It hits theaters this week. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fatethe fifth installment of the franchise of the famous adventurer incarnated by the already eighty-year-old Harrison Fordwho has once again put himself in the shoes of the archaeologist wearing a watch from the forties.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) takes place in 1935, in search of the lost ark (1981), in 1936, Indiana Jones and the last crusade (1989), in 1938, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), in 1958, approximately, and this latest installment is set in 1969so its protagonist must be in accordance with its time and has rolled with a commemorative edition of an iconic Hamilton watch, launched in 1941.
The Boulton was one of the most famous watches of that decade., which was later reintroduced in the eighties, adapted to modern life, with slightly larger proportions than its original version. The leather strap and steel case represent true American spirit with the precision of the latest Swiss watchmaking.
This watch is one of the pillars of the American Classic collection. Later reinvented several times, the Boulton has been modernized over time. It has, however, maintained its characteristic cushion-shaped box, making the aesthetic art Deco stay relevant in today’s worldwith its white dial, its smaller sub-dial inside and its distinctive serif numerals.
the modern version
The Boulton Quartz has a unique shape and character of a classic Hamilton, evoking contemporary, modern styling and functionality. A watch that can be copied by fans of the sagasince it is not among the most expensive of the firm and it’s found for sale for 775 euros the same one that Harrison Ford wears (within this model, there are pieces in other colors and with different characteristics).
Along with his whip and his fedora hat, the Hamilton Boulton perfectly captures the essence of the Indiana Jones character. Indy is known for his ability to escape danger just in time, something he owes to his inquisitive nature and his eagerness to solve the noblest of purposes.
For his part, Renaldo, his faithful friend, wears a custom Khaki Navy Scuba. These two Hamilton watches have become movie stars in their own right.
