1970s Hamilton "Chrono-matic Fontainebleau" 1st Automatic Chronograph

This is a Hamilton 'Chrono-Matic Fontainebleau' from the 1970s, a rare first-generation automatic chronograph with a two-tone dial. It features the world's first automatic chronograph movement, jointly developed in 1969 by Heuer, Breitling, Hamilton, Buren, and Dubois-Depraz. This first-generation automatic chronograph boasts high functionality typical of its era, including automatic winding, chronograph, calendar, and water resistance. The jumbo waterproof case with its impactful design and the distinctive two-tone dial reflect the style of the time.