Hamilton Kakhi Aviation

More than 75 years in the service of the pilots of the United States

Hamilton khaki watches are known for their military inspiration from the Khaki collections but the only collection linked to airline, commercial, transport, fighter and bomber pilots... is the Hamilton Khaki Aviation watch collection.

Their functions, innovative materials and the Swiss mechanisms they offer are part of the watchmaking philosophy.

The history of Hamilton Khaki Aviation watches is clearly linked to the military history of US Army aircraft and their pilots.

 The precision and quality of the pocket watches that Hamilton manufactured for the railroads, as well as their ability to innovate and act quickly while maintaining the highest quality standards, drew the attention of the US armed forces in 1914.

Hamilton has worked ever since to provide soldiers with khaki hamilton wristwatches, garnering five prestigious "E" awards from the US Army and Navy for the excellence that has always characterized their manufacturing.

Since 1918, Hamilton has produced countless aviator's watches such as the Hamilton Khaki Aviatton Pilot Pioneer, precision instruments that were critical to the success of US Army pilots' missions. The wristwatch itself was invented so that aviators could consult the stopwatch without having to let go of the aircraft's controls,

The link with the armed forces has been a source of pride for Hamilton and its clients, military and civilian, since its inception, who know that the military have tested our watches in the most difficult conditions in the air and have complete confidence in the quality of these watches. for pilots and aviators.

Hamilton began supplying soldiers with watches during World War I. Hamilton Khaki Aviation watches not only had to guarantee an irreproachable level of precision, but had to be adapted so that soldiers could read them quickly and easily.

Hamilton began supplying watches, timers, and precision instruments to the United States military during World War II. In 1942, Hamilton discontinued the sale of watches to the civilian public in order to guarantee the supply of the large quantities needed by the troops. Between 1942 and 1945, Hamilton delivered more than one million watches.

Necessity is the mother of invention, and years of conflict led Hamilton to make new discoveries faster than we would have done without the same pressure.

Today Hamilton Khaki watches and especially Hamilton Khaki Aviation watches are a true icon of the brand whose great value for money has made them the leading watch in Spain and a sure hit given its great value for money.

For more than 15 years, Nicols Joyeros Artesanos Madrid 1917 has been the official dealer of Hamilton watches in Madrid and our pilot clients from all over the world have been able to enjoy the great icons of this collection, such as the Hamilton Khaki X-Wind.

A highly recognizable watch for integrating a ruler to calculate the crosswind correction angle, an essential aspect when landing aircraft. Today it is calculated with a computer, but for years it was an essential tool for pilots around the world.

If you are interested in a Hamilton Khaki Aviation watch and want to try it on or have any questions, contact our team of expert advisors or visit our Official Hamilton watch stores in Madrid in Madrid.