Hamilton Pan-Europ 707 111003-3 GMT

In the late 1960s, Hamilton, together with Heuer and Breitling, wrote a remarkable chapter in watchmaking history. Within the framework of the secret "Project 99", they developed one of the very first automatic chronographs – the legendary Calibre 11. In an unprecedented race for technological supremacy, they faced off against Zenith with the El Primero and Seiko with the Calibre 6139. To this day, experts still debate which movement actually reached the market first – yet one thing is certain: all three represented milestones of modern horology.

Models powered by these iconic movements – such as the Heuer Monaco, Autavia, and Carrera, as well as the Zenith A386 – are now among the most coveted vintage chronographs in the world.

The Hamilton Pan-Europ 707 holds a special place in this lineage. It distinguishes itself from the simpler reference 703 through its additional GMT function, which allows the reading of a second time zone via the yellow 24-hour hand and the blue bezel. Complementing this are a tachymeter scale on the inner bezel and a harmoniously integrated date window at 6 o’clock – an impressive combination of functionality and style.

The example presented here stands out for its exceptionally well-preserved original condition. Particularly noteworthy is the original Hamilton stainless-steel bracelet, which perfectly complements the watch’s sporty yet elegant aesthetic.

With its historical significance, complex technical features and unmistakable 1970s character, the Hamilton Pan-Europ 707 embodies the spirit of an era when innovation and design went hand in hand – a watch for collectors with an eye for both history and character.

Condition Report
Dial: excellently preserved – perfect subdials – original luminous material on hands and markers – signed "Hamilton Automatic Chrono-Matic Pan-Europ 707 Swiss Made".

Case: great condition – minimal signs of wear – sharp sunburst finish – crisp engravings on the case back – small mark below the crown – original signed Hamilton crown – original fluted chronograph pushers – rotating 24-hour bezel with flawless insert.

Movement: automatic Calibre 11 – timegrapher values: rate: –4s/day, amplitude: 266, beat error: 0.2.

Bracelet: original Hamilton stainless-steel bracelet – Hamilton logo on clasp – adjustable length between 17.3 and 19.5 cm.

Int.Exe.: 70935