The Hamilton Journal
Jewelry and watch know-how, designer news and a century of stories from the Hamilton family.
*Originally published July 2016Let's face it, buying an engagement ring is a big investment, financially and emotionally. There are so many tips and ideas floating around about how you should go about finding the perfect ring, that it's hard to pick out the good advice...
Read the story: 5 Engagement Ring Myths Debunked*Originally published July 2012 Propelling its pioneering aviation spirit to new heights in the year of the brand’s 120th anniversary is the Khaki X-Patrol. The new pilot watch acts as a portable...
Read the story: Hamilton Watches Introduces the Khaki X-Patrol in Celebration of Their 120th Year*Originally published June 2015 Early Audemars Piguet opening travel pocket watchIt is said that Swiss watches are considered the best in the world, but did you know that the country's ascent to the pinnacle of...
Read the story: Tracking the Origin of the Swiss Watchmaking Industry*Originally published June 2016Congratulations! He just popped the question and you said yes! Now it's time to share your happiness (and your gorgeous ring) with everyone you know. As you know from...
Read the story: How To Take the Best Engagement Ring Selfie*Originally published June 2014 It's graduation season, and while many grads know what they want to do for a living, others are still considering their options. One career path rarely thought of...
Read the story: Intense Demand Means Career in Watchmaking Can Yield a Hefty PayoffTHE WONDER OF PEARLS.Pearls are treasures from the Earth’s ponds, lakes, seas, and oceans, and they've always embodied the mystery, power, and life-sustaining nature of water. Pearls, both natural and cultured, occur...
Read the story: The Wonder of Pearls*Originally published June 2012As celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee continue, Baccarat, the ultimate reference for luxury crystal for almost 250 years, have created a diamond-shaped decanter, first bottled in Scotland...
Read the story: Baccarat Creates Limited Edition Diamond Decanter for the Queen’s Jubilee Celebration*Originally published June 2015 Weddings are generally thought to be all about the bride: the dress, the shoes, the jewelry, the hair, etc. But a groom should look just as gorgeous as...
Read the story: Finding the Best Watch for Your Groom*Originally published June 2011 The ever stylish model/actress Molly Sims showed off her brand-new engagement ring at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles last weekend, given to her by film producer,...
Read the story: Molly Sims’ Engagement Ring Looks Familiar!Still searching for the perfect Father's Day gift? Ditch those shirts, stop searching and visit us. With life being so busy, and there never being enough time, we suggest you give dad,...
Read the story: Three Trends to Guide You When Buying a Watch for Dad This Father's Day*Originally published June 2014 As a top retailer of a variety of timepieces, we often field questions about watches. One of the common questions is “What’s the difference between a hand-wound (manual-wind)...
Read the story: Understanding the Difference Between Automatic and Hand-Wound Watches*Originally published June 2015We often get questions about what constitutes a watch wardrobe. Is it five watches or six watches, or a dozen or more? There is no easy answer, and the answer varies...
Read the story: How Many Watches Should Be in Your Watch Wardrobe?Joining the British royal family for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Kate Middleton scored another style point for her lace frock by her royal wedding...
Read the story: Kate Middleton Plays the Princess in Pearls
