Hands-On Debut: Hamilton Pulsar Revived With New PSR Digital Watch

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Hamilton announced the world’s first digital watch in 1970


Did you know Hamilton announced the world’s first digital watch in 1970? We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of this groundbreaking milestone with our new Hamilton PSR. A match to the original Hamilton Pulsar, its space-age cool design still makes a style statement today. Offered in stainless steel or a limited edition gold color PVD, the PSR will be available this May.

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The original digital wristwatch is back. The Hamilton Pulsar was one of the emblematic creations of the space-age era. Its groundbreaking technology disrupted the market, and its futuristic looks made it a favorite of forward thinkers and style leaders including Jack Nicholson, Joe Frazier, Elton John and Keith Richards. With the Hamilton PSR, we’re proud to bring back the unmistakable style of the digital watch that changed the world.

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The Hamilton PSR is a timely reminder of where and when the digital world began, and what digital timekeeping once meant. Just as it was then, the PSR remains the epitome of cool and a watch for those wanting to make a statement.

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MAR 17, 2020 — BY BILAL KHAN

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hamilto...digital-watch/

The Hamilton Pulsar was a legend as the first digital watch ever made back when it was released in the early 1970s. Hell, it was on James Bond’s wrist in Live and Let Die all the way back in 1973, not to mention actual people like Elvis, Jack Nicholson, and Elton John. The space age design and LED screen of the Pulsar P2 made it a huge hit through the 1970s, though its popularity did wane with more competitors in the space emerging. The Pulsar name no longer belongs to the brand, which is we now see the release of the Hamilton PSR digital watch.

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The PSR is introduced in two versions that mimic the Pulsar P2, which was the version that came after the P1. The first Pulsar was the P1, which was solid gold, cost $2,100 (which is more than $13,000 today), and was limited to 400 pieces. Fortunately, Hamilton chose to settle for gold PVD plating with the PSR reissue, which is limited to 1970 pieces. The other PSR is modeled after the steel P2 and will not be limited.

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The Hamilton Pulsar P2

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The Hamilton PSR is bound to draw comparisons to another digital watch that was recently brought back, the Bulova Computron LED ,which I saw last year at Baselworld 2019. The Hamilton PSR is priced over twice as much as the Computron, but not without good reason. The case and bracelet quality and finishing are strikingly different, even before you consider things like the LCD/OLED screen with sapphire crystal on the PSR. Just as how two digital watches, or two quartz watches, or two mechanical watches are not the same — despite the same time-telling method — neither are the Bulova Computron LED and Hamilton PSR. They do represent some of the most fun you can have with a digital display for less than $500 for the Bulova and under $1,000 for the Hamilton.

The new Hamilton PSR in stainless steel (Ref. H52414130) is priced at $745, while the Hamilton PSR in stainless steel with yellow gold PVD (Ref. H52424130) is priced at $995. Both will be available later this year.

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Very sharp, and retro!:happy:Just pay the freight.:wink: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
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