What is the common ground between Jean-Claude Van Damme and Hamilton watches? The two Hollywood stars combine style and technique.

Fighting techniques the actor was able to demonstrate in many action films, such as “Monaco Fever”, “Bloodsport”, “Kickboxer”, etc. that he performed in. On the other hand, in Mabrouk El Mechri’s new film, JCVD, Jean-Claude Van Damme plays a totally different style, that of his own role as a formerly popular actor, forced to play in miserable B films to have the necessary money to perhaps keep the custody of his daughter. His moving talent, self-mockery and capacity are surprising and upsetting.

For its part, Hamilton also leads a wonderful Hollywood career. For more than fifty years, the watches have caught the attention of the greatest prop masters and costume designers in the world. The originality of their shape, the materials used and their specific functions are worth roles as much in action films as classical comedies.

Only a time keeper with a strong character could play with an actor like Jean-Claude Van Damme’s. The Automatic Khaki X-Wind with a sporty and high-tech design has proved to be the ideal partner. The
44 mm diameter chronograph enables JCVD to stay "aware" of the time passing by and brings him back to the hard reality of the film in which he is wrongly accused of a hold-up. But through the world’s first integrated drift-angle calculator recording the crosswinds, the actor can keep right on track and avoids drifting off.

About Hamilton Watches
Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The first film featuring a Hamilton watch was the Academy Award® nominated film The Frogmen in 1951. Known for innovative design and watch technology, Hamilton is a member of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch producer and distributor, with 160 production sites in Switzerland. Hamilton has a strong Hollywood presence with product appearances in over 300 movies.

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