The Big Picture
- Reference H70675530 houses a 42mm bronze case derived from the Khaki Field Automatic, driven by the H-10 automatic calibre with an 80-hour power reserve and water resistance to 100 metres.
- The edition is limited to 2,112 pieces, a number chosen for its resonance in Homer’s text, where 12 recurs as a structuring figure across ships, axe heads and the poem’s 12,000 lines.
- Christopher Nolan co-designed the watch as a tribute to his new Universal Pictures epic, The Odyssey (cinemas 17 July 2026), drawing on the helmet and sword of Odysseus as primary design sources.
- Each piece ships with a wearable replica of Athena’s pin from the film, black-and-bronze packaging, a round metallic shield symbol and a commemorative plaque.
- The case back, rendered in titanium for comfort, carries an engraving of Odysseus’ helmet alongside Nolan’s signature.
Design & Materials
Bronze was the only credible choice. The film is set in the Bronze Age, and Nolan worked with Hamilton to ensure the material carried the same weight on the wrist that it does on screen, in the weapons and armour of Odysseus’ world.
The black brushed dial is not purely decorative. Its surface pattern is drawn directly from the texture of the hero’s helmet, and the 12 o’clock index replicates a rivet from the sword’s scabbard. Sword-shaped hands in bronze colour complete the visual reference without laboured symbolism.
Up close, the 42mm case shows a circular finish that sits between field-watch utility and something older and more considered. A brown grained leather strap with central stitching anchors the piece without competing with the dial.
Movement & Technical Substance
The H-10 automatic movement sits beneath the dial, delivering a Nivachron balance spring and an 80-hour power reserve. Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating protects the dial. Water resistance reaches 10 bar, or 100 metres.
Lug width measures 22mm and overall thickness is 10.9mm. The sword-shaped hands carry SuperLuminova in X1 grade, so legibility at night is not an afterthought.
The case back is titanium rather than bronze. That choice is structural: titanium reduces weight against the wrist and avoids the skin-contact considerations that bronze can raise over prolonged wear.
The Collector It Is Made For
Hamilton’s relationship with cinema now spans more than 500 films and television productions. Previous collaborations with Nolan on Resident Evil Requiem Limited Edition-era limited pieces and on Interstellar, Tenet and Oppenheimer placed Hamilton watches directly on screen. Here, the dynamic shifts: the watch is not a prop but a parallel artefact, co-signed by the director and designed with the same intention he brings to the film itself.
For the GCC collector, the proposition is legible. A 2,112-piece bronze limited edition connected to a major Universal Pictures release, carrying Nolan’s signature on the case back, occupies a narrow space between film memorabilia and serious horology. The Athena pin brooch included in each box adds a physical dimension to that relationship, one that can be worn independently of the watch.
Verdict
Four collaborations with the same director, and the fourth is the most considered. Hamilton had the creative confidence to move the watch off screen and position it as an object in its own right, grounded in mythology rather than in any character’s storyline. The bronze case, the helmet-derived dial texture, the sword hands and the titanium case back form a coherent grammar, not a mood board.
For further reading on Hamilton’s craft approach, visit hamiltonwatch.com. Collectors interested in broader Hamilton limited releases can also explore the Jazzmaster Open Heart coverage on this site.
| Movement | H-10 automatic, Nivachron™ balance spring, 80-hour power reserve |
| Case diameter | 42mm |
| Thickness | 10.9mm |
| Lug width | 22mm |
| Case material | Bronze (circular finish); titanium case back |
| Crystal | Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance | 10 bar (100 m) |
| Strap | Brown grained leather, titanium pin buckle |
| Edition size | 2,112 pieces |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reference number of the Hamilton x The Odyssey watch?
The reference number is H70675530. It is the Khaki Field Automatic in a 42mm bronze case, driven by the H-10 movement with an 80-hour power reserve.
Why is the edition limited to exactly 2,112 pieces?
The number draws on Greek mythology and Homer's text: 12 is a recurring figure in the Odyssey, appearing in the poem's 12,000 lines, the 12 ships sent to Troy, and the 12 axe heads through which Odysseus must shoot an arrow to prove his identity.
Is the Hamilton x The Odyssey watch actually worn on screen in the film?
No. Unlike previous Hamilton cinema placements, this piece is not worn on screen. It was designed in collaboration with Christopher Nolan as a tribute to the story, its symbols and its Bronze Age materials.
What extras come with the Hamilton x The Odyssey limited edition?
Each watch includes a replica of Athena's pin, worn by Odysseus as a talisman in the film and designed to be worn as a brooch. The packaging features a black and bronze palette, a round metallic shield symbol, a commemorative plaque and the pin.
Which Christopher Nolan films has Hamilton previously collaborated on?
Hamilton and Nolan have worked together on Interstellar (2014), Tenet (2020) and Oppenheimer (2023). The Odyssey marks their fourth collaboration, and the first to result in a co-designed collector's piece rather than an on-screen placement.
