Vantage-Hamilton Same Maker?

April 08, 2012, 07:30

David Flegel

I understand that(from an internet posting) Vantage Watches was another name for Hamiliton. Is there any truth to this? Recently got a Vantage Ladies Wrist Watch with a Private label Birks. I do not know if Birks is a well know Jewelery chain in the States. In Canada in is one of the better quality stores. I would like to find out if it is worthwhile putting any money into this watch. It is 17 Jewel Vantage movement.

April 09, 2012, 12:45

David Flegel

An answer would be appreciated as I have it in for an estimate on servicing. Not sure if I shoul go ahead with having it serviced.

April 09, 2012, 14:05

Martin Wagner

David:

Google "Vantage Watch History" and you'll come up with stuff like this:
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"Vantage was the "second line" put out By Hamilton Watch Co.I think it was used to compete with Caravelle And some of the less expensive brands."

Marty

April 09, 2012, 14:22

David Flegel

So I gather that it would not be worth putting a lot of money into servicing this watch? I had already found out from the same posting this info. I am never sure if I should totally believe everything I see on the net. I was more concerned about possible value and putting a lot of money into getting it working.

April 09, 2012, 15:02

Dr. Debbie Irvine

David,

My understanding, like Marty is the Vantage name was a secondary line. That allowed Hamilton to sell watches through other outlets in addition to the Hamilton line sold and serviced through their established retail jewelers.

One of the most important considerations is condition. We can easily justify spending when it might be reasonable to expect a good return on our investment. So first, the watch must be something worthwhile, in good overall condition and cost of service or other restoration along with initial cost should not exceed value.

Be careful on the estimate, some jewelers today send their service to a second party and then double that estimate which then easily doubles your costs of repair.

Let us know how it goes.

Debbie

April 16, 2012, 22:58

Peter Kaszubski

here is one

May 11, 2012, 13:01

Brad Richardson

The Vantage line was the result of Hamilton going into partnership with the Swiss company Buren. They are not a bad watch, but they are not the Hamilton of old. They are Swiss. And Vantage is not another name for Hamilton. This is getting into Hamilton's last days before dying out. Regards, Brad