The Hamilton Watch Company was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892 with an objective to build men and women watches of highest and finest quality. Its first series of pocket watches were known as Watch of Railroad Accuracy. Hamilton designed first wristwatch in 1917, but only meant for the men entering World War I and pendent watches for women. He was credited for designing marine Chrono-Meter using modern h techniques. Hamilton brought revolution in the world of watch making by introducing the world's first electric watch in 1957. The Hamilton watches are a fusion of strong American spirit with the incomparable precision of the latest Swiss movements and technology. The company is currently owned by Swatch Group Ltd and named as Swatch Group Hamilton. Hamilton Watches not only epitomizes its beauty but also proved to be a style statement for all.