Close to one million hamilton military watches are produced. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. The spec provided for either metal or plastic cased watches with minimal shock or water protections, and a lower accuracy, nonhacking movement. Tape recordings of interviews with individuals involved in naval. Hamilton watches were totally swiss by 1973, the last hamilton made in the usa was about 1969. The usa, britain, and most other countries had long. Throughout that quarter century, he was known as many things. Milw46374 was issued in october 1964 to procure a low cost, disposable alternative to the milw3818b.
After successfully passing the tests for military compliance to meet the highest demands under the toughest conditions, the hamiltont1 was registered for a nato stock number nsn 6515016485814, and is now officially available in the us military ecat. All data and software used in this paper can be downloaded free of charge from. Built as a gate house by sir allan macnab in the late 1830s atop a battery from the war of 1812, this building known as battery lodge, now houses the hamilton military museum. The military museum is on the grounds of dundurn castle, and is rather small, on two floors.
Hamilton militaria collectors society gun show calendar for. Please direct any questions directly to hamilton militaria collectors society. Buy hamilton military wristwatches and get the best deals. Oct 14, 2012 hamilton produced wristwatches for the british military between 1965 and 1976, and this particular model was issued to military personnel from 1973 until 1976. Alexander hamilton was born around 1755 the exact year is disputed due to a lack of a birth certificate on the island of nevis in the west. Why this watch matters the hamilton tropicalized military watch is a true military watch chosen by the abu dhabi defense force hence the a. Hamilton produced wristwatches for the british military between 1965 and 1976, and this particular model was issued to military personnel from 1973 until 1976. The location of the hamilton and scourge was first estimated by using commodore yeos logbook from the wolfe, which gave his ships location the day of the accident. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Important contacts fort hamilton visitor control center 718 6304848. Hamilton field hamilton afb was a united states air force base, which was inactivated in 1973, decommissioned in 1974, and put. I have a hamilton military style watch that needs a cleaning. This is what has made hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. Apr 30, 2020 explore 3 exhibits at the hamilton military museum.
Get the best deals on hamilton military wristwatches when you shop the. Archibald william hamilton born october 15, 1980 is an american basketball coach and former player. Hamilton and scourge discovery in 1973 hamilton and. Sir william george gillies ra rsa 1898 1973 fish derek william dick 1958 the haddington amateur operatic society. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. The hamilton military museum city of hamilton, ontario, canada. In 1800, hamiltons military career came to a sudden halt when america and france reached a peace agreement. General purpose, milw46374a, hamilton, 66459523767, mgf. Hamilton was one of a handful of manufacturers that made milw46374 watches in a series of versions b, c, d, etc. The cameronians scottish rifles museum 129 muir street hamilton. Hamilton is a prolific brand in the military design space with several different models and. The army air force was now expanded into the united states air force, a separate military service, and soon hamilton air force base was being modified to accommodate jet aircraft. I understand hamilton military watches used a variety of movements.
He is the head mens basketball coach at eastern kentucky university, a position he has held since 2018. A black dial marked t indicating tritium as the luminous material and british military broad arrow. Hamilton journal news, hamilton, ohio, military newspaper clipping from sep 18, 1973 1262964. Identify possible hamilton 1970s british military watch. From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being issued in 1973. One could entertain such a suspicion on the basis of some of. Get the best deals on hamilton mechanical handwinding military.
Rugged watches from our khaki field collection are known as some of the best military tactical watches available. In mid1959 the runways were upgraded to accommodate f101 and f104 operations. Antiques atlas a 1973 hamilton military wristwatch. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for hamilton military museum on your website. The first series of hamilton pocket watches with the title the watch of railroad accuracy. Thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton debate at the nixon library duration. Hamilton served as the head basketball coach at hargrave military academy in chatham, virginia from 2011 to 2017. Broad arrow, 5238290, w10664599 and 2007473 indicating that it was issued by the ministry of defence in 1973. Hamilton military museum, veterans memorial park, torc new mexico.
A military issued hamilton watch with a manual wind movement. Webb is the command surgeon, headquarters tactical air command, langley air force base, va. Hamilton air force base california state military museum. Its focus is the war of 1812, during which southern ontario was a. Add a tropical and legible dial and you have a fantastic vintage watch. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. To download the fact sheet for the us military configuration package, just fill out the contact information below. Hamilton brings back an affordable classic with the new khaki. Over a period of 25 years, alexander hamilton was heavily involved with the military, both by serving as a soldier and officer, and making lasting contributions as a stateman. Alexander hamilton is well known for his success as a statesman and his accomplishments as the first secretary of the treasury, but the title that hamilton was most proud of was that of major general. The only large group of post1707 military records held in scotland are for the militia. This paper applies a methodology recently developed by hamilton 2000 to address. Bloodties to a gentle landscape tells the story of the war of 1812 and the stories of key hamilton figures through the eyes of their descendants. Major general alexander hamilton the campaign for the.
This is a collection of material from the hamilton military museum, on the grounds of dundurn castle. The southern flank in crisis, 19731976 whitehall histories. Along with a group of other students from kings, he joined a volunteer militia company, the hearts of oak. The hamilton t1 for armed forces safely accompanies your patients to any destination on the ground, at sea, or in the air. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy. From 1976 onwards, manufacturing transferred from hamilton to the cabot watch company cwc who produced an equivalent cwc branded version of the watch. These specified types included the sweepsecond hand rather than the subdial, and had a hack function meaning that when the crown was pulled out the movement stopped. In 1789, hamilton was appointed inspector general and second in command, as america geared up for a potential war with france. Hamilton mechanical handwinding military wristwatches for sale. Including gun show dates, times, location, admission, concealed classes, and vendor space. At 5 oclock the 40 mile creek bore ssw distance about 8 miles, wind southerly.
The convenient steel hamilton materials cabinet, together with descriptive comment on dynavar mainsprings and information on pml 79 oil the new watch oil developed and manufactured by hamilton to meet watchmakers needs for one wi th all. These military watches are typically available with stainless steel designs and are made with helpful 3hand analogue displays for an easy way to keep track of time down to the second. The first zm radio stations were started in 1973 as 1zm auckland, 2zm wellington and 3zm christchurch. Hamilton field hamilton afb was a united states air force base, which was inactivated in 1973, decommissioned in 1974, and put into a caretaker status with the air force reserves until 1976.
The hamilton museum is named for dianne hamilton, and contains displays ranging from a military button collection to buffalo soldier memorabilia. Conditionhamilton have recently launched a reissue of this watch, which you can buy directly from them. Alexander hamilton and american progressivism the heritage. George hamilton thinks he turned his character in his new film, medusa into a psychological freak and the movie into a thriller actress alana collins mrs. Hamilton is a prolific brand in the military design space with several different models and options. Was alexander hamilton, one of the most consequential of the american founders, actually an early version of a modern progressive.
The rear of the stainless steel case carries the army military markings, 5238290 w10664599 170073, denoting issue in 1973. After successfully passing the tests for military compliance to meet the highest demands under the toughest conditions, the hamilton t1 was registered for a nato stock number nsn 6515016485814, and is now officially available in the us military ecat catalog. Hamilton military wristwatches there are several different design types for wristwatches, but one of the most common is the military style with a simple appearance and an emphasis on ruggedness. Circled t indicates the luminous material is tritium, the arrow pheon crown property, swiss made movement made in switzerland. A while back i did a post on the milw46374b military wrist watch that was used by ground pounders in the us military during vietnam and the decade following. The watch has the following mod markings on the rear case. Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree, tony orlando and dawn. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Maker hamilton military watch dated may 1973 vietnam era. Military 1973 for sale is a nos hamilton military watch from the vietnam era. Burlington heights, where dundurn castle and the hamilton military museum now stand, was occupied by the british military from 18 1815.
Hamilton was founded in lancaster, pennsylvania in the u. A stainless steel case of tonneau design and marked to the back with military marks and date of production of 1973. Hamilton military museum, veterans memorial park, torc new. The full story the hamilton tropicalized military watch, produced between the mid1960s and 1970s, is recognizable by its simple 36. It would not be the last time that hamilton worked for the u. The full story the hamilton tropicalized military watch, produced between the mid1960s and 1970s, is recognizable by its simple 36 mm stainless. A vintage hamilton w10 military watch lug2lug youtube.
Hamilton militaria collectors society has gun shows in canada. Under revised doctrine, units would assist and support host government institutions where u. Show off your rugged side with a hamilton military watch. In exceptional condition, a hamilton w10 british army issue watch. The southern flank in crisis, 19731976 whitehall histories 9780415761550. This watch was produced by hamilton in 1973 for the british ministry of defense, for army personnel. This hamilton is an early wwii design before the military demanded a few additional complications see a11, a, etc. With the heritage craze showing no signs of slowing down, we couldnt help but wonder when hamilton would produce a watch as close to that original spec as possible. The soldier hamilton s first experience with the military came during the heady days of the summer of 1775, after the outbreak of fighting at boston.
The hamiltont1 for armed forces safely accompanies your patients to any destination on the ground, at sea, or in the air. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. It was transferred to the united states army in 1983 and was designated an army airfield until its brac closure in 1988. The usa, britain, and most other countries had long been relying on the swiss for military watches by the 1970s. Download section for united states army yearbooks listed by military installation. He advises the tac commander on health and sanitation matters, administers and supervises the command medical service. Fs british hamilton w10 army military watch 1973 first its 1973 military watch, issued hamilton w10 as the watch was also issued to army personnel, and in much greater numbers than the raf. Today, the hack has become very collectible among watch and military collectors. In 1800, hamilton s military career came to a sudden halt when america and france reached a peace agreement. The convenient steel hamilton materials cabinet, together with descriptive comment on dynavar mainsprings and information on pml 79 oil the new watch oil developed and manufactured by hamilton to meet watchmakers needs for one wi th all fine watch oil equirements, will be found on page 36. Hamilton rolex watches military jewels accessories jewelry gemstones jewerly gems. Hamilton military watch info needed nawcc message board. Aug 09, 20 hamilton military museum canadas history.
The soldier hamiltons first experience with the military came during the heady days of the summer of 1775, after the outbreak of fighting at boston. New zealand television shows, public broadcasting in new zealand. Finding aid pdf scope and content note these are materials accumulated by boozallenhamilton, inc. The records consist of correspondence, instructions, research notes, and publications on naval research and development commands.
Cwc w10 hamilton 1973 mens british army watch w10 catawiki. Hamilton, of course, went on to produce the khaki line, which to this day remains an integral part of the brands catalog with countless iterations on this classic military design. Model reference w10664599how do we date this watch. There are numerous exhibits focusing on local military heroes. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. The text engraved on the backside reads as follows. Hamilton has the role of a photographer in the jetset caper movie. On 1 february 1973, reserve civil affairs units were reduced 10 percent to meet a revised strength ceiling. The dial is a1 condition and original and the hands are also unmarked carrying the original lume.
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