Hamilton

Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Reference Number :

H38429130

Series : American Classic

Retail: $2,295

(As of: 07/2025)

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Quick TakeThis isn't just a watch; it's a time-traveling machine for the wrist that runs on pure mechanical soul. The Intra-Matic Chronograph H skips the automatic winding rotor to deliver a purist's experience. It asks for a daily interaction, a deliberate turn of the crown that connects you directly to the heartbeat of the Caliber H-51 movement inside. With a beefy 60-hour power reserve, it rewards your ritual with more than two full days of autonomy. The satisfyingly crisp 'clack' of the chronograph pushers feels like shifting gears in a vintage sports car, with the reverse panda dial serving as your dashboard. Staring into those creamy off-white sub-dials set against the stark black face is mesmerizing. It's a tool, a companion, and a statement, all wrapped in a brilliantly polished 40mm case and finished with a sophisticated mesh bracelet that feels both classic and perfectly modern. It’s for those who don't just want to tell time, but to feel it.

DescriptionThe Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H, reference H38429130, is constructed with a 40mm diameter stainless steel case, which possesses a total thickness of 14.35mm. This case architecture provides a water resistance rating of 10 bar, equivalent to 100 meters or 145 psi, ensuring durability against moisture ingress. A sapphire crystal is affixed to the case, treated with an anti-reflective coating to maximize legibility under various lighting conditions. The lug width is specified at 20mm, accommodating the supplied bracelet. The dial is black and features applied indices and hands coated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility in low-light environments. The design incorporates a tachymeter scale on the peripheral chapter ring for calculating speed.

Powering the timepiece is the Caliber H-51, a mechanical, hand-wound chronograph movement. This caliber provides a substantial power reserve of 60 hours when fully wound. Its functions include central hours and minutes, a small seconds sub-dial, and a chronograph complication with a central seconds hand and a 30-minute counter. The watch is paired with a stainless steel mesh bracelet, identified by reference H6053841041. This strap terminates in a 20mm folding clasp, providing a secure fit. The overall engineering combines traditional manual operation with modern material specifications and a power reserve suitable for contemporary usage patterns.

GenderMen

SignaturesHamilton

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberH-51

FunctionsChronograph, Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Power Reserve60 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

CrownScrew Down