If any brand has a truly rich and vibrant history, it’s definitely Hamilton. The aviation heritage of this renowned watch brand dates back to 1919. It wasn’t long before Hamilton became the official timekeeper of choice for US commercial airlines. Today, Hamilton is still making sure the aeronautical spirit lives on by sponsoring a variety of aviation events around the world. However, Hamilton watches have also gained prominence somewhere else – the movie industry. The distinctive style of the watches combined with the awe-inspiring heritage of the brand has attracted the industry’s top screen stylists for over 60 years. Nowadays, Hamilton is still working with Hollywood directors, costume designers, prop masters and even screenwriters on designing unique watches with a plot of their own. As a popular timepiece for movies, the brand is very versatile. It was featured in a range of genres, from sci-fi and drama to action movies and comedies. The number of movies Hamilton ’’starred’’ in exceeds 400! Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable Hamilton watches in popular movies.

Blue Hawaii, starring Ventura

On-and-off-screen heartthrob and a global icon, the King was a great fan of Hamilton and wore his Hamilton Ventura on a number of occasions. One of such occasions was his 1961 musical romantic comedy Blue Hawaii. In tribute to the 1957 Ventura original, Hamilton released Ventura Quartz, the first electrical battery-powered watch. In tribute to Elvis Presley, Hamilton also released a Limited Edition in 2010, to celebrate what would have been the King’s 75^th birthday.

2001: The Space Odyssey, starring Custom Made Hamilton watches

This epic 1986 sci-fi classic was directed by the cinematic legend Stanley Kubrick. A visionary with a keen eye for detail, Kubrick turned to Hamilton to make unique timepieces for his futuristic masterpiece. All the characters in the movie wear custom-made Hamilton wristwatches.

Men in Black 3, starring Ventura Chrono, Ventura Black Dial, and Ventura Silver

In this 3D comic sci-fi/action blockbuster, Agent J (Will Smith) travels back in time to team up with the Young Agent K (Josh Brolin) to fight an old enemy of the ‘’real-time’’ Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). The highest-grossing movie in the MIB series, this installment also features three Hamiltons styling the three protagonists: Ventura Chrono, Ventura Black Dial, and Ventura Silver.

Interstellar, starring Custom Murph Watch and Khaki Pilot Day Date

For this pre-apocalyptic movie masterpiece, Hamilton provided the Khaki Pilot Day Date for the character of Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), as well as a custom-made and unique timepiece for the character of Cooper’s daughter Murph (Mackenzie Foy and Jessica Chastain). This movie has taken the Hamilton brand on a journey beyond our galaxy to outfit the explorers on their mission to save mankind.

A Good Day to Die Hard, starring Jazzmaster Viewmatic

This action classic is what most people recognize Bruce Willis for. As John McClane, he journeys to Russia to find his son, only to discover his son is an undercover CIA operative trying to stop a nuclear weapons robbery of obscene proportions. Both characters are sporting the Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto, whose skeleton back style allows its owner to see the inner workings of its precise Swiss movement.

The Dark Night Rises, starring Khaki Field Titanium

The finale of the critically acclaimed Batman trilogy, The Dark Night Rises shows Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) coping with the loss of his childhood love, while a merciless terrorist Bane (Tom Hardy) threatens to wipe out the fictional Gotham City. This movie also features Batman’s sidekick in the comics, Robin (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). In the movie, Robin’s fearless persona is styled with the Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium.

Ocean’s Eleven, starring Linwood Viewmatic

Known for its playful action, witty repartees and an array of dashing male characters, this wildly popular action remake features the charismatic George Clooney as Danny Ocean. The uncrowned king of style, Clooney sports the Hamilton Linwood Viewmatic, another bold timepiece with the see-through caseback, befitting the adventurous character of Danny Ocean.

Searching for an Authentic Hamilton Watch in San Diego?

Given its awe-inspiring tradition and singular design, it’s no wonder why the Hamilton brand is coveted by many. From the Hamilton manual wind watches for the no-nonsense rugged watch bearer to daring Viewmatic Skeleton watches with the see-through dial, the brand stands for timeless style and unrivaled precision. If you are looking for an authentic Hamilton to style yourself with, look no further than Leo Hamel’s. Our luxurious showroom houses a variety of pre-owned Hamilton timepieces. Browse through our vast inventory and you are sure to find your very own Hamilton.