HAMILTON – Khaki X-Patrol Chronograph NEW
The ultimate return-ticket between metric and imperial
Baselworld March 2012
– For much of its history, Hamilton has found inspiration in the skies
and has a long list of aviation timepieces in its product logbook.
Propelling its pioneering aviation spirit to new heights in the year of
the brand’s 120th anniversary is the dynamic Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol.
This highly sophisticated chronograph integrates the new H21 caliber with its excellent accuracy and extended power reserve. Equipping the wearer for today’s globally minded environment is a unique mechanical conversion facility to give accurate equivalents of a selection of units in either metric or imperial systems. In terms of styling and craftsmanship, this intricate timepiece visibly goes the extra mile with highly resistant modern materials and a keen eye for design detail.
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The Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol acts as a portable cockpit for navigating lifestyles. It provides conversions for distances in miles (nautical or statute) and kilometers, heights or altitudes in feet or meters, volumes in gallons and liters, as
well as weights in pounds and kilograms, using a turning bezel.
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Conversions are simple to make, through unscrewing the easy-to-grip crown at 9 o’clock and positioning an arrow for the first unit of measurement on the outer bezel scale. The appropriate equivalent is then visible on the inner scale. Once the reading is completed, the crown can be pushed back into place and re-screwed to secure it until required again.
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Three round chronograph discs, gravitating to the left-hand side of the dial keep track of hours, minutes and seconds, operated via push buttons at two o’clock and four o’clock. An easily legible day and date display is the centerpiece of the right-hand side of the dynamic dial. Whether this timepiece is co-piloting its wearer in the air or on the ground, nothing will escape its notice – even if it has a weekend off-duty, thanks to the 60 hours of power reserve
Designed to make a difference
Black
or silver dials, with contrasting reflectors, are perfectly
complemented by a black leather strap with fine white stitching, a
sporty black rubber attachment, or a metal bracelet. Its aviation theme
is omnipresent, even on the back of the watch, which integrates a
propeller-inspired design, offering regular glimpses of the automatic
chronograph movement in action. A ridged effect on the side of the bezel
also reminds of precision engineering. Aviation is about accuracy and
the Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol
reflects this inside and out. Details such as the fine markings, screws
visible on the case back and practical antireflective coating on the
sapphire crystal underline the commitment to quality and durability.
Water resistance to a pressure of 10 bar ensures that this watch is at
home in all environments, airborne or otherwise.
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Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Hamilton watches combine the American spirit with the unrivalled precision of the latest Swiss movements and technologies. Known for its innovative design, Hamilton has a strong foothold in Hollywood, with products appearing in 400 films. The brand also boasts a strong aviation heritage. Hamilton is a member of the Swatch group, the largest watch manufacturer and distributor in the world with 160 production sites in Switzerland.
Hamilton Aviation History
Hamilton has an aviation heritage dating back to 1919. That was the
year in which a Hamilton aeronautical watch accompanied the very first
American airmail postal service between Washington and New York. This
elevated activity went from strength to strength and by
the 1930s Hamilton was the official watch of the commercial airlines,
TWA, Eastern, United and Northwest. A major highlight of the era was the
selection of Hamilton as timekeeper for the United Air Lines
inauguration of the first coast-to-coast service - a 15-hour 20-minute
trip between New York and San Francisco. Today the Hamilton range
includes various aviation-inspired watches. The brand is also timekeeper
to a variety of international aviation events and has Nicolas Ivanoff,
the leading French aerobatic pilot as its ambassador.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Ref. H76566351
Case Size: 42 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black / Silver-colored
Attachment: Black stitched leather / Black rubber / Stainless steel
Movement: H21 Chronograph (ETA 7750)
Crystal: Sapphire with antireflective coating
Water resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black / Silver-colored
Attachment: Black stitched leather / Black rubber / Stainless steel
Movement: H21 Chronograph (ETA 7750)
Crystal: Sapphire with antireflective coating
Water resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
Prices are $1,295 on a leather strap or $1,345 for the watch on rubber or a metal bracelet.
For further information
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Hamilton International Ltd.
Mattenstrasse 149
2503 Biel/Bienne
Switzerland
Telephone +41 32 343 38 63
Telefax +41 32 343 38 61
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For further information:
Hamilton International
media@hamiltonwatch.com
Telephone +41 32 343 39 48
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