Q: I have inherited my grandfather’s World War I era Hamilton railroad pocket watch that he used during his days working on the steam trains. It is not worth much money-wise, but it tells an important ...

Railroad watches came into being after trainmen keeping different times led to a number of accidents in the 19th century. Contributed photos In today’s edition of What’s It Worth? we answer a reader’s ...

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American watches, both pocket watches and wristwatches, are highly collectible. One of the more innovative of watchmakers was the Hamilton Watch Company. It was formed in 1893, but it was really just ...

The term “American-made” holds little allure for those who have learned to regard Switzerland as the sole source of fine mechanical watches. Yet the quality and design of American timepieces once ...

The all-in-one device is not a new trend by any means. Whereas we’ve recently combined music players and cellphones, our great-grandfathers were tinkering with other ways of saving pocket ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From left to right: Hamilton, Rotary & James Dean wearing his ...