Whenever media outlets and watchmaking companies intertwine, things can take a very interesting turn. Our esteemed colleagues of Hodinkee are no strangers to collaborations, as are we of course, but this next one is quite cool, to be honest. Not only did they select two of the finest watches currently made by Hamilton, but they […]
One of the best things about Hamilton is the way in which they’ve continued to deliver to the customers they’ve always aimed to please — watch lovers without astronomical budgets. Although mechanical watches are inherently a luxury to some degree, Hamilton continue to hit the spot with some of the best value Swiss watches out … Continued
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Last time, Andrew and Luke took us through the key moments of Hamilton’s history cemented in Hollywood films such as The Frogmen and Interstellar. But, while military-issued watches were a massive part of the brand’s popularisation in the United States especially, the experimental period of Hamilton Electric and Pulsar was really what developed their quirky … Continued
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When it comes to making scene-stealing appearances in film, Hamilton has been a fixture on the A-list since the 1930s. No other watchmaker has enjoyed the same presence, recognition or sheer amount of screen time in Hollywood history. Perhaps it’s down to Hamilton’s broad range of models with everything from delicate dress watches to rugged … Continued
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Hamilton‘s connection with military forces and pilots is undeniable, and strong. In the past, the brand has been one of the main suppliers of both American and British forces, resulting in some arguably cool models with a typical no-nonsense look. We’ve recently seen this inspiration within the Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph, reviving a vintage watch for […]
As of now, the cool Hamilton Intra-Matic chronograph should be no stranger to you. Since its introduction in a limited edition in 2017, followed by downsized (and even more attractive) versions now in the permanent collection, this watch available also in 3-hand editions has become one of the brand’s pillars. It has even been recently […]
Here’s the battle of accessible British military-inspired watches! The two watches we’re about to compare are indeed very similar in spirit and execution. Undoubtedly, there are drastic differences between them, but there are strong resemblances too. Both watches are accessible, hand-wound, inspired by past military-issued models for the British Armed Forces (the MoD and the […]
After over a decade working at Hamilton HQ, Vivian Stauffer was promoted to the top of the brand’s leadership last July, a challenging time for the whole world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During Hamilton’s 2021 novelty preview in Biel, we were able to speak with Vivian about strategy amidst a global pandemic, as well […]
For a few years now, Hamilton has made vintage re-editions one of its specialities, becoming among the unmissable names for accessible retro-inspired watches. Often sporty, sometimes military-inspired and most of the time specialized watches with great design, the brand has recently released successful models such as the Aviation Converter collection, the Digital PSR, or the […]
Hamilton sent a shockwave through the industry in 1957 with the world’s first production battery-powered wristwatch, the Electric. Available among other designs in a futuristic triangular case and pulsing electric graphic on the dial highlighted the new tech, and it became an icon when Elvis Presley wore it in the 1961 movie, Blue Hawaii. The […]