NWA - Haven’t seen the movie (yet) but got the watch! Hamilton Boulton
I think I might have the best reason in the WC world to get this one. When I saw this Hamilton released, I ordered it immediately for my wife and I to share. My wife inherited an original 1941 Hamilton Boulton from her Dad, who got it as a present on his return from WWII from his grandfather. We had it cleaned up a few years ago and now it’s running well. She keeps it wound, but because of its age and special story only wears it on occasion.
The new Boulton is a close homage, but not exact. It has a slightly wider and more rounded case, PVD gold coated steel, not solid 14k gold like the original. The dial font is similar, but the round small seconds dial doesn’t have sectors and doesn’t match the case shape. It’s powered by an ETA 980.163 15 jewel quartz, common to many Hamiltons with a small second complication, so should be reliable and robust. At 27 x 31.6 mm its easily wearable by us both. It’s also got a doubled crown, not sure why? PVD gold is supposed to last longer than traditional gold plating, time will tell, but it looks good out of the box. The band’s a bit of a miss, thin but stiff with a poor wrist feel. So, overall this will be a fun wear when we want to honor the ‘old guy’ but not wear him out. I’ve switched the band already to a Vario I have. I’ll be sending off to Ivan & Judy soon for a brown one that matches better, but until then, here’s our new wear:
Always interested in variety, but must be useful
What an Amazing History and great reason to get the Watch! This is what collecting should be all about!!
The best watches have a story. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool. Thanks for the side by side comparison and story.
Great story! I really like this watch. As a note about the strap, all Hamilton straps are stiff and uncomfortable, but they break in similar to a good pair of work boots.
Great story! I really like this watch. As a note about the strap, all Hamilton straps are stiff and uncomfortable, but they break in similar to a good pair of work boots.
Thanks, maybe I’ll give it a try for a while. Appreciate the insight!
Thanks for sharing, perfect reason to buy it, not that you need it!
Side by side the original looks the best and a great piece of history for you
Agree, can’t beat the original!
Congratulations, the watch is infinitely cooler than the fifth movie anyway!
Wow thank you so much for sharing the pictures and story of the family watch! The new model is very cool. I wish Hamilton actually made a gold mechanical version and a quartz option. I haven't & probably won't see the movie. I'm an Indiana Jones series fan but I hear the watch is the only great thing to come out of the whole project.
Wow thank you so much for sharing the pictures and story of the family watch! The new model is very cool. I wish Hamilton actually made a gold mechanical version and a quartz option. I haven't & probably won't see the movie. I'm an Indiana Jones series fan but I hear the watch is the only great thing to come out of the whole project.
Thanks, I’ve heard the same on the movie. I agree, I would have gone for a mechanical version and likely actual gold if it had been offered.
great story, I got one too and was a little disappointed in the overall quality, it really is a 300 dollar watch for more than double that I think, but, I still really like it, so light you dont even. know you're wearing it.
great story, I got one too and was a little disappointed in the overall quality, it really is a 300 dollar watch for more than double that I think, but, I still really like it, so light you dont even. know you're wearing it.
I agree, high price for what it is, but I do like it, partly with our family story. It is a comfortable wear. It will stay in the collection.
I agree, high price for what it is, but I do like it, partly with our family story. It is a comfortable wear. It will stay in the collection.
yeah, your family story and the gold quality of the original Boulton is beautiful, the new one is nice too, I think I will keep mine, too