Hamilton

American origins, Swiss watchmaking

Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and first made its name with precise pocket watches for the American railroads, where reliable timekeeping was a matter of safety. In 1918 the brand supplied the watches for the first airmail service in the USA, and during the Second World War it stopped civilian production to work exclusively for the military. Today Hamilton belongs to the Swatch Group and manufactures in Biel, Switzerland – with a design language that still clearly shows its American roots.

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Hamilton prices at a glance

As of November 2026. Prices in euros.

Model line from Median to Models
Khaki Aviation€1,400€1,950€2,54514
Ventura€1,400€1,695€10,20013
Jazzmaster€1,525€2,080€2,20515
American Classic€1,765€1,995€2,20515
Hamilton total€1,355€1,950€10,20061

The figures come from our own range and are recalculated every month.

Hamilton's lines at a glance

The Khaki Aviation stands for the connection with aviation and includes pilot's chronographs such as the X-Wind and the Converter as well as the Pilot Pioneer in the style of historic military watches. The Khaki Navy is the line of dive watches, with models such as the Frogman and the BeLOWZERO, which is water resistant to 1,000 metres. The Jazzmaster combines classic elegance with modern technology, and the American Classic takes up designs from the brand's history, above all the Intra-Matic of the 1960s. Finally, the Ventura goes back to the world's first battery-powered wristwatch of 1957 and, with its asymmetrical case, remains the brand's design icon to this day.

The movements

Many of Hamilton's mechanical models are powered by the automatic calibre H-10, which runs for up to 80 hours when fully wound. The chronographs are equipped with calibres H-21 and H-31, the hand-wound chronographs with the H-51, each with a power reserve of 60 hours. Some versions use a silicon balance spring, which makes the movement less sensitive to magnetic fields. The range is complemented by Swiss quartz movements, for example in the Ventura.

What HORANDO supplies with every Hamilton

Every watch is delivered new and unworn, with its original box, original documents and the full manufacturer's warranty. Before shipping, we check the reference and serial number and carefully package the watch for insured premium shipping. On request, we adjust the bracelet to your wrist size before dispatch. We will answer questions about the availability of individual references personally.

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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton

How much does a Hamilton cost?

The current price range can be found in the price overview on this page.

Is Hamilton an American or a Swiss brand?

Both, depending on your perspective. Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and supplied long watches for the railroad and military. Production is now in Switzerland, but American origins continue to shape the design of the lines.

What makes the Ventura special?

The Ventura appeared in 1957 as the first wristwatch with an electric drive and is still noticeable today thanks to its triangular case. She also became known through her appearances in the film, which has secured her a permanent place in design history.

Are the Hamilton watches at HORANDO new and original?

Yes. Each new watch is unworn and comes with box, papers and the full manufacturer's warranty. Before shipping, we look at each watch again, check the reference and serial number and pack it neatly.

Can I pay for a Hamilton in installments?

Yes. Payment in installments of up to 5,000 euros is possible via PayPal, and up to 10,000 euros via Klarna.