This watch is worn by a man who drives an Audi to work at the office. His name isn't on the building, but he has a reserved parking space. His title is vague, assistant to the regional manager. His wife bought it for him as a birthday present. The only other watch he owns is a two-tone Seiko he was gifted on his wedding day in '94. He doesn't wear it, though, because the battery died. His friends are mildy impressed over beers as he tells them, "this Hamilton doesn't need batteries!"
I'd describe it as an "everyday" watch, or an "office" watch. It's dressy enough to work in an office setting, but not so dressy that it looks out of place in shorts and a polo/t-shirt. Also, with a date complication it adds practicality as an everyday watch in the office. While some people might always reach for a phone for the date, I have always worn a watch, so the watch is always my go-to for the date.
Yip, me too, I find it strange how Hamilton is dumped on almost as much as TAG. I own both Hamiltons and TAGs and love them both to bits. My only issue with Hamilton is that I wish they would make more smaller watches. My 40mm Intra-magic auto chrono is a perfect size for me.
I’m in love with the blue/cream dial version of this watch. Just pulled the trigger on one. I love just about everything about design choices on both the blue & black. I would classify this as a “transformer”, ready to take on any setting, context, outfit, etc. Business casual.
I agree with your sentiments at the end about no bracelet. For just under 1k for a 3 hander, a bracelet IMO is a must. I believe the older version of the Intramatic had an option for one.
That watch is flat out the best looking watch I have seen on your channel. It has a classic 50's two tone look. Simple but effective. Thanks for showing me my next watch.
I’m a huge fan of Hammy and their history. You get a lot of watch here with the 25% off code. But for the category where this fits is it’s close to what the Japanese used to term the salary mans watch. The Seikos from the 1960s exemplify this and this watch seems to be a tribute to that concept.
You are probably right, but not a lot of romantic appeal to the 60s era Japanese (or American) salary man. One pictures long commutes by train into crowded Tokyo, or New York, 3 martini lunches, getting home just in time to watch the evening news. Not exactly license to kill stuff. Still, it is an attractive every day watch, that might work better on a different strap.
For me the white/black 'tuxedo' style version is basically an ideal office watch. Suitable for semi-formal occasions but not very formal ones. The blue/white version is more of a leisure, 'weekender' type watch that goes well with jeans and relaxed clothing.
I've heard the term "day watch" used to describe this style. Time and date, minimal or nonexistent design flourishes, maybe not the first choice for any given occasion but still works well enough as an all-rounder for daily wear. It reminds me of watches that were commonplace in the 50s and 60s.
I love this piece, Bruce! I would classify it as pure “Mad Men” era leisure watch. I see an open collar tropical shirt, Bermuda shorts, a pair of loafers without socks and Wayfarers 😎 with this one. Super cool!
I have one of these incoming and I'm blaming you and Rob for making me do it. This definitely falls in dress category for me. Looks gorgeous and can't wait to put it on. Only thing I wish this had was a display casback, if the movement looks as good as your overlay.
Just ordered the Khaki Field Auto. Black dial. 20% off...38mm.... yaassss .... thanks for all the vids Bruce. You're really working hard! Seems like you're putting out a daily video almost.... and it's a pleasure. Appreciate it matey 👌
Can be worn as an everyday watch, sport watch, casual dress watch, all the way up to semi formal dress watch. Have one love it, it is a special piece from Hamilton.
You said it right off the bat when you made the Seiko comparison. This definitely looks like their American Jazz Age riposte to the Cocktail Time. Not a dress watch, not a sports watch. But a nice dressy, elegant, stylish "going out" watch, with unique, historical design elements.
I have a Tissot with the Powermatic 80 movement. It is a 2924 slowed down to 21,600 bph. For that tradeoff, it has an 80 hour power reserve. I picked it up used. After servicing, it runs within COSC specs. I am fine with a slower movement, as long as there are benefits, and lo reduction in accuracy. Imwould say that watch is a dressy sport watch. Like others, I,worry less anout the classification and worry about whether or not I like it!
Great video thanks ! Just ordered mine in blue. I’ve had the Chrono (42 first version), but I really appreciate this new release : lug to lug (46,2) and thickness (near 11) are far better for an everyday wear !!!
This is a wonderful watch! I believe that you have changed your view on these entry level Swiss watches. Your channel has progressed to a little higher end taste and that is totally fine. Our tastes change with time and we begin to critique different things that would not bother us before. I believe that this is a great vintage inspired everyday watch. Has a date complication and can dress up to be dressy. I do agree with the need for more brushing but also it’s still coming in at a great price. As always a great review and great opinions.
I found it in a shop yesterday. I was so excited about it since I saw a picture on internet a few weeks ago. Well I was very disappointed when I saw it in person. It's an OK watch, but could have been so much better. Prices of Hamilton are increasing quite a lot ... for the price of the watch, at least put a decent AR, decent strap, display back to see their modified movement. Also, it looks really big because of the size of the dial ! 40 mm for that type of watch kills it. 38 would be perfect (but on that last point it is very subjective).
I own a Hammy field watch, but I’m a minister so I needed something a bit dressier that would go with my blacks, but also look nice under a white cuff - but not too uppity for a polo and khakis. This watch is a solid all-rounder, with a pleasant vintage vibe. Thanks for the review! BTW: I appreciate reviews that do a wrist shot, along with the model’s wrist size. It helps give perspective when we can’t see the watch in person.
I know it's a different design, but for me this is like a more affordable and better wearing (shorter lugs) alternative to the Longines Heritage 'tuxedo' 38.5mm. Sort of a blend of 60's dress watch with that 40's art deco look. Legible, crisp, solid, slightly sporty but without the useless chrono complication.
@@triniboy05 i think you might be thinking of different watchmakers. You can get Sinn starting at €690 and they typically float around €1,000 MSRP. Hamilton Intra Matic goes over €2,000.
P.s. Hamilton pilot 36mm... lovely watch too... I'm really loving this brand ... something I can enjoy without having to save for five years and no waiting lists (yet!)...
Hamilton brings it for the money and some models especially the field/military themed pieces are awesome regardless of price. I regret selling my Field Auto 38. Bought my step father an Open Heart Jazzmaster and he loves it. Very good looking watch with a suit or business casual. 80 hours!
I would always be happy to give up extra power reserve for a smoother running second hand. Not sure why watch brands always seem to think power reserve is more important.
The Hammy Khaki Field is arguably one of the best value in Swiss watchmaking. Moreover, Their intramatic chronograph is absolutely fantastic in that same color way. I would in fact wear this watch as it is very proportional and in my humble opinion also very versatile. In blue you could wear it anywhere, really. Although you may as well not even bother heeding my advice as I am a bit of a fanboy for the brand...
This is a very cool watch. Like the Tissot Visodate which was originally offered only leather strap and then later on mesh, this Hamilton will come on mesh in a year.
Bruce the 21000 bph aside this is a great watch for me super comfortable and love the blue dial at the price point this sporty day driver is really a do everything watch value wise I am happy ordered a Forstner Beads of Rice Stainless Steel Watch Bracelet × 1 20mm to try on this watch thanks for the time stay well...nice video
I personally think this watch is frickin awesome. IMO it's literally a perfect one watch sort of watch. It's flashy enough to be worn as a dress, it's not so far up its own ass that you can't wear it as a casual watch, etc. It's not too big, not too small. My only beef, and it really is my ONLY beef, with this watch, is the same one i have with the chrono... i wish it had just a LITTLE bit of contrast with the finishing. Just a wee bit of brushed or satin here and there, maybe on some bevels, etc, would really take this watch a serious step up. The all polished thing just really is a missed opportunity :( Edit: I also mostly disagree with you on the date window, i think the stark white works with the lume pips. However, i could agree that a black date disc with white numbers would have been cool on this particular watch.
I think it is a great looking watch. The kind of watch you buy to your son as 'first adult watch' or a watch you buy when you already have a diver and a beater...
Hiya,I may be wrong but it seems that watches are very slowly returning to a "classical" design? Dive style watches can't rule the fashion for ever? Watches after all only represent fashion at any given time.Thanks.Casio of course have their separate sitting in the watch world.
I'm sold.. I was looking for an everyday watch to replace my Tissot Visodate. I liked the Blue/white dial but actually, the more I look at this the more I like it. It's so beautiful. Not sure where to put it either. The dial almost looks like one of the seconds dial from a Rolex Daytona. I think it will wear more on the dressy side but it will equally work with a rally type strap. It kind of hits the sweet spot for me for a "do it all" watch. Santa get out your wallet because I have my heart set on this one
I just bought this watch with the mesh bracelet - first watch for everyday use. I really like the simple and clean design, and while the panda chrono is fantastic, this was less than half the price at the moment. This review really helped provide a detailed review of it - thanks! Looking at straps to vary the daily look - what straps do you think would go well with this style? Planning on a medium brown leather, maybe a wine red leather. Could this pull off a canvas/sailcloth strap also, maybe light gray or tan? I'm new to watches so still learning how to match straps with watch styles. Cheers!
I’ve heard some watches classified as “classic”. Although I’m not exactly sure what that means, this watch seems to have a similar aesthetic to watches I’ve seen classified as such.
Great video Bruce. To answer your question, I would classify this as an Office watch. I stole that terminology from Bill Sanders of the WatchArtSci channel, but I think it describes this watch perfectly.
I'd say it's some way between a dressy and casual, or just a really nice looking casual. It reminds me a bit of the old Seiko SilverWave, the proportions and the color scheme. It really looks good.
Regarding the logo on the buckle: I take your point about the inconsistency. I imagine it's Hamilton's branding department getting nervous about using a watch which doesn't have the current logo *anywhere*, but it's not quite right to talk about the "old school" versus "new" logo. If you look at Hamiltons from the 1940s and 1950s, they have the same logo as today. It looks like they changed the logo in the 1960s, and then returned to the old logo (possibly when they went Swiss?). As for the overall look, it's an interesting hybrid of the original two-handed 38mm Intra-Matic (I own one of these, in gold PVD, and love it to bits) and the Chrono Auto Intra-Matic. Perhaps for those who like the sportier style of the Chrono (and the practicality of a seconds hand) but want something more "classic" rather than a chronograph. A good "everyday work watch", as others have commented.
A guy was looking at the blue dial version with the white seconds track a few days ago, it was 20% off, almost snagged on it, but something held me back. Maybe to do with it not knowing what it is, as you mentioned, I don't know.......
I'd put it into an everyday wear/business casual category. It's nice that not everything fits into predefined groups. This one is a little too polished and blingy for me but I don't hate it. I will say the price seems a bit steep considering you can get one of their Khaki Field Titanium models for a similar price tag.
I agree about the logo on the buckle. I have the chronograph version of this watch and one of the first things I noticed was that the logos on the dial and buckle didn't match. Not really a fan of the pure white background on the date either. They need to cut costs somewhere I guess.
Well, it is definitely on a dressier side, just maybe a little less that other Intramatics. However, though really I like this one, it cannot be compared to vastly superior Intramatic Chronograph. But, yeah, there is a significant price difference between the two, so I guess that for a sub-1000$ watch, this one presents pretty cool alternative, though I agree that the bracelet option would be fine and that water resistance should be 10 bar if possible. Still, this is one very nice watch, with wonderful and reliable movement and overall quality at least a notch above its price level.
I see that watch as pretty dressy. Being all polished, I would not want to use it as a daily wearer. I would have it looking bad in short order. All that said, it is absolutely beautiful! Hearing it has 50 M WR makes me think even more it’s a dress watch.
A very clean and shinny all rounder panda looking watch, the hands are like omega globe master which I don’t like looks dull, but I was wonder why intra-matic why not automatic
It looks like a dress or dress casual watch, can be worn all day every day!! Quick question, due to the modified eta, it seems that there is no regulation lever on the movement, can this watch be regulated if at some point the accuracy is not ideal? Can it be repaired if needed? I mean besides sending it to Hamilton. Thank you!
I think some others hit the nail right on the head with this being sort of being from the Mad Men era, or harkening back to the Japanese salary men of the 60s. Enough time has gone by that we can romanticize the era, but it still isn't as romantic a marketing fantasy as, say, James Bond or Jacques Cousteau. Nonetheless, I really like this watch and if the price were right, see myself getting one of these. I do think though that the strap is not the best, and I am thinking maybe a Horween Dublin leather strap or something a little bit less dressy might be the way to go. Or maybe Hamilton can come up with something similar to an old Omega beads of rice strap.
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This watch is worn by a man who drives an Audi to work at the office. His name isn't on the building, but he has a reserved parking space. His title is vague, assistant to the regional manager. His wife bought it for him as a birthday present. The only other watch he owns is a two-tone Seiko he was gifted on his wedding day in '94. He doesn't wear it, though, because the battery died. His friends are mildy impressed over beers as he tells them, "this Hamilton doesn't need batteries!"
Excellent 👏 your small story is a good definition of the market target : no watch snobbery, but a high technical and stylistic value
Lol
Funny, true, and you have a great imagination and a gift for writing.
I own one of these, and I’m jealous of the guy in your description
I'm a fry cook but I exude quiet dignity (among other things)
I'd describe it as an "everyday" watch, or an "office" watch. It's dressy enough to work in an office setting, but not so dressy that it looks out of place in shorts and a polo/t-shirt. Also, with a date complication it adds practicality as an everyday watch in the office. While some people might always reach for a phone for the date, I have always worn a watch, so the watch is always my go-to for the date.
I've been a Hammy Fanboy for a long time. They are a constant in the watch world. I really like the Intramatic Chronograph.
Same here my friend. Excellent offerings at a fair price.
Yip, me too, I find it strange how Hamilton is dumped on almost as much as TAG. I own both Hamiltons and TAGs and love them both to bits. My only issue with Hamilton is that I wish they would make more smaller watches. My 40mm Intra-magic auto chrono is a perfect size for me.
I’m in love with the blue/cream dial version of this watch. Just pulled the trigger on one. I love just about everything about design choices on both the blue & black. I would classify this as a “transformer”, ready to take on any setting, context, outfit, etc. Business casual.
I really like this watch, it looks like a everyday watch slash dress watch.
Do we really have to put every watch into a category? To me you either like the design or you move on to the next.
I agree with your sentiments at the end about no bracelet. For just under 1k for a 3 hander, a bracelet IMO is a must. I believe the older version of the Intramatic had an option for one.
Looks like a great everyday watch with some vintage inspiration.
That watch is flat out the best looking watch I have seen on your channel. It has a classic 50's two tone look. Simple but effective. Thanks for showing me my next watch.
I’m a huge fan of Hammy and their history. You get a lot of watch here with the 25% off code. But for the category where this fits is it’s close to what the Japanese used to term the salary mans watch. The Seikos from the 1960s exemplify this and this watch seems to be a tribute to that concept.
You are probably right, but not a lot of romantic appeal to the 60s era Japanese (or American) salary man. One pictures long commutes by train into crowded Tokyo, or New York, 3 martini lunches, getting home just in time to watch the evening news. Not exactly license to kill stuff.
Still, it is an attractive every day watch, that might work better on a different strap.
Well, I’m a salaried man so… I guess it’s fitting
For me the white/black 'tuxedo' style version is basically an ideal office watch. Suitable for semi-formal occasions but not very formal ones. The blue/white version is more of a leisure, 'weekender' type watch that goes well with jeans and relaxed clothing.
Exactly the reason why I’ve bought the blue one. Very difficult to choose between all these new offers from Hamilton under 2k ...
I worked for a company that on the weekend we could wear polo styles....this watch is for that casual work day
I've heard the term "day watch" used to describe this style. Time and date, minimal or nonexistent design flourishes, maybe not the first choice for any given occasion but still works well enough as an all-rounder for daily wear. It reminds me of watches that were commonplace in the 50s and 60s.
Just posted a similar comment I guess ref. looks.
For this piece, it looks like it is suited to wear when you are going to a jazz lounge to enjoy a night of jazz with drinks and food.
Was saving for the more minimalist intra-matic and now this watch shows up
I think I’ll be forever saving then haha
3Hz movements have longer in between service time, so it's a plus in my book. Great review!
I love this piece, Bruce! I would classify it as pure “Mad Men” era leisure watch. I see an open collar tropical shirt, Bermuda shorts, a pair of loafers without socks and Wayfarers 😎 with this one. Super cool!
I have one of these incoming and I'm blaming you and Rob for making me do it.
This definitely falls in dress category for me. Looks gorgeous and can't wait to put it on.
Only thing I wish this had was a display casback, if the movement looks as good as your overlay.
Just ordered the Khaki Field Auto. Black dial. 20% off...38mm.... yaassss .... thanks for all the vids Bruce. You're really working hard! Seems like you're putting out a daily video almost.... and it's a pleasure. Appreciate it matey 👌
Can be worn as an everyday watch, sport watch, casual dress watch, all the way up to semi formal dress watch. Have one love it, it is a special piece from Hamilton.
You said it right off the bat when you made the Seiko comparison. This definitely looks like their American Jazz Age riposte to the Cocktail Time. Not a dress watch, not a sports watch. But a nice dressy, elegant, stylish "going out" watch, with unique, historical design elements.
My term for watches like this: Business Casual. Versatile enough for a jacket & tie or jeans & a button down...but not a tee shirt.
It's an "every day wearer"type watch with a nod to sportiness.I kind of like the overall package.
Bruce - I prefer lower beats per minute, more efficient and less wear on the watch over life of the watch.
Couldn't get a sarb 033, got a Jazzmaster 3 hand, black dial instead. Got the better watch and my first Swiss mechanical. Great value for money.
Both great choices. I’m not sure the Hammy is better than the Sarb. I would call it a draw.
@@tonyrome655 I agree but snobbery has to give the Swiss Hamilton the nod. Keys to a Porsche Turbo S or a Nissan GTR R35?
I’d go with the Porsche, not because of snobbery but because I like the style better. But I see your point.
@@tonyrome655 lol Porsche for badge, GTR for street cred!
Sarb is 100% the better watch lol
I have a Tissot with the Powermatic 80 movement. It is a 2924 slowed down to 21,600 bph. For that tradeoff, it has an 80 hour power reserve. I picked it up used. After servicing, it runs within COSC specs. I am fine with a slower movement, as long as there are benefits, and lo reduction in accuracy. Imwould say that watch is a dressy sport watch. Like others, I,worry less anout the classification and worry about whether or not I like it!
Great video thanks ! Just ordered mine in blue. I’ve had the Chrono (42 first version), but I really appreciate this new release : lug to lug (46,2) and thickness (near 11) are far better for an everyday wear !!!
Retro-futuristic updating of art -deco: recalls how the past imagined the future.
I'm thinking its a very nice friday office casual. Great find, out of the ordinary.
This is a wonderful watch! I believe that you have changed your view on these entry level Swiss watches. Your channel has progressed to a little higher end taste and that is totally fine. Our tastes change with time and we begin to critique different things that would not bother us before. I believe that this is a great vintage inspired everyday watch. Has a date complication and can dress up to be dressy. I do agree with the need for more brushing but also it’s still coming in at a great price. As always a great review and great opinions.
Very nice piece
This is a 60s 70s inspired dress casual, polerouter-esk! I like it.
I found it in a shop yesterday. I was so excited about it since I saw a picture on internet a few weeks ago. Well I was very disappointed when I saw it in person. It's an OK watch, but could have been so much better. Prices of Hamilton are increasing quite a lot ... for the price of the watch, at least put a decent AR, decent strap, display back to see their modified movement. Also, it looks really big because of the size of the dial ! 40 mm for that type of watch kills it. 38 would be perfect (but on that last point it is very subjective).
I own a Hammy field watch, but I’m a minister so I needed something a bit dressier that would go with my blacks, but also look nice under a white cuff - but not too uppity for a polo and khakis. This watch is a solid all-rounder, with a pleasant vintage vibe. Thanks for the review! BTW: I appreciate reviews that do a wrist shot, along with the model’s wrist size. It helps give perspective when we can’t see the watch in person.
I know it's a different design, but for me this is like a more affordable and better wearing (shorter lugs) alternative to the Longines Heritage 'tuxedo' 38.5mm. Sort of a blend of 60's dress watch with that 40's art deco look. Legible, crisp, solid, slightly sporty but without the useless chrono complication.
It’s a no brainer to choose this one compared to a Seiko. Features to features and pounds to pounds this timepiece wins hands down.
There isn't a better swiss watch at this price point around IMO
You're right - better go German, like Sinn!
@@driventomadness117 Sinn is more expensive.
@@triniboy05 based on what criteria?
@@driventomadness117 price. There aren’t any Sinn models for $300. Hamilton’s top end are Sinn’s beginning.
@@triniboy05 i think you might be thinking of different watchmakers. You can get Sinn starting at €690 and they typically float around €1,000 MSRP. Hamilton Intra Matic goes over €2,000.
Great review. I really have an appreciation for Hamilton watches.
Bruce nice, video as always, its from the same family as the Chronograph which is a beauty !!
I love the Tuxedo look!!
Everything you say about Hamilton I agree with.
Great affordable watches, confusing ranges. We rely on reviewers like you to guide us through the maze
Beautiful and can be found for 600 USD!
P.s. Hamilton pilot 36mm... lovely watch too... I'm really loving this brand ... something I can enjoy without having to save for five years and no waiting lists (yet!)...
Beautiful Watch! LOVE its sporty simplicity!
Nice review, Bruce, thanks. Watch is good looking. I have a Hamilton Viewmatic, will be 20 years old soon. Runs great.
Hamilton brings it for the money and some models especially the field/military themed pieces are awesome regardless of price. I regret selling my Field Auto 38. Bought my step father an Open Heart Jazzmaster and he loves it. Very good looking watch with a suit or business casual. 80 hours!
Great review, thank you Bruce 😊👍
Could be easily worn with a suit or with a nice polo shirt. Emphasis on nice.
I’d toss this on a grey velour leather strap and call it a day. 🥰
Yep, I have one from Nomos waiting to go on this. 👍🏼
This is a beautiful piece
Sport casual or office casual. Will go well with a sport coat, button up shirt and jeans or slacks with a polo. Definitely not a dess watch imho.
Great going Mr.BW for the constant uploads 👍
Bruce , Hamilton are fantastic, I’ve got the kaki mechanical and the kaki black dial automatic. Such great value
I would always be happy to give up extra power reserve for a smoother running second hand. Not sure why watch brands always seem to think power reserve is more important.
If there’s such a thing as a “weekend away” watch I’d say they’ve nailed the brief with this one.
The Hammy Khaki Field is arguably one of the best value in Swiss watchmaking. Moreover, Their intramatic chronograph is absolutely fantastic in that same color way. I would in fact wear this watch as it is very proportional and in my humble opinion also very versatile. In blue you could wear it anywhere, really. Although you may as well not even bother heeding my advice as I am a bit of a fanboy for the brand...
This is a very cool watch. Like the Tissot Visodate which was originally offered only leather strap and then later on mesh, this Hamilton will come on mesh in a year.
Hamilton always comes to my mind when somebody asks about bang for buck. They are an everyman's watch and they have something for every man.
One of my favorite watches is my Hamilton Murph. Good video. Thanks BW
Bruce the 21000 bph aside this is a great watch for me super comfortable and love the blue dial at the price point this sporty day driver is really a do everything watch value wise I am happy ordered a Forstner Beads of Rice Stainless Steel Watch Bracelet × 1
20mm to try on this watch thanks for the time stay well...nice video
I personally think this watch is frickin awesome. IMO it's literally a perfect one watch sort of watch. It's flashy enough to be worn as a dress, it's not so far up its own ass that you can't wear it as a casual watch, etc. It's not too big, not too small.
My only beef, and it really is my ONLY beef, with this watch, is the same one i have with the chrono... i wish it had just a LITTLE bit of contrast with the finishing. Just a wee bit of brushed or satin here and there, maybe on some bevels, etc, would really take this watch a serious step up. The all polished thing just really is a missed opportunity :(
Edit: I also mostly disagree with you on the date window, i think the stark white works with the lume pips. However, i could agree that a black date disc with white numbers would have been cool on this particular watch.
Hamilton Tissot and Seiko offer the best value in watchmaking. I think Hamilton in particular is underrated personally my favorite brand.
I think it is a great looking watch. The kind of watch you buy to your son as 'first adult watch' or a watch you buy when you already have a diver and a beater...
Hiya,I may be wrong but it seems that watches are very slowly returning to a "classical" design? Dive style watches can't rule the fashion for ever? Watches after all only represent fashion at any given time.Thanks.Casio of course have their separate sitting in the watch world.
I'm sold.. I was looking for an everyday watch to replace my Tissot Visodate. I liked the Blue/white dial but actually, the more I look at this the more I like it. It's so beautiful. Not sure where to put it either. The dial almost looks like one of the seconds dial from a Rolex Daytona. I think it will wear more on the dressy side but it will equally work with a rally type strap. It kind of hits the sweet spot for me for a "do it all" watch. Santa get out your wallet because I have my heart set on this one
Love this watch! But really, dress watch DNA. Or business dress cas.
Reminds me a little bit of the Oris Artix date a little bit.
I just bought this watch with the mesh bracelet - first watch for everyday use. I really like the simple and clean design, and while the panda chrono is fantastic, this was less than half the price at the moment. This review really helped provide a detailed review of it - thanks!
Looking at straps to vary the daily look - what straps do you think would go well with this style? Planning on a medium brown leather, maybe a wine red leather. Could this pull off a canvas/sailcloth strap also, maybe light gray or tan? I'm new to watches so still learning how to match straps with watch styles. Cheers!
I like the yellow under side of the seconds hand. No one would even know that's the case except me.
Many brands looking to the Tuxedo these days. I prefer a wider black chapter ring like the new Longines 38.5. Nice video BW
Nice video Bruce some great information. I would say this falls into the same category as the Nomos Club series. Sporty classy !
I’ve heard some watches classified as “classic”. Although I’m not exactly sure what that means, this watch seems to have a similar aesthetic to watches I’ve seen classified as such.
I think this watch looks fantastic!
There is a also blue - white version with a light brown strap. The chrono versions are available with a Milanese bracelet.
Great video Bruce. To answer your question, I would classify this as an Office watch. I stole that terminology from Bill Sanders of the WatchArtSci channel, but I think it describes this watch perfectly.
I'd say it's some way between a dressy and casual, or just a really nice looking casual. It reminds me a bit of the old Seiko SilverWave, the proportions and the color scheme. It really looks good.
Regarding the logo on the buckle: I take your point about the inconsistency. I imagine it's Hamilton's branding department getting nervous about using a watch which doesn't have the current logo *anywhere*, but it's not quite right to talk about the "old school" versus "new" logo. If you look at Hamiltons from the 1940s and 1950s, they have the same logo as today. It looks like they changed the logo in the 1960s, and then returned to the old logo (possibly when they went Swiss?).
As for the overall look, it's an interesting hybrid of the original two-handed 38mm Intra-Matic (I own one of these, in gold PVD, and love it to bits) and the Chrono Auto Intra-Matic. Perhaps for those who like the sportier style of the Chrono (and the practicality of a seconds hand) but want something more "classic" rather than a chronograph. A good "everyday work watch", as others have commented.
Everyday office kinda watch. That’s what I bought the blue one for.
A guy was looking at the blue dial version with the white seconds track a few days ago, it was 20% off, almost snagged on it, but something held me back. Maybe to do with it not knowing what it is, as you mentioned, I don't know.......
It's a day to day dress & sports combo
That looks amazing.
Curious - why often requesting the anti reflective coating for some but not for Rolex at 10x the price? I love my Rolex, for the record.
Because there are really big problems to read the time with Hamilton watches (and some Omega too ...)
I'd put it into an everyday wear/business casual category. It's nice that not everything fits into predefined groups. This one is a little too polished and blingy for me but I don't hate it. I will say the price seems a bit steep considering you can get one of their Khaki Field Titanium models for a similar price tag.
I agree about the logo on the buckle. I have the chronograph version of this watch and one of the first things I noticed was that the logos on the dial and buckle didn't match. Not really a fan of the pure white background on the date either. They need to cut costs somewhere I guess.
Well, it is definitely on a dressier side, just maybe a little less that other Intramatics. However, though really I like this one, it cannot be compared to vastly superior Intramatic Chronograph. But, yeah, there is a significant price difference between the two, so I guess that for a sub-1000$ watch, this one presents pretty cool alternative, though I agree that the bracelet option would be fine and that water resistance should be 10 bar if possible. Still, this is one very nice watch, with wonderful and reliable movement and overall quality at least a notch above its price level.
I see that watch as pretty dressy. Being all polished, I would not want to use it as a daily wearer. I would have it looking bad in short order. All that said, it is absolutely beautiful! Hearing it has 50 M WR makes me think even more it’s a dress watch.
Something that bothers me are dial ticks between the seconds (unless it's a chronograph). What possible purpose could they have?
Pretty. That’s the purpose.
Alot of good new content Bruce!
I see that watch as a perfect everyday smart casual watch for a middle manager...
I love the Jazzmaster
Three hand version of the Intramatic Chrono?
Agree, for some reason I like this better, but would take either one if offered.
Yes, much thinner and lug to lug size is reduced too, so it’s overall much easier to wear
I'm wondering which would be better, this one or Hamilton small seconds navy pilot H78465553?
A very clean and shinny all rounder panda looking watch, the hands are like omega globe master which I don’t like looks dull, but I was wonder why intra-matic why not automatic
30 years ago they were just called watches
Smart casual everyday watch I’d say
Better than my Hamilton,what is not currently working😢
It looks like a dress or dress casual watch, can be worn all day every day!! Quick question, due to the modified eta, it seems that there is no regulation lever on the movement, can this watch be regulated if at some point the accuracy is not ideal? Can it be repaired if needed? I mean besides sending it to Hamilton. Thank you!
I think some others hit the nail right on the head with this being sort of being from the Mad Men era, or harkening back to the Japanese salary men of the 60s. Enough time has gone by that we can romanticize the era, but it still isn't as romantic a marketing fantasy as, say, James Bond or Jacques Cousteau.
Nonetheless, I really like this watch and if the price were right, see myself getting one of these. I do think though that the strap is not the best, and I am thinking maybe a Horween Dublin leather strap or something a little bit less dressy might be the way to go. Or maybe Hamilton can come up with something similar to an old Omega beads of rice strap.
Great review. I love the watch.
Its smart casual. Swap the strap for a gold brown hirsch and wear it with chinos, oxfords and a polo, a nice belt and a brown leather bomber jacket.