A century after Hamilton introduced its first cushion-shaped watches, the American Classic Cushion collection revisits the brand’s distinctive designs of the 1920s, bringing their Art Deco character into a contemporary mechanical watch.
Inspired by Hamilton’s Cushion Plain and Cushion Engraved models of 1926, the new collection draws on the geometric forms, architectural lines and distinctive proportions that defined the era.
With their compact, symmetrical cases and refined details, the watches recall a period when wristwatches were becoming not only practical timekeepers but also expressions of personal style.
The collection comprises two case sizes, 30 x 30 mm and 34 x 34 mm, with stainless steel cases available in different finishes, including yellow gold-coloured PVD coating. All models maintain a slim profile of just 8.1 mm.
The 30 mm models include reference H36109710, featuring a beige sandblasted dial with Arabic numerals and Super-LumiNova. It is paired with a black or brown leather strap fitted with Hamilton’s Easy Click system for convenient strap changes. The price is €995 or US$995.
Reference H36109720 features a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Super-LumiNova, at the same price of €995 or US$995.
Completing the smaller models is reference H36119520, which combines a yellow gold-coloured PVD-coated case with a beige dial. It is priced at €1,095 or US$1,095.
For a larger presence on the wrist, the 34 mm models measure 34 x 34 mm and feature an 18 mm lug width.
Reference H36139520 pairs a yellow gold-coloured PVD-coated case with a beige dial and Arabic numerals. It is priced at €1,095 or US$1,095.
Reference H36129730 features a black dial with Arabic numerals, while reference H36149710 combines an engraved case with a silver sunray-finished dial and Arabic numerals. Both models are priced at €995 or US$995.
All variants feature a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a screw-secured sapphire exhibition case back. Water resistance is rated at 5 bar, equivalent to 50 metres or 165 feet.
Powering the collection is the H-42, a new hand-wound mechanical calibre based on the ETA 7001, an architecture that traces its roots to the Peseux 7001 introduced in the 1970s.
Its slim construction allows Hamilton to retain the elegant proportions of the original cushion design while incorporating a contemporary mechanical movement.
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The H-42 incorporates a Nivachron balance spring and features a small seconds display at 6 o’clock. It provides a power reserve of 57 hours, bringing modern-day practicality to a design rooted in Hamilton’s watchmaking heritage.
With the American Classic Cushion, Hamilton revisits a defining chapter in its design history. Art Deco-inspired geometry, compact proportions and varied dial treatments meet a slim, hand-wound movement, giving the collection a contemporary identity while retaining the distinctive character of the 1926 originals. hamiltonwatch.com
