New Releases · 2026-10-01
Hamilton revisits the cushion case of 1926.
The American Classic Cushion Mechanical brings Art Deco proportions and a hand-wound movement into a new collection.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Hamilton Press Lounge
What to know
Hamilton’s October announcement returns to the cushion-shaped watches it made in 1926. The American Classic Cushion Mechanical draws on the Plain and Engraved designs, using a square silhouette with softened corners rather than the round case familiar from many contemporary dress watches.
For the black-dial H36129730, Hamilton lists a 34 × 34 mm steel case, an 8.1 mm thickness and a small-seconds display. Its hand-wound H-42 movement has a stated 57-hour reserve and a Nivachron balance spring. A black leather strap completes this version. The US product page lists $995 and availability as coming soon at the time of checking. The figures describe this reference, not every model in the range.
At a glance
| Reference | H36129730 |
|---|---|
| Case | 34 × 34 mm; 8.1 mm thick |
| Movement | H-42, hand-wound |
| Reserve | 57 hours |
Source & attribution
Hamilton Press Lounge · Published 2026-10-01 ↗
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