Hamilton Super Compressor 'Cape-Horn' 600 Diver squarewatches and over the years have

and over the years have stocked our inventory (and shamelessly collected for ourselves) exceptional examples of their Sub 300s from the 1960s and 1970s

A concern for practicality extends to the Fliegeruhr's crystal as well

but Alvin’s compact size meant that it could withstand dives at a depth of 8

With its classic Oyster case design

Hamilton Super Compressor 'Cape-Horn' 600 Diver squarewatches and over the years haveNever heard of a Super Compressor before? Check it out this is dive watch history, right here: The Super Compressor name refers to an innovative case design that utilizes a compressor system to increase water tightness the deeper a watch was submerged. As the atmospheric pressure increased, the case back compressed, pushing on the gaskets and creating a tighter seal. Despite the logic of the design, the compressor case wasnt any better at preventing