I broke the crown guard off my Vintage khaki. Sent it to Hamilton and they got back to me saying they Didn’t have parts for my watch and offered me a big discount on a new watch. I explained it was a gift from a good friend and very sentimental. I eventually got directed to the VP who told me he would personally look into having parts made specifically for my watch. New crystal, Mid case, crown and crow guard for like 130$
I agree with everything you said but didn't back in the day Rolex with daytona also copied Speedy.Everyone forgets that in the 50's Rolex was just the cheaper version of technically way more advanced and more expensive Omega watches!!
The character from "Labyrinth" is Ludo. Fun fact: one of the two performers that worked him was sculptor Ron Mueck! (Well, I thought it was interesting.)
The pace at which you are churning out good content is mighty impressive. Another great one in the books. Thanks as always for providing an awesome space for light hearted but informative content.
Awesome show as always MWC 👏👏👏👏 This is a great looking watch but the dimensions mean it’s only really one for the big wristed. The Daytona influence doesn’t bother me and I could almost live with the date window but what kills it for me is that date pusher at 10 o’clock. Surely you’re better off just leaving the date window out entirely at that point? It’s not like there would be a ghost position on the crown. I know lots of people really like having the date on a watch but this takes shoehorning to a whole new level 😂 It seems like all budget Swiss mechanical chronographs made today suffer from being just a bit too big! I keep looking at Sellita SW500 loaded watches which is based on a Valjoux 7750 and there’s just no getting around the beefed up size. Really thick, broad diameter and long lug to lug. It makes the bespoke movements in the Daytona and high end chronograph movements in something like a Patek Philippe all the more impressive as they can cram all of that into such a relatively compact case.
Exactly Gareth!! Take it out and no one will be none the wiser there is a date complication inside!!! ;) it’s a tubby watch for sure, well made but unwearable !!
Thanks for the review, detailed and to the point as always. I'm wearing the Longines Bigeye on a short Collareb Venezia strap that's 3.4mm thick, which makes the watch look/wear a little smaller because the thick strap extends more past the wrist. I suspect that this Hamilton watch would look better on a small wrist when paired with a strap like that, the bracelet does not do this watch any favors. The Bigeye has a movement that's an upgraded version of the Valjoux 7753 as well, but manages to be a bit smaller and thinner, and has shorter lugs and a domed crystal, which all helps. For me the Intramatic was not an option, I actually use the chronograph complication and I wanted a 12 hour totalizer to time longer events.
Big bulky watch with the bracelet, but I recently bougt the blue version with the leather strap and it wears wonderfully on my medium size wrist. The blue one also doesn't look that much like the Daytona (if that would even bother you)
I agree with the date window on all watches. I never change the date on my mechanical watches only to have to change the date again when they have not been worn for a while!
Great vid.... proportions on this are all oved the shop imo. The Pagani Daytona Homage at under 70 quid is hugely better looking and with a seiko moduled movement. THE ETA 7753 is a great engine, but if you're gonna charge way over the odds, at least pretty it up a bit for the back window. Its a no from me.
Aren’t the pushers even homages to the Bulova Lunar Pilot? Hamilton managed to homage two watches in one go!!🤦♂️🤣 Maybe they should put a picture of the moon on one of the sub dials next!!🤔
The purist in me wants a mechanical chronograph like this, but the realist says it's too chunky and too expensive to ever find its way into my collection. (And like you said, update the Khaki to better than a 50 meter depth rating!)
Another entertaining and honest review. I was really excited by this watch when I saw it online. But I didn't realise its flaws. Well too big and that petrol can thing is hilarious, such a shame.
Im just getting into watches and im considering this hamilton as my first mechanical/automatic watch and i cant wait to buy it, ive tried it on in a store and i love the way it wears on my wrist and its very comfortable on the strap.
Love Hamilton with their quality build (I have two of their Khaki Field) Also appreciate their H-10 movement with their 80 hrs PR 😁👍🏻 Thanks for sharing this one … even if it was an “inspired” piece 😅
Love your videos!! Great review and content. I won't be buying this watch, never considered it anyway, but came for Mr Pagani. Hamilton is similar to Longines in that they have so much potential but being a part of a larger conglomerate they are held to strict price segments.
Maybe they haven't ripped off Rolex' design, but Pagani Design's...daytona homage design. Also known as PAGRNE DESIGN in some countries (to avoid getting sued by the Italian supercar brand). But even Paganis have better lume than this.
Every time I changed the date, I would have to get out my A-Team toys and have B.A. Baracus pull that gas can out of the back of the A-Team van and pity me like a fool, while he fills up my watch with gas.
Something about this one… it’s just too close to its obvious inspiration. Even with the different pushers. I wasn’t especially fond of Seiko’s shot at it, and honestly this one doesn’t really do it for me either. Not to mention how big the dang thing is… The Bulova Lunar pilot is about as big as I’m going to have personally, that’s largest watch I have that still works for me.
Love having the date, actually. Barely noticed the date window before he spoke it at about @7:00! So that’s good…unnoticeable. So what if the Daytona doesn’t have it? Maybe it’s a dayfficiency! Other than that, the screaming and the theatrics might be a bit much. Cheers and cherrios
God vid with lots of valid comments. This makes my Casino Royale 45mm Planet Ocean look small. It looks like an alarm clock on a strap! On your recommendation, shout out to Francis & Gaye for the great deal on 3 Casioaks last week.
coming to this one late, recently got the black dial version with the black perforated leather strap, and think it looks great, and not too concerned about the daytona copy as they all knock each other off. Managed to get it for around £1k new out the box so at that price it feels much better value than original retail.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR probably not tbh, I don’t have all my watches Seiko shuffled and with the correct time/dates though, it kills my brothers OCD when he looks through my collection.. all of his are always accurate to within a minute.. some of mine are still on winter time mode 🤷♂️🤣
At a guess it looks like a Hamilton option of the Tissot PRX Chrono from the same group, just different style but keeps the date. Any watch with a Valjoux 775X base movement will be a tad chunky and heavy and that includes the Omega 3330 movements that added the co-axial escapement and column wheel. I'm going to have to swap wrists for mine soon as my knuckles have started to drag on the pavement on that arm, lot's of clearance on the other arm.
I'd say it shares more similarities with the Seiko chrono than the Daytona. the tachymeter and the date at 4:30. and to be fair all chronos look the same, there's limited options on to where to put the sub-dials. The watch is absolutely massive tho, no argument there
Carlo!! Tell me 5 other current chronographs done by the Swiss that has a black dial with silver subdials? Current models. If the filled the subdials all silver it would change the look completely but they haven’t . This is a marketing design choice surely!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I mean idk why they have to be Swizz. I brought up the Seiko due to the similarities that I stated before. Because it's what it reminded me of and not really a Daytona other than the sundials which is not new to Hamilton as they have used the silver outer sub dial edges in previous Jazzmaster models. Besides getting a quality watch that resembles a Daytona for $2k is not a bad deal. the size might scare some away
Looks like l am wearing my dad's watch when was 12 years old , Genius quote Russell , l won't consider one and will happily live on with my CWC chronograph and my Speedy 3861 Master 😮
Actually, at first sight the pushers reminded me of Bulova Lunar Pilot or Curv. Also, I had a feeling Mr. Pagani would have a Hamilton fiel...err, I mean field day with this one😆 I'm not saying it's an ugly, or "bad" watch, but yeah...I'll stick to "classic" Khaki, like the H70455533 which is also a perfect size for me (38 mm).
That is a big boy for sure. I saw this at Feldmar Jewelers on a trip to L.A., but they wouldn't give me the time of day so I've not tried it on. I might be able to pull that off with my 7.25" wrist, but it would definitely be borderline on that bracelet. I would most definitely go for the Intra-matic chrono if I wanted a Hamilton chrono.
2:45 I'm sorry but before you're saying it a third time I have to say that I don't see this as a Daytona hommage' in any way. I got a cheap Playboy Chronograph once that looked pretty much the same in black and silver, there's plenty of Chronographs out there that are looking pretty similiar. I think it's just the classic, most often similiar looking design of Chronographs and it's design limitations compared to standard' watch faces that make you think this way.
You could be right my friend but take a look at the comments. There aren’t many Swiss brands making black dial chronos with silver ringed subdials. It’s blatant buddy
A good and honest review Russell. Yes its clearly a clomage but unless you have a spare £20k down the back of the sofa you can forget the Daytona. If you're looking for an automatic watch for under £1k i think Hamilton beat Tissot all ends up which is why i have a Hamilton Venturer. This however is twice that price so all in all, if i want a Daytona but can't afford a Daytona , I think 'd better off buying myself a Pagani!!!
I prefer the new GS Tentagraph over a Daytona. Outstanding build quality - but unfortunately (as a minor point) a date window. Ok, the bracelet is still a mess. But the rest....
What's with Hamilton making such big chronographs? When I was looking for my first Swiss watch, I was hooked on the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton. I didn't even think of size when I saw it, but after watching plenty of other watch reviews, I went to check out the size of the Lord Hamilton: 46mm. And with a Valjoux 7750 inside, it's not thin either at 15.25mm. Ended up with a Longines Grande Vitesse. Still thick with a 7750, but at least the case size and shape makes it wearable.
Question: Would you wear a Holy Trinity Grand Complication that has the little "Nubby" thing(s)? Most high horology pieces have those "Nubby" things (corrector button) to cut down on having 7 or 8 buttons sticking out in all manner of ways. I'd rather have a date corrector as it is here than another push button sticking out. They are also done to create less complication to change things as it would just continue to grow the movement in thickness. If you look more into the micromechanics of the movement operating and production process, you will have a better understanding why these are used. Always entertaining though, have a great one.
Just don’t have a date window! Get rid of the date wheel,get rid of the nubbin. Could the movement be thinned down ? I’d never own a grand complication F P Journe type of watch, I own rugged watches . This one was great but I’m not sure who the target market is
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR That's cool just curious on your thoughts on that. I am usually a diver type watch person, but I wouldn't pass on an AP 26574 among many others if I had the money of was gifted/left one. I enjoy someone that is real and can say they don't like something on YT it is refreshing and nice to see. I hope more people from your generation would speak their mind and not follow the sheep or else this world is doom. Sorry for where that went but keep being you and have a great one.
Absolutely love Hamilton. Have a Boulton mechanical myself and planning to buy a Khaki bronze and Ventura automatic in the near future. This one however is a bit boring for me ( but then again tastes differ ).
Love your reviews, so funny but informative, laugh out loud stuff. I thought that I'd seen all the ones I was keen on, but you came along and piqued my interest once again. Keep up the great work. Starting with Urban Gentry way back and currently watching pretty much anything Teddy B, 3T and JOMW knocks out, I'm finding you now are added to the top list. Love it, keep the reviews coming!
I love the Hamilton brand, but it’s not for me, I’d sooner buy the Khaki Navy Scuba in 40mm, case is just too big on this! I even like the looks of the 38mm Quartz version of the Navy Scuba as my son has one, looks really good.
So looking forward to this one, I have to say, totally agree about date window, that was unnecessary, and that lume, disappointing, love the Jerry can lmao, as nice as it is, at that price, ouch, great review made my evening
@@LawrenceMacMacster I just don't like a thick automatic that is over 15mm. Beautiful watch however. I do have a Hamilton Intra-Matic Chrono at 13mm which is one of my most wearing watch and I think I paid 1200.00 for it, this one at 2500.00USD hmm can't justify it. Plus I think the Intra-Matic is an overall better looking watch. At least for me it is..
Nice watch and I know I'm not comparing apples to apples but I'd go for the Seikotona over this one any day of the week. It's not a mechanical chronograph but much better dimensions, very similar design (including ugly date window) and a fraction of the price.
Get the intramatic Chronograph which you can get for $200 cheaper after discount. It is much more nicer to wear and looks more premium with beautiful details on the dial. Even on my 19cm wrist, this 42mm model didn't feel good. Too top heavy. The AR is poor too, under the shoplights it was almost unreadable. The Tissot PRX chronograph wears much nicer on medium size wrists than this model.
The date window is a complete deal breaker - why in heaven’s name put a date there - otherwise it looks good. Still prefer the Speedy, though 🚀👍 (Oh, a Darth Vader Lego set 😝😝)
Comically huge, what a shame. The Khaki's are much more attractive. (Gorgeous macro shots BTW) The Khaki's are superb though so perhaps that's an unfair comparison.
I understood that the Daytona is not really an inhouse movement developed by Rolex... Rolex made the first watch with a date window, so all watches with date window are hommages to Rolex? They also made the wristwatch popular in a time that real gentelemen had a pocket watch...
Great video as always, sir. All tricompax chronographs can on some level be accused of being Daytona or Speedmaster homages- but this is too much, imo. Like an aliexpress knockoff on steroids- huuuge! I love Hamilton, but they messed up this one. I’ll stick with my Intramatic hand wind for my high end hammy chronograph. Cheers!
Yes they did and, as a Hamilton collector, I HATE this piece. Edit - I've had several 7753 watches and I don't mind the date pusher, it's actually kind of convient. Like you, I'd rather have no date.
I broke the crown guard off my Vintage khaki. Sent it to Hamilton and they got back to me saying they Didn’t have parts for my watch and offered me a big discount on a new watch. I explained it was a gift from a good friend and very sentimental. I eventually got directed to the VP who told me he would personally look into having parts made specifically for my watch. New crystal, Mid case, crown and crow guard for like 130$
Wow. That is dedication. Hats off to Hamilton.
You arent paid by Hamilton for this comment?
@@NCSheriff7 I wish lol
Just a true story. Still have that watch and love it.
I agree with everything you said but didn't back in the day Rolex with daytona also copied Speedy.Everyone forgets that in the 50's Rolex was just the cheaper version of technically way more advanced and more expensive
Omega watches!!
I’ve said it once, I’m saying it again. You Sir are “The Benny Hill Show” of Watches!!! Love your show!
Well said😂
Spot on but Without the titillation😂
Thank you my friend!
@@petethegreek9864 your right MWC needs more boobies.
we need some yakity sax!
The character from "Labyrinth" is Ludo. Fun fact: one of the two performers that worked him was sculptor Ron Mueck! (Well, I thought it was interesting.)
The pace at which you are churning out good content is mighty impressive. Another great one in the books. Thanks as always for providing an awesome space for light hearted but informative content.
Pfff easy he's got a lot of Casio made bots 😂
You sir are a gent!!! I’m not sure how I’m doing it either!!!!
I'm liking the regular content and the proof is in the proverbial pudding
Awesome show as always MWC 👏👏👏👏
This is a great looking watch but the dimensions mean it’s only really one for the big wristed. The Daytona influence doesn’t bother me and I could almost live with the date window but what kills it for me is that date pusher at 10 o’clock. Surely you’re better off just leaving the date window out entirely at that point? It’s not like there would be a ghost position on the crown. I know lots of people really like having the date on a watch but this takes shoehorning to a whole new level 😂
It seems like all budget Swiss mechanical chronographs made today suffer from being just a bit too big! I keep looking at Sellita SW500 loaded watches which is based on a Valjoux 7750 and there’s just no getting around the beefed up size. Really thick, broad diameter and long lug to lug. It makes the bespoke movements in the Daytona and high end chronograph movements in something like a Patek Philippe all the more impressive as they can cram all of that into such a relatively compact case.
Exactly Gareth!! Take it out and no one will be none the wiser there is a date complication inside!!! ;) it’s a tubby watch for sure, well made but unwearable !!
Thanks for the review, detailed and to the point as always.
I'm wearing the Longines Bigeye on a short Collareb Venezia strap that's 3.4mm thick, which makes the watch look/wear a little smaller because the thick strap extends more past the wrist. I suspect that this Hamilton watch would look better on a small wrist when paired with a strap like that, the bracelet does not do this watch any favors. The Bigeye has a movement that's an upgraded version of the Valjoux 7753 as well, but manages to be a bit smaller and thinner, and has shorter lugs and a domed crystal, which all helps.
For me the Intramatic was not an option, I actually use the chronograph complication and I wanted a 12 hour totalizer to time longer events.
I don’t even watch for the watches anymore. MWC is mad entertaining… 😂😂😂
So good
Top man thank you!
You'd think they would have used a small pusher button for the date change. Needing a tool is ridiculous. Well done as always!
Big bulky watch with the bracelet, but I recently bougt the blue version with the leather strap and it wears wonderfully on my medium size wrist. The blue one also doesn't look that much like the Daytona (if that would even bother you)
Congrats my friend. Definitely the blue would look less like a Daytona . It’s just those ringed subdials!! Get rid of’m!
I agree with the date window on all watches. I never change the date on my mechanical watches only to have to change the date again when they have not been worn for a while!
Great vid.... proportions on this are all oved the shop imo. The Pagani Daytona Homage at under 70 quid is hugely better looking and with a seiko moduled movement. THE ETA 7753 is a great engine, but if you're gonna charge way over the odds, at least pretty it up a bit for the back window. Its a no from me.
Very similar in build to the Tissot PRX Chrono.. Including the date position / changer, it also has the H31 which is around 800 quid cheaper...
Aren’t the pushers even homages to the Bulova Lunar Pilot? Hamilton managed to homage two watches in one go!!🤦♂️🤣
Maybe they should put a picture of the moon on one of the sub dials next!!🤔
The purist in me wants a mechanical chronograph like this, but the realist says it's too chunky and too expensive to ever find its way into my collection. (And like you said, update the Khaki to better than a 50 meter depth rating!)
Agree!!!
Another entertaining and honest review. I was really excited by this watch when I saw it online. But I didn't realise its flaws. Well too big and that petrol can thing is hilarious, such a shame.
20 years from now, the one with the little nubbin, could be the rare one that everyone is looking for, because they only made it for one year
True!!
I was in the market for a chronograph the other day and it was down to this and the Seiko SRQ047. I went with the Seiko and I absolutely love it.
Good choice!
Im just getting into watches and im considering this hamilton as my first mechanical/automatic watch and i cant wait to buy it, ive tried it on in a store and i love the way it wears on my wrist and its very comfortable on the strap.
Go for it my friend and welcome to the hobby!! You’ve gone in strong with your first watch!!!!
Great review and I'm 100% with you its too large, too expensive and the least said about the date adjustment the better.
Another great show Russ! 💪🏻 Love me a Hamilton
Love Hamilton with their quality build (I have two of their Khaki Field)
Also appreciate their H-10 movement with their 80 hrs PR 😁👍🏻
Thanks for sharing this one … even if it was an “inspired” piece 😅
Love your videos!! Great review and content. I won't be buying this watch, never considered it anyway, but came for Mr Pagani.
Hamilton is similar to Longines in that they have so much potential but being a part of a larger conglomerate they are held to strict price segments.
I’m a little confused why the watch collecting community has a zany 90s kids’ TV-style channel but I’m here for it.
Maybe they haven't ripped off Rolex' design, but Pagani Design's...daytona homage design. Also known as PAGRNE DESIGN in some countries (to avoid getting sued by the Italian supercar brand). But even Paganis have better lume than this.
Been watching the TH-cam guys for a while, I really like this guy's energy and love for the love of watches!
The case, the bracelet, the case back, the date window, the position of the small seconds...looks more like a Zenith to me than a Rolex.
Nice video ! Where did you find the arts on the background ?
For the same look and function, you'll be better off with the Seiko Spirit SBTR021 (black) or SBTR019 (blue).
Every time I changed the date, I would have to get out my A-Team toys and have B.A. Baracus pull that gas can out of the back of the A-Team van and pity me like a fool, while he fills up my watch with gas.
Hahahahaha not joking Rob I lost it for 2 days! Don’t even own it!!!!
😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
Yah I don’t like the egg shape of the case with the end links
I remember the dwarfs name in labrynth was hoggle, can’t remember the dogs name
Ludo!!!! I’ve been told a thousand times already;)
Something about this one… it’s just too close to its obvious inspiration. Even with the different pushers.
I wasn’t especially fond of Seiko’s shot at it, and honestly this one doesn’t really do it for me either. Not to mention how big the dang thing is…
The Bulova Lunar pilot is about as big as I’m going to have personally, that’s largest watch I have that still works for me.
Love having the date, actually. Barely noticed the date window before he spoke it at about @7:00! So that’s good…unnoticeable. So what if the Daytona doesn’t have it? Maybe it’s a dayfficiency!
Other than that, the screaming and the theatrics might be a bit much. Cheers and cherrios
God vid with lots of valid comments. This makes my Casino Royale 45mm Planet Ocean look small. It looks like an alarm clock on a strap! On your recommendation, shout out to Francis & Gaye for the great deal on 3 Casioaks last week.
I really like this Hamtona, Mrs Badger will be pretty mad when I get this 🤣
They released another watch that looks like a Seiko Flightmaster as well 😁
@@bogrot69 you mean I have to buy another? Damn
@@BulldogBadger 🤣🤣🤣
It is nothing like a Daytona. In fact, could not be more different. Do we call every chronograph with a tachymetre bezel a Daytona?
No.
coming to this one late, recently got the black dial version with the black perforated leather strap, and think it looks great, and not too concerned about the daytona copy as they all knock each other off. Managed to get it for around £1k new out the box so at that price it feels much better value than original retail.
I also thought the nubbin looked like a diesel can 😂
Hahahahaha reckon you can see yourself using that on a regular basis BB?
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR probably not tbh, I don’t have all my watches Seiko shuffled and with the correct time/dates though, it kills my brothers OCD when he looks through my collection.. all of his are always accurate to within a minute.. some of mine are still on winter time mode 🤷♂️🤣
At a guess it looks like a Hamilton option of the Tissot PRX Chrono from the same group, just different style but keeps the date. Any watch with a Valjoux 775X base movement will be a tad chunky and heavy and that includes the Omega 3330 movements that added the co-axial escapement and column wheel. I'm going to have to swap wrists for mine soon as my knuckles have started to drag on the pavement on that arm, lot's of clearance on the other arm.
I'd say it shares more similarities with the Seiko chrono than the Daytona. the tachymeter and the date at 4:30. and to be fair all chronos look the same, there's limited options on to where to put the sub-dials. The watch is absolutely massive tho, no argument there
Carlo!! Tell me 5 other current chronographs done by the Swiss that has a black dial with silver subdials? Current models. If the filled the subdials all silver it would change the look completely but they haven’t . This is a marketing design choice surely!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I mean idk why they have to be Swizz. I brought up the Seiko due to the similarities that I stated before. Because it's what it reminded me of and not really a Daytona other than the sundials which is not new to Hamilton as they have used the silver outer sub dial edges in previous Jazzmaster models. Besides getting a quality watch that resembles a Daytona for $2k is not a bad deal. the size might scare some away
Looks like l am wearing my dad's watch when was 12 years old ,
Genius quote Russell , l won't consider one and will happily live on with my CWC chronograph and my Speedy 3861 Master 😮
Tried the gold version on leather (7.5” wrist) at my AD, the first one they got in at launch … was really tempted …
Think on a bracelet to your slightly above average sized wrists this is a great look!
The Labyrinth monster was called Ludo.
Would it fit Chunk wrist of the Goonies
Could do!!!
I'm not interested in this Church clock at all, but that was an entertaining video 😂. You're getting better and better 👍.
Hahahaha thank you my friend!
i hop they release a sub 40mm manual wind version. then i would probably be able to wear it.
Actually, at first sight the pushers reminded me of Bulova Lunar Pilot or Curv. Also, I had a feeling Mr. Pagani would have a Hamilton fiel...err, I mean field day with this one😆
I'm not saying it's an ugly, or "bad" watch, but yeah...I'll stick to "classic" Khaki, like the H70455533 which is also a perfect size for me (38 mm).
I get the Bulova definitely!
The date window placement reminds me of the H1 Hummers interiors; such a huge thing but a cramped instrument panel slapped together by monkeys.
At least they centered their subdials with the 3 and 9 unlike some other major brand.
Yep
I bought the regular 38mm blue dial-blue leather. Lovely watch. This T-34 equivalent of the watch world is just too much.
Nice!
That is a big boy for sure. I saw this at Feldmar Jewelers on a trip to L.A., but they wouldn't give me the time of day so I've not tried it on. I might be able to pull that off with my 7.25" wrist, but it would definitely be borderline on that bracelet. I would most definitely go for the Intra-matic chrono if I wanted a Hamilton chrono.
Thanks for letting me know to avoid ever giving that place my business
2:45 I'm sorry but before you're saying it a third time I have to say that I don't see this as a Daytona hommage' in any way.
I got a cheap Playboy Chronograph once that looked pretty much the same in black and silver, there's plenty of Chronographs out there that are looking pretty similiar.
I think it's just the classic, most often similiar looking design of Chronographs and it's design limitations compared to standard' watch faces that make you think this way.
You could be right my friend but take a look at the comments. There aren’t many Swiss brands making black dial chronos with silver ringed subdials. It’s blatant buddy
Love it, Love the Size, Love the Lugs.! Out of myPay Grade However.Russellthe Macro with Music..WOW.
A good and honest review Russell. Yes its clearly a clomage but unless you have a spare £20k down the back of the sofa you can forget the Daytona. If you're looking for an automatic watch for under £1k i think Hamilton beat Tissot all ends up which is why i have a Hamilton Venturer. This however is twice that price so all in all, if i want a Daytona but can't afford a Daytona , I think 'd better off buying myself a Pagani!!!
I prefer the new GS Tentagraph over a Daytona. Outstanding build quality - but unfortunately (as a minor point) a date window. Ok, the bracelet is still a mess. But the rest....
What's with Hamilton making such big chronographs? When I was looking for my first Swiss watch, I was hooked on the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton. I didn't even think of size when I saw it, but after watching plenty of other watch reviews, I went to check out the size of the Lord Hamilton: 46mm. And with a Valjoux 7750 inside, it's not thin either at 15.25mm. Ended up with a Longines Grande Vitesse. Still thick with a 7750, but at least the case size and shape makes it wearable.
Question: Would you wear a Holy Trinity Grand Complication that has the little "Nubby" thing(s)? Most high horology pieces have those "Nubby" things (corrector button) to cut down on having 7 or 8 buttons sticking out in all manner of ways. I'd rather have a date corrector as it is here than another push button sticking out. They are also done to create less complication to change things as it would just continue to grow the movement in thickness. If you look more into the micromechanics of the movement operating and production process, you will have a better understanding why these are used. Always entertaining though, have a great one.
Just don’t have a date window! Get rid of the date wheel,get rid of the nubbin. Could the movement be thinned down ?
I’d never own a grand complication F P Journe type of watch, I own rugged watches . This one was great but I’m not sure who the target market is
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR That's cool just curious on your thoughts on that. I am usually a diver type watch person, but I wouldn't pass on an AP 26574 among many others if I had the money of was gifted/left one. I enjoy someone that is real and can say they don't like something on YT it is refreshing and nice to see. I hope more people from your generation would speak their mind and not follow the sheep or else this world is doom. Sorry for where that went but keep being you and have a great one.
Hamilton need to make a Type 20 style chrono. Their bicompax field chronos are beautiful, they just need that rotating bezel.
Absolutely love Hamilton. Have a Boulton mechanical myself and planning to buy a Khaki bronze and Ventura automatic in the near future. This one however is a bit boring for me ( but then again tastes differ ).
Great honest episode.
Thank you
Nizar
Had to break it to you guys, but 2k for a Swiss mechanical chronograph IS a good price.
Love your reviews, so funny but informative, laugh out loud stuff. I thought that I'd seen all the ones I was keen on, but you came along and piqued my interest once again. Keep up the great work. Starting with Urban Gentry way back and currently watching pretty much anything Teddy B, 3T and JOMW knocks out, I'm finding you now are added to the top list. Love it, keep the reviews coming!
Buying one for sure….love the date window…I have a 7.75 inch wrist, so I think it will be ok
This is essentially the Tissot PRX chronograph that the Swatch Group is trying to incorporate into the Hamilton lineup.
1,000th LIKE - - Well, that's something ... and the video was also brilliant.
Hammie should have taken a clue from cousin Tissot’s PRX Chrono. Nothing wrong with that Val movmnt. Same as in Speedy Racings too.
I love the Hamilton brand, but it’s not for me, I’d sooner buy the Khaki Navy Scuba in 40mm, case is just too big on this! I even like the looks of the 38mm Quartz version of the Navy Scuba as my son has one, looks really good.
LUV IT!!! Great show.
A wise man once said: “Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it” -Boris the Blade
I don’t know why, yet I never got on board the Hamilton train..
Looks a lot like a Casio Edifice, that I used to own lol
So looking forward to this one, I have to say, totally agree about date window, that was unnecessary, and that lume, disappointing, love the Jerry can lmao, as nice as it is, at that price, ouch, great review made my evening
Cheers Russell! As a thing, an object, it’s lovely ! But as a wearable timepiece!!!!?? It’s a hard sell!!
I’m a bigger guy so I think this is the first Hamilton I actually like and considering to purchase. Thanks for the great review!
LOL Awesome video!! eh just never a fan of Automatic Choronographs
But why?
@@LawrenceMacMacster I just don't like a thick automatic that is over 15mm. Beautiful watch however. I do have a Hamilton Intra-Matic Chrono at 13mm which is one of my most wearing watch and I think I paid 1200.00 for it, this one at 2500.00USD hmm can't justify it. Plus I think the Intra-Matic is an overall better looking watch. At least for me it is..
Nice watch and I know I'm not comparing apples to apples but I'd go for the Seikotona over this one any day of the week. It's not a mechanical chronograph but much better dimensions, very similar design (including ugly date window) and a fraction of the price.
Ludo ! Ludo! That's the big dude with the 🤘 haha love your content! Honest, informing, fun and witty! Greetings from down under! Cheers mate❤🎉
Mr Pagani's segment keeps getting better and better lmaoo
Thank you my friend!
Hahaha.. love your light-hearted and hilarious reviews! Brilliant! 👏 ⌚️
Thank you my friend!
That big guy from Labyrinth is Ludo. 👍
I quite like it, Im gonna see if I can convince a friend to buy it.
Another great show Russ. Wow, that thing is a beast, looks way too big, even for my average 7.25incher! ;)
Nice watch but the case design around the lugs is a serious no go and no lume. Thumbs down Hamilton. Great video as usual fella 🤙🏻
Had me at B.A. Baracus. Entertaining and thorough review. Nicely done.
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@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR AND it's impressive how you answer every comment!
This is a lot to be for somebody like me with my 8.5 inch wrist but I agree I think it's too much Rolex homage
Nice review - very entertaining - but informative in essence. Get going 🚀
Get the intramatic Chronograph which you can get for $200 cheaper after discount. It is much more nicer to wear and looks more premium with beautiful details on the dial. Even on my 19cm wrist, this 42mm model didn't feel good. Too top heavy. The AR is poor too, under the shoplights it was almost unreadable. The Tissot PRX chronograph wears much nicer on medium size wrists than this model.
Was very close to buying the Hamilton Intra-Matic last week. Love that watch!!!
From the first look, my only issue is. Why the heck is it Rolex?
It’s pretty blatant my friend . Just google both and take a look;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 😂 Now my concern is: why does it look ACTUALLY better than Daytona? From your first close up
The date window is a complete deal breaker - why in heaven’s name put a date there - otherwise it looks good. Still prefer the Speedy, though 🚀👍
(Oh, a Darth Vader Lego set 😝😝)
His name is ludo
Yes! LuuuUUdOOoo
I've got an 8 inch wrist, so I'm saving my pennies
If this is a Daytona homage, the Daytona is a Speedmaster homage. Oh, wait! *Checks notes* The Daytona is a Speedmaster homage!
That’s lovely Derek!
They person who decided the length of Hamilton watches, should be fired.
Comically huge, what a shame. The Khaki's are much more attractive.
(Gorgeous macro shots BTW)
The Khaki's are superb though so perhaps that's an unfair comparison.
Thank you my friend! Yeah I’d love a Khaki aviation pilot!!!
I understood that the Daytona is not really an inhouse movement developed by Rolex... Rolex made the first watch with a date window, so all watches with date window are hommages to Rolex? They also made the wristwatch popular in a time that real gentelemen had a pocket watch...
Nice watch, but the date window absolutely kills it for me.
You are wonderful. How often do you get to laugh and smile watching a watch review. So good!
Have a blue dial on a strap. I love it. Wears smaller than you think.
I thought it wore bloody big!!!!;) the blue on the strap is nice my friend
Your videos are hilarious mate. Love the editing!
Thank you my friend
Great video as always, sir. All tricompax chronographs can on some level be accused of being Daytona or Speedmaster homages- but this is too much, imo. Like an aliexpress knockoff on steroids- huuuge! I love Hamilton, but they messed up this one. I’ll stick with my Intramatic hand wind for my high end hammy chronograph. Cheers!
Yes they did and, as a Hamilton collector, I HATE this piece.
Edit - I've had several 7753 watches and I don't mind the date pusher, it's actually kind of convient. Like you, I'd rather have no date.