The 11 Best Hamilton Watches To Add To Your Collection Today

Though we traditionally think of Switzerland as the spiritual home of mechanical watchmaking, at the turn of the 20th century, the USA was angling (quite successfully too) to take that crown.

From this era, defined by the popularity of the pocket watch, Hamilton was most certainly one of the best and most commercially successful brands — known for its legendary field watches, chronographs, and funky designs. Elvis Presley was a confirmed fan.

Despite the company’s origins in Pennsylvania, Hamilton watches are now manufactured in the Swiss motherland. (The company has been a subsidiary of Omega owner Swatch Group, since 1984.) While the Khaki collection remains a firm favourite among vintage design lovers, you’ll almost certainly have spotted other Hamilton watches prominently featured in Hollywood blockbusters like Interstellar, Dune: Part 2, and Tenet.

Considering adding a Hamilton to the collection? Check out all of our BH-approved pieces from the brand’s current catalogue.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto

The Khaki Field Expedition Auto is one of Hamilton’s newest releases and one of our favourites, thanks to its blend of legibility and everyday robustness.

Arriving with a utilitarian steel compass bezel that matches the watch’s case and bracelet perfectly, its high-contrast dial is easy to read; while the 100m of waterproofness means that you needn’t worry about making a splash on your next adventure.

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Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

There’s a good reason why the Hamilton Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono is on our list of the best affordable watches: the design is undeniably classic, the movement’s of high quality, and it looks great on just about any wrist size.

As if all that wasn’t enough, the 6 o’clock date window maintains attractive symmetry on the dial, you’re getting 100 metres of water resistance, and the H-31 chronograph movement serves up a solid 60 hours of reserve power.

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

For any watch enthusiasts who love military watches for their function-first spirit, you’ll appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical.

The brand was, at one time, an official supplier of timepieces to the US military and this eye-catching case shape offers a direct link to this heritage; while giving the benefits of contemporary watchmaking, with a movement that possesses no less than 80 hours of reserve power.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph

If you loved Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar, we reckon this watch will look familiar.

Featured prominently in the film, Hamilton decided to make a regular-production version of the timepiece identical to what was on-screen; with a solid movement, decent water resistance, and two different case sizes to choose from (this is the smaller 38mm size).

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Hamilton Ventura Edge Dune Limited Edition

Another Hamilton with ties to the world of cinema, the Ventura Edge Dune Limited Edition was created as a real-world analogue to the prop watch that the brand created for Dune: Part 2.

While there’s also an analogue version, this quartz-powered timekeeper inspired by the sands of Arrakis features an on-demand blue backlight for the digital display, a large 47mm case, and 100m of water resistance.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

Easily one of the most enduring watches created by Hamilton, the Khaki Field Mechanical features a no-nonsense design, solid build quality, and inspiration from the military watches of the mid-20th-century.

Aware of how much fans enjoy it, Hamilton has made it available in no less than 10 different dial colours and strap combinations; as well as two different case sizes.

Regardless of your preferred combo, we reckon you’ll enjoy this watch’s mixture of robustness, comfortable steel bracelet, and under-the-radar wearability.

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Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

We’ve seen plenty of mid-century-inspired dress watches launched over the last few years, however, the American Classic PSR Digital Quartz is a brilliant example of retrofuturistic watchmaking, circa the 1970s.

Based on the Hamilton Pulsar first launched in 1970, this silver bracelet watch features a digital LCD that’s activated using the pusher at 3 o’clock; offers 100m of water resistance, and is one of the coolest throwback-inspired timepieces on the market today.

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Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph

Another classic from the military-inspired canon, the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph features the same design as the wristwatches Hamilton manufactured for the British Royal Air Force in the 1970s.

With aged luminous hands and hour markers for maximum legibility, a nicely brushed stainless steel case, and a rugged brown leather strap, the presence that this watch gives off when worn is the opposite of attention-seeking — maximizing its appeal.

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Hamilton Ventura Quartz

With a wild, asymmetric form language, the original Hamilton Ventura Quartz watches were some of the most creative designs of the 1950s. They were also notable for being among the first ever battery-powered watches; with a fanbase that counts everybody from Elvis Presley to Rod Serling.

Today, the almost Art Deco case shape remains, with this example sporting a gold-tone case contrasting brilliantly against the inky black dial and leather strap, making for a timepiece that makes a statement wherever it goes.

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic

Hamilton is capable of creating some bulletproof diving watches and this Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic is one consummate example: with a solid 43mm stainless steel case, high-contrast black dial, and scratch-resistant ceramic bezel.

It arrives paired with a comfortable rubber strap, boasts an impressive 300m of water resistance, and draws power from the H-10 calibre. Reserve power tops out at around 80 hours when fully wound.

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Hamilton X Engineered Garments Khaki Field Titanium Limited Edition

Created in collaboration with gorpy Japanese fashion label Engineered Garments, this limited edition version of the Khaki Field Titanium brings the field watch’s design into the 21st century.

Trading stainless steel for lightweight and robust titanium, the case is modestly proportioned at 36mm, while the highly legible black dial is kept nicely balanced thanks to the lack of a date window.

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