Hamilton’s Intra-Matic line is nothing but a paragon of mid-century elegance. Born in the late ’60s, the dress watch line was eventually revived in 2012 as a time-only watch. Five years later, the watchmaker decided to add a chronograph version, inspired by their Chronograph A and B models from 1968.
Perhaps still an unsung range from the brand’s catalog, the Intra-Matic Chronograph is now getting a trio of vintage-inspired models, driving home just how cool these timepieces actually are.
Racing Heritage in Fresh Colors
While Hamilton is known for its incomparable Khaki Field Watch and its legacy on the Silver Screen, it certainly has history on the race track as well. Taking cues from the golden age of motorsports — think late ’60s and early ’70s — these new references lean into the era when Hamilton was developing the Calibre 11, one of the first automatic chronograph movements. The three new dial options (Hunter Green, Warm Brown, and Blue) each feature a gradient effect that darkens toward the outer edges, emphasizing the domed sapphire crystal while keeping things period-correct.
The blue version stands out with its punchy orange chronograph hands, while the brown and green variants use cream-colored accents with beige Super-LumiNova. All three sport white subdials and tachymeter scales for optimal legibility.
Under the Hood
Under the solid steel caseback sits Hamilton’s Calibre H-51, a hand-wound chronograph based on the Valjoux 7753 and developed by ETA, but with the additon of a Nivachron balance spring. Running at 28,800 vph with a 60-hour power reserve, it ditches the date complication to keep the dial clean.
The case sits at a well-proportioned 40mm diameter along with a 14.35mm thickness. Made of polished stainless steel, it features period-correct pump-style pushers and a knurled crown, paired with faceted lugs and a sloping bezel. Lastly, each watch comes with a perforated racing-style nubuck leather strap to match the dial, plus a stainless steel mesh bracelet with a folding clasp.
Spec Sheet
Model: Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 40mm
Case Thickness: 14.35mm
Movement: Hamilton Calibre H-51 hand-wound chronograph (based on Valjoux 7753)
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Complications: Hours, minutes, small seconds, 30-minute chronograph counter (no date)
Crystal: Box-shaped sapphire with double anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 100m
Lume: Super-LumiNova on hands and applied markers
Strap: Perforated nubuck leather with steel pin buckle, plus additional stainless steel mesh bracelet with folding clasp
Price: $2,445
Pricing & Availability
All three references are now part of Hamilton’s permanent collection at $2,445 each.
Recap
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H Vintage-Inspired Models
Hamilton just dropped three new colorways for its Intra-Matic Chronograph H — Hunter Green, Warm Brown, and Blue — all rocking vintage racing vibes with gradient dials and hand-wound movements. At $2,445, you’re getting a proper Swiss chronograph with both a perforated leather strap and a mesh bracelet in the box.
