Vintage Watch Ads

RJ007 · Nov 25, 2009

I am addicted to vintage watch ads!

The nostalgic look and catchy slogans touted
the incredible attributes and innovations of the day!
A watch on Credit?
Hamiltons even got you the Girl!

Here are a few, if you have others from your favorite brand,
post away!:thumbup:

Endicott · Nov 25, 2009

RJ007 said:
Here are a few, if you have others post away!:thumbup:

Like those? I had them scanned and posted in a german watch wiki some time ago. I like their colors and how they tried to show it as if it was a photo.

Paul H. · Nov 25, 2009

Hamilton ad's

Love those old ad's - someone always enjoying a smoke. Was all those Hamiltons shown on a tan pig skin leather band ? Was that what was originally suppied? pjh

Endicott · Nov 25, 2009

Paul H. said:
Love those old ad's - someone always enjoying a smoke. Was all those Hamiltons shown on a tan pig skin leather band ? Was that what was originally suppied? pjh

I am not sure but the pictures show them in most cases with one. I also have an old Hamilton Winthrop which still has an original pig skin band with Hamilton buckle and a stamp from Hamilton on the leather on it. It's not in a good shape but so far I hadn't the time to look for a new one and I also hadn't brought it so service so that it lies only a bit in my box.

Edit:
But then some pictures from the catalogues seemed to be other bands, more of a darker color.

What I also like about those ad's are the clothes and hairstyle of the people. They'll show the fashion of that era really good and since I like that also it is really interesting and in some ways inspiring.

Jamesmbb · Nov 25, 2009

Thanks for sharing the old ads.

RJ007 · Nov 25, 2009

Welcome aboard James!
Here are a few more!~

Juliesc · Nov 25, 2009

wow RJ007, you are indeed passionate about vintage watch ads

and I can say that those old ads were really something because it has "essence". I especially like the hamilton fine watch ads: who is the no1 man i your life

RJ007 · Nov 25, 2009

Juliesc said:
wow RJ007, you are indeed passionate about vintage watch ads and I can say that those old ads were really something because it has "essence". I especially like the hamilton fine watch ads: who is the no1 man i your life

Hi Juliesc, Welcome aboard!

Did you READ the caption on the second ad in "Endicott's" posting...
Hilarious!:lol:

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IS YOUR DREAM MAN IN THIS PICTURE?

NO MATTER WHO HE IS, HE'LL BE YOUR SLAVE FOR LIFE IF YOU GIVE HIM THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME--
A FAITHFUL, HANDSOME HAMILTON WATCH
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Can you IMAGINE that on an ad today!?!?

Ham X Guy · Nov 25, 2009

Great thread and great ads guys!

These ads really sparked our imagination back in the day because they could only be see in magazines and catalogues. It was just you and a magazine and you poured over that magazine a million times dreaming of owning what you saw in that special ad. Those were the days before "instant gratification" became the norm and the internet took away our imagination and our patience. A watch was a pretty big investment back then and it was special as these ads show us. It was something you were going to keep for a long, long time, unlike the throw-away items we purchase today...

I really like this Timex ad because it is so proudly proclaims it's American heritage -

RJ007 · Nov 25, 2009

A burger/coke in NYC

$12.95!!!

I bet that watch STILL works!
You can barely get a burger and a coke in NYC for that today!:glare:

Widows Son · Nov 25, 2009

I like the Husband= "Master of The Home" reference. I'm going to show it to the wife, then duck!!!!

ulackfocus · Nov 25, 2009

You probably will get a few seconds head start because she'll be laughing uncontrollably. I like the "eager beaver type" reference.

Widows Son · Nov 25, 2009

I'm more like the Missouri Mule!! I'm too old and grouchy to be a Eager Beaver.

Ham X Guy · Nov 25, 2009

This one must have been pretty provacative in the 40's -50's.

hmy:

Cmon, look at that kiss! Their mouths are almost open!:blink:

:biggrin::lol::biggrin:!!!

RJ007 said:

RJ007 · Nov 26, 2009

Watches and Love!

Ham X Guy said:
This one must have been pretty provacative in the 40's -50's.hmy:

Cmon, look at that kiss! Their mouths are almost open!:blink:

:biggrin::lol::biggrin:!!!

Seems like there was a little theme going... "Romance"
"Have a cool watch and you will get the girl!:001_tt1:

ulackfocus · Nov 26, 2009

RJ007 said:
"Have a cool watch and you will get the girl!:001_tt1:

More like "have a cool girl and you will get the watch".

alton1 · Nov 26, 2009

Great ads!

Endicott · Nov 26, 2009

ulackfocus said:
More like "have a cool girl and you will get the watch".

**** it, I must have the wrong one. She has not the slightest interest in watches. But then at least she tolerates my insane hobby. What else can I ask for today?

Later I'll try to scan another one I have somewhere.

Vintagehamiltons · Nov 26, 2009

I also collect vintage Hamilton ads. Initially, it was to help me identify vintage models before I found and bought Rene's book. I'll try to get mine scanned and posted. Maybe we can make this thread a sticky. It would be a valuable learning tool for noob vintage collectors.

ulackfocus · Nov 26, 2009

Vintagehamiltons said:
Maybe we can make this thread a sticky. It would be a valuable learning tool for noob collectors.

That's a good idea. Leave it open to replies for new material, but periodically delete the comments to leave the important content. Thanks Tom!

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