he new 40 mm stainless steel case is slightly larger than the 36 mm original – the first hint that this is a watch updated to reflect modern tastes. With an authentic late 60s look and feel, the case is the perfect housing for the exclusive H-31 automatic chronograph movement.

With extended 60-hour power reserve, the H-31 delivers Swiss precision and includes a practical date function – another update.

With an authentic late 60s look and feel, the case is the perfect housing for the exclusive H-31 automatic chronograph movement.

The Hamilton Intra-Matic collection at the Basel Fair in 1968. Published in Europa Star Magazine 4/1968.

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The highlight is, of course, the original panda dial that was so popular in the 60s and in the 70s. Even the font and Hamilton logo across the dial are the historic version from 1968.

The white dial with black chronograph counters brings a touch of monochrome magic from Hamilton, a much-loved design element that is true to the American spirit of the 50-year-old original Chronograph A.

As for the carbon-paper blue and off-white matt dial version, the matt finishing gives a unique ‘flat’ effect that is authentically vintage in look and feel as well as deliberately muted for such a striking overall piece.

Versatile, classic and designed for those who appreciate classic American style, the new Intra-Matic Auto Chrono also benefits from a soft touch leather strap for added comfort and wearability.

The white dial with black chronograph counters brings a touch of monochrome magic.

The timepieces features a stainless steel highly polished 40mm case.

The Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono is the embodiment of a modern “American Classic”, combining Swiss precision and American spirit.