{"product_id":"hamilton-1940s-bomb-timer","title":"Hamilton 1940's Bomb Timer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAN INSTRUMENT OF AVIATION HISTORY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped for aviation timing applications during the era of the Second World War, the Hamilton Bomb Timer represents a fascinating intersection of American watchmaking and military engineering. Originally designed as an instrument rather than a conventional wristwatch, these specialized timepieces were used alongside aircraft timing and photographic equipment, where accurate measurement and immediate legibility were essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circa 1940s example features a distinctive 43 × 31 mm rectangular stainless steel case, a black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, and a prominent subsidiary seconds display. Its robust construction and utilitarian design reflect the functional priorities of early aviation instruments. Today, the Bomb Timer offers collectors an unusual connection to the technological development of military aviation and Hamilton's important contribution to precision timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL \u0026amp; COLLECTIBLE SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional military wristwatches, Hamilton Bomb Timers were conceived as specialized instruments, with surviving examples subsequently adapted for wristwear. Their unconventional construction, distinctive dial layouts, and aviation associations make them an intriguing niche within vintage American horology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWATCH DETAILS\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Hamilton\u003cbr\u003eModel: Bomb Timer\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1940s\u003cbr\u003eCase Material: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eCase Shape: Rectangular\u003cbr\u003eCase Dimensions: 43 × 31 mm\u003cbr\u003eDial: Black\u003cbr\u003eHour Markers: Luminous Arabic Numerals\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Mechanical, Manual Winding\u003cbr\u003eSeconds Display: Subsidiary Seconds\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Box: Not Included\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Papers: Not Included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamilton Pre-owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48453447549134,"sku":"591-3001859","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2721\/9918\/files\/StudioSession-28591-2Final.jpg?v=1793134690","url":"https:\/\/cdpeacock.com\/products\/hamilton-1940s-bomb-timer","provider":"CD Peacock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}