Intra-Matic Chronograph White

It all started in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, horology household name Hamilton is one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the United States. Since the early 20th century, Hamilton started its journey, making pocket watches with movements produced in-house. All of each been known for its accuracy and robustness so much so that the military and railroad officers adopted their watches only due to these traits. Critically during World War II, the company focused on its military business, resulting in the impression sinking into watch enthusiasts’ minds on their Khaki collection. Though many might know the now Swiss American brand for their legible yet straightforward watch, today, we will take a look at the other side of their prowess watchmaking through the introduction of their chronograph complications.

Hamilton, with their chronographs journey, started from the early 60s, showcasing their abilities since then with their coveted timepieces like the Pan-Europe and Chronomatic. Oh, they were part of the five companies to launch the legendary Calibre 11 (or known as the project 99), the first batch of the automatic chronograph in 1969 that ever step foot into the world. How it came about? Simply put, Hamilton’s latest acquisition of Swiss-maker Buren in charge of the base caliber while module specialist Dépraz came out with the chronograph mechanism. Hamilton, with two other- being Heuer and Breitling, to assemble the movement inside their running chronograph watches.

Why do we go through so much history for you guys right here? Well, that is because we would like to introduce the latest release of their 1960s chronograph model, pulling their iconic Chrono-metic automatic chronograph with their Pre-caliber 11 Panda Chrono- the Chronograph A from 1968. Behold, the Intra-Matic Chronograph White Ref. H38416711.