$2,545
| Item ID | 0003404 |
|---|---|
| Model # | H51616731 |
| Model Name | Chrono-Matic |
| Serial Number | GQWMMXXXX |
| Band Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Band Material | Leather |
| Box and Papers | Box and Papers |
| Brand | Hamilton |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | 48mm |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Date, Chronograph |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | 43mm + |
| Warranty | Factory Warranty |
New Hamilton 48.5mm Chrono-Matic 50 Limited Edition, Black, Black Dial, Black Calf Leather Strap H51616731
The Chrono-Matic 50 is based on a vintage version of the same name and is limited to 1,972 pieces. This modern automatic chronograph is powered by a caliber H-31 that is based on a Valjoux 7753 that Hamilton enhanced to improve the already robust movement by extending the power reserve to 60 hours. The case measures 48.5mm, which is a large size but with integrated lugs the watch wears comfortably. The classic reverse panda dial adds a touch of drama to this limited edition and is accentuated by the bold red color accents, including in the countdown scale. The pushers on the right side of the case operate the chronograph whereas the left side are used to rotate the inner bezel and set the date.
As befitting its name, Hamilton is an American watch-making institution. Although like many brands it was absorbed into the Swiss SWATCH group during the quartz crisis, it is still thought of as one of the finest watch brands to have come out of America. With this Intra-matic Auto Chrono model, Hamilton offers a vintage revival with modern Swiss enhancements. Hamiltion was not the first watchmaker to release an automatic chronograph, but it was close. Together with Heuer, Breitling and Dubois-Depraz, Hamilton formed a group competing in the early 1960’s to develop the first automatic chronograph. The group didn’t succeed in producing the first, but they did create one of the best automatic chronograph calibers.
