Hamilton has been an innovator in movements throughout its long history. Founded in 1892, Hamilton was a leading developer of mechanical movements during the Golden Age of American watchmaking. In addition to perfecting precision railroad watch movements, Hamilton introduced the first electric movement (in the iconic Ventura).
Continuing this tradition, Hamilton watches introduced three brand new movements this year – two mechanical movements and a unique quartz movement.
Hamilton has addressed this need for longer power reserve with its new H-10-S movement, which has 80 hours of power reserve, this year showcased in the RailRoad Skeleton timepiece. The choice of a skeleton watch as the first timepiece to use the H-10-S is key, as it allows the owner to admire the nicely finished movement, including Côtes de Geneve and snail and pearled finishes. According to Hamilton, the suppression of the escapement regulator is the key to optimal reliability and precision, while storing near double the power of standard movements.
You can expect this movement to be featured in other models in the future, as the convenience of 80 hours of power reserve is an incredible benefit.
H-41 Quartz
On the quartz side, Hamilton has developed a new world time movement, perfect for the modern traveler. This new exclusive movement is extremely sophisticated, but easy to use, allowing the wearer to easily switch between worldtimer functionality and a pilot chronograph, all via a press of the pusher located at 10 o’clock.
For pilots, minutes are more important than hours, so the large 12 minute counter of this timepiece is placed in the most visible position, at six o’clock.
