5 Best Hamilton Automatic Watches for Your Manly Sporty Look

Hamilton automatic watches are top of mind for their reputation for a brand movie, military, and aviation heritage. Embracing the Swiss precision and American spirit, they continuously build distinctive, unique, practical, and precise watches for everyone. 

In their catalog list, Hamilton put strong values and different personalities in every product they offered. Consisting of Ventura, Khaki Field, Khaki Aviation, Khaki Navy, and Jazzmaster, this brand continuously offered innovative and iconic looks that would catch everyone’s attention at the first sight. This versatility allows Hamilton collections to be a good time-telling buddy as everyday watches.

In the list below we have highlighted some best Hamilton automatic watches to pair with your sporty look. If you are questioning “are Hamilton automatic watches good?” this article might be a comprehensive and easy guide for you to find the answer. 

1. Ventura Elvis80 Blackout Automatic

The first recommendation of sporty Hamilton automatic watches you should have is the Ventura Elvis80 Blackout Automatic. Best known as the “Movie Brand”, The Ventura collection is one of Hamilton’s watches that was awarded as the true “futuristic”, yet “rebellious” watch of all time. 

First appeared in 1957 on the wrist of a Rock n Roll King, Alvis Presley, the Ventura collection is continuously being the favorite watch of the Hollywood industry up until the present. Not to mention that now this watch is used by a famous science fiction cast “Agent M” in Men in Black played by Tessa Thompson and the one and only “Will Smith”.

The asymmetrical case design used in this Ventura collection pictures a bold image of the watch because it breaks the common standard case wristwatch design at that time. For your information, in 1957 when this collection was first released, it was the golden era of a slim dress watch case design with a round case. 

Even though Ventura Elvis80 still descends its heritage design, Hamilton still manages to make this watch look innovative and chic. The full PVD black “boomerang” case shape that measures 42,5mm wide and 44,6 mm from the top makes this watch stays faithful to its original. 

The domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating is specially molded to suit the case perfectly. This watch is also equipped with 50m water-resistant to be able to go rock on the stage or aquatic expedition on movie scenes. 

For the movement, the Ventura Elvis80 is equipped with the Hamilton caliber H-10. It’s an automatic movement with modification of the ETA caliber C07.611. With 25 jewels and 80 hours of power reserve, this watch is a bi-directional winding system by the rotor. 

Paired with a 20mm integrated black rubber strap, Ventura Elvis80 is a good choice for you who want to look sporty yet catch everyone’s attention.

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2. Khaki Pilot Day Date Automatic Vintage Brown

The following list of recommended Hamilton automatic watches is the Khaki Pilot Day Automatic Vintage Brown. Aside from the “Brand Movie” image, Hamilton is also well known for its aviation heritage through its Khaki Pilot collection. 

For years ago, Hamilton had been producing many aviation pieces in their Khaki collection that were heavily influenced by the robustness and time-reading legibility. One of them is Khaki Pilot Day Automatic Vintage Brown.

As a military watch, aviation collections are made to be technical, readable, and reliable for users. Khaki Pilot Day Automatic does present the sporty look with its black dial, 42 mm wide, 12,5 mm in height, brown PVD coating, sapphire crystal, fixed bezel, and dark brown leather strap.  

The movement specification is also something you shouldn’t miss out on. The Khaki Pilot Day Date Automatic is powered by Hamilton automatic Caliber H-40 which is tweaked 25 jewel ETA Day/date. 

The power reserve is pumped up to 80 hours with 28.000 beats per hour to 21.600 BPH. Combined with the green super-luminova and 100m water resistance, this feature makes the watch more readable and ever-ready to take flight. 

Read also: 8 Rare Vintage Military Watch Recommendations for Veterans

3. Khaki Field Automatic Black 42

Next, another Hamilton automatic watch you should have is the Khaki Field Automatic Black 42. Just like another piece in the Khaki collection, Khaki watches are best known for their robustness and reliability, not only in the sky but also in the field. 

Reissuing from previous military aesthetics and dimension, this Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic watch is using both automatic winding and date display. It’s an automatic watch equipped with sapphire crystal, a push-in crown, a fixed bezel, and 100m of water resistance.

“Is it good for my daily wear?” The sturdy burgundy brown that paired with the 42 mm diameter, 51 mm lug-to-lug watch will make your Khaki Field Automatic 42 suitable for any occasion. 

Not only for daily wear but also for your formal attires. An extra point you should know, khaki Field Automatic is also approachable. You only need to spend $545.000 USD to make it yours. With those specifications, I can say this piece has a good price for the good stuff. 

4. Khaki X-Wind Day Date Automatic Black Brown Leather

Khaki X-Wind Day Date is a perfect combination of nostalgic aviation with modern horology. As a tribute to aviation military pedigree, this watch has a sporty evergreen aviation watch vibe. This watch uses both automatic winding and calendar display with H-30 movement for a tool-watch concept. 

The dial has quite good legibility as the date display is located at 9 o’clock in monochrome background. Had been specifically used by navigators since the 40s, the power reserved pumped up to 80 hours while having the frequency of the balanced slowed from 28.800 beats to 21.600 beats per hour. 

Paired with a sturdy brown calf leather strap and 45 mm diameter, 55mm lug to lug, and 100m water resistance, Khaki X-Wind Day Date Automatic pictures a sporty look and is suitable for almost all occasions. To possess this timepiece, you only have to spend $1.040.000 USD. 

5. Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto Anthracite

Last but not least, Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto Anthracite is the other Hamilton automatic watch for men you can’t miss out on. Measuring 40 mm diameter case, 11m in height, and Grade 316L stainless steel, Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto Anthracite is Hamilton’s skeleton watch you should have to complete your sporty and stylish style. 

The movement of Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto Anthracite allows longer power reserves. Driven by the Caliber H-10 that is tweaked 25-jewel ETA C07.611 automatic movement, the power reserve pumped up to 80 hours while having the frequency slowed from 4Hz to 3Hz, or from 28,800 beats per hour to 21,600bph. 

As has been mentioned in the name, the dial comes in the eye-catching skeleton form with a spiky “H” design signature on the cut-out structure of the skeletonized dial. Don’t forget the Super-Luminova that had been added to the Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto Anthracite dial for its aesthetic design. With a silver bracelet strap, this watch is perfect for making you look different and professional. 

Finally, those are some recommendations for Hamilton automatic watches you might like to complete your sporty and professional look. Even though Hamilton automatic watches are not luxury watches, their history and quality offer us a high value for a watch. With proper care and good maintenance, you will be able to have them last a lifetime. 

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