One of the Most Historically Influential Watches Gets A Modern Execution - Hamilton PSR

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[@aka_howdy]

This watch has been in my mind for over 40 years, I’ve owned several looky likeys, but nothing of any real quality or accurate resemblance. Finally, I bought one from Hamilton, it arrived yesterday, and yes, it’s fantastic. I can’t stop looking at it..

[@watchlover1389]

This watch got me into collecting back in 1973!

[@BBHorology]

The year Bruce Lee died and the birth of the Hamilton Pulsar

[@PackTheRipperPKMN]

I loved how they introduced Roger Moore as James Bond wearing this watch, iconic scene

[@Nimishman]

That design still looks futuristic to me

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Conversation starter, for sure.

[@Mattomega]

Beautiful. It tells time, just like any other watch but the looks and the historical impact makes it one for the collection.

[@junesuprise]

I love this watch so much, it has this almost creepy alienating vibe to it. So unique. Some say it's "oldschool sci-fi", maybe. About the price: I wouldn't be surprised if it was like 3x what it actually is just looking at this watch and its history.

[@kennixox262]

Some of us who are old enough to remember when these first came out in the early to mid 1970's. I lusted after one but as a kid, my parents would not even consider such a watch. I did eventually get a mechanical digital watch, later a Timex SSQ and many years later upon graduation from college a Rolex GMT Master. Back to this Hamilton, it could be tempting to buy one of these reissues.

[@retroloungemusic]

A worthy member to a good collection.

[@chaschbe4564]

This watch is so much more practical than the other comparable products from yema, bulova etc. because this is the only one which doesn't need two hands to show the time...

[@jakekaywell5972]

It also greatly diminished the retro appeal. The original PSR did require two hands to use as well. Why Hamilton didn't go all the way here I will never understand.

[@neomaster007]

First semi luxury watch I've bought retail, love everything about it!

[@tmassey1465]

I considered this watch but I pulled the trigger with the Yema LED version in silver. Non stop compliments.

[@steven3379]

Thanks for the video! I still have my Pulsar p2 2900 stainless steel version I purchased back in late 72' early 73', it still works today!

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

If it fails they make new modules for you

[@steven3379]

@@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps HI, is that a question or you know that for a fact?

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

@@steven3379 its a fact. I have 2 Pulsar P2s and they both failed years ago. Replaced the modules with modern alternative and they are perfect. Battery last longer now

[@steven3379]

@@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps cool who replaces the module? Hamilton?

[@z-collector7518]

You present the watches in such a beautiful way that when I go to the dealers to see them in the real world I am almost always disappointed! Very good camera man. Cheers!

[@RJ-cq8dd]

I like this one too, but i am glad i went for the PSR MTX. The regular PSR is pure retro, the MTX has that Pulsar look but is also its own watch. (And i love the first Matrix movie.)

[@davidcrandall4958]

Can you post an image of the watch you're talking about?

[@tapemaster8252]

Hamilton also made an automatic version called the pulsomatic, I wanted one but it was to expensive for what it was, both are lovely watches

[@ikirikchi]

Very very very cool watch, super comfortable bracelet. I got the golden pvd coated limited edition. Love it!

[@michaeldhondt368]

Same here, I mainly bought this as a retro kinda piece but since I bought it 4 months ago I have worn it every day. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

[@baldilocks1914]

I have both gold and SS and they are two of my favorite watches in my collection

[@aaftabansari9202]

This is more than a watch it's retrotech

[@nickgee7291]

I was waiting for this one!

[@MB-ub5ns]

The brushing is impressive

[@jayr8600]

Don’t like the watch so much, but I do like the story. It’s the story that makes the watch. I can imagine if you walk in the store and get attracted by that watch and someone like Teddy tells you the story behind it, you will probably buy it.

[@a2zpaul766]

I bought this in August brand new for £540, from Francis and Gaye in Coventry so a saving of £135 on the RRP. (Incidentally, it was still available at that discounted price a few days ago when I looked). I can confirm what's said in the video about the quality of finish. My only slight gripe is that the clasp has been milled to a quite sharp-edged finish, which can irritate the wrist after a while. However, that's not enough to put me off the watch, which I think is a brilliantly executed nostalgic piece.

[@jimmyz5831]

Little sandpaper or a dremel will fix that. It's not a Rolex.

[@a2zpaul766]

​@jimmyz5831 Thanks, but not long after I posted my comment I'd got used to it so it became a non-issue. It's actually a really comfortable bracelet.

[@a.l.3814]

I think this is a fun watch. A bit expensive but if can be bought at a discount definitely a cool piece to enjoy.

[@franciscom.e.9780]

Hi. My father owned an original Pulsar around 1975 or 1976. He was very happy with it, and I remember that his friends were impressed by this watch. He actually got a second one -similar, with date "complication"- shortly afterwards. How accurate is it? The most accurate quarz watch I have (no radio, no web or otherwise synced) is a Bulova Accutron II, which deviates some twelve seconds a year. By comparison, a regular Casio may vary up to thirty seconds a month. What about this Hamilton? ¡Gracias anticipadas!

[@Bambam21476]

Ordered mine the other day. Wanted one since the early 80's.

[@craig2100]

A good remembrance from the past...nice tribute

[@friedpork_owl]

Nailed it! The only thing better than 1 PSR is 2. Will you be carrying the green (matrix) variant? Cheers!

[@mountainjay]

How long will the battery last? How do you switch it out?

[@anthonystevens8683]

Terrific macro shots show very well the great finish of the watch and bracelet. I have this watch that I purchased during lockdown as there was a decent discount at the time. Brilliant finish that even looks a little better than others from the brand even at the price. I'm old enough to remember this in Live and Let Die as a kid. The original required a button press every time you wanted to read the time and as you say this killed the battery quite quickly. The new Hamilton PSR uses a hybrid LCD-OLED display that allows the time to be read in half decent light to sunlight (LCD) and in the dark with the button push (OLED). Why is the LCD a tad dim? That would be down to the red filter over the negative LCD. It just would not look right with a clear filter. Back in the 70's there were many cheaper clones of the LED versions often displaying the date on a 3rd press of the button but is was only a few short years before these were killed of by positive LCD watches. Why the high price? Well only Hamilton can really answer that but I would assume that these are not made in large volumes as the target market is a niche one. Possibly down to the economy of scale. Anyway I'm very happy with mine and it certainly is a conversation piece. Great to see a review of a retro digital piece Teddy with the history of this watch, I didn't realise the original was made in Lancaster.

[@BogdanGunaa]

Im looking to buy this watch and I was wondering how did it hold up in time?î

[@anthonystevens8683]

@@BogdanGunaa Mine is holding its finish pretty well, I don't use it as a daily driver (I have other less expensive watches that fit that use) but do wear it out and about. There are a few fine scratches but it still looks very good. I guess it'll mark like any other stainless steel case but the brushed finish is better at hiding wear than high polish. The battery is still good and is pretty accurate, maybe loosing a second maybe two over a few days. If you can I would suggest trying it on the wrist and seeing how you get on. I'm still very happy with my example and it gets plenty of attention for those not familiar with the old LED display.

[@Valvey789]

I would think that you being a a Hamilton dealer they would have sent you the new Matrix version.

[@jaytoledo4728]

Thoughts on the Hamilton pulsar MTX (matrix edition)

[@rayharrison6400]

Got to see one of these in the flesh a few days ago. Great looking watch with fabulous history. I would love one, however, the price point in the UK I far to out of sync, so I will buy one, but only if it’s discounted enough.

[@nickpellatt]

I bought one a fortnight ago for £486 in a New Year sale. I thought that was OK, certainly Vs RRP

[@williamdwyer3856]

hell i love this thing! so different !

[@sananselmospacescienceodys7308]

Are any of the original watches still operational?

[@rozinant1237]

Did you mis-speak at 4:34? Reference to 1979? LED was practically dead in the water by ‘79. I bought my first Seiko LCD watch in 1979, and it’s much longer battery life, killed LED’s off. I like this watch, but would only get one if it was around $150.

[@nabetse1999]

Really like the watch but how can they justify that price tag?

[@martintanz9098]

Well it is a premium product. Maybe not for you, or me, but someone will buy it.

[@randyg6409]

Indeed expensive but it's more than just price when it comes to this watch, or any watch, as a watch collector/enthusiast would say. The matrix version is hard to come by and their gold one is sold out.

[@Nico-zw9ud]

@@randyg6409 Both the mtx and gold one has more than doubled in price already. So they seem to be good investments.

[@almac9203]

@@Nico-zw9ud yeah the MTX is going for crazy premium.

[@michaeldhondt368]

Yeah the price made me hesitate at first as well, I kept looking at it and not buying it finally after several trips into the watch store over the months I said what the heck and bought it. I'm not rich 30K a year income so it was a large purchase for me. Just decided to buy the watch and not upgrade my 5 year old laptop I can hopefully get a couple more years out of it.

[@maniaccc666]

Logo looks nice between those arrows at 10:10

[@Not-a-bot222]

The video isn’t even that long

[@aktherkhoram9780]

Does it has date or just show time?

[@velocity_6t9]

Just bought one it’s an icon

[@catcancrunch7260]

Its nice and I am sure well made if not a tad expensive in the UK, I think it would be nice to remake the pulsar sport 3502, that would be great, thanks for your upload 👍

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

I like how even though it's digital, it's still set to 10:10😂

[@kyleweber9760]

Not my cup of tea, but I appreciate the history and I am a James Bond fan......

[@mia03090]

Hello. On mine 3 light dots are not as bright as other dots. Anyone had same issue?

[@tarasmathers7423]

Bravo, Teddy👏.......bravo👏........

[@williamlasl]

This is pretty cool, and I think offering some perspective on the often sneered-upon digital watches and quartz watches. In 30 years, enthusiasts of vintage products will be clamoring for a nostalgic recreation of the Apple Watch. “Things were so much more beautiful back in 2021” they would say.

[@iamthelaw69]

Sorry but that's not gonna happen. Technology-first products never, ever have any redeeming "vintage" value, with the notable exception of "first" products, like the first Apple computer, the first IBM PC, etc. Everything else in between has been relegated to junkyards and worthless garbage. The nature of adopting technology-first is to constantly stay first, not getting left behind. The PSR has vintage and artistic value, the Apple Watch only has hipster snobbery.

[@spencerhopkinson9874]

Difference is that there are plenty of working watches from decades ago, including ones that have recreations made of them. In contrast, planned obsolescence paired with nostalgia only leads to comedy.

[@marcgirard7551]

This has to be the coolest digital watch around.

[@nickpellatt]

I bought one as a daily wear about 3 weeks ago. UK jewellers, £486. Best price I have seen it, and I would never have paid retail. Overall, very pleased, but the bracelet clasp isn't always comfortable. I'm very aware of it, which isn't true of my more expensive luxury watch. It's not a deal-breaker, but I would recommend trying it on, and trying different strap sizes (links in / out) as it is an issue for me

[@andrewhills6535]

From which dealer please , thanks

[@banagan4604]

I was thinking $500 max, surprised it's $750, bit expensive. If I can find for $500....

[@nauti_tripp7041]

Imagine one day somebody might ice this out.

[@michaeljordan6008]

$560 on Amazon with no haggling.

[@KBD-ONE]

I just want that bracelet.

[@vik574]

I'm glad he's not calling this reviews anymore, as an authorized seller he is incapable of reviews without bias.

[@davidbrown8641]

I got my Pulsar in high school and traded it in for my Tudor Monte Carlo in 1979 while in college for $279 - they were giving a trade-in because of some flaw in the Pulsars. The Pulsar was the coolest watch ever but I recently found my Tudor that I put away 30 years ago in its original box with all the papers and realized what a great trade I had made!

[@albertovasari8430]

Great video, AS USUAL:)

[@TeddyBaldassarreReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theshadowman1398]

This is a quartz watch I would buy no other.

[@scottbrandon6244]

Back in the 70s my father had a watch like this. It came in a yellow gold case and bracelet and was very pricey. The LCD display had to be pressed to view. It was a status symbol, like the first pocket calculators that came out at that time. The $795 USD price tag is high for a quartz watch in stainless steel, but then again it is a vintage style. Bulova makes two versions of this watch, one in black and one in gold color. The LCD display is angled to view the time easier than the Hamilton model. The Bulovas are also cheaper.

[@Thiccolo]

Just checked the value after adjusting for inflation. 800 in the seventies is 5000 now. Your father really splurged there.

[@scottbrandon6244]

@@Thiccolo To give you an idea of 1970s overpricing, Texas Instruments in 1976 put out the TI-55 calculator. It was $500 back then in 1976 but I got it for $80 in 1981. Those LCD watches were not that popular by the mid-80s. Just status symbols.

[@Thiccolo]

@@scottbrandon6244 I wouldn't necessarily call it overpricing, computer technology especially back then was accelerating at an exponential rate. Stuff that was high end and expensive in 1974 would be obsolete by 1977

[@loogoo]

@@Tussinette And the case finishing on the Bulovas looks cheap and gets scratched like crazy.

[@pst9821]

Bulova is low quality

[@Boblw56]

It’s definitely in my wheelhouse

[@ronaldwilliamson7963]

Is Hamilton going to put a sundial on the market?

[@Coldgecko]

I appreciate art and this and def American History -- Undistorted American History. But for it to be worn, I would like it to have a few functions. I think Hamilton could have been true to its design by resting with just the time -- however by pressing the button 3x it could bring up date at least. Its so hard to chose a watch to wear without feeling watch anxiety... Apple Watch has everything I want. AP watches are just incredible workmanship and feel great. Rolex look great and fun and you feel good wearing them. This watch may cause too much stress that I'm missing something?

[@martintanz9098]

The big problem with LED watches back in the day was, you had to push a button to tell the time and even then, in bright sunlight, it was still hard to read. Still, I remember as a kid getting a plastic Texas Instruments knockoff of this watch and it was pretty cool. Didn't last, but it was cool.

[@benjamindavidovichwaals2899]

This is the one

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

It was good enough for roger moore. Nuff said

[@NoelJamesRiggs]

Love this watch too BUT just bought an Armitron Griffy and I'm extremely happy with the quality price ratio with that watch and I'd consider the Griffy the little brother of the Hamilton for a fraction of the price. No disrespect to the Hamilton though. Maybe some day.

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

How is your griffy?

[@NoelJamesRiggs]

@@bigfootsburneraccount9160 I'm loving it.

[@mikepaul2372]

Own a fossil that looks exactly like this. Had it for over 15 years!

[@MrPleers]

I used to have that Fossil. That one did feel much more retro than this Hamilton. As that one has real LED and the rube red crystal.

[@chandlerchhem2128]

Looks like my clock from 2002

[@bobbybodybagz7207]

The price is ridiculous...

[@zoom_shields]

I don't get paying 600 big ones for a quartz mechanic watch

[@jpdemer5]

Had to laugh at how the watch was set to 10:10, as one does for watches.

[@jvzoleta]

Is it suitable for ladies?

[@Wootguy238]

I saw it worn in Mind Hunter and thought "Hey, that's the overpriced digital watch I saw on Hamilton's website." Had no idea it had any historical significance.

[@fcm2790]

Very nice looking, feel and history… but stick to the stainless steel casio g shock

[@stephaneperreault2081]

I would buy it if it was like $500 MAX

[@paulo1901]

Nice retro watch, but the price tag,... It's not for me.

[@mickyday2008]

I’ve just found this from an authorised dealer for £580 (normally £725). Bargain

[@benoakes01]

Are there any other watches with red digits like this?

[@msantosmxmx]

4:58 Bottom right corner

[@immortal4942]

Saul good man

[@spicy_mitball]

You could fit a car battery in that thing

[@jmdmad3967]

Remove the Hamilton Logo from the Watch and it would look alot lot better. I’ve been wanting to buy this watch but the H Logo just ruins it. Put a H on the side push button to rep your Brand and it would look a lot cooler

[@KiloOneThree]

Hmmmm… 2001 A Space Odyssey watch was analogue, and was not even close to looking like this.

[@mrzed2349]

The thickness is a turn off. Half the thickness i would buy it for sure.

[@MrPleers]

Meh, it doesn't feel the same. No ruby coloured crystal (the part that makes the vintage LED looks so cool.) No real LED but OLED. And the 7 segmented numbers on the always on display ruins it completely for me. I would love hamilton to make a one on one copy of the original Pulsar.

[@EP-yc2gu]

As someone who owns a PSR I can tell you the build quality is unparalleled in this price range. And I am completely in love with that laser red, dot-matrix looking display over the flawless brushed stainless case. But apart from that… it’s a one-trick pony. The fact that it’s unreadable at a glance is the primary reason I won’t wear it. I wanted to love it, but I can’t.

[@djisar-official]

Why does it have to be so freakin' thick

[@jakekaywell5972]

Mainly because that's what 1970s tech allowed for at the time and Hamilton in the present day wanted this to be as close to a 1:1 reissue as possible.

[@kewrock]

For the retail price they put on this watch, they should've licensed the Pulsar name from Seiko. This is too expensive. I'm getting the Bulova Comutron reissue. $150.

[@kabirh3626]

bottom right corner.......

[@redzuan6425]

Give me time AND date and I will buy one in a heart beat.

[@BlackdiamondWIS]

100

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

I do not like this watch ...I LOVE THIS WATCH.

[@felgercarb3803]

You are paying the 1000,-$ for the design and name. Oh wait, you dont even get the name anymore!! Why not just take your 1000,-$ and get a near mint real vintage pulsar? Or do what I did: I got me a vintage almost mint Elektronika 1 for 165,-$ on ebay from Ukraine. And that Russian watch is even cooler than the Pulsar. -AND have the time and date displayed the “right way”😂 btw, there is two models of the Elektronika 1, the Terminator and the Porthole.

[@TheWestamur]

My father had Elektronika in the 70s, steel with a red display. I bought myself a Hamilton as a reminder of that time and my father's watch.

[@salty-as-heck9915]

Should have been $450. Not feeling it at current price

[@section85rollover]

If $100 bucks...may be tempted, nah, don't think so.

[@RadioRich100]

Why are watches always preset at 10:10 even digital ones?

[@Mile-long-list]

Who else votes for no more turtlenecks?

[@brianlehmkuhl8162]

I vote sleevless crop top

[@tausifraza6910]

I went to see this watch in person after watching this video. I got disappointed because the steel does not good as it looks in this video. There is no date or day available on the display. The steel material is not well done / brushed. I also realized that the HAMILTON logo will fade away over time.

[@istvantoth7431]

Cool design but absolute trash legibility.

[@younglee4857]

Very thick for a digital watch, maybe a slimmer version at less than 10mm would be more versatile as a dress and everyday...sorry to say, but for the price and dimensions, i prefer ( dare i say) a smart watch 😪

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Ridiculous price. The most I would pay is $150 for that.

[@davidcrandall4958]

Then Japan killed the. American watch Industry and severely wounded the Swiss!

[@trialerrare2919]

The most overhyped watch...

[@MikeRenzulli]

I realize there is a nostalgia element to this but I personally fail to see the value in a $700 digital watch that only shows the time in red digital numbers. If you don't want to pay the price of the Hamilton, I believe Bulova makes a similar watch in its Computron line that is much less and Casio's Mission Impossible digital watch (DW290-1V) comes with more features than Hamilton's and will run you about $35.

[@a2zpaul766]

That's like saying I don't see the point in buying a Rolex when a Timex also tells the time.

[@Nico-zw9ud]

With Hamilton you're paying for the brand name and quality. Bulova no one cares about and the quality of their watches is terrible.

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@Nico-zw9ud No, but Yema is out there and they're a notable brand who have made an LED reissue not dissimilar to this.