Is the 42mm Intra-Matic too big for a dress watch?

It is on the large side for formal wear, but the 9.6mm thickness keeps it flat on the wrist. It suits medium to large wrists best; smaller wrists may prefer the 38mm Intra-Matic.

Is the gold finish solid gold?

No. The case is stainless steel with a yellow-gold PVD coating. It gives the gold look at a fraction of solid gold, but the coating can wear at sharp edges over years of use.

What movement does it use?

A Swiss automatic ETA 2892-A2, which winds with wrist movement and holds about 42 hours of power reserve. It can also be wound by hand.

It is rated 5 bar (50m), which covers splashes and brief immersion but not swimming or diving. The leather strap also should not stay wet.

What strap size does it take?

It uses 22mm lugs, so any 22mm strap fits. The watch comes on a brown calf leather strap with a pin buckle.

How does it compare with the 38mm Intra-Matic?

Same vintage dial style and automatic movement, but the 42mm version has more wrist presence and the gold PVD option. The 38mm is closer to the original 1960s proportions.

Where is the Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Men's Watch cheapest?

At eBay, for $399.00, 27% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Men's Watch?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Where can I buy the Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Men's Watch?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Overstock, Watch Gang, Ashford.com, eBay, ShopSimon.

Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Men's Watch

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$399.00at eBayChecked Nov 3

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Intra-Matic line praise the thin case, clean dial and smooth automatic movement. The 42mm gold-PVD version draws mixed feelings: some love the warm vintage look, others find it large for a dress watch and worry about PVD wear.

What people mention

Case thicknessPraisedOwners say the 9.6mm case slips under a shirt cuff and feels light for its size.
PVD finishMixedSome like the warm gold tone; others worry the coating will wear at the edges with daily use.
SizeMixedBuyers with larger wrists like the 42mm presence, while some find it big for a dress watch.
MovementPraisedThe ETA 2892-A2 is described as smooth and reliable, with a reserve of about 42 hours.
StrapCriticisedSeveral owners call the calf leather strap average and swap it for a better one.

About the Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Men's Watch

The Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic (H38735501) is a men's watch from the American Classic Intra-Matic collection. It takes the 1960s Intra-Matic design to a 42mm case. The stainless steel case has a yellow-gold PVD coating and is 9.6mm thick.

The dial is brown with smoked accents and a date window. A sapphire crystal protects the dial from scratches.

Inside is a Swiss automatic caliber 2892-A2, which winds itself with the motion of the wearer's arm. It has a power reserve of about 42 hours. The brown calf leather strap has a pin buckle and fits 22mm lugs. Water resistance is 5 bar (50m).

Collection

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic

Model

H38735501

Case

Stainless steel with yellow-gold PVD coating

Case size

42mm diameter, 9.6mm thick

Dial

Brown with smoked accents and date

Movement

Swiss automatic caliber 2892-A2