To trace the origins of the ultra-modern Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chrono one has to turn back the pages of the brand's long history to the year 1928. The ultra-modern maritime masterpieces inherit their design from the iconic Hamilton Piping Rock model created in that year, which was also chosen by the New York Yankees baseball team as their official watch. The new timepiece rides the flow of time using today's technology and materials to pay homage to a model that has fascinated multiple generations of users for over six decades, with ever-evolving performance, and is still a collector's favourite. Over time, Hamilton has demonstrated a genuine affinity with the aquatic element, fully borne out by its long list of appearances in films centred on the theme of water. The Hamilton Khaki Sub Auto Chrono is a true tribute to the products' proven ability to get people talking, whose roles range from the vital tool for heroic military divers in The Frogmen (1951), to a lesson in shark avoidance in the underwater action film, Trap at the Bottom of the Sea (2005). This timepiece has a profoundly marine soul: complementing its water resistance to 30 bar (300m) are the embossed illustration of a manta ray on the case back and a unidirectional rotating bezel. The latter offers an excellent grip and is enhanced by the rubber element that contrasts with the stainless steel to create a three-dimensional effect. Hamilton also shows all its dedication to performance, even in the depths of the sea, thanks to the rigorous attention to detail combined with the use of the most modern watchmaking techniques and materials. Respecting a tradition rooted in supplying timepieces to some of the world's most prestigious navy fleets, this craftsmanship finds its fullest expression inside and outside the watch. The H-31 automatic movement offers excellent precision and stability as well as a 60-hour power reserve.
Data sheet
Case diameter: 43 mm
Material: satin-finished and polished steel with rubber elements on the bezel.
Screw-locked push buttons and crown.
Dial colour: Black/Grey. H motif at centre. Applied hour-markers coated with Super-LumiNova.
Strap: black rubber/orange rubber. H-shaped buckle pin.
Movement: Calibre H-31, automatic chronograph - power reserve up to 60 hours.
Glass: sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
Water resistance: 30 atmospheres (300 metres).
Recommended price: 1,610 euros.
