Hamilton

The history of Hamilton began in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Initially specialising in precision pocket watches for the American railways, the Maison later developed instruments for the military, navy and aviation sectors. This American heritage is now combined with Swiss watchmaking expertise, resulting in watches renowned for their reliability, distinctive character and pioneering spirit.

Hamilton is a watch brand of American origin whose watches are now manufactured in Switzerland and carry the Swiss Made label. Its identity is built on this dual heritage: American spirit is reflected in its railway, military, aviation and cinematic history, while Swiss precision is expressed through its movements, production methods and quality standards. Hamilton watches therefore combine American design with Swiss watchmaking expertise.

Choosing a Hamilton watch means choosing a Swiss timepiece with a strong identity and an excellent balance between quality, heritage and price. The Maison offers hand-wound mechanical, automatic and quartz watches, with styles ranging from military and dress watches to aviation, diving and cinema-inspired creations.

Hamilton’s main collections include the Khaki Field, inspired by military watches, the Khaki Aviation, dedicated to pilot’s watches, and the Khaki Navy, designed for aquatic activities. The Jazzmaster offers contemporary elegance, while the American Classic and Ventura collections revisit some of the most iconic creations from the Maison’s American history.

The Hamilton Khaki Field is admired for its authentic military style, excellent legibility and remarkable versatility. Inspired by watches supplied to the armed forces, it is characterised by a clean dial, highly visible Arabic numerals and a construction designed for everyday use. The collection includes hand-wound mechanical, automatic and quartz models in a range of sizes, including the popular Khaki Field Mechanical, Khaki Field Auto, Expedition and Murph watches.

Introduced in 1957, the Hamilton Ventura is considered the world’s first battery-powered electric watch. Its asymmetrical shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, gives it an instantly recognisable silhouette. Worn by Elvis Presley in the 1961 film “Blue Hawaii”, it became an icon of American culture and remains one of the Maison’s boldest watch designs.

Hamilton has enjoyed a close relationship with cinema since its first on-screen appearance in 1932. The Maison’s watches have since featured in more than 500 films and television series, including “Men in Black”, “Tenet” and “Interstellar”. For the latter, Hamilton created a watch specifically for the storyline, which was later released as the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph. This strong connection with cinema contributes to the narrative identity and recognisable character of the brand.

A Hamilton watch purchased from an authorised retailer is covered by a two-year international warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship existing at the time of delivery, in accordance with the conditions established by the Maison. To request assistance, the correctly completed and stamped warranty card or proof of purchase issued by the authorised retailer must be presented.

As an authorised Hamilton retailer, Lepage guarantees the authenticity of every watch and the application of the Maison’s international warranty. By exploring the Hamilton universe at Lepage, you benefit from a wide selection of models, personalised advice from our watch experts, secure payment and attentive assistance before and after your purchase. Our specialists can also guide you in choosing the movement, dimensions and collection best suited to your wrist.

You can purchase your Hamilton watch online at lepage.fr, an authorised retailer of the Maison. You can also discover the collections at Lepage Lille, located at 6-8-10 rue de la Bourse, Lepage Rouen, located at 30 rue des Carmes, and Lepage Le Havre, located at 34 avenue René Coty. Our advisers are available to introduce you to the Khaki Field, Jazzmaster, American Classic, Ventura, Khaki Aviation and Khaki Navy collections.