1892, Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and began producing pocket watches. From the very beginning, the focus was on quality and accuracy, and these principles have made Hamilton the internationally renowned watch brand it is today. 1942, Hamilton stopped producing watches for consumers to focus on the enormous task of supplying the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII. We produced over one million timepieces including wristwatches and marine chronometers, even earning an Army-Navy E award for excellence in manufacturing. 1972, the Pulsar, the world’s first digital watch, is launched to the public changing the way the we tell time forever. The display was created using LEDs activated by a button on the side of its solid gold case. Hamilton produced only 400 pieces, which sold for $2,100, more than the price of a car at the time. 1928, Hamilton’s well-known Piping Rock watch made its debut in 1928 and specially engraved versions were presented to the New York Yankees in celebration of their World Series wi111n that year. Members of the team included Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, some of baseball's most famous players. 1957, Hamilton revolutionized the watch industry by producing the world's first electrical battery operated watch. The Ventura's unique and futuristic shield-shaped design, created by renowned industrial designer Richard Arbib, caused an instant sensation. Hamilton's close relationship with Hollywood intensified in the 1990s with appearances on the wrists of characters in major movies including 'Men in Black', 'Lethal Weapon 4', 'Independence Day', 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' and 'Die Hard' to name a few.