Hamilton American Classic Cushion
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Hamilton American Classic Cushion

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At a glance
Case size
30mm and 34mm
Thickness
8.1mm
Case material
Stainless steel, yellow gold PVD
Movement
H-42 hand-wound (based on ETA 7001)
Power reserve
57 hours
Water resistance
50m
Crystal
Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Dial
Sandblasted beige, white, silver sunray, black
Strap
Leather (black or brown) with quick-release spring bars
Bezel
Polished or engraved
The brief

Hamilton has revived its 1920s cushion-shaped watch designs with the new American Classic Cushion collection. These timepieces draw direct inspiration from the 1926 Cushion Plain and Cushion Engraved models, featuring updated proportions and modern amenities while retaining a vintage aesthetic. The collection offers hand-wound movements and comes in various dial and case configurations.

  • Available in 30mm and 34mm sizes
  • Case height of 8.1mm
  • 16mm lug width
  • 50 meters water resistance
  • Features a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock
  • Powered by the H-42 hand-wound calibre
  • 57-hour power reserve
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The 30mm version measures exactly 30x30mm square, while both sizes are only 8.1mm in height.

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The design is inspired by the 1926 Cushion Plain (smooth bezel) and Cushion Engraved (geometric or floral bezel) models.

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The H-42 movement is based on the ETA 7001 (originally Peseux 7001) and features a Nivachron balance spring.

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The 30mm model offers a sandblasted beige dial with Arabic numerals or a white dial with Roman numerals, both with glossy black hands and subtle Super-LumiNova.

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The 34mm model features silver sunray, beige, or black dials with luminous Arabic numerals and glossy, spear-shaped hands.

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The inclusion of a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock maintains a balanced layout true to the 1920s era.

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Quick-release spring bars are included, allowing for easy strap changes.

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