A watch overflowing with pioneering spirit.
1892 | Lancaster, USA | Unknown

Founded in the United States in 1892, Hamilton has its factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

When the "Broadway Limited" pocket watch, created the year after the company's founding, was adopted by railroad companies, Hamilton's high precision became widely known to the American public at the same time that the railroad network expanded throughout the United States.

In 1914, Hamilton gained the trust of the U.S. military and began supplying military watches. Hamilton watches, which continue to keep accurate time even under the harsh conditions of land, sea, and air, have continued to receive feedback from the military to this day, and this continues to be utilized in the development of practical timepieces.

In 1918, they began developing aviation watches, which became the official timepieces for regular airmail in the United States. Even now, 100 years later, they continue to support pilots' flights, including through partnerships with the Red Bull Air Race.

In 1957, they unveiled the "Ventura," a beautifully futuristic and modern timepiece. This model was the world's first battery-powered wristwatch and captivated people with its asymmetrical design that revolutionized the concept of watches. The Ventura is also known as the watch favored by the King of Rock, Elvis Presley.

In 1970, they unveiled the world's first LED digital watch, the "Pulsar." This watch, with its futuristic design using LEDs, became famous when James Bond wore it in the movie "Live and Let Die."

Hamilton, which continues to challenge itself with new ideas not only in terms of functionality but also in terms of design, can be described as a company full of pioneering spirit. At the same time, it also plays many important roles in the film industry, an industry that symbolizes America.

Hamilton's "Flintridge" and "Piping Rock" watches appeared in the 1932 film "Shanghai Express." The watches featured in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" and the watch worn by Murph in Christopher Nolan's 2014 film "Interstellar" were original designs commissioned from Hamilton. Hamilton watches have also appeared in numerous other films, including "The Frogmen," "Pearl Harbor," and "The Martian," and each watch leaves a strong impression on screen.

Hamilton, with its close ties to the screen, has been hosting the "Behind the Camera Awards" since 2006, contributing to the film industry by celebrating those who work behind the scenes. It continues to maintain its position as a leading American watch company.