Ball Watch was born when Webster Clay Ball from Cleveland, Ohio, was enlisted by the Lake Shore Railroad as Chief Time Inspector after the horrible crash. Events that led to the crash were simple enough. Investigations later revealed a simple cause: an error in timekeeping due to a faulty timepiece.
Scott Kay Article :: Leo Hamel now proudly offers fine jewelry made by one of the world's finest jewelers, Scott Kay. For generations, Scott Kay has been providing fine jewelry to people all across the globe, and now you can buy many of their finest pieces at Leo Hamel's two locations in San Diego and Solana Beach. Let's take a closer look at Scott Kay and all of the amazing, high quality jewelry they offer!
Michael Beaudry is a master designer by trade, a prolific designer and visionary by nature. Michael Beaudry's extensive collection of handcrafted jewelry reflects an appreciation for true beauty and a commitment to quality workmanship that is all too rare in today's mass-market mentality. For Michael Beaudry, it is vital to incorporate authentic hand engraving in all of his pieces that feature his name.
Bell & Ross :: In 1992 a team of designers and specialists of aircraft and space controls joined with a set project to create watches perfectly suiting a professional use, to be part of the great Swiss watch making tradition while meeting the demands of men facing extreme situations. Nowadays astronauts, pilots, divers or bomb disposal experts use Bell & Ross watches as tools on their missions.
Glashutte :: The one thing we, at Leo Hamel Jewelers, did not need to add in our two locations this year was another watch brand. After all, with the outstanding timepiece collections currently in place and the tremendous appreciation and support granted to us by our watch-savvy customers, adding another watch brand this year was the furthest thing from my mind.
Go Green :: Jewelry has become a symbol of celebration in our society. It stands for eternal commitment and marks achievements. Unfortunately, industrial methods of extracting jewelry's precious metals and gems from the earth can wreak havoc on the environment.
The Hamilton Watch Company was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892. Its first series of pocket watches, Broadway Limited, became known as the "Watch of Railroad Accuracy". The unrivalled precision and reliability of the Hamilton railroad watches put a stop to an epidemic of serious accidents and marked the beginning of a long and continuing journey of successful timekeeping. View the current Hamilton Watches page.
Archived History Page :: Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers® has been in business for over 28 years. Leo got his first experience in the fine jewelry business as a young man working as a sales associate for one of San Diego's largest department stores. He quickly became their top selling salesperson. Leo's drive and ambition wouldn't allow him to stay in that job for long, and with $125 in his pocket, he ventured out on his own.
Archived Hearts On Fire Page :: Less than 1% of the world's rough diamond crystals are pure enough to become Hearts On Fire. These rare crystals are brought to life in the skilled hands of our master cutters. Using 100X magnification and analysis through all stages of production, these artisans create perfection at 10X the global standard for grading and evaluation. View the current Hearts on Fire page.
Archived IWC Watches Page :: Unmistakable originals of chronometry are the undisputed specialty of the IWC Schaffhausen watch factory in Schaffhausen, in north-east Switzerland: the famous "Da Vinci", with its perpetual calendar, is one such. These naturally included the first "Grande Complication" for the wrist, but also the super-antimagnetic "Ingenieur" and the diver's watches, which are capable of withstanding water pressure even down to a depth of 2000 meters - and the only diver's watches with a mechanical depth gauge. From IWC come the professional "Pilot's watches". Equally unsurpassed are the exquisite pocket watches, which have been built at IWC since the year of its foundation in 1868.
Archived We Buy Page :: Because we are San Diego's largest independent jewelry store and we have a huge customer base for passing on your precious treasures. Those small "one man shows" just sell to us anyway, so cut them out. As for the TV advertisers, good luck once you have mailed your valuables away! Our 29 years in business assures you of a fair deal. We need your gold, coins, silverware, jewelry and diamonds for our customers. Come see us! Click here to go to the current We Buy page.
Archived Kwiat Page :: The sparkle and light that makes a diamond magical is attributed to the cut. At Kwiat, we believe the cut of a diamond is more than just a set of numerical measurements. Each stone we cut is crafted for maximum brilliance through a careful balancing of white light return, fire, and scintillation. There is not one table size or depth percent that guarantees a beautiful diamond. It is the relationship these measurements have to one another that results in a brilliant diamond. Click here to go to the current Kwiat page.
Archived Leo's and Lisa's Picks :: My pick for this month is the Bell & Ross Instrument Chronograph in stainless steel. This is really an awesome watch! Even though it has a 46mm case, I can still pull off wearing it because it's not bulky, and the rubber strap makes it really light and comfortable.
Archived Omega Watch Page :: Today, seven out of ten people throughout the world are familiar with the OMEGA watch brand - a truly amazing rate of awareness to which few other watch brands can lay claim. The reason behind this success is said to be the reliably fine quality of every OMEGA watch. From its modest beginnings in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848 the assembly workshop created by 23-year-old Louis Brandt gradually gained renown. Louis Brandt assembled key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. After Louis Brandt's death in 1879, his two sons Louis-Paul and Cesar took over control of the business. Click here to go to the current Omega page.
Archived Oris Watches Page :: Oris was founded in 1904 by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian at Hölstein, Switzerland. Oris produced no-nonsense time pieces which were both high quality and affordable. With the advent of quartz, as with many other Swiss watch manufacturers, Oris struggled to find its place in the watch market. Click here to go to the current Oris Watches page.
Archived Pandora Page :: Pandora offers a unique collection of charm bracelets and matching jewelry. The designs can be described as romantic, modern, and reflections of timeless symbols of love. Born of traditional Danish design, each piece of Pandora jewelry is handcrafted in14K gold and sterling silver. Click here to go to the current Pandora page.
Archived Swiss Army Page :: The Swiss Army Brand Watch Collection. Inspired by the legendary reputation of the Original Swiss Army Knives, these watches are essential equipment for all of life's adventures. Prized for its performance and celebrated for its classic design, Swiss Army watch has become one of the fastest-growing watch brands in the history of time.
Archived Weekly Specials Page :: From our old website, here are some of the weekly speicals. These specials are no longer available, but this link was preserved to avoid broken URLs.
Archived Tissot Watches Page :: Driven by a remarkable innovative spirit and a pronounced taste for skilled craftsmanship, the two founders brought with them a strong company culture. Throughout its history, TISSOT has created products that never fail to attract attention, both in watch making circles and among the general public. Click here to go to the current Tissot Watches page.
Archived Who We Are Page :: Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers® has been in business for over 25 years. It all started with a charismatic, persistent and hard working young man named Leo. Leo got his first taste of the fine jewelry business working as a sales associate for one of San Diego's largest department stores. He quickly became the top selling salesman. After mastering the field as a salesman and with $125 in his pocket, he set out to venture on his own.
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