Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Jam Handy Watchmaking Films of 1947-1949 for Hamilton Watch Co.

Count how many times they say "Fine Watch Fine" in this 1947 Jam Handy film for the Hamilton Watch Company and you'll get dizzy. Also, hang in there through the awesomely corny beginning for the high tech American watchmaking bravado that follows. Video-->Link


"How A Watch Works", Jam Handy's 1949 educational film about mechanical wristwatches and how they work. Video-->Link

Thanks to Archive.org for these kitschy nuggets of watchmaking history!


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