Any Hamilton fans?

n-theory · May 17, 2024

Beautiful! @X350 XJR . Man of great taste 👍

Omarrye · May 18, 2024

My 1970 Hamilton that I sold to a friend

pdxleaf · May 26, 2024

My Stormking I is back from service, including a new crystal and strap.

Vanallard · Dec 24, 2024

18k Astramatic today!

goudaville · Dec 26, 2024

this is my daily driver, love how versatile it is on a bracelet. also love how thin it is

llvhhui · Dec 26, 2024

Got a white Murph. Digging it so far.

Greatoldone · Dec 27, 2024

My issued W10 is up for grabs if anyone is interested: https://omegaforums.net/threads/hamilton-w10-british-military.179166/ 😉

Vanallard · Jan 17, 2025

One of, if not the most meaningful watch purchases to date - a 14k plain round model. A gift for my daughter who was born 100 years after the watch left the assembly line in 1924!

Deafboy · Jan 17, 2025

Vanallard
One of, if not the most meaningful watch purchases to date - a 14k plain round model. A gift for my daughter who was born 100 years after the watch left the assembly line in 1924!

It's in really nice shape, the dial especially. Congrats! Lucky daughter!

0002s · Jan 18, 2025

Myron · Feb 8, 2025

My caliber 912 Farragut Secometer that I had converted to a wristwatch. The watch was originally owned by my wife's grandfather. The conversion was done by Brendan Frett.

Vanallard · Mar 1, 2025

1968-9 Hamilton Lord Lancaster AA in solid 14k white gold.

Vanallard · Jun 2, 2025

Picked up a rare Diamond Tempus over the weekend. Terrible auction photos but I’m thinking the watch should clean up nicely with some TLC. It’s not surprising that this model is rare, given that it retailed for a whopping $450 USD back in 1957/8, which at that time could get you a Speedy and a nice Seamaster/Constellation!

gatorcpa · Jun 2, 2025

Vanallard
It’s not surprising that this model is rare, given that it retailed for a whopping $450 USD back in 1957/8, which at that time could get you a Speedy and a nice Seamaster/Constellation!

Neither of which were gold or had diamonds.

Apples to apples.
gatorcpa

Vanallard · Jun 2, 2025

gatorcpa
Neither of which were gold or had diamonds.

Apples to apples.
gatorcpa

Sure, the more appropriate comparison would be the solid 14k gold Seamaster that someone could buy and have enough money left over for a Speedmaster, or steel Constellation. I was merely highlighting the relatively steep price of the DT, which likely contributed to its rarity. It’s also somewhat surprising that the DT cost nearly 3x more than the Golden Tempus (same watch, no diamonds).

gatorcpa · Jun 2, 2025

Vanallard
It’s also somewhat surprising that the DT cost nearly 3x more than the Golden Tempus (same watch, no diamonds).

Diamonds were always expensive. Not to mention extra labor costs for setting them.

Then and now.
gatorcpa

Waltesefalcon · Jun 3, 2025

Vanallard
Picked up a rare Diamond Tempus over the weekend. Terrible auction photos but I’m thinking the watch should clean up nicely with some TLC. It’s not surprising that this model is rare, given that it retailed for a whopping $450 USD back in 1957/8, which at that time could get you a Speedy and a nice Seamaster/Constellation!

I think that many people forget that back in the late 50s Hamilton still had the reputation of being one of the best watch companies in the world, especially in the US. So, the premium pricing for a Hamilton makes perfect sense, not to mention the gold and diamonds used in it. Congratulations on a nice pick.