and i blame all of you.

thanks Lindell!

The scarcest Tonneau Hamilton to find is the yellow gold-filled model - most seemingly yellow versions are really green gold colored.

Here's a very nice Hamilton Tonneau that I own. I believe it to be YGF.

dave, that's a beauty, and you've posted it before, i think. if i'm remembering correctly, it was that picture that got me really interested in picking a tonneau up. and that lead to this-




it started out as a grimy mess from a lot. however, it ran perfectly from the moment i first wound it. the dial had a good sized radium burn, but another lot- this time of dials only- and there we go. a 19mm band later and it looks pretty decent.

It's the WATCHES that do it, but a push from us sure does feed the fire huh?

Very nice watch, I love those Hamiltons, really nice looking watches.

Aother Hamilton. I wear this one a lot because its nice looking, comfortable and keeps great time. I don't even know what the model is. It is 14 K gold filled front and back.

Bill, yours is the "Milton" model, dating to 1948 (according to: "Hamilton Wristwatches: A Collector's Guide" by Rene Rondeau).

Thanks for the information on the Hamilton. I'll have to get that book. I always enjoy seeing the watches that you present on this forum. Some of us would never see the caliber of watches you people present if it wasn't for our Chapter 185.

Bill,
Remember that most of the Hamilton watches were made in the USA-Lancaster, Pa./////
Tony

Tony,
Thanks for the information and reminder about Lancaster, Pa. Its too bad they still aren't being made there. I guess we will have to enjoy the ones that were !

Can you claim to be a Hamilton addict and not have any of the Ventura electric series? Check out the website of Rene Rondeau for some photos.

The electrics are magnificent, especially the Ventura.

The Hamilton Virus is soooo easy to catch. I got it from an 87 year-old watchmaker 4 years ago and it has resisted all known medication. My Hayden is my favorite because it always solicits questions. And it is fun talking about watches.
Don Evans

Donald,

I like your watch. I can see why you get a lot of questions about it. Can you tell us more about this particular model? I know very little about Hamilton wrist watches and am always anxious to learn.

John III