{"product_id":"hamilton-t-403-as01162","title":"Hamilton T-403","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been following us for awhile, you will have gathered that our appreciation for vintage timepieces doesn't follow any particular road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany collectors and enthusiasts hone their focus on one particular category, brand, or even model of wristwatch. Others, such as ourselves, prefer to take a wider view - we buy and collect what we love, regardless of brand, era, or purpose of design. Certainly, we spend a lot of time talking about the \"icons\" - wristwatches who's very silhouettes evoke a particular sentiment in the minds of enthusiasts. But many of the icons we so adore - the Speedmasters, Navitimers, and Submariners of the world, are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e beautiful in any classical sense of the word.  We certainly draw significant appreciation from the rugged, purpose-built nature of these sporting timepieces, but it would be a tough argument to conclude that they are works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the connection to art and high-design isn't as far a leap when considering \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e types of wristwatches. Like any good piece of art, the appeal and response to its viewers will vary, but to us, pieces such as Hamilton's T-403 are undeniably beautiful, and incredibly appealing options for the design-minded collector with sights set beyond the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenned by legendary designer Richard Arbib, the T-403 was one of several asymmetrical wristwatches developed for Hamilton in the 1950s. Better known for his streamlined and luxurious automobile concepts, Arbib had a significant impact on consumer goods as well, and the watches bearing his signature mark of futuristic design are no exception. Included in this line of watches are the better-known Ventura and Pacer - the former of which was worn by both Elvis Presley and the Men In Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike either of those models, only available with nouveau electric movements, the T-403 utilizes a \u003cem\u003emechanical \u003c\/em\u003eCalibre 663 movement.  Not only is it mechanical, but it is actually a \u003cem\u003eM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eicro\u003c\/em\u003erotor automatic, giving the watch its characteristic thin (9.3mm from case back to the top of the crystal) sizing. Other movements using this Calibre used Hamilton's \"Thinomatic\" nomenclature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining this mechanical element with an unforgettable space-age design is perhaps the ultimate expression of retro-futurism, and results in a timepiece which, whether it sings to you or not, is unquestionably a thing of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Arbib Automobile design images taken from the internet.  Thanks, Internet!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6999965185,"sku":null,"price":1225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Hamilton_T403_Assymetrical_AS01162_1.jpg?v=1443821212","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/hamilton-t-403-as01162","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}