did not sign crowns with the Hamilton “H” until the 1950s, so you should not be seeing a signed crown on a pre-War model). Watches with dials that state “Hamilton movement” are not Hamilton watches; rather they are watches that have been created by taking Hamilton movements and putting them into third party cases.
How can you tell if a movement is Hamilton?
Movement serial numbers are documented and can help you with your search — particularly if you are trying to figure out if the correct movement is matched to a particular case. The production dates for movements during Hamilton’s golden years are widely agreed upon.