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Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H
The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H (H38429710) is a chronograph from Hamilton: a 40 mm 316L stainless steel case, 14.35 mm thick and 49.2 mm lug to lug, with a manual Hamilton H-51 movement and 100 m water resistance.
Going by its 49.2 mm lug to lug, it should sit within the flat top of a wrist of about 6.7 inches (17.0 cm) or larger.
Research found it at about $2,400 list in the US (checked August 2026) and about $1,400 on the street (August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2][3][4] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hamilton |
| Reference | H38429710 |
| Category | Chronograph |
| Production | Current (introduced 2021) |
| Case and size [1][2][3] | |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Lug to lug | 49.2 mm |
| Thickness | 14.35 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Case material | 316L stainless steel, two-piece construction |
| Crystal | Box-shaped sapphire, double anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance | 100 m (10 bar) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [1][2][3] | |
| Movement | Hamilton H-51, manual |
| Power reserve | 60 hours |
| Accuracy | One long-form review period measured about +3 s/day (claim seen in search summary of review coverage; treat as indicative) |
| Bracelet [1][2][3][5] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Black leather strap with polished signed pin buckle (Gnomon-listed configuration); other retail configurations and the 2026 colorways ship with perforated… |
| Clasp | Pin buckle (strap); folding clasp (mesh) |
| Price and warranty (US) [2][3][5][6] | |
| List price (US) | ~$2,400 current list per independent review; 2026 colorways EUR 2,295 with strap + mesh bracelet |
| Street price (US) | ~$1,400 typical discounted/grey price per independent review (undated but recent); panda H38429710 out of stock at WatchMaxx 2026-08 (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | 2-year Hamilton international warranty (brand standard; per AD listings for sibling models) |
Will it fit?
A watch wears comfortably when its lugs stay on the flat top of the wrist. Here is the 49.2 mm lug to lug against the flat top estimated for common wrist sizes.
| Wrist | Flat top | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in 15.2 cm | 47 mm | Likely overhangs |
| 6.5 in 16.5 cm | 51 mm | At the edge |
| 7 in 17.8 cm | 55 mm | Comfortable |
| 7.5 in 19.1 cm | 59 mm | Comfortable |
| 8 in 20.3 cm | 63 mm | Comfortable |
Check it against your own wrist An estimate, not a guarantee; how the method works is on the tool page.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- Beautiful faithful panda dial with recessed counters, box sapphire, no date
- Robust, ubiquitous 7753-base architecture: cheap to keep alive for decades
- 60-hour reserve is excellent for a hand-wound chrono
- Real-world deal pricing (~$1,400) makes it one of the cheapest credible Swiss mechanical chronographs
Weaknesses
- 14.35mm thick and polished slab-sided at 40mm - the defining objection, and hands-on sources say the reduction vs the automatic is barely perceptible
- Cam-actuated, undecorated movement: robust but without engineering romance (no column wheel)
- No quick-release straps at launch; mesh reported stiff
- Preferred panda reference showing stock gaps in 2026
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 9.0 |
| Value at a realistic price | 8.2 |
| Long-term ownership | 8.0 |
| Movement and engineering | 7.6 |
| Wearability and proportions | 5.6 |
| Versatility and durability | 6.4 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 5.8 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other chronograph watches on his list.
- Parmigiani Fleurier Chronographe Mystérieux PFC908-1020001-100182
- Seiko Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SSC961
- Nezumi Studios Corbeau 702 / DLC CQ4.702
- Furlan Marri Nero Sabbia 1072-A
- Sinn Chronograph 356 Pilot 356.020
Sources
- Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H White Ref. H38429710 - retailer product page gnomonwatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H watch hands-on horbiter.com · read August 26, 2026
- Hands-on: The New Models Of The Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
- American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H - H38429710 | Hamilton Watch (official product page) hamiltonwatch.com · read August 26, 2026
- Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H Review ashleytee.com · owner report · read August 26, 2026
- Hamilton Intra-Matic Chronograph H H38429710 - retailer listing (out of stock) watchmaxx.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.