NWC mag only asks the question because a few years ago it looked like Hamilton was coasting frankly. The Ventura, like the Omega Moonwatch, had become a predictable homage to past glories. The Khaki Navy I had in the shop gathered dust for 18 months, unwanted even at £475, mint with a box. Some buyers think Hamilton watches are made in the USA even today, … Continue reading Are Hamilton Turning It Around At Last?
The Hamilton brand suffers from an image problem in the UK watch market, but all that may be about to change. The latest Jazzmaster Face-2-Face III has a flip-up dial face that adds some gadget appeal, plus the chronograph actually looks stunning in its normal resting face position. Basically the dial flips up into a sort of desk clock position, which is something of a … Continue reading Finally, Hamilton Made a Jazzmaster You’d Actually Want to Buy
Hamilton has a new, slightly more compact version of its Khaki Field watch online. At 38mm it’s exactly right some might say, since a field watch really needs to be small enough to be tucked away under your North Face anorak, as you ramble the hills and moors. Especially in Britain, where it rains a fair bit. Simple black dial, cream coloured numerals on the … Continue reading Hamilton Khaki Field Gets The 38mm Treatment
The Hamilton Ventura is one of those unique designs which stands out, although for us, it isn’t a practical watch. Case width is generally too small. Not surprising, as it is from an era when gents watches were about 33mm across – even if you were Elvis. If you are reasonably well off you can now buy a 14K case version of the Ventura, which … Continue reading Bling! Limited Edition Hamilton Ventura in 14K Gold
The pocket watch remains a staple accessory on those rare days where a man wears a suit. It adds a finishing touch and Hamilton haven’t forgotten their railway watch roots, as they launch this 50mm wide pocket watch. Got the old school big numerals, sub dial and it’s a top winder of course like all the best railroad watches of the 1890s-1910s. It will be … Continue reading Hamilton Go Back To Their Railroad Roots
Some people love Casio watches, others favour vintage Omega Seamasters, others like to collect pocket watches made from Chester hallmarked silver. There’s no right or wrong way to collect watches, but if you are starting to build a collection that’s interesting, says something about the history of timekeeping and is a joy to look at, then NWC mag has some suggestions. One more thing, we … Continue reading How To Start Building an Interesting Watch Collection
Hamilton have announced a new quartz chronograph, available on pre-order. The Khaki Aviation X Wind GMT has a military green dial colour, plus the usual multi time zone features. This is a big watch, at 46mm across, with three crowns and two chrono pushers. That might not suit some with smaller wrists, so worth thinking about the physical fit if you love the styling. At … Continue reading Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Quartz, Now With Olive Green Dial
The 70s were a dark decade in many ways, but digital watches were a new fad that turned the watch industry upside down and made almost everyone embrace the new push-button timekeepers. Suddenly actually winding up a wristwatch seemed like something from the war, totally outdated. Hamilton has revived that 70s vibe with this new PSR digital. For 2022 it gets a green digital display, … Continue reading Hamilton PSR Captures That 70s Zeitgeist
