The late '60s saw the pinnacle of the racing chronograph. An essential accessory for anyone with a penchant for speed, the chronograph squeezed the style and attitude of the track and the machines that burned rubber upon them into a form that fits on the wrist. Perfecting the “panda” dial layout with their bold, two register dials, Hamilton made many now iconic chronographs in this era.
The Intra-matic Chrono H is the closest Hamilton has come to recreating their rare and beloved ‘60s chronographs in modern-day. The big difference is the movement, which has been converted to be manually wound and date-free. Any watch enthusiast will tell you, there’s something about winding your watch in the morning that’s just special, so we’re glad to see Hamilton bring that back. On top of that, they’ve refined the dial to be truer to their historical references, and slimmed down the 40mm case slightly, making it easier to wear.
Inside of the Intra-matic Chrono H is the H-51 Swiss-made caliber. This hand-wound chronograph is based on the venerable ETA/Valjoux 7753, the H-51 features 27-jewels, hacking, a frequency of 28,800 bph, and a power reserve of 60-hours. Most mechanical chronographs top out at around 40 hours, making the H-51 stand out.
Hamilton Watches ship to the USA only.
- Case: Polished Stainless Steel
- Dial: Black Panda
- Movement: Hamilton H-51 (Base ETA 7753)
- Winding: Manual
- Complications: Chronograph
- Lens: Box Sapphire
- Strap: Leather
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49mm
- Thickness: 14.6mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- SKU: H38429730
- Warranty: Two Year Limited
Hamilton Watches ship to the USA only.
- Case: Polished Stainless Steel
- Dial: White Panda
- Movement: Hamilton H-51 (Base ETA 7753)
- Winding: Manual
- Complications: Chronograph
- Lens: Box Sapphire
- Strap: Leather
- Water Res.: 100M
- Diameter: 40mm
- Length: 49mm
- Thickness: 14.6mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- SKU: H38429710
- Warranty: Two Year Limited
Founded in 1882 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Hamilton was one of the great American watch brands of the early 20th century, and a pioneer in watchmaking in general. Through the early and mid-twentieth Hamilton became a household name by producing everything from pocket watches for railroad engineers, to mil-spec watches for the troops, to deck chronometers for the Navy, to everyday dress and casual pieces loved worldwide. In short, Hamilton was a true watch brand, pursuing horology across a wide spectrum of disciplines while simultaneously gracing the wrists of of timepiece enthusiasts.
Today, Hamilton is owned and operated by the Swatch group, giving them access to the best Swiss movements and manufacturing. Their current catalog draws upon their exceptional archive to create a wide range of timepieces that any watch enthusiast should love.