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These are two advertisements for Hamilton Watches from a 1909 National Geographic Magazine. Model shown is the No. 960 --- The Hamilton Watch Company was originally formed (established 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvannia) to produce high quality pocket watches and wristwatches, from mid-range to luxury. Hamilton would become a corporate conglomerate diversified in other operations. The Hamilton brand name is currently owned by The Swatch Group, LLC - a Swiss assembler of production grade mechanical and quartz wristwatches.
AdvertisingFrom colorful Victorian trade cards of the 1870s to the Super Bowl commerci…
Hamilton Pocket WatchesIn 1893, the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania began produc…