{"product_id":"hamilton-pan-europ-701-as00647","title":"Hamilton Pan-Europ 701","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamilton is an inseparable strand of the tapestry of American horological history.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporated in the late 1800s, Hamilton began producing quality pocket watches, many of which were used during the Western Expansion and the construction and operation of the trans-American railroad.  The Hamilton Railroad Pocket watch became the gold standard for conductors for decades.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the brand grew, it supported a growing America.  In 1917, it produced a smaller movement capable of being worn on the wrist, becoming the first American wristwatch and a popular tool for officers in the first world war.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of WWII, Hamilton halted it's consumer production and did its part to support the war effort, producing over a million timepieces of various designs and functions that found their way onto U.S. Navy vessels, U.S. Army vehicles and the wrists of countless service men and women.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Vietnam War loomed, Hamilton again stepped up, producing the rugged General Issue wristwatch alongside Benrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1969, Hamilton's Project 99 produced the world's first automatic chronograph, changing horology forever.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hamilton Pan-Europ 701, a little brother of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/hamilton-pan-europ-chronomatic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePan-Europ Automatic Chronograph\u003c\/a\u003e, is wonderful side note in the brand's rather impressive history.  Though produced in the 70s when Hamilton had been attained by Omega\/Tissot holdings and production had been moved to Switzerland, the 701 recalls Hamilton's start with pocket watches: It is a simple, accurate and reliable watch designed for every day use with little flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe particular piece, dating to the late 70s, bears the marks of time, literally.  An inscription on the Hamilton Pegasus case back reads: \"Time with you is so precious, love Kathy 7-29-78.\"  In excellent original condition with original folded link bracelet with signed Hamilton clasp, this no-nonsense timekeeper is ready to dutifully serve its new owner for decades, no questions asked.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3266456641,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Hamilton_Pan-Europ_701_AS00647_Culture2.jpg?v=1433264922","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/hamilton-pan-europ-701-as00647","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}