This is one of those select watches recognisable by silhouette alone. Hamilton also put that panda dial and Calibre 11 movement inside a striking squared case and, while the Fontainebleau might not be quite as bold as the famously asymmetric Ventura, it remains an unmistakable design. Meanwhile, what’s left in Hamilton’s back catalogue for their next vintage revival? Only one of the most distinctive chronographs of the era. Seeing it in the metal will be the ultimate test of how the watch wears across the wrist and, crucially, how high. Yes, the Chronograph H is still a notable 14.35mm thick, but that box sapphire crystal should likely absorb some of that. A handsome and popular release, it brought back an arguably under-appreciated design that once accompanied the groundbreaking Calibre 11 movement that made its claim to being the first automatic chronograph.ĭespite the Intra-Matic Auto Chrono’s success some still balk at its 14.6mm thickness (even if the vintage original has itself been described as having “hockey-puck” proportions).Īgain, Hamilton appears to have listened, flagging this new release as a thinner, mechanical option. Hamilton appeared to take notice, following up with the 40mm Intra-Matic Auto Chrono. The 2017 Intra-Matic 68 automatic took a fair bit from it too, only widening the sub-dials and – more controversially – putting it in a 42mm case size that pushed it past the sweet spot for many. This is not the first model to find inspiration from the reverse panda looks of the ‘Chronograph B’. But while the Chronograph H is a modern take on Hamilton’s original chronograph, it’s also a natural step in the brand’s recent exploration of those ’60s designs – and suggests that while they’ve been looking backwards, they’ve also been responding to the tastes of modern watch-buyers. It also comes with a welcome 100m of water resistance. In all, though, it appears to be a watch that leans heavily on the vintage cues without ever losing its balance.Īt 40mm, the case contains the new H-51 movement (utilising a base ETA-7753) with 60 hours power reserve. A box sapphire crystal further adds to that ’60s vibe. Those original pieces have often aged beautifully, so it’s no surprise to see fauxtina deployed here. The modern Intra-Matic Chronograph H is compelling in either dial, taking direct inspiration from 1968’s ‘Chronograph A’ and ‘Chronograph B’. Having played with the idea before, this hand-wound, bi-register chrono – in beautifully proportioned panda and reverse panda dial variants – sees Hamilton effectively resurrect and update its first chronograph. We really should have seen the Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H coming. I/trending 17336 INTRODUCING: The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H combines retro swagger with a mechanical movement Shane Hegarty
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