Hamilton continues its legacy as the watchmaker of filmmakers with Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s original new science thriller from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment (in theaters June 12).
Set within a story shaped by discovery, responsibility and consequence, two Hamilton timepieces appear on the wrists of central characters. Their presence reinforces the role of time as an essential narrative element.
For more than 90 years, Hamilton has collaborated with filmmakers by placing timepieces where authenticity and storytelling intersect. Whether selecting existing models or collaboratively designing watches to support storytelling, the brand’s approach remains consistent: watches should enhance the world of the film and deepen character development.
Directed by Steven Spielberg from his original story, the film is a breakneck, life-or-death race between those who believe that the truth belongs to seven billion people and powerful forces that are willing to do anything to keep the truth concealed. A story about relationships, faith, memory and the truths that keep us connected to one another and our humanity, the film places time, choice and consequence at the center of the narrative.
In the film, Dr. Daniel Kellner, played by Golden Globe winner Josh O’Connor, wears the Khaki Field Mechanical. Defined by clarity, restraint and purpose, the watch reflects a character driven by conviction and a direct relationship with time. Its hand-wound movement and utilitarian design underscore an approach grounded in transparency and intent.
In contrast, character Noah Scanlon, wears the Jazzmaster Open Heart. With its refined architecture and visible mechanics, the watch mirrors a character shaped by experience, calculation and an intricate understanding of systems operating beneath the surface.
Both timepieces appear naturally on screen as extensions of character rather than accessories. Their presence reinforces Hamilton’s philosophy of cinematic collaboration, where watches support realism, storytelling and enhancing the depth of characters.
In Disclosure Day, time is a driving force. It informs judgment, sharpens tension and ultimately shapes the story’s outcome.
