HAMILTON KHAKI FIELD AUTOMATIC WATCH REVIEW

[@jt.8144]

Thank you sir for this episode. Not everyone can afford Rolex or Tudors. To see you review and give a Hamilton watch your blessing is a good thing for the masses.

[@Maitreya0208]

I have a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic in 38mm with the black leather strap. I bought it earlier this year directly from Hamilton for $695 USD. It’s handsome, rugged, highly resistant to scratch’s or scuffs (8 months on of daily wear and it still looks brand new in fact). It keeps excellent time with virtually no loss of time, even over the course of a month. My only complaint is that the advertised power reserve of 40 hours is pure marketing. The true power reserve is about 20-24 hours. It short, it is a great looking watch if you like serious, sober looking timepieces with a refined military aesthetic. It’s also a highly capable and dependable automatic for its price. A great everyday watch that performs best when worn every day.

[@Rogerdude899]

The power reserved should be 80 hours? Especially if it’s one of the newer models.

[@jasonblack7503]

I recommend the tudor ranger, it was bought for me as a wedding gift by my wife. Its currently running 1.2sec slow a day, above cosc specifications. Its alot more money though. The other alternative is Christopher ward, they make some beautiful watches. They are also less expensive than tudor.

[@nedflanders3769]

I have a Khaki Field mechanical 38. Great watch. I enjoy winding it. It connects you to the watch. Thanks for the video, Ash! 😊👍🏻

[@mdss68]

Rather less busy - take a look at their 38mm "Murph", as featured originally in the film Interstellar. This one crosses the field / suit & tie conundrum, it works as a dress watch much better than the all out Field Watch that is the Khaki. Good video & discussion Ash.

[@johng5939]

Agreed, a classic and elegant military asthetic. 2nd hand market versions are good value for money. 🫡

[@robhowell4424]

I got my Hamilton khaki Field auto 38mm about 5 years ago for my 30th it was my first automatic watch and hold close to my heart as it was a gift for a special birthday it is a great watch wasn’t a fan of the strap I currently have mine in a sentinel strap from uncle seiko which is a great upgrade for the watch I love this watch just as much now as I do when I got it 5 years ago, Great video

[@grazzi67]

It is a great watch. I hold sentimental value for Hamilton, my grandfather had one , all his life.

[@haourss]

Hamilton yessir! Fantastic episode. I got my brother a 40 mm Khaki quartz 2 years ago. He´s not a watch guy, only wants this watch and loves it and not a word about it. But he´s a fragrance guy - he got me a Tom Ford Oud Wood eau de Parfume. Im not a fragrance guy - just love this only fragrance and not a word about it.

[@stevenjones8212]

I have the 38mm and bought on a leather strap as I didn’t like the bracelet design with the split down the middle. I’ve recently bought an Uncle bracelet for it, around £80 with postage from USA to UK. I wear it with the bracelet more but still use the leather strap and a few different NATO straps too. It’s also worth asking for a discount, I got mine from WoS with a 20% discount. I’ve l had it for a year or so now, very impressed and sent me down a little Hamilton rabbit hole adding an automatic Ventura and a 42mm Murph since.

[@skateboardgolf7499]

I wear a khaki field mechanical 38mm on the bracelet. It's perfect put on and forget. At a glance, when Ash and I met at the Gentlemens Gazette dinner in London in September, he mistook it for a Tudor. Such a gent Ash! Julian

[@the.dirty.pigeon]

I own an older khaki auto in 34mm and absolutely love it-especially this time of year.

[@barrymurphy1337]

I'm not a watch guy, but I have a seiko 5. It's all the watch I need.

[@patrickblindeman5847]

I have purchased the Hamilton Khaki Field watch and I like it very much, thank you Ash for this explanation and for confirming my choice. A nice and solid addition to my collection

[@alastairheptonstall7982]

Brilliant watch and one I intend to purchase at some point. Of course strongly tied to the US military where it was issued for a long period. Personally I will be buying it here in the US from Jomashop who are a grey market retailer, because it’s available for $555, or around £441 (I believe they do ship to the UK though import tax would apply). It’s a slight increase in risk on the servicing, but a big discount on the price. I’m also tempted by the hand-winding version which is slimmer but has a lower water resistance for some reason. Certainly the 38mm is the size to go for as the 42mm wears very large. All the best!

[@ExplorerJust]

Superb watches! I've been sorely tempted by the 'Bronze Mechanical'; I like the idea of having to hand-wind the watch and the connection that process brings to the piece and to time. However, my lifestyle would require a great level of water resistance than the 'splash-proof' 50 meters - if it were 100m I'd already be wearing it. Another great video, thanks

[@wescobts]

I know that Hamilton's are fine watches, I'm certain that the watch would serve you well.

[@anoldslowhorse]

Enjoyed watching your video (I’m somebody who wears a tool watch everyday) a very balanced video and good advice ..

[@johnkelly2902]

Hi Ash, great vid as per, thank you. I've had my 42mm KFA for about 4 years now, and love it. Even with the slightly more full dial information it does sit well with everything from blazer, shirt and chinos, to jeans and shirt. The 42mm doesn't wear as big as you would imagine and sits fine on my wrist. Accurate, tough, and very sharp looking it's one of the best out there beating many more expensive brands in my humble opinion. Keep up the great work Ash. Ad Astra.

[@Valera_Scotland]

The timex is a brilliant shout

[@grazzi67]

Great , great video Mr Ash. Maybe Patrick will like the Hamilton murph. The dial is jot busy and comes in 38 and 42 mm , idk , it is just me , i like Hamiltons😊 Cheers , all the best

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

I own a Hamilton jaz master. Hamilton makes great watches for the money. I considered a Khaki field but wanted something with more water resistance so I went for the Cincinnati watch company field watch.

[@timshull59]

I have a Hamilton Boulton American Classic quartz, really a nice watch with a great vintage vibe. Hamilton has some nice watches.

[@johnmacquarrie8430]

I have a Hamilton IntraMatic that is perfect. Looks good, Swiss made, automatic movement, Panda dial with black leather strap. I only wish it was a 42mm. Can’t go wrong with the Hamilton.

[@calmy3480]

I have this Hamilton Khaki automatic in the 38mm size. It lays very flat to the wrist. It is the best fitting watch in my collection.

[@adamkent1980]

Love my Khaki Auto 38, it’s what gets most daily wear. Useful fact - if you don’t like the bracelet, it shares identical dimensions to the Seiko SARB017 Alpinist. I ditched the original bracelet for a stainless Jubilee bracelet with micro-adjust and it’s absolutely stunning 🔥

[@adamkent1980]

Also, due to the small size and classic design, I think it actually does look great with a suit on the Jubilee. Very understated and versatile wear

[@joanjo8465]

Good vídeo. I love a lot Hamilton..but maybe my chioce would be a Mechanical one. Hand winding. More historic reminds, it seems true a militar watch..And the model with bronze case is simply marvelous. Over time it acquires a patina that makes it unique.

[@FlatcapHobbit]

Another good option would be the Vaer microbrand. They have quartz and solar options at the same price as the Seiko and Timex. I bought their S3 Tradition model and it hasn’t left the wrist.

[@timemanagementnc2979]

I have the khaki field automatic 42 mm titanium. 7 inch wrist so it works great for me. I think it’s my least expensive mechanical watch by a longshot, but one of my favorites and gets a lot of wrist time. One of two Hamiltons I own. Don’t think you can go wrong with that choice.

[@ColdGrayMorning]

Hamilton is best option for first Swiss watch - perfect👍

[@martintanz9098]

Hamilton Khaki is a great watch but a bit overpriced at over £700, or $700. I would advise to get one on the used market for $400 or so. I wouldn’t worry about wearing with a suit. On a leather strap it looks presentable. The Seiko alternative to the Khaki is the Alpinist.

[@brianmccord7387]

In that price range, I might also consider a Seiko Alpinist, perhaps on an aftermarket steel bracelet.

[@wigmaster7894]

You could also check the 37mm citizen bm8180 or the 42mm Casio mtp-s120

[@Fine.Smells]

Love this watch

[@MisterKnightly]

Fantastic video!

[@justingalore123]

A watchmaker was telling me the movement is very good. Like the Tissot Powermatic 80 but without the plastic parts. And with an extra couple of jewels for something or other.

[@stephencooper5040]

12:04 I have a Citizen Garrison eco drive with the blacked out dial and the black canvas strap. It is considerably thinner than many other 42mm cased watches, and doesn't feel quite as chunky as the numbers would suggest. For reference, I am a decidedly average American man at 5'10" and about 215lbs, or 178cm and around 98ish kilos... though I don't know the measure of my wrist.

[@KevinColwill-k2r]

If you're looking for options that are versitle, slightly more dressy, while still being field inspired. I would have a good look at the The Seiko Alpinist range and the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic range.

[@Valera_Scotland]

Great watches. Crystal very reflective and busy dial, so I'd look at CWC G10 / hamilton pilot pioneer / stowa / old mark xvi iwc if budget allows... but still - good watches

[@philparkinson462]

I thought about a Hamilton but the H10 movement varies wildly in price depending on case etc. A basic model with the same movement is significantly cheaper. I bought a CWC mechanical (Mellor 72) for around £500 in the end as prefer the aesthetics and also has a quality movement. I also have a quartz Traser p59 essential with tritium dial which I'd highly recommend and significantly cheaper. Personally I think a NATO strap is more of a homage to a field watch.

[@verykeen2please]

Yes and saved 14 mins

[@anglocon]

I am a bit of a Hamilton fanboy I have four of them … shame prices have gone up quite a bit recently

[@05Rudey]

Looks a pretty good tool watch

[@brothergrubenski2603]

Field watches are nice I have one. It’s my everyday watch. Think everyone needs one but now I want a more simple understated one like a grün precision. Any recommendations ?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Check out the Seiko and Citizen catalogue s. They are full of those requirements

[@freshpressedify]

I was considering the mechanical one, I don't like the shiny polish on the automatic, but then I learned these watches don't have antireflective coating on the sapphire glass, which causes glare and compromises legibility.

[@davidcox8433]

As you mention a few quartz watches in yhis video. Maybe a quartz vs mechanical video would be interesting? Personally, I am coming around to the idea that mechanical isn't always the best option.

[@andrewmorgan3166]

Have you considered the Hamilton Khaki Murph?

[@SaberTooth1911]

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical for me

[@mariog7213]

If they updated it to have the new expedition’s case including the screw down crown and added a micro extension it would completely dominate the market in its price range. But alas, they don’t so they won’t

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Good afternoon Ash, I own too many watches in my wife's opinion. Several, like my GMT II are too expensive to be taken into the "field". Yes I know that many of the popular Rolex Tool watches are designed for uses other than telling the time therefore the moniker "Tool Watches". Here and now I am going to offend many people. Forgive me. My field watch of choice is capable of handling rough service. It is quartz powered therefore if it is one of two or three watches in my luggage it never needs winding. It has the 24 hour face. The face and band are a khaki colour. The date window is not magnified. Here we go!! It is a TIMEX INDIGLO model. Cost around $60.00 cdn on Amazon. No thief would even think about removing it from my wrist. If I damaged then off to the bin it would go (removing the battery first). The strange thing is because I hold it in such low regard it never picks up scratches.

[@TheChapsGuide]

The Indiglo is a superb choice sir and more in tune with my own leanings. I personally favour the Lorus field pieces in titanium, which present a similar look, and are also fiendishly affordable.

[@martinowl]

In that price range,have a look at Christopher Ward watches.

[@darrellzayac3441]

I’m surprised that a British gent would omit the cost certified Christopher Ward Sandhurst.

[@Macm73]

Prefer the Hamilton murph. I have a seiko Alpinist, looks great on a forest green alligator strap.

[@9er..]

Maybe I’m the only one that started the video only to stop it a few seconds in so that they could look at Hamilton‘s website and daydream ….maybe I not

[@AMore429]

Rolex explorer for Hamilton field 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MrPleers]

Unfortunately, the lume on Hamilton watches are not that great. Besides that, they are great watches to have. And offer a lot for the modest price.

[@megaman2016]

I disagree, field watchs can be worn with suits as the suit is a form or military uniform. I would have kept the Rolex explorer even though the khaki is very nice.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I sold the Explorer to replace it with a Cartier Santos, and I have absolutely no regrets there!

[@megaman2016]

@TheChapsGuide Very nice upgrade

[@christianschellbruck9788]

Dont like the Date Window. Their are many companys selling watches in this style for much less Money. If you dont daily wear the same watch i would recommend a quartz watch or at least a mechanical watch witch can be hand-winded. I even like the cheap timex more than the hamilton. Maybe the "Bulova 96A259" is an Option too. But of course: Everyone has to make his own decisions.

[@Frank-om4fc]

Get a life mate..you pay for quality and if you want a quartz watch just buy a apple watch...

[@christianschellbruck9788]

@@Frank-om4fc You exposed yourself that you know nothing about watches. Even Rolex has made a quartz watch. Their are very expensive watches with quartz movement. Most expensive Quartz Watch costs 55 Million Dollar. Their are very good reasons for a good qualitiy quartzwatch instead of a mechanical watch. If you dont wear it daily you have to wind them or redo the time and date settings. Quartz is more accurat, more shock resistant and so on. Very good models for acceptable prices: Longines Conquest V.H.P ~ 1000 Dollar Bulova Precisionist ~ 500 Dollar Grand Seiko SGBV207 ~ 2200 Dollar Citizen Chronomaster ~ 2200 Dollar But its not about the price. Its about quality, reliability, accuracy.

[@AB-rq4on]

Explorer >>>>>> Khaki field 😢 imo

[@TheChapsGuide]

I sold the Explorer to replace it with a Santos, and I have absolutely no regrets there!

[@AB-rq4on]

@ 🤝🏻

[@21MEPHISTO01]

I think Hamilton is best for US-American buyers. For me they are boring designwise- get Certina, Tissot or Mido (also Swatch-Group) instead...

[@Viper4ever05]

yea they do give off American vibes.

[@mariog7213]

How so other than its provenance?

[@21MEPHISTO01]

@@mariog7213 you are right !

[@grazzi67]

Swiss brand (was American at the beginnings) owned now by Swatch . But that means nothing, Hamilton is still solid for the auto entry level people or people that don't want to spend a fortune on an mechanical watch. Also Hamilton had a huge impact on popular culture , was worn in many American movies . I personally own 2 Hamiltons (not only) and the popular Murph which is missing from my collection it will come soon. Christmas. Cheers all the best

[@frankv7068]

No! get a Rolex Air-King, any IWC pilot, Patek 5524G or 5226G

[@TheChapsGuide]

Same function - 10 X the price!

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

Personally, I think Hamilton is the most overpriced of the mainstream watch brands. I mean $1000 for quartz watch with a mineral crystal and a friction fit clasp is a total rip off for me. I don’t care if Elvis Presley used to have one at most that should be $400. Same with your tank style watch that they jack the price up just because it was in an Indiana Jones movie.

[@farmboy5129]

Have you looked at Rolex? That is overpriced

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

@ in my opinion that depends on if you’re able to get it at retail or not, and which model you’re getting. For instance, if you’re talking about the submariner, I 100% agree it is overpriced, especially compared to say the sea master professional, or the sea master 300 from Omega. But the oyster perpetual I think it’s fairly reasonably priced.

[@terry-rn1ut]

Save yourself some money, look at the Boderry field watch .

[@e-remes7029]

That's a nice piece. I'd probably go for a CWC Mellow Automatic 🫡