The American brand with Swiss manufacturing that conquered Hollywood with its precision and unmistakable style.
Hamilton was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in response to the need for precision on America's railroads. The brand revolutionised the watch industry by becoming the official timekeeper of the railway lines, saving lives with its accuracy. In 1974, the manufacture relocated to Switzerland, merging the American pioneering spirit with Swiss watchmaking mastery.
The Hamilton Watch Company is established in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, combining the American spirit with Swiss precision. The company was founded with the aim of creating high-precision watches for the growing American railway system.
The beginning of more than 130 years of watchmaking history
Admiral Richard E. Byrd becomes the first aviator to reach the North Pole, flying over it for 13 minutes. This pioneering flight of 15 hours and 57 minutes was precisely timed by a Hamilton watch.
The beginning of Hamilton's aviation era
Hamilton halts all consumer production and dedicates itself exclusively to supplying watches to the US Armed Forces during the Second World War. Between 1942 and 1945, the company produces more than one million timing instruments, including wristwatches and marine chronometers.
Military service for over 75 years
American industrial designer Richard Arbib creates the revolutionary Hamilton Ventura, the world's first electric watch. Its triangular design becomes a twentieth-century icon that remains relevant more than 60 years later.
A symbol of innovation in watchmaking
Hamilton presents the Pulsar P2, the world's first digital watch, changing the way we read the time forever. The result of three years of research, this revolutionary watch displayed the time via red LEDs activated by a side button.
A revolution in watch technology
The Hamilton Ventura becomes an essential part of the agents' uniform in the 'Men in Black' saga. Since 1997, this bold and pioneering watch has featured in every film in the franchise, becoming as iconic as the black suit and the sunglasses.
From one icon to another
Hamilton creates 'The Murph' especially for Christopher Nolan's epic science-fiction film 'Interstellar'. The watch becomes an integral part of the plot and the emotional link between the protagonists, becoming a piece of cinematic history.
Making history on the big screen
Hamilton announces its partnership with Air-Glaciers, a rescue team with a powerful dedication to duty. This collaboration continues Hamilton's legacy as a partner to mountain rescue heroes, providing high-precision watches for critical missions.
Supporting the heroes of rescue
From the American railroads to the screens of Hollywood, Hamilton continues to keep time for the greatest stories.
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