Friday, March 8, 2024

HAMILTON – VENTURA Dune Edition


HAMILTON VENTURA Edge Dune and XXL Bright Dune Black Steel Limited Edition - 2024

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Hamilton Watch Partners With Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures To Craft Otherworldly Wrist Device For "Dune: Part Two"

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In an exclusive collaboration with Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures, Hamilton has designed a custom "Desert Watch" specifically requested by filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for his highly anticipated film, "Dune: Part Two," the sequel to his cinematic masterpiece "Dune."
 
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Hamilton
, a historic presence in Hollywood with watches featured in over 500 major films since 1932, is entering new realms of collaboration with the artisans behind "Dune: Part Two."

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Unlike previous collaborations, where Hamilton either selected existing watches, delved into archives or created entirely new designs, the world of “Dune” demanded a different approach. At Villeneuve’s request,

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Hamilton worked alongside the film’s prop master, Doug Harlocker, to craft a watch for another world that defies traditional watch norms. 

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With no knowledge of the device’s function but guided by the lore of Frank Herbert’s Dune” and Villeneuve’s vision for the film,

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Hamilton’s designers created a hardwearing, distinctly Fremen device that perfectly embodied Harlocker’s artistry and earned Villeneuve’s blessing on the final design.

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While the "Desert Watch" is exclusive to Arrakis, its creative influence has inspired Hamilton to launch two limited-edition watches in February 2024, coinciding with the release of "Dune: Part Two.

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Both Venturas feature a luminous blue dial reminiscent of the Fremen's unmistakable blue eyes.

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The Ventura Bright includes a button replicating the glowing blue lines of the "Desert Watch" dial design. The brand-new Ventura Edge boasts a matte black PVD-coated angular case with a digital display in blue, mimicking the relief elements seen on the prop in the film.

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The limited-edition pieces come with commemorative packaging inspired by the film that fans of the movies and books, and collectors will enjoy.

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=========================== ABOUT HAMILTON ===========================

Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892, Hamilton creates watches with a unique balance of authenticity and innovation. Its timepieces synchronized the first railroads and kept time for aviation pioneers and U.S. soldiers. A favorite of filmmakers for decades, Hamilton watches have appeared in more than 500 movies, with custom pieces playing a pivotal role in several Hollywood blockbusters. With a continued commitment to craftsmanship and accuracy, Hamilton launched the world’s first electric watch in 1957 and the first LED digital watch in 1970. A member of the Swatch Group, the global leader in watch manufacturing and distribution, Hamilton’s current collections combine its American spirit with true Swiss precision. Learn more at hamiltonwatch.com and follow us @hamiltonwatch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection : VENTURA 

Model:  VENTURA XXL Dune Bright Limited Edition 

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Ref.  H24614330 

Case    52 x 46.6mm stainless steel case with black PVD coating
Thickness    11.8mm
Lug width    23.5mm
Dial   
Black dial which lights up in blue when activated
Hands   
Brass hour, minute and second hands with an “or noir” treatment
Movement    Quartz
movement
Bracelet   
Black rubber strap with pin buckle
Glass    Sapphire crystal
Water resistance    5 bar (50 m)

Limited edition    3000 pieces 

🔴 Price:

CHF 1595
EUR 1845
USD 1750

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Model:  VENTURA Edge Dune Limited Edition
 

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Ref.  H24624330 

Case    51 x 47.2mm stainless steel case with black PVD coating
Thickness    13.8mm
Lug width    23.0mm
Dial   
Black dial with blue digital display
Hands   
Brass hour, minute and second hands with an “or noir” treatment
Movement    Quartz
movement
Bracelet   
Black rubber strap with pin buckle
Glass    Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
Water resistance    10 bar (100 m)

Limited edition    2000 pieces

🔴 Price:

CHF 2250
EUR 2592
USD 2500
 

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