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Hamilton ODC X-03 Watch Pays Tribute To ‘Interstellar’ & ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Movies

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Hamilton, normally a very straight-laced military, and aviation watch company has decided to show off its uncultivated side. With the introduction of the Hamilton Watches Egypt Replica OrologiODC X-03 Watch, not only is Hamilton showing the audience that they can make crazy designed watches work, but they are also showing the audience a tribute to the movies ‘Interstellar’ and ‘2001; A Space Odyssey.’ This watch is very similar to, yet is the next step up from the ODC X-02 which was released in 2009. Both pieces have very similar functions and features to them yet both have a completely different look of their own.

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The case of the Hamilton ODC X-03 Watch is 49mm x52mm, playing off well for those wearers who prefer larger-faced wrist pieces. The case is made of titanium, covered in black colored PVD coating. Not only is the design of this piece very sporty, but it also has a very creative look to it and can even be worn as a formal piece.

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The black case and bezel of the watch encase a beautiful face featuring one main dial on the right side of the face and two other sub-dials on the left side. The main dial prominently displays the local time with the left dials functioning as a second a minutes timer respectively. A black rectangle with a red stripe proudly displays the word ‘Hamilton’ and the Hamilton logo in red as well. The placement of the logo in between the two left dials and on the side of the right dial gives the overall appearance of a satellite or a spaceship. The most important feature of the face is its background display of Jupiter floating in space. The very bright white, orange, and brown colors swirling across the planet’s surface along with the black background of space give the planet a 3-D appearance. The satellite or spaceship created from the dials and the Hamilton logo gives an appearance that the background planet is being orbited.

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At first glance, most enthusiasts look at the peculiar piece and wonder where exactly the crown or crowns are located. To answer your questions enthusiasts, there are three crowns usable crowns on this piece, each with a very important function. Two of the crowns can be found on the left side of the case and the last crown is found on the right side of the case, each one in control of the dial it is most closely lined up with. The crowns are folded into each side in order to preserve the hexagonal shape of the case.  This shape best depicts the both tribute movies. Use of each crown is as simple as popping out the crown and turning the crown.

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Tribute watches usually come at a price, not only in the wallet, but also in the piece’s availability. The Hamilton Watches Nordstrom Replica OrologiODC X-03 Watch is limited in production to only 999 watches and can be yours for the ‘out of this world’ price of 3,500CHF. Although the average watch connoisseur isn’t ready to fork over this much money for a watch, The piece is more than worth the price. For more info, please visit hamiltonwatch.com

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Hamilton Replica Military Watch

High Quality Hamilton Khaki Field Black Replica Watches USA On Sale

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American-made, Swiss-influenced watch company, Hamilton, pays tribute to its proud military heritage with their Khaki Field Black fake watches, suited up in total black stealth gear which is an extension of the Khaki field  replica watch line.

This one is made for lovers of adventure, embodying the essence of the original Hamilton military watches produced and distributed to the US Army during the World Wars. They’re a brilliant interpretation of the fake watches from these times and feature several new additions giving them a 21st-century feel. The lineup is comprised of three versions, all offering applied hour markers, recognizable Khaki Field hands coated with grey Super-LimiNova, and red-tipped seconds hands pointer adding just a touch of rotation color to the black dial. They’re also enhanced by black PVD coated stainless steel cases and rubber black straps with 3D pattern and Hamilton’s signature H-shaped pin buckles.

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Replica Vintage Hamilton BuShips canteendiver

Today I bring you another 1940s American military replica watch. Not an unissued one this time, but nonetheless still an original one, complete with strap, in pretty good condition.

As mentioned previously, whilst the A-11s were produced in large quantities by Elgin, Waltham and Bulova, Hamilton also produced US-issued military replica watches in much more limited production runs. The Hamilton USN BuShips canteen divers’ replica watch is an example of this.

So what is a BuShips canteen replica watch?

‘BuShips’ stands for the United States Navy’s Bureau of Ships, established by Congress on June 20, 1940 through the passing of a law which consolidated the functions of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering. The new Bureau was headed by a Chief and Deputy-Chief, one selected from the engineering corps (Marine Engineer) and the other from the construction corps (Naval Architect). Rear Admiral Samuel M. ‘Mike’ Robinson was named BuShips’ first Chief, and Rear Admiral Alexander H. Van Keuren BuShips’ first Deputy-Chief.

The United States Navy Bureau of Ships’ responsibilities included supervising the design, construction, conversion, procurement, maintenance, and repair of ships and other craft for the Navy; managing shipyards, repair facilities, laboratories, and shore stations; developing specifications for fuels and lubricants; and conducting salvage operations.

The BuShips was abolished by DOD Order of March 9, 1966 as part of the general overhaul of the Navy’s bureau system of material support, succeeded by the Naval Ship Systems Command, now known as the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

Hamilton USN BuShips canteen replica watches were issued to members of the Naval Combat Demolition Units’ (NCDU) underwater demolition teams (UDT), who were responsible for clearing harbours and obstructions. Many of these teams were engaged in clearing harbours and obstructions during war.

With its service number stamped on the case back, the Hamilton canteen has a screw-down watertight outer crown. Canteen replica watches are unusual in how they protect themselves from water via a thin metal rim fitted on the crystal which is soldered to the case and attached to the ‘canteen’ (named for its resemblance to the design of water canteens) crown cap.

The case measures 31.26mm x 38.8mm and comes with the original issue grey navy strap. The movement is a 987S with hacking, and 17 jewels. The service number is SS 55 XXX H2, which dates it to 1944-1945 (SS43001 – SS61500). The 987S was used between 1941 and 1948.

There is a ‘W’ stamped between the lugs. From the information that I’ve been able to find, this seems to indicate that it is a case made by Keystone case company. The Star and Keystone case companies made the cases for Hamilton, Elgin, and Waltham military replica watches. I can’t work out what the ‘H2’ designation means, so please leave a comment if you know.

It appears that there were eight variants of the pre-1960 Hamiltons with centre sweep second hand that feature the 987S movement of which two (the non-dive and dive aka ‘canteen’) were made for the USN BuShips. The others were made for the Royal Canadian Air Force (2,000), U.S. Marine Corps (15,888) and U.S. Navy (22,410).

If you look very carefully at the replica watch (preferably with the aid of a loupe) you can see a very faint stamped ‘Hamilton’ at 6 o’clock.

This old milwatch shows normal wear and patina for a replica watch of its age and purpose but is in remarkable condition for an issued replica watch. BuShip canteens don’t come up very often, so if your interest has been piqued, do some research for all the BuShip options and keep your eyes peeled. Also, be sure to remember that it is only a fraction over 31mm in size.

As I’ve noted previously, the world of milwatches is a huge and complicated one. I’ve only scratched the surface for this particular replica watch, but would commend the Military Replica Watch Resource Forum to you as a good source for further information or if you want to venture into the milwatch world. By modern standards, vintage milwatches are small, so if you are looking to get one to wear, as opposed to collect, it’s probably best that you try and see one ‘in the metal’ first.