The cylindrical mid-case, sloped bezel and angled lugs adhere to the pragmatic design of 1960s racing watches because they were tools above all else — beautiful tools, but tools nonetheless.
Topped off with the piston pushers and a knurled crown, the automotive inspiration on Hamilton’s flagship chronograph is impossible to miss.
Despite its thickness, the 40mm case wears comfortably on most wrists because of the angled lugs. Hamilton
Panda dials are universally adored, but Hamilton’s most underrated chronograph — and my personal favorite — deserved a splash of color. All three new references adhere to the 1960s racing aesthetic that brands look for in the collection, while still feeling fresh and eye-catching.
Hamilton’s three colorful new Intra-Matic Chronograph H entries have one more benefit over the original panda models. While shoppers are forced to choose between a leather strap and a steel mesh bracelet on older models, Hamilton offers both with the new ones.
All three watches come on a perforated leather racing strap with a pin buckle and stitched ends. The blue dial has a brown strap, while the other two straps are color-matched to the dial. With all three, Hamilton’s customary Milanese steel mesh bracelet with a folding clasp comes complimentary in the box.