Hamilton Pan-Europ Automatic

[Old Expat Beast]

Anybody got one of these? I'm interested in reports of how it wears and runs.

Thanks!

[Israguard]

That's a very sporty and handsome watch. Thought about it once and decided to put the $ towards something higher up on the food chain. Will be interesting to see if someone owns one.

[Urosfan]

Looks like an interesting piece

[Old Expat Beast]

I like the retro look, and there's some heritage behind it. Movement seems good...80 hr power reserve. I think the AD price here in HK after standard discount is about us$800. I'd probably put it on an aftermarket steel bracelet like this one (pic found on the internet).

[mps354]

I've always liked them but never had the chance to try one on. Interested in hearing from owners as well

[Rockrolex]

I don't have one, Adam, but I see it is on sale for under US$700 at: http://www.timepiece.com/hamilton-watch-h35405741.html

[subtona]

Good looking watch

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I don't have one, Adam, but I see it is on sale for under US$700 at: http://www.timepiece.com/hamilton-watch-h35405741.html

Thanks Ed! I should go and try one on this week, see how it looks and feels.

[maxbaris]

I put it on briefly at an AD in Toronto and it was one of the most comfortable watches I've ever worn. FYI.

[joe100]

Had one on at a watch event once. Everyone was fawning over the Panerai rep but the Hamilton rep was far more interesting. He let me wear a Pan Europ while we chatted and it really has some heft and presence, but in a non-pretentious way. I've always enjoyed it.

[bdex75]

I have looked at that watch 1000 times on the web and just never pulled the trigger. Great watch from the hours of research I did.


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[AzHadEnuf]

I was going to buy that watch when I sent out my daily wearer of 34 years for service. Then some guy introduced me to the Tudor brand. I like that Hamilton.

[Old Expat Beast]

So you're saying it would be a bit ironic if I bought one, Ralph?

I'm wondering if the Ranger's straight endlinks would fit in that space.

Thanks for the feedback so far everyone.

[andromeda160]

I think it looks pretty neat. It reminds me a lot of my Aquadive. For ~700 it's a lot of watch. But I can't help but think of the watches you could get for a few hundred more.

Plus Hamilton isn't what it used to be. American watch movements were beautiful. Now it's just another name plate for Swatch.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

I think it looks pretty neat. It reminds me a lot of my Aquadive. For ~700 it's a lot of watch. But I can't help but think of the watches you could get for a few hundred more.

Plus Hamilton isn't what it used to be. American watch movements were beautiful. Now it's just another name plate for Swatch.

Thanks for the input Greg. The H-30 movement actually looks pretty good to me for the money...specific to Hamilton (kind of in-house in a way) with an 80-hour power reserve. If only the bezel had a 12 hour timezone bezel instead if the dive timer....

[andromeda160]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks for the input Greg. The H-30 movement actually looks pretty good to me for the money...specific to Hamilton (kind of in-house in a way) with an 80-hour power reserve. If only the bezel had a 12 hour timezone bezel instead if the dive timer....

https://m.alibaba.com/guide/shop/b33...t_9142014.html

I'm sure the movement is worlds better now, I just enjoyed how well they finished the vintage American ones. It's quite unfortunate the US stopped producing watches.

[AzHadEnuf]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So you're saying it would be a bit ironic if I bought one, Ralph?

I'm wondering if the Ranger's straight endlinks would fit in that space.

Thanks for the feedback so far everyone.

Follow you heart my friend. I'd go for a THC first, oh that's right, you have that already.

Can't imagine why the straight 22mm endlink would not drop right in there. Really is a nice looking watch.

[BrendanL]

I don't have it but I'm in the market for one. Have you seen seen this one? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...LL._UX342_.jpg

I like them both but I'm torn.

[toolr]

Just picked one up. So far, I can say I really like it. The movement is decorated nicely and it's very comfortable to wear with the supple strap with deployant... haven't tried it on the Nato yet. One minor issue I have is with the bezel... it is very stiff and hard to get a good grip making it difficult to turn. Haven't had it long enough to check accuracy yet.