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Timekeepers Club / February 23, 2024

Hamilton x Dune: Part Two

In an exclusive collaboration with Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures, Hamilton has designed a custom "Desert Watch" specifically requested by filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for his highly anticipated film, "Dune: Part Two," the sequel to his cinematic masterpiece "Dune."

Hamilton, a historic presence in Hollywood with watches featured in over 500 major films since 1932, is entering new realms of collaboration with the artisans behind "Dune: Part Two." Unlike previous collaborations, where Hamilton either selected existing watches, delved into archives or created entirely new designs, the world of “Dune” demanded a different approach.

At Villeneuve’s request, Hamilton worked alongside the film’s prop master, Doug Harlocker, to craft a watch for another world that defies traditional watch norms. With no knowledge of the device’s function but guided by the lore of Frank Herbert’s Dune” and Villeneuve’s vision for the film, Hamilton’s designers created a hardwearing, distinctly Fremen device that perfectly embodied Harlocker’s artistry and earned Villeneuve’s blessing on the final design.

While the "Desert Watch" is exclusive to Arrakis, its creative influence has inspired Hamilton to launch two limited-edition watches in February 2024, coinciding with the release of "Dune: Part Two."

Both Venturas feature a luminous blue dial reminiscent of the Fremen's unmistakable blue eyes. The Ventura Bright includes a button replicating the glowing blue lines of the "Desert Watch" dial design.

The brand-new Ventura Edge boasts a matte black PVD-coated angular case with a digital display in blue, mimicking the relief elements seen on the prop in the film.

The limited-edition pieces come with commemorative packaging inspired by the film that fans of the movies and books, and collectors will enjoy.

About “Dune: Part Two”

“Dune: Part Two” explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Denis Villeneuve returns to direct from a script he wrote with Jon Spaihts, based on Frank Herbert’s novel. Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe and Patrick McCormick produce. The executive producers are Josh Grode, Herbert W. Gains, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, with Kevin J. Anderson serving as creative consultant.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, a Film by Denis Villeneuve, “Dune: Part Two.” A Warner Bros. Pictures’ release, the film will be in theaters and IMAX on March 1, 2024 nationwide, and internationally beginning February 28, 2024.

Technical specifications


Hamilton Ventura XXL Bright Dune Limited Edition

Reference: H24614330

Limited edition of 3000 pieces

Case

  • Material: Stainless steel case with black PVD coating
  • Dimensions: 52x 46.6mm
  • Thickness: 11.8mm
  • Lug width: 23.5mm
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Water-resistant to 5 bar (50 m)

Dial and hands

  • Black dial which lights up in blue when activated
  • Brass hour, minute and second hands with an “or noir” treatment

Movement

  • Quartz movement

Functions/Indications

  • Hour, minute, second

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP

  • CHF 1'595
  • EUR 1'845
  • USD 1'750

Technical specifications


Hamilton Ventura Edge Dune Limited Edition

Reference: H24624330

Limited edition of 2000 pieces

Case

  • Material: Stainless steel case with black PVD coating
  • Dimensions: 51 x 47.2 mm
  • Thickness: 13.8 mm
  • Lug width: 23 mm
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
  • Water-resistant to 10 bar (100 m)

Dial and hands

  • Black dial with blue digital display

Movement

  • Quartz movement

Functions/Indications

  • Hour, minute, second

Strap and buckle

  • Black rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP

  • CHF 2'250
  • EUR 2'592
  • USD 2'500

For more information, please visit hamiltonwatch.com

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