Stay true to the American spirit with these best watches from Hamilton. Hamilton watches strike a compelling balance between heritage, quality, and affordability, so here are our highlights from the brand.
1. Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition
This tough, all-season, time-only classic makes a great entry-level field watch for the outdoorsy. Its USP is the bidirectional rotating compass bezel designed to orient you reliably on your adventures.
The high-contrast dial with Arabic numerals and a luminous handset are just what you'd expect from a good field watch. It's supported by 80 hours of power reserve backed by the H-10 movement and water resistance of 100m.
You can choose between a 37mm and a 41mm stainless steel case and pair it with a leather strap or a bracelet. Dial colours include black and blue.
2. Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
If you're a fan of Hamilton and the panda vibe, you'll love this modern, dressy take on one of their late '60s bicompax chronographs.
Not all panda dials are beautiful, but this one absolutely is. It has a 40mm stainless steel case with a cream-toned dial that's outlined by a black tachymeter scale and topped by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The twin registers have a mesmerising azurage finish.
The Intra-Matic Auto Chrono boasts a power reserve of 60 hours thanks to the H-51 movement underneath. A screw-down crown adds a depth rating of 100m.
3. Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
On the hunt for a tough and good-looking watch with vintage flair? Our vote goes to the Pilot Pioneer, a stylish 38mm black-dialled timepiece running on the 50-hour ETA calibre 6498-1, which you can see in action from the caseback.
The watch has a double-domed scratch-resistant crystal, a historically accurate bidirectional rotating bezel, and a conspicuous conical crown. The markers, and handset—all in bronze—look stunning against the textured black dial. Old radium Super-LumiNova on the handset and other accents keeps the vintage look going.
4. Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz
The American Classic Boulton Quartz has starred in an Indiana Jones movie alongside Harrison Ford. It played a sleek mechanical timepiece strapped to Ford's wrist, completely hiding its battery-powered heart.
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The watch in question is a dressy-sporty 27mm Art Deco affair with a silvery white dial embedded in a gold PVD steel case and flanked by a brown cow-leather strap. It has bold Arabic-style numerals and an azurage-finished sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
5. Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto 34mm
This classic, sporty stunner promises to lift up any outfit to the level of chic. With the time-only dial, H-10-backed 80 hours of power reserve, and 100m of water resistance, the Jazzmaster Performer Auto is daily beater stuff, especially if you're a minimalist at heart.
The watch caters to a variety of tastes with its choice of dials and straps. Our pick is this unique combination of a pale purple dial and a durable stainless steel bracelet. It makes a great gift watch.
6. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
A dive watch can be utilitarian and beautiful, as the Navy Scuba Auto proves. It has a ceramic bezel and a matte dial, both in shades of green. The luminous markers and handset maintain a medium contrast against the dial.
With 80 hours of autonomy, 300m of water resistance, and other features to match ISO standards, this qualifies as a full-spec dive watch. It's powered by the H-10 movement and has a 40mm case on a cool NATO strap.
7. Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
Wear your horology-loving heart on your wrist with this well-executed skeletonised dress watch. Its unconventional design is the perfect foil for the star of the show—the ETA-based H-10-S calibre visible through the intricate silver cutouts. The movement comes with a Nivachron balance spring and an admirable power reserve of 80 hours.
The watch is available in case sizes of 40mm and 36mm. We have displayed a sophisticated-looking variant featuring a larger case, blue dial and a stainless steel bracelet.
Hamilton always has the perfect watch for every wrist. Whether you prefer stylish, rugged or sporty, Hamilton has something for you. Come check out these watches in person at our Watch Discovery Studio located on Collins Street, Melbourne, if you want to get acquainted with any of these models before you buy.
