Hands-on: 46 mm Hamilton Khaki Pilot SCHOTT NYC 01/06/2020

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Two iconic American brands, one collaboration and an awesome watch

BY BALAZS FERENCZI
OCTOBER 25, 2019
3 MIN READ https://www.fratellowatches.com/hot-...ot-schott-nyc/

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Hamilton Khaki Pilot Schott NYC

Schott is an American clothing brand hailing from New York. They’re over 100 years old, having been established in 1913. The company was founded by two brothers, Jack and Irving Schott, in New York City. They are pioneers in the clothing industry for many things. To name a few, Schott NYC was the first to put a zipper on a jacket. However, they’re probably most famous for being the originator of the classic motorcycle jacket, under the brand name Perfecto. It’s a sub-brand of Schott NYC and the creator of the double-breasted leather jacket that is now an iconic piece of clothing. Perfecto introduced its first motorcycle leather jacket in 1928. During the Second World War, they supplied naval peacoats to the US Navy. More importantly, many of the jackets air force pilots wore also came from Schott NYC. And this is how we arrive at Hamilton. WATCH SPECIFICATIONS

Brand
Hamilton
Model
KHAKI PILOT SCHOTT NYC
Reference
H64735561
Dial
Khaki green dial
Case Material
stainless steel
Case Dimensions
46mm
Crystal
Sapphire crystal
Case Back
display back
Movement
H-30 automatic day-date movement with 80-hour power reserve
Water Resistance
200m
Strap
FS30099 Earth Brown top grain, full aniline, lightweight steerhide leather strap provided by Schott NYC
 
A very cool, mid size, automatic, day/date, three hand, with a Flieger B Dial, from Hamilton. Sharp, and sporty.:wink: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
[h=1]Hands-On Debut: Hamilton Khaki Pilot Schott NYC Limited-Edition Watch[/h] NOV 02, 2019 — BY BILAL KHAN

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-on-debut-hamilton-khaki-pilot-schott-nyc-limited-edition-watch/

Hamilton watches just released a watch in collaboration with Schott NYC, the iconic American company known for its leather jackets. The Hamilton Khaki Pilot Schott NYC limited edition is a take on the Khaki Pilot Day-Date auto with changes to the dial and, not surprisingly, the leather strap, as well as some special packaging. Yes, it’s a limited edition but with 1,892 pieces being produced, most anyone who is a fan can get their hands on it for a pretty modest $200 premium over the standard version.

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For those unfamiliar with Schott NYC, the American brand has been around since 1913 and really has a storied history. They were the first to put a zipper on a jacket, designed the first leather motorcycle jacket, and produced bomber jackets and pea coats for the U.S. Army and Navy in World War II. For an instantly recognizable cultural milestone, the Schott NYC Perfecto leather jacket was worn by Marlon Brando in The Wild One (1953), and James Dean nearly always had one on.

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Green is definitely the “it” color right now, but I don’t let a trend get in the way of appreciating a great dial color. The khaki-green dial looks very cool, and the large numerals, indices, and hands are done in a very light green, almost yellowish, tan lume. The result both looks good and is legible, which is really all that matters. The day/date at 3 o’clock is unchanged and will spark the usual discussions and debates, but it’s inarguably useful to have.

 
had a couple SCHOTT bombers in the day... they were mass market back then good only wear last a couple seasons usually until you got tired of wearing it or too fat
 
Jan 6, 2020

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HAMILTON X SCHOTT NYC ... The companies teamed up to present the new 46 mm Khaki Pilot worn with a top grain, full aniline, lightweight steer hide leather strap and housed in a beautiful handmade leather case.

It's all about Craftsmanship & reliability!

Each of the 1,892 limited edition pieces – a nod to the year HAMILTON was established and Schott NYC’s founder Irving Schott was born – will be presented in a specially created leather case made exclusively by Schott NYC for HAMILTON.

The case is sewn by hand using traditional techniques at the Schott NYC factory in Union, New Jersey. The folding case is lined with plaid heavy weight brushed cotton and features side entry pockets and a card holder for travel.

You are not familiar with SCHOTT NYC?

SCHOTT NYC was founded in 1913 in Manhattan’s Lower East Side and now run by the third and fourth generations of the Schott family, Schott NYC produces classic outerwear by hand, out of Union, New Jersey. Irving Schott, who was the first designer to use a zipper in a jacket and supplied the US military with parkas and aviator bomber jackets during World War II. Today the Schott family produces leather, wool, nylon, canvas, and down outerwear, as well as shirts, sweaters and accessories available worldwide.

HAMILTON Khaki Pilot SCHOTT NYC

H64735561
Price: 1,150 CHF including VAT
Case: 46 mm stainless steel
Dial: Khaki green dial
Hands: Nickeled hour, minute and seconds hands with light green Super-LumiNova
Movement: ETA "H-30" automatic day-date movement with 80-hour power reserve
Strap: FS30099 Earth Brown top grain, full analine, lightweight steerhide leather strap provided by Schott NYC
Glass: Sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 20 bar (200m)
Limited edition: 1,892 pieces

 
Thanks for the update, Mike.:hat:
 
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