Founded in 1892 in Pennsylvania, Hamilton has been making high-precision timepieces for over 130 years. As shown by its history of decorating the wrists of military soldiers and pilots and providing custom watches for more than 500 Hollywood movies, Hamilton watches have always been associated with "stories".
In 2026, Hamilton will introduce two contrasting models. The "Khaki Field Mecha 36mm Japan Edition," a tribute to its military heritage, and the "Resident Evil: Requiem," a collaboration with Capcom's latest popular video game. These are introduced here with words from the brand's new CEO, Francesca Ginocchio.
Francesca Ginocchio, the new CEO of Hamilton, Inc.
The first model we will touch on is a model introduced to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, a reissue in the spirit of the Hamilton FAPD 5101, a military watch developed in the 1970s for navigators in the U.S. Air Force. The compact case, matte-finished exterior, and functional dial faithfully reproduce the specifications of the time.
The archival watch from the 1970s that I referred to.
The model itself was originally popular, and we have reinterpreted it and updated it with modern elements. As a brand with its roots in the United States, we see the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States as a major milestone" (CEO Ginocchio).
The distinctive feature is the acrylic box-shaped windshield, a material inherited from the 1970s, with the addition of a hard coating to enhance scratch resistance and anti-fingerprint treatment to improve visibility, as well as modern specifications. Regarding the compact size of the watch, CEO Ginocchio says, "The recent trend is for watches with small cases, and we decided that 36mm was just right. The hand-wound movement in the watch has a power reserve of 80 hours. The strap is made of khaki cotton material with a green tone, in keeping with the original, for authentic specifications. The Japan Edition, which also comes with a leather strap, will be packaged in a special box limited to 1,000 pieces and will go on sale on May 20 (Wed.).
Khaki Field Mecha 36mm Japan Edition
¥99,000
Next up is a new-age collaboration in which a popular video game and a watch blend together. This collection, released in February of this year at the same time as the game's release, consists of two watches, the Khaki Field Autochrono and the Pan Euros. Hamilton has collaborated with movies since the 1932 film "Shanghai Express," and "I think that in the modern era, movies and games are very closely linked in a very close way. For example, the game has a large market of 3.3 billion players worldwide, and a lot of people are enjoying the story," said CEO Ginocchio.
The Khaki Field Autochrono, worn by the game's main character, Leon S. Kennedy, is a piece that tells a story in its 42mm all-black body. The black wing at 9 o'clock and the emblem on the caseback are a prayer for the dead. We paid a great deal of attention to these details and worked to create a watch that faithfully represents the character," said CEO Ginocchio.
Khaki Field Auto Chrono
¥299,200 (limited to 2,000 pieces) *Already sold out
On the other hand, the Pan Euro, worn by the main character, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, is a noirish contrast of black and gold. The circular-brushed dial and gold numerals and hands quietly embody her intelligence and sense of mission.
Bread Euro
¥195,800 (limited to 2,000 pieces) *Already sold out
CEO Ginocchio said, "Our focus is not on creating something that is horror because it is horror, but on how to faithfully represent the characters in accordance with the story and worldview that the work is trying to achieve.
A reissue with a vintage soul and a collaborative model that resonates with the forefront of entertainment. Despite their different directions, both are remarkable works for 2026 that embody Hamilton's belief in continuing to be "timepieces that tell stories.
Text_Shinri Kobayashi
