Old Hamilton watches gained their popularity by claiming to be the most reliable watches on the market. This reliability made them favorites of early railroad engineers. Before our modern train infrastructure was built, railroad engineers were responsible for manually tracking the train schedules to avoid collisions. Hamilton’s pocket watches were dubbed “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy” and were credited for helping to prevent many crashes. During the railway boom of the early 1900s, railroad companies purchased most of Hamilton’s watches. This popularity gave Hamilton an estimated 56% share of the American watch market. Even though our railway schedules are now automatic, Hamilton’s watches are still known as some of the most accurate and reliable ones around. . Image from: Strickland and Vintage Watches (Tumblr) . #hamilton #hamiltonwatch #oldhollywood #vintage #antique #facts #history #timepieces #watchfacts #watchhistory #watch #oldwatch #oldwatches #watchfam #vintagewatch #laikrodiswatchblog #blogger #watchwriter #watchblogger #blog https://www.instagram.com/p/Cge5yPghZaK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=









