Hamilton Watches- yes or no?!

[DS3R]

I was surprised to see a diamond-encrusted Corum bubble in the window of Ernest Jones yesterday (ladies turquoise model, an "acquired taste" I'm sure), £2k down from an optimistic 5 for the last one. No wonder they don't stock them any more.

Turns out their summer sale is pretty good- they had two Hamilton Jazzmaster Automatic Chrono's half price, listed at £1250/ £1350 seemingly depending on face colour alone, they were allegedly rose gold plated. Clear case back, sapphire crystal, but at those prices they're playing with a lot of established competition.

Appreciating you can buy a lot of watch for half that price (so £650(ish)), does anyone have one? Would you? Could make a nice daily for someone.

Jura stock them I think, only link I can find is this US one to the dark faced model, they also had an off-white face http://www.authenticwatches.com/hamilton-jazzmaste...

[MG511]

I've had a look at a few and think they are excellent quality for the price. This one looks a real bargain, less than half price (£305, reduced from £615, it's £420 on Creation!) http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/6209904/ha... If I didn't already have far too many watches and had some disposable funds at the minute I'd definately go for that.

[gary hubbard]

defo yes . ive had a navy khaki for 5 years now . great watch for the money . shop around prices vary loads.

[Slinky]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[hilly10]

Another Yes great watch and very good value. I have a Navy Frogman

[DS3R]

Thanks all- link to convo I'd obviously missed recently is very useful.

Only problem being I now want more than just those I've seen! (Navy GMT looks very cool, Jazz Master Open Heart is a *little* cheaper than the Zenith Port Royal Open Heart I've lusted after having seen it on here...)

[SVX]

I have a Hamilton 'Riva' power reserve - love it, but only as a weekender.

[neilj37]

I have an air race and love it. Nice quality watch and a little different to your usual omegas

[Ikemi]

DS3R said:

Thanks all- link to convo I'd obviously missed recently is very useful.

Only problem being I now want more than just those I've seen! (Navy GMT looks very cool, Jazz Master Open Heart is a *little* cheaper than the Zenith Port Royal Open Heart I've lusted after having seen it on here...)

The Port Royal is a good £3-4K more than the Hamilton!

[aberdeeneuan]

I have a navy gmt, it's a fantastic thing. I changed the strap for a toshi and it transformed it, wear it most days now.

As has been said, prices vary a lot but i really rate mine.

[DS3R]

Seems the deals are either what's on the website or store-specific as they are no longer going to stock Hamilton group wide, so it's a case of call in & see if you fancy a bargain.

I'd buy a Port Royal pre-owned, but they are still bloody expensive... Saw one on here hence I was interested. Must stop doing that.

And perusing chrono24, Blowers, Jura, t-z sales corner, and randomly calling in to jewellers...

[ALawson]

Thoughts?

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/hamilton-khaki-navy-s...

[996nick]

MG511 said:

I've had a look at a few and think they are excellent quality for the price. This one looks a real bargain, less than half price (£305, reduced from £615, it's £420 on Creation!) http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/6209904/ha... If I didn't already have far too many watches and had some disposable funds at the minute I'd definately go for that.

I got all excited then, thinking I could get a right bargain, then I saw the date on this post

I think the Hamilton is a nice watch, but in relation to the UTC I think I'd be looking at a Sinn

[RemainAllHoof]

ALawson said:

Thoughts?

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/hamilton-khaki-navy-s...

I like it. I like the cathedral hands. Dunno why. I also like the UTC facility.

[hollydog]

I have a khaki navi. Very good watch for the money. So yes. Moved on to breitling now.