Hamilton Automatic Replica Watch, Best Hamilton Automatic Replica Watches

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Chrono Quartz (H76412133)

I recieved the watch promptly and it was in perfect condition. It is a gorgeous watch and the recipient of it was very happy! Thank you!!

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Review by Bobbie B, From Mexico Tuxpan Veracruz

Hamilton Khaki King Scuba Quartz (H64551957)

interesting product, good looking and great performance

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Review by sourisack somsanith, From Romania Sighisoara Jud. Mures

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Men's Watch H64611135

the teeny-tiniest, little face ever. I've been looking for such a watch for a long time! Just perfect.

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Review by Keisha Petitmot, From Malaysia Kelantan

The Reichenbach aerodrome in the Kander valley in the Bernese Oberland: A Swiss landscape worthy of the finest postcards. It is against this magnificent backdrop that the 62nd edition of the Swiss National Aerobatics Championship (SNAC), organised in collaboration with the Swiss Aerobatic Association (SAA) and Hamilton, were held. Over the course of one week, the best Swiss pilots competed at barrel rolls, tailspins and other stunts in their bid to win the title of Swiss Aerobatic Champion. Saturday was dedicated to the freestyle competition where pilots have between 3:30 and 4:00 minutes to put on a display of their choice. Spectating at an aerobatics competition is, I can assure you, a guarantee of four minutes of intense emotion with every flight! As a supporter of a number of Swiss aerodromes, Hamilton has close ties with the acrobats who perform in the skies above Switzerland. Today, four of the best acrobatic pilots in Switzerland are brand ambassadors for Hamilton.

Hamilton has been involved with aviation for a number of years. As early as 1919, its pilot's chronograph timed the first postal service between Washington and New York, in the United States. Over the years, Hamilton's involvement with and support of aviation professionals has increased and the brand today has a high level of legitimacy in the aeronautical world and, in particular, the world of aerobatics.

A great number of squadrons use Hamilton pilot's watches, such as the SnowBirds of Canada, the 123^rd squadron of South Korea, the Silver Falcons of South Africa, the Patrulla Aspa of Spain and the F-16 demonstration team of the Netherlands. The brand is also the exclusive supplier to Air Zermatt - the world reference in helicopter rescue. Hamilton is also the watch sponsor of a number of international aviation events, such as the EEA AirVenture Oshkosh (Wisconsin, United States), which is the world's biggest aeronautical event and attracts over 500,000 visitors every year, both members of the EAA and aviation fans. Hamilton also partners with a series of meetings in France that bring together the best pilots from around the world: the Free Flight World Masters Tour. One of the most famous participants at this event is none other than Nicolas Ivanoff, one of the world's best acrobatic pilots and an ambassador for Hamilton.

The close cooperation between the brand and the aerobatic pilots stems from a mutual commitment. More than a simple face to a campaign, Nicolas Ivanoff is actively involved in the design of Hamilton watches, helping the brand to incorporate functions that are specifically adapted to the requirements of pilots. Most recently, he gave his input in the creation of the Hamilton Khaki Chrono WorldTimer, a watch created especially for the 10th anniversary of this partnership between these two aviation fans. This quartz chronograph displays the time in 24 different time zones. Its Hamilton H-41 movement can also display Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). The Chrono WorldTimer is a reliable tool that pilots actually use when they fly. The yellow markings on the first four minutes of the dial are a tribute to aerobatics, because they correspond to the duration of a freestyle programme in competition.

The Khaki Field watch, rugged in construction yet elegant in design, is associated with adventure and is direct descendants of its heroic forerunners that served the Forces in both world wars.

The Khaki Field Auto applies the proven codes of the Khaki Field series. Military-inspired colors and textures unite with innovation in the form of the exclusive H-10 movement. This caliber displays the hours, minutes and seconds through hands nickeled with white Superluminova® and has 80 hours of power reserve to meet the toughest performance expectations. The 40mm stainless steel case is topped with a sapphire crystal and opens on a green dial.
A choice of two bracelets - camouflage canvas or stainless steel - is available.

Dressed in an ultra-modern outfit, the Hamilton Ventura Elvis 80 pays tribute to Elvis Presley, who would have turned 80 on January 8, 2015. The Ventura, with its striking, shield-shaped case, co-starred with the king of rock and roll in the 1961 movie "Blue Hawaii". The 2015 interpretation of that watch has mastered major technical and material challenges with the automatic model powered by Hamilton's own H-10 movement, integrating a power reserve of 80 hours.

Innovation is an integral part of the Hamilton Ventura, introduced as the world's first electric watch in 1957. The Hamilton Ventura Elvis 80 breaks challenging new technical and design ground with its steeply sloped crystal and curved dial, contemporary case architecture and intricate attachment fixture. The triangular shape attracts welcome attention and taking the materials used to new performance territories. The harmony of the fully integrated case is underlined by smooth brushed and polished surfaces and the angular stepping has been replaced by more flowing contouring.

The Hamilton Ventura Elvis 80 family has refreshingly broad, unisex appeal due to a range of material and color combinations, as well as a choice between an automatic and quartz movement. In the automatic versions, black meets black with a sleek PVD case and either a sporty rubber or a leather strap with stitching.

Stainless steel adds its accent to the three quartz variations. A subtly stylish Hamilton orange second hand passes minute markings in the same color from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock. A unique, engraved crown completes the look of this special timepiece.

Simultaneously acting as a wrist, cockpit and table watch, the Khaki Takeoff AC Air Zermatt Limited Edition was created with Air Zermatt, the Swiss mountain rescue service, to be used in the dashboards of the team's fleet of helicopters, to measure the exact time when on a rescue mission. Inspired by Hamilton's b aviation heritage, dating back to 1919, the high-tech watch offers a modern twist on the Hamilton elapsed time clock that was produced during World War II.

True to its cockpit instrument inspiration, the contemporary pilots' watch has a bi-directional turning flange, driven by the bezel, which has the capacity to record a countdown. In the absence of a propeller, the theme of rotation continues by the turning action required to unlock the case from its part-time home within the wristwatch. The characteristic dial displays a fully-functional chronograph equipped with a 30-Minute and 12-Hour counter. The Takeoff AC Air Zermatt Edition houses an hour counter instead of a date counter, in order to measure the elapsed time in flights that last longer than one hour.
 

The stainless steel with black PVD case of the Hamilton Automatic Chronograph houses a H-31 movement offering 60 hours of power reserve.

Accurately reflecting the appearance of its World War II ancestor, the color scheme of today's timepiece is predominantly black with red markings. The red painting pays a special tribute to the color of Air Zermatt's helicopters and is also the iconic colour of the region Valais, where the rescue and transport company is based. The hands are a re-interpretation of the classical hands of traditional pilots' watches. A red, plane-shaped pointer on the chronograph second hand provides another themed styling signature. The crown is positioned at 12 o'clock for pilots' ease of use, while simultaneously bringing perfect overall symmetry to the piece. The fine black leather strap offers a comfortable, structured rubber lining.

Only 60 pieces of the Khaki Takeoff Air Zermatt Limited Edition will be produced and sold exclusively in Switzerland. Each of the 60 case backs will be numbered and engraved with the name and altitude of one of the soaring 4000m plus mountain peaks, visible from the Matterhorn.
 

Watch brand HYT (Hydro Mechanical Horologists), launched in 2012, is managed by five partners, with Vincent Perriard as their CEO. A graduate of the Neuchâtel business school, he started out working for communications group Trimedia before joining Audemars Piguet in 1995 as communications director. He moved to Hamilton in 1999 as international vice-president for marketing, and in 2000 became one of the co-founders of the Brand DNA agency, working as its CEO for six years. After a spell as president of Concord Watch and then CEO of TechnoMarine, Vincent Perriard was seduced by the revolutionary HYT project in 2011.

Everyone has lucky days. Really lucky ! The kind of luck that allows us to catch the bus in extremis in driving rain or even better that stops a pair of tights from running when caught on a chair. That kind of luck happens! For anyone in any doubt, I have irrefutable evidence. Just as I was getting annoyed with my boyfriend's invasive watch collection, a friend said to me with a sigh : "you're so lucky - mine collects cars ! And old cars at that, which means that they can't go faster than 40km an hour downhill - assuming they even work in the first place". And right there and then, although I am well aware that one shouldn't take pleasure in other people's misfortunes, my personal world seemed a little brighter. Because a car collection means a garage needs to be built next to the house, which therefore no longer looks like a chic, contemporary villa ; or else implies a need to find parking spaces in a block of apartments, which is basically mission impossible.

All of a sudden, the watches belonging to the man in my life seemed so small and inoffensive. I could almost have given them a hug. Well, I did say almost, so let's not get too carried away! But it no longer seemed to matter that they have insidiously colonized my space inside the chest of drawers, nor that we have installed a hideous safe in the dressing room after some stormy discussions… Because the watch-loving man would have preferred to have his collection in the bedroom, as close to him as possible - to the point where I felt my place on the pillow was threatened ! Never mind the pile of empty, useless boxes in which the man stubbornly refuses to put away his watches due to extreme laziness.

And never mind the deadly boring monologue which accompanies every burst of renewed enthusiasm for a watch he had neglected. My whole being was pervaded with a Zen-like sense of serenity. Because, yes, I am lucky, I might have had to share my life with cars and even had to have one in my living room, because there are always potential risks when it comes to a collector's ideas on interior design. I might have found myself confronted by a partner transformed into a Sunday DIY specialist, covered in grease and bursting with pride in his mechanical feats. Or have had to accompany him to the races every Sunday and then get excited about his - pseudo - exploits, or even spend the night in the emergency department because he mistook himself for Hamilton !

I am so lucky that I am even going to treat my man to a new watch !

So you've read the advice from some of the world's top retailers and, whether you're buying a watch as a gift or as a treat for yourself, you have decided that you are looking for something blue. And that you don't want to spend any more than 3,000 Swiss francs or the equivalent thereof. Here are some options.

Emile Chouriet Challenger Deep
Named after the deepest point on the surface of the Earth, Emile Chouriet's first diver's watch offers the usual water resistance to 300 metres, unidirectional rotating bezel and luminous indications on the dial. But it also offers a ceramic coating on the bezel, a feature usually only found on much more expensive diver's watches. Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement and available on a steel bracelet or rubber strap (as well as with black or silvered dials), the Challenger Deep is available for an unbeatable 1,500 Swiss francs with tax included.

Frederique Constant Slimline Manufacture
At just a whisker over 3,000 Swiss francs (3,190 for the rose gold plated model) or just under (2,830) for the stainless-steel version, Frederique Constant's Slimline Manufacture series has to be one of the most competitively priced classic watches on the market, particularly when you consider that it is fitted with the brand's own FC-710 in-house movement, which offers a 42-hour power reserve. Our blue choice has a subsidiary date indication by hand at 6 o'clock, a domed navy blue dial with hand- applied hour markers and a matching blue alligator leather strap.

Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Aluminium
A revival model from the 1970s but with a distinctly contemporary theme and a trendy NATO strap, the Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer is excellent value at only 1,050 Swiss francs. For this you get the brand's H-10 self-winding mechanical movement, which has an impressive 80-hour power reserve and a lightweight aluminium case with a special coating that not only gives it its distinctive blue colour but also increases the hardness and durability of the aluminium. It's impossible to get bluer, with the case, bezel ring, dial, strap, buckle and crown all matching in colour.

Vulcain 50s Presidents' Classic
It may not have the alarm function unique to Vulcain's Cricket calibre but it does instead have the Vulcain calibre V-56 self-winding movement, which offers a power reserve of 42 hours. In its Classic version the Vulcain 50s President's model comes with an understated dial with a sunray finish, available in blue, silver or black with a matching alligator leather strap. Price: 2,980 Swiss francs.

When taking colour as your sole point of reference, you can run the entire gamut of watches, from in-your-face fluorescence to the subtle gradient of richer colours on the dial of a more classic piece and all points in between. Take a look at the photo gallery above to see what we mean.

A fluorescent yellow-green has become the signature colour of HYT watches after the company started out showing the hours on its watches by the movement of a liquid in this colour. In the latest limited-edition H1 model, the same colour grabs the attention on the case of the "Azo project", named after the type of polyepoxide used in the manufacture of the case.

A simple change of strap colour can make a big difference to a watch, as Bell & Ross demonstrates with the bright orange canvas strap on its limited edition BR 03-94 Carbon Orange model. Orange is the colour reserved for essential information in a plane's cockpit and thus fits perfectly with the brand's aviation associations.

Hamilton, on the other hand, goes for a tone-on-tone extension of the blue background and red accents on the dial of its Pan Europ model with a matching stripy textile strap. The result is a watch that looks as if it was made for the summer. Blue is also the logical colour for the new Abyss 44mm chronograph by Hysek, especially when teamed up with a matching blue leather strap. Swivelling lugs on the lightweight titanium ensure that it adapts perfectly to the contours of your wrist.

On its Marine "Deck Chronometer", L. Leroy opts for brown tones reminiscent of the teak found on vessels when the company used to produce marine chronometers for over thirty different naval forces. H. Moser & Cie. takes things a step further with its new signature smoked red-gold dial on the Venturer Small Seconds, adding a pleasing new hue to the palette of dial colours.

Click on the image above to view our gallery of colourful men's watches for the summer. 

Today's Pan Europ watches continue the series' tradition of showcasing technological advancements - the original Hamilton Pan Europ, introduced in 1971, contained one of the world's first automatic chronograph movements: they are powered by a brand new, high-performance automatic movement. The H-30, with its 80 hours of typical power reserve, is rooted in sporty design that is both chic and dynamic.

Modern materials and color schemes translate the Pan Europ heritage into an eye-catching contemporary timepiece. The circular dial flows into angular lugs to frame a turning bezel with an aluminum ring. Color is king and supports timekeeping and styling. White reflector on the dial and hands with Superluminova literally make the hours and minutes leap out. Fiery red takes control of the markings from 12 to 3 o'clock and of the fine second hand. It also makes an appearance in stripe form on the textile straps and to cover the surface of the round cut-outs in the black leather ones. The days and dates are displayed at 3 o'clock mark.

With casual, smart, men's, ladies', unisex, thirties and seventies-style models, it will be difficult not to find a Hamilton watch to your taste among the new releases for 2014! The brand is on all fronts, with ever-assertive creativity. Over and above the Khaki on which it has built a good part of its success and reputation, Hamilton is exploring new horizons, particularly in dress watches. "We're proud of Hamilton's dual nationality. 'American Spirit - Swiss Precision' is a great source of inspiration in the development of our watches," explains Sylvain Dolla, CEO.

The new Bagley ladies' models are the first to catch the eye. The timepiece draws inspiration from a 1939 watch. Its shape is unique, due to the differing heights of the horizontal and vertical edges of the case and the combination of straight and curved lines. The sides of the case extend into elegant handles. Equipped with a slightly rounded multi-level dial and featuring a central padded-effect panel, the timepiece comes in two sizes with a wide variety of straps. Fitted with a quartz movement, prices will start at 430 euros.

Dare to wear the Flintridge!

It's likely to take people a little more time to adjust to the Flintridge, on the other hand. Its distinctive design, 1930s look and dial protection all make for an audacious watch. The outer surface of the protective cover features a sunburst effect finish, simply revealing seven diamonds at 6 o'clock in the ladies' version. The men's version is slightly more compact and bulky. It features a date window at 6 o'clock and a day window at midday, with a Paris stud finish.

On the dial of both models there is an echo of the dial finish (sunburst or Paris studs), along with very Thirties-style hour markers and hands. This Flintridge is fun, original and unconventional, with a touch of aesthetic daring that's brilliantly carried off by Hamilton. Alas, there won't be enough for everybody: each of these watches is one of a limited edition of just 999.

Modern Vintage

In the same vintage spirit, the Pan Europ presents itself as unashamedly modern! Although the original model dates back to 1971, the 2014 version boasts an exclusive automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. The circular dial is surrounded by angular lugs; the whole frames a rotating bezel with an aluminium ring, giving a rather bullhead shape. There will be four models on offer, in grey and blue shades, with assorted Nato or perforated leather straps.

Two new, more contemporary RailRoad models recall Hamilton's train-related history. Each one comes in a Chrono or Small Second version. The RailRoad Auto Chrono features a roller with a tachymeter that uses a new movement, also new for the RailRoad Small Second, developed in-house. The watches have plenty of polished brushed steel, offering a particularly attractive contrast to the hazel brown or blue tachymeter. The Small Second has a price tag of under 1000 euros, while the chrono version weighs in at 1495 euros.

Khaki - a safe investment

But where would Hamilton be without its Khaki? This year, Baselworld has two new radically different versions on offer. The first is a celebration of skeletonisation. It features the collection's famous "X" across the dial. Beneath it, the movement is almost entirely visible, including the balance, cleverly positioned at midday.

At the other extreme, the Khaki X-Wind Limited Edition sports a sophisticated look and a drift angle calculator to meet the needs of aviation fans. "Aviation and films are the two key interests reflected in Hamilton watches' DNA," admits CEO Sylvain Dolla. The Khaki X-Wind 2014 limited edition comprises four models whose most obvious difference is their dial colours: two versions are available, in either brushed black and brushed dark grey or sunburst silver and brushed dark grey. 1,999 numbered watches for each model will be on offer, at 800 euros apiece.

The ultimate version of the Khaki is the fruit of cooperation between the brand and aerobatics champion and squadron pilot Nicolas Ivanoff. Its styling draws inspiration from aircraft and cockpit dashboard design. The watch includes a two-directional rotating flange, activated by a bezel that can record a countdown. This can also be detached and be placed on a dashboard. With a 60-hour power reserve, there will be 1,999 Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition watches for sale at 2500 euros each, in a luxurious wooden case replicating the very essence of a dashboard.

This model with a mother of pearl dial, is punctuated with 12 diamonds. Elongated teardrops mark the hours.
The automatic movement is visible through the case back. A round face flows into an oval-shaped case form, while teardrop-shaped lugs and indices tease the eye.

The Jazzmaster Lady Auto features a classical, five-row stainless steel bracelet. Hamilton developped a versatile and highly practical attachment concept. An easy click spring bar facilitates the exchange of the jewelry-style metal bracelets for a white leather strap.

Hamilton's story mirrors the history of movement - that of American railroads, armies, aerobatic aircraft and Hollywood stars.
Founded in 1892 in Lancaster, PA, Hamilton was extremely successful from the outset, largely due to the reliability and precision of the pocket watches it made for US railway employees. At that time, the brand was known as "the watch of Railroad Accuracy".
The brand then became the official supplier to US forces in 1914 - and later, in the 1930s, provided the official watches for TWA, Eastern, United and Northwest airlines.
 

After halting its commercial production during the Second World War, Hamilton re-emerged in 1957 through technological innovation with the development of the Ventura: the world's first electric watch. Then came the Pulsar, launched in 1970: the first LED digital watch on the planet.
Worn by Elvis Presley in 1961 in the film Blue Hawaii, the Ventura placed Hamilton in the spotlight. Hamilton has gone on to co-star in over 400 further films including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Fight Club, Men in Black, and Die Hard.
In 2003, Hamilton transferred its business and headquarters to Biel, Switzerland. Hamilton watches now boast the Swiss Made label.
 

The Jazzmaster is the undisputed star of the Hamilton collections. After devoting two in-house (ETA-based) movements to this range, the H21 and H31 chronographs with their 60-hour power reserves, Hamilton unveils the H20s - of which the letter 's' stands for 'skeleton-worked'. Available as of early October 2013, this Jazzmaster Viewmatic Skeleton will be the brand's first three-hand skeleton model.
Hamilton also welcomes a second new movement, H12, that will also be used in the Jazzmaster collection, but this time for a new Regulator model (a timepiece in which the hours and minutes hands are not placed on the same central pivot, but offset in two separate counters). "This is a movement developed with the support of the Swatch Group but which will be offered to other brands in addition to Hamilton", says Sylvain Dolla, CEO Hamilton International.

This invaluable economic, logistic and industrial support is doubly beneficial to Hamilton. First of all, by enabling it to meet b demand that has seen the brand record "double-digit growth for seven consecutive years", as Sylvain Dolla points out. It can thus offer an extremely diversified range of products to a "young, urban clientele often making its first purchase in the field of mechanical watchmaking", adds the CEO. "These customers are also increasingly better informed: they arrive in the boutique with a good knowledge of the models and sometimes even with screen captures from our website!".
The second positive repercussion of the Swatch Group backing is the extremely attractive pricing of the models, mostly falling within the CHF 500 to 1,500 range. Given its ongoing success, does Hamilton intend to move upmarket, including in terms of price? "Definitely not!" insists Sylvain Dolla. "In this price segment, we have a wide-open road ahead of us for many years to come".

Limited-edition movie presence

Anyone acquainted with Hamilton is aware that the brand has been highly active in the field of cinema since the 1950s, from the first Elvis Presley feature films to action flicks such as Men in Black, Die Hard and Fight Club. "We work on a daily basis with the Los Angeles studio accessorists", explains Sylvain Dolla. "It is generally they who come knocking on our door, making specific requests for an upcoming production. They don't have any specific watchmaking knowledge, a fact that sometimes leads to some daunting mechanical challenges in order to give horological shape to their cinematographic visions!"
This year, the vision is embodied in the Jazzmaster Face 2 Face. It is based on the principle of one watch with two independent movements. The visual effect of this 888-piece limited series lies in the fact that each of the two faces reveals either a chronograph or a three-hand dial, juxtaposed with the skeletonised rotor of one of the two automatic movements. This imposing Face 2 Face model with its outsized oval-shaped 53 x 44 mm case displays a striking contrast between the displays and the movements and the void surrounding them and taking up as much if not more space.

The Khaki X-Mach takes Hamilton aviation watches to exhilarating new heights with its facility to measure the Mach number of an aircraft, the speed it is moving through the air divided by the speed of sound under the same atmospheric conditions. This sophisticated chronograph timepiece expresses the inspiration of the skies through relentless attention to detail and bold looks reminiscent of the cockpit. The Khaki X-Mach assures happy landings for its stylish wearer, with a combination of soave elegance and mechanical fascination.

Mechanics in motion
Pilots simply set the pressure altitude (PA) and calibrated air speed (CAS) measured by the instrument in the cockpit by turning the left crown of the watch to reveal the Mach number in ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) conditions on the bezel. This transforms the timepiece into a stunning portable Machmeter. For wearers with their feet firmly on the ground, the Hamilton Khaki X-Mach watches increase the exhilaration factor with dynamic, sporty design. Aviation-inspired style elements include wing-shaped metal and carbon-fiber surrounds to protect the crowns, as well as nostalgic flying-jacket style stitching and studs on the bracelet. Tiny red touches, for instance at the tip of one of the counter hands, remind of high-precision cockpit instruments. A compass-style arrowhead on the back case symbolizes speed and signs off the ultimate aviator's style statement.
Flying colors
All of the variations of the Hamilton Khaki X-Mach have a smooth black dial with easy to read silver-colored indices and matching counter frames. There is a choice of a black or silver-colored case with fine white or black numerical markings around the bezel to give it the look of an altimeter. The date display is at 3 o'clock and framed with a shape resembling the wedge put underneath a plane's wheels when it is stationary on the tarmac. Its surface is finely decorated with an elegant 'Clous de Paris' guilloche pattern. For the bracelet, wearers can either select brown leather to coordinate with the flying jackets, headgear and gloves of yesteryear, or contemporary black leather or rubber attachments. In all of its interpretations, the Khaki X-Mach is ready for take-off, on airport and fashion runways.
Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Hamilton watches combine the American spirit with the unrivalled precision of the latest Swiss movements and technologies. Known for its innovative design, Hamilton has a b foothold in Hollywood, with products appearing in over 350 films. The brand also boasts a b aeronautical heritage. Hamilton is a member of the Swatch group, the largest watch manufacturer and distributor in the world with 160 production sites in Switzerland.