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When I first saw the Hamilton Pan Europ limited edition, I liked it but wasn't a huge fan of the blue dial and the strap it came with. Hamilton introduced a new standard production model at Basel with either a silver or black dial. I'm not completely familiar with Hamilton, but what are everyone's thoughts on them? I think retail on this watch is somewhere in the $1950 range.

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Justin
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That is a really nice looking peice regardless of the price point. Definitely worth a further look. I prefer the black dial out of the two

Interesting modern/vintage look. I had initially not given much credence to Hamilton but I have seen a couple of their pieces that I like. I had read somewhere that Swatch is making a dedicated effort to upgrade workmanship and quality to be a brand a notch below Omega in their hierarchy.

I thought an AD I met told me these were going to be limited editions but possibly not. Only saw a picture when I met him. His wife bought him one of the first Pan Europs. Nice guy, former BB&B watchmaker who opened up a little shop. Just down the block, too; if I have time I may stop by next weekend to see if he's wearing it.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

I am on the fence on these, but can see why they could be very popular. If I had to choose, I would go with the silver one.


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SHARKMAN

I've never been a massive Hamilton fan in the past, but I really like the black one. I tend to really like "modern-retro" pieces, so this one hits that spot quite nicely.

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Driver8

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I quite like them, would be silver for me because it's more unique. At the price point I would worry that the bezel would be prone to scratches on the black so wonder how it would age.

I don't know anything about the quality of current Hamiltons but I like the look of some of their models (particularly in the Khaki line). Of the two you showed, I definitely prefer the black -- the silver reminds me of a 1960s kitchen, which is good if that's the look you're going for.

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David
Je suis désole pour mon mauvais français.

Zenith Pilot Big Date; IWC Vintage Collection Aquatimer; IWC Portuguese 7-day

I Might agree...IF it was avocado green.

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SHARKMAN

Not bad but does not thrill me. Can't decide if it wants to be sporty or dressy...maybe on a different strap it would be better. I think I would pick silver, but both are OK.

The blue was the only LE model in a run of 1,971. These are the new standard models. The straps are different and these don't have the deployant buckle the LEs have. I like the black one, but just not sure enough to go ahead of picking it up without seeing it first. At this price point, I figured it just might scratch that itch I have for what Driver called a "modern-retro" piece.

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Justin
Please contact me via PM for the contact details for Govberg Jewelers
Govberg is an AD for over 50 fine Swiss and German watch brands.
Visit them on the web at http://www.govbergwatches.com or call 800-528-8463

i have a 3 hamiltons all purchased 2nd hand, new they are a bit pricey but 2nd hand you can get some decent bargins

out of those 2 i would go for the black, on a side note all the hamiltons I have are on a braclet but read a thread somewhere that stated issues with the leather straps

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Brietling SO SF - Blue Dial

I quote like the silver dial. Reminds me a little of the 70s datoras.