The new HAMILTON Chrono-Matic 50 presented by CEO Sylvain Dolla

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In 1969 automatic chronographs took a significant step forward

Dec 9, 2019

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The world of automatic chronographs took a significant step forward in 1969. One of the biggest challenges facing watchmakers in the 20th Century was how to mass-produce automatic chronograph movements. It was a time of innovation and many brands succeeded in producing watches that have stood the test of time, serving as a base for further innovation. HAMILTON/Büren worked in partnership with other brands to develop the caliber 11. The series of watches that featured the movement were grouped under the Chrono-Matic name. An evolution that propelled the watch industry forward into a new chapter in its history.

I invite you to discover all the major historic watches from that time in the video...

The 2019 HAMILTON Chrono-Matic 50 was presented in 1972 as Chrono-Matic E. It was chosen to be the watch to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the caliber 11.

Why did HAMILTON choose this chronograph and not one model from 1969? Let HAMILTON CEO Sylvain Dolla explain you the reason ...

The new 2019 HAMILTON Chrono-Matic 50 has a date display at 6 o’clock and chronograph counters at 3 and 9 o’clock. The two chronograph pushers are positioned on the right hand side of the case and are marked in red. This color accent appears on everything linked to the chronograph – counters, chronograph hand and inner dial ring.

I invite you to discover the new HAMILTON Chrono-Matic 50 in the video

HAMILTON Chrono-Matic 50 (H51616731)
Case: 51.5 x 48.5 mm stainless steel
Dial: Black dial with white counters
Hands: Nickeled hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova, Chronograph related hands with red lacquer
Movement: H-31 automatic movement with 60-hour power reserve
Bracelet: Black strap with holes and red inlay
Glass: Sapphire crystal in box shape with double antireflective coating
Water resistance: 100m
Limited edition to 1.972 pieces



Early-1970s Hamilton Count-Down GMT Chrono-Matic – image by matthewbaininc.com
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2019 version
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – HAMILTON CHRONO-MATIC 50 AUTO CHRONO


Case: 48,5mm diameter x 51,50mm lug-to-lug - stainless steel, helmet-shaped case, brushed - sapphire crystal, box-shaped - water-resistant to 100m

Dial: reversed-Panda dial with applied indexes and hands with Super-LumiNova - rotating inner bezel with count-down ring

Movement: Hamilton Calibre H-31 (base Valjoux 7753, optimized) - automatic integrated chronograph - 30mm - 27 jewels - 28,800vph - 60h power reserve - hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with 30-minute chronograph, date

Strap: 22mm - black perforated calf leather with red background - steel pin buckle

Reference: H51616731

Price: EUR 2,295
CHF 2,495
USD 2,545

After The Early Ones

Hamilton introduced its Chronomatic models with only three models, but soon added to this line-up. The Pan-Europ 703 chronograph had a rotating bezel, in the style of the Heuer Autavia, and was also produced in a GMT model, with a 24-hour bezel and an additional GMT hand. Hamilton’s massive Chrono-Matic Count-Down offered both GMT and world time complications, with three crowns on the right side of the case (the additional two being for rotating inner bezels) and two pushers, for the chronograph, on the left side of the case.

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Hamilton CEO Dolla presents the 33x36 mm Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical #Hamilton #KhakiPilot

Dec 13, 2019

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Hamilton already supplied the U.S. Armed Forces in the 1940s. The brand provided thousands of watches to the British Army during the late 1960s and 1970s. One of the most popular watches was the so called "W10", which Hamilton produced between 1973 and 1976. The "W10" was mainly issued to pilots.

The 2019 Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer is a re-edition of the "W10". The 33 x 36 mm stainless steel case (isn't this a good size for all of you seeking for a smaller watch?) is brushed to avoid unnecessary glare. The matt dial and box-shaped crystal with double anti-reflective coating also keep the readability up and reflections low. The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer powered by the "H-50" hand-wound calibre with 80 hours of power reserve.

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

H76419931 ... with brown leather NATO strap, sold for 845.- CHF including VAT
H76419531 ... with grey textile NATO strap, sold for 795.- CHF including VAT

Case: 33 x 36 mm stainless steel
Dial: Black dial Hands Nickeled hour and minute hands with beige Super-LumiNova®, second hand nickeled
Movement: H-50 hand winding movement with 80-hour power reserve
Glass. Hardened mineral crystal in box shape with double (!) antireflective coating
Water resistance: 100 m

 
What a great looking watch! I really like Hamilton. I need to start buying some.
 
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