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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.

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Hamilton Press Lounge

Hamilton American Classic Cushion Mechanical H36129730, black dial.
Hamilton American Classic Cushion Mechanical H36129730, black dial. Hamilton ↗
This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at 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.

The Cushion Mechanical worn on the wrist.
The Cushion Mechanical worn on the wrist. Hamilton / official product and press photography ↗

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.

An angled view of the cushion case and black dial.
An angled view of the cushion case and black dial. Hamilton / official product and press photography ↗

At a glance

Specifications reported by Hamilton Press Lounge
ReferenceH36129730
Case34 × 34 mm; 8.1 mm thick
MovementH-42, hand-wound
Reserve57 hours

Source & attribution

Hamilton Press Lounge · Published 2026-10-01 ↗

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