The Hamilton Watch Company was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892. Initially known as the Adams & Perry Watch Manufacturing Company, it specialized in producing pocket watches with high-quality movements. In 1912, the company changed its name to the Hamilton Watch Company to honour James Hamilton, a prominent figure in the early days of the company. Hamilton Watch Company became renowned for its accurate timekeeping devices and introduced several ground breaking advancements, including the first electric watch in 1957.
The 1960s marked a challenging period for many American watch companies due to increased competition from inexpensive quartz watches from Japan. In 1971, Hamilton Watch Company was acquired by the Swiss Swatch Group, which recognized the value of the brand and sought to integrate its expertise into the Swiss watchmaking tradition. Following the acquisition, the Hamilton Watch Company gradually transitioned its production to Switzerland. The Swiss-made Hamilton more...
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