Hamilton Intra-Matic Mechanical Chronograph H Review

Discover the Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph: a blend of classic and modern style. This remarkable timepiece boasts precise craftsmanship, a 60-hour power reserve, and a sleek stainless steel case. Join me as we explore the iconic features of the Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph, a true favorite among watch enthusiasts.

Hamilton first chronograph watches.
Hamilton Chronicles. Chronograph A, Chronograph B — Hamilton’s first chronograph watches
Source: www.hamiltonchronicles.com

From this image, you can see that Hamilton kept most of the design elements from the hour hands to the hour markers.
source: www.theeclecticum.com

Specs

Brand: Hamilton
Model: Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Reference: H38429110 (Panda Dial with Mesh Bracelet)
Case size: 40mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 49mm
Thickness: 14.3mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Box-shaped sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Movement: Caliber H-51
Power reserve: 60-hour power reserve
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100m)
Lume: Super-LumiNova hands
Price: USD 2400 (as of writing)

Movement

Aesthetics

*The decision to keep the **tachymeter in the same color** with the central dial instead of making it black like the auto version is another great touch.*

*The watch is highly polished all around, keeping with the vintage design.*

Wearability & Comfort

Price & Value

We got this watch from its retail distributor at a good discount – we paid RM 6,262 for this watch (USD 1,400).

Let me get this straight, this is our most expensive watch ever and by no means I would call this an affordable one. Though, I know of many watch enthusiasts out there would call this an ‘affordable swiss-made chronographs’.

But overall, I would say this Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H offers great value for its price and is still the best bang for your buck (speaking from an owner who’s been wearing this for more than 1 year).