The original digital wristwatch is back. The Hamilton Pulsar was one of the emblematic creations of the space-age era. Its groundbreaking technology disrupted the market, and its futuristic looks made it a favorite of forward thinkers and style leaders including Jack Nicholson, Joe Frazier, Elton John and Keith Richards. With the PSR, Hamilton is proud to bring back the unmistakable style of the digital watch that changed the world.

Hamilton PSR
Hamilton PSR

May 6, 1970 stands as one of the most significant moments in wristwatch history. At a press conference in The Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, Hamilton revealed to the world the very first digital electronic wristwatch. Named the Pulsar after the pulsating neutron stars that emit beams of radiation at ultra-precise frequencies, this seemed an object straight out of science fiction, with no moving parts, no ticking sound, and unmatchable durability and accuracy.

The New Hamilton PSR Watch
Hamilton PSR

But the science was real. This ingenious ‘solid state wrist computer’, developed by Hamilton in its hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, would change the way we tell time.

Hamilton PSR Case Back
Hamilton PSR

The public received its first glimpse of the Pulsar prototype on the US TV program The Tonight Show, when host Johnny Carson demonstrated its unique functionality: pushing a button on the side of the watch made the time flash in red LED numerals on the dark screen, while holding the button for longer revealed the passing seconds. The watch could be set via a unique magnetic bar hidden in the bracelet.

Hamilton PSR
Hamilton PSR

The inaugural Hamilton Pulsar, the P1, launched to market in 1972, with an original, space-age design to match its groundbreaking technology. With an avant-garde cushion case and bracelet in 18 ct yellow gold, it was an unmistakably elite product, with a $2,100 price tag that matched the cost of a family car. Elvis Presley was among the pioneers who snapped up one of 400 models.

Hamilton PSR Watch Review
Hamilton PSR

By the following year, the wrist computer was ready for the general public. The stainless steel Pulsar P2, with a more rounded case design and an improved chip module, launched in 1973, pioneering the nascent market for digital watches. Produced in large volume, it was a colossal success. Among those to wear it were Keith Richards, Joe Frazier, Elton John, Giovanni Agnelli and U.S. President Gerald Ford. It was the epitome of cool.

Hamilton PSR Watch
Hamilton PSR

A World-Changing Watch Reborn

With the new PSR, Hamilton is powering up this icon of 1970s style and technology once more. There are two versions of the PSR to choose from: one in stainless steel, and a version in stainless steel coated with yellow gold PVD that’s limited to 1,970 models.

Hamilton PSR Service
Hamilton PSR

Both watches feature cases in the inimitable wide cushion style of the P2, with the same dimensions of 40.8mm x 34.7mm. The watches are water resistant to 10 bar (100m).

Hamilton Smartwatch
Hamilton PSR

One of the differences with the previous version is the display of time. The Hamilton PSR features a hybrid display mixing reflective LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and emissive OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) technologies. Pressing the button will once again bring up light red OLED numerals in the familiar ‘digit dot’ style, while the LCD display ensures that time is also permanently visible in daylight conditions. With no backlight, the display has very low energy consumption.

Vintage Hamilton Pulsar
Hamilton PSR

The Hamilton PSR is a timely reminder of where and when the digital world began, and what digital timekeeping once meant. Just as it was then, the PSR remains the epitome of cool and a watch for those wanting to make a statement.

 Hamilton PSR Ref. H52414130
Hamilton PSR Ref. H52414130

Hamilton PSR

Technical specifications:

·       Reference: H52414130

·       Case: 40.8x34.7mm stainless steel

·       ‍Dial: LCD & OLED hybrid display

·       Movement: Digital quartz

·       Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet

·       Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

·       Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)/ 145 psi (328 ft)

·       Strap:

1.    Lug width: 24mm lug width

2.    Buckle type: Folding clasp

3.    Strap Type: Stainless steel

4.    Collection: American Classic

5.    Strap reference: H605.524.100

The price for the Hamilton PSR Ref. H52414130 is $745.

Hamilton PSR  Ref. H52424130
Hamilton PSR  Ref. H52424130

Hamilton PSR

Technical specifications:

·       Reference: H52424130

·       Case: 40.8x34.7mm stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating

·       ‍Dial: LCD & OLED hybrid display

·       Movement: Digital quartz

·       Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with yellow gold PVD coating

·       Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

·       Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m)/ 145 psi (328 ft)

·       Strap:

1.    Lug width: 24mm lug width

2.    Buckle type: Folding clasp

3.    Strap Type: Stainless steel

4.    Collection: American Classic

5.    Strap reference: H605.524.200

The price for the Hamilton PSR Ref. H52424130 is $995.

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