Hamilton Listened....Twice! And The New 'Murph' Is Fantastic!

[@goodwolf152]

Fun fact: Christopher Nolan, director of Interstellar, actually wears this watch himself. In recent press tours for Oppenheimer, you can repeatedly spot it on his wrist in all kinds of different interviews. Pretty neat that the man walks around wearing Easter eggs for his own films, lol.

[@KevinHuangPhasorQuantaG]

I noticed that too!

[@stevemoon2136]

Might have something to do with fact that he's a paid brand ambassador.

[@goodwolf152]

@@stevemoon2136 mmmm, maybe. But he clearly doesn't always wear Hamilton (see BAFTAs), and typically actors get those ambassador deals, not directors. In any event, it's a watch he had made for his own movie, not an off-the-shelf stock piece. Sponsored or no, still a cool Easter egg.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

What we need now is a comparison between the 38mm murph and the seiko alpinist. That would be a killer video

[@tivobelievo]

I'd personally take the Alpinist all day every day over either Murph or any Khaki. Especially with the green face.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

@tivobelievo7390 same here, in fact thats exactly what i did 😂

[@Sumerdini]

@@tivobelievo Hamilton Murph movement is simply much superior & much more accurate than Alpinist movement... In fact, quality, durability & accuracy of Hamilton H-10/50 movements are not much different than any Rolex or Tudor or Grand Seiko movements. Most H-10 movements are within +-1s/day tolerance limits... Surprising but true...

[@Beanerds]

I would say that no they are not . I have 2 ETA 2824 Glycine watches and both have been repaired in the 3 years I have owned them , the winding is rubbish and the crown fell out of both . I have the Baby Alpinist in green with the Seiko 6R35, and my Sumo with the same , and my 63MAS with 6R15 and these have not missed a beat in the 4 odd years of ownership . No , the ETA2824 has major issues with the winding mechanisim , ps. I also have 2x Selleta200 watches and zero issues as well . @@Sumerdini

[@patrickhartmann1540]

Or Murph and Khaki Field. Same case?

[@matthemming9105]

The Murph is that perfect blend of understated elegance and "I'm such a fan boy nerd that I wear movie props, but you wouldn't know it unless you, too, are such a nerd"

[@haping1]

Than go for the 42 mm. This one misses the Morse Code on the seconds hand 😢

[@matthemming9105]

@@haping1 Honestly, even if I could read Morse Code, my eyesight wouldn't be keen enough to notice its absence.

[@andhenny]

Girl… same.

[@Hrethgir]

I actually ignored stuff talking about the Murph because it was a movie watch, and I didn't care. Then I saw a picture of the Murph, fell in love with it, and THEN found out it was the watch I had been ignoring! Definitely want one of the 38mm versions in my collection.

[@MiguelBricaBrac]

Too expensive, but the brand has a lot of fans who are willing to pay the premium

[@peterdegelaen]

The Hamilton H10 movement IS a Powermatic 80 movement (c07.611). It does indeed not have a synthetic pallet fork, but many Powermatic 80 movements don't have it either. The only ones with a synthetic escapement start with C07.1xxx.

[@Andrew.W75]

I think only Tissot refers to movements as Powermatic 80 though when they have the plastic escapement with 23 jewels

[@peterdegelaen]

@@Andrew.W75 Certina does this too.

[@peterdegelaen]

@@automaticninjaassaultcat3703 It is serviceable. Some youtubers are spreading the rumour that it would not be serviceable but that is the greatest BS.

[@yosefkashani9470]

I have a 6.5 inch wrist and I’ve never been scared of 42 I’m even wearing one right now!! But the 52mm lug to lug is just insane

[@bogrot69]

They're what you call "sweeping lugs" 😂

[@TheTrueHasenfeffer]

Have I had a stroke? I could have sworn we already had a Murph 38.

[@huehnerfressenponies]

I had the same thought!

[@khazelnut]

I think Jody has confused a lot of folks saying it's new. It's newer but definitely more than 1 year old.

[@juliom3552]

​​​@@dsant2811many youtubers have published videos about this watch in the last week. Weird because as you said it is not new. A campaign by Hamilton to reduce stock before releasing a new one?

[@Momo_8k]

I clicked on this video thinking that something else changed. Thanks guys.

[@nedhourani]

@@Momo_8ksame, I thought they decided to add Eureka on the seconds hand like the 42. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙃

[@douglaspuglas6888]

Last time i was this early the casing stones were still on the pyramid 😂

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! I'll give you 6.55841 points just for that comment mate!

[@guyverl]

Got this and wear it almost every day... I plan to give it to my daughter before she goes to University... fortunately that's still a few years to go yet

[@Shane_Hendrix]

I have the original Cooper and with a 7.5" wrist I love the way a 42mm sizes to me.

[@williamdelmar3964]

love the look, hate the price. (maybe used in a year or two)

[@RichardCallaby]

I like the original 42mm as it is closer to the on-screen edition. Of course, there is nothing wrong with the 38mm if that is your choice.

[@bagpiper]

That is a dandy wee fellow. I'm afraid though that I'll have to wait for an Ali Express version to fit my even more wee budget. Thanks for another great review Jodi!

[@waris3732]

There is. Look at escapement time and steeldive

[@michaelcampbell9541]

No morse code second hand??? Outrageous!

[@metallusmelandril7380]

Cheapout….. :(

[@subhranildey3202]

It is so weird my murph that i got in ecember has coded hand !

[@cpcallen]

​@@subhranildey3202Which size?

[@soyman5392]

@@subhranildey3202then you got the 40mm size 🤣

[@mariog7213]

@@soyman539242

[@ThatGuy23-17]

Just received my Origin yesterday and am absolutely in love, the updated curved bracelet has phenomenal articulation too! Beautiful job fellas!

[@andhenny]

The Murph is my fave watch. It could seriously be a one watch collection with an Uncle Seiko bracelet, tropic rubber strap, and the factory strap.

[@EvanderHolyfieldsLeftEar]

Mind linking the bracelet you got? I am curious.

[@piriyasantipunpitak343]

Great content again Jody!!🎉

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!!

[@xtgt326]

I’d go the 42mm. I have 7.5inch wrist, but more so, eye sight without glasses makes smaller watches difficult to see.

[@JAY61ish]

👍

[@icychap]

Worth every penny, honestly. The design, fit and finishing are exceptional!

[@CB-DW]

I bought the 38mm Murph at Duty Free in Milan airport in May ‘23 for my son’s 21st birthday as he’s a huge Interstellar fan. He was over the moon with his first mechanical watch and wears it everyday. It cost £680 ($840 USD) which was a good price for what was then a new release. Plus I got a free Hamilton backpack!

[@Jason-hv4eu]

I would prefer the 38mm. Hey Jody, I’m wearing my recently received Erebus Origin, black color way. You all did a great job with your first watch! No watch is perfect. However, this one is super close. Good job👍🏻😊

[@AbdulRWatches]

Great watch, definitely a perfect size and functionality 👍🏽Thanks Jody 🙏🏽

[@adamareid]

Jody! Love the Murph and appreciate the review. My only note is actually about your new set. I'm noticing a bit of echo and/or hollowness in the recording, like you might experience while filming in the bathroom (not that I'm accusing you of anything nefarious). You may want to look into some audio tiles, perhaps color matched to go with your new blue filming room. All the best!

[@punkypink83]

not related to this review but my Origin arrived today and i laughed when I saw how many stickers and wrappers it was wrapped in because it immediately reminded me of your unboxings 😂

[@garethpearce5266]

Recently bought the 38mm - agree, Jody, absolute little stunner. I’ve a BB58, which feels considerably bigger than this, though on paper only a millimetre bigger. But for me, the size suits the watch. I’ve genuinely enjoyed having a smaller, lighter watch on the wrist. Only problem is I really must stop driving through corn fields with Zimmer’s (dear God what an incredible) score blasting out. Local farmers really are fed up with me now, though they do always remark on how nicely proportioned my wrist watch is. 😄

[@crashtest4585]

Much preferred the original size. Hope they continue to supply it...

[@seanhickling7340]

I thought it was something new when I saw the thumbnail! I tried this on over a year ago. I also tried the 42 which was too big (I have an 8 inch wrist) I've also seen people with 7.5 inch wrist and smaller wearing the 42 and they just look rediculous 😂 I wasn't impressed with either so bought a Jazzmaster instead and then picked up the Cooper a couple of months later. Both better pieces than the Murph.

[@broken_vet130]

I bought the 38mm and managed to find an aftermarket bracelet made specifically for this model…. Looks amazing now 👌

[@gregalonzo747]

My preference is 42mm. I also don't care for the Powermatic 80. I like a very smooth sweep.

[@defender1006]

Jody, thanks for a great review and compo' of the Hamilton Murph's, very tempted to snag one, when I can at a 'reasonable price'. BUT, I have on several different occasions nearly bought a Hamilton, but for some reason I've never actually 'pulled the trigger' on one! They, Hamilton seem to kind of sit in that middle ground where you spend a bit more and get something noticeably better or spend a bit less and get something very nearly almost as good or even equal, but without 'that' name? I freely admit to having both mechanical and quartz movements and I don't really discriminate between them, if I like it then that's it for me. I hope/think you can probably can get that view point?!

[@haping1]

Same here😅

[@Scout-nj7xj]

A bit of tan going on there Jody. Cold and slightly damp here in the Scottish Borders. A 40 mm would be ideal. The price is fine for a decent watch.

[@zwerko]

Very nice! My collection has become very diver-heavy and I was looking at adding a nice field watch to it (which I also intend to wear as a daily banger!), but not sure if I'd want to go above $500... I'll definitely put this one on the shortlist.

[@noelmurphy3450]

Hi Jody, super video and great 'Murph' smaller version. Does the 38mm gave the morse code now on the second hand (as the 42mm does?) Cheers

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

No mate, they deleted it. Some will be happy because it's more authentic, others will be unhappy because they will miss the little nerdy touch. Cheers!

[@noelmurphy3450]

Thanks for your kind reply Jody - Shame, think they should have put it on the 38mm second hand too, just for us watch nerds 😁😁😉😉😂😂🤣🤣

[@MidEnginedFan]

Okay, you did it (with help from Hamilton), finally a Hamilton field watch I can get behind. Until you gave the RRP...egads! Better lume and AR coating would tempt me to get a grey market or used one if I were looking for a field watch. She is a beauty.

[@ironichumorist]

i have the Coop and i love it. worn more than any other of my watches. i will be having this murph.

[@Sakomaru707]

Wait, what is new? Did they change anything in the 38 Murph? Or is it simply a late review of the regular 38 Murph? The title just suggests as if there was a re-release

[@antmatteo]

The 42 looked pretty good on your wrist.. “Eureka” sold me on my 7.25 inch wrist being such a fan of the movie. Can’t go wrong with either

[@jubayarahmed342]

I have murph 38, and it's my favorite watch in my collection. It's perfect for my 6.75 in h wrist.

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Bought the Coop on a leather strap......now I should save to get the Murph for my daughter!

[@JohnOesterle]

I have the Hamilton Khaki Pilot from the same movie and I love it... first proper watch in my collection.

[@kiwimark3875]

Lighting in the new room, giving Mr Jody shiny face? $1,500? yeah nah

[@iFyvie]

Metal bracelets for this watch are available with Strapcode too, I think - which ups the versatility. Hamilton make great watches.

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Jody! Not my cup of tea - regardless of the size. But does the 38mm has got the Morse code on the second hand as well? Or was ist the other watch featured in the movie? 🤔 Best wishes, Claus

[@fredochinaski9968]

Since the watch came out here in France like 2 years ago, we can find very good deal, great watch, outregeous price, good job jody, Frédéric from Paris France.

[@WatchMalaya]

I think the 42mm suits your wrist better than the 38mm, and not to mention the morse code printed on the 42mm version, as a plus point. Cheers!

[@bogrot69]

I bought the 42 on release. Even got the Interstellar tesseract collectors box 😅 I love the watch. Really happy that Hamilton made a reduced version for those who were disappointed with the initial sizing. No morse code on the second hand of this one however. Not a deal breaker I'm sure 😂

[@Hellacop6]

My escapement time costed me 60€ and it’s lovely

[@paulstoakes466]

Only just watched the movie last night. I hope the watch is a bit more rugged than the one that Murph threw across the bedroom and promptly broke! 🙂

[@kingjgregory]

This watch seems especially good with an Uncle bracelet being an option. I'm tempted!

[@1999zrx1100]

I’ve had mine a few months now, can’t take it off, replaced the thick black leather strap after a few months because it made it look a little too dressy. Went with an Olive Green Nylon strap that makes the dial pop even more. Ya not cheap but a bargain compared to a Tudor Ranger @ 4 times the price. 🙏

[@normajeann]

I own the 38 Murph and changed the strap to bracelet. It gets more wrist time than my black bay 58. One of my best watches right here!

[@poloX1220]

damn, they really are rolling out videos for the murph 38mm on youtube right now by different youtubers but it's just pure coincidence lol

[@javiersaturno9689]

exactly my thoughts. Expensive, by no means new, with many shortcomings....and suddenly everyone loves it

[@ricardochaveste7367]

I enjoy wearing this 38mm Murph perfect for my small wrist, which is a must .Yeah, the price is in issue, but when you see the movie,you can forget the price, really, is the good... thanks again for reviewing this incredible piece. It's 2 years for me.. It looks good on you, my friend jody... from St George Utah... sincerely, I'm a fan of the channel....

[@brianv7350]

I have an 8 1/4 inch wrist and anything below 39 just looks crazy small on me. I’d stick with the 42.

[@mikezq8ss]

My wife got me the 42mm Murph for my 41st b-day. I love it like nothing else i own because of the thought and our personal connection to the film. I wouldn't get anything with a longer lug to lug though, I have a 7" wrist and with anything larger, the lugs would begin to look to long. Plus, my version has "eureka" on the second hand :)

[@bogrot69]

It's a really nice touch for fans of the film. The limited packaging is pretty cool as well. I bought mine thinking they were all sold already. Nice surprise finding one still available.

[@iainsutherland1113]

I absolutely love this watch and definitely planning on picking one up at some point now that it’s that little bit smaller. I completely agree with what’s said here, making it a manual wind would have been a great idea, I just think it would have suited the watch style.

[@P_Ezi]

The 42 mm case would have been fine with more appropriate lugs. Looking at the lug-to-lug in proportion to the diameter: 44 / 38 = 1.158 52 / 42 = 1.238 If the larger case had lugs in the same proportion as those on the smaller case, it would have been about 48.6 km lug-to-lug. 48.6 / 42 ≈ 44 / 38 This would have made the larger case much more reasonable for many more people. However, the price is a different problem.....

[@nimblybimbly4002]

The crown looks huge. ...and sharp.

[@khairyalonto]

This is more of a replica of the movie version since it doesn’t have the eureka homage second hand. Nice touch. And this size is perfect!

[@shoppertwo4318]

@jody this watch came our in Oct/Nov 2022, when i saw this video title i thought there is another newer improved 38 version that came out now. You are 15 months late to the party. Still an amazing watch hopefully it will come down in price now.

[@Skybluetoo]

I have my 38mm on an Uncle straps steel bracelet and I love it. It’s become my daily.

[@andreilungu1136]

The Seiko alpinist offers so much more at a more affordable price. Not to mention the SARBs.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I didn't realize Australia had it's own currency 😮

[@saevans63]

Yep we’ve even got our own govt too

[@ryansimons4523]

What did you think they used?

[@xgford94]

42mm for me… but I wear a full size Lunar Pilot no problem

[@Thomas-cz2vg]

for me personally 38mm is too small 40mm would be perfect😁

[@grahammitchell9415]

I'll wait for the Baltany version.

[@Wuuuhoooo]

Hasn't this been out for a while?

[@ForbinColossus]

hamilton's ltd edition Murph version with the super cool Tesseract box was list price at $995. Only 2555 were made. A much better deal then

[@tacticaltruth8118]

Thanks for the video. How would you compare the Longines Spirit to the Murph?

[@Daniel_V23]

What does Hamilton have against screw down crowns!??

[@josephgiuca7076]

That's what I would've fixed too!

[@Freco1967]

Thanks Jodi! Hamilton if you're listening....how about a Murph in 36mm and with a slimmer crown? That would be awesome!

[@ivanharlokin]

Thanks for the video Jodie. It's nice that they are responding to fan requests - although I must admit, I don't understand the fuss. I'd rather have an Oris Big Crown. I'm amused how Swatch claim that their sub-brands are 'independent' and, at the same time, that movements from the wider conglomerate count as 'in-house'.

I have 38mm khaki auto and want 40mm khaki auto with compact lugs and without date (or placed better than 42mm one). My wrist size is 19cm by the way, 7.5 inches.

[@russparkin6722]

i bought this uk with 10/15% off from ernest jones, think i ended up paying £700, but 100% worth it, the power reserve is excellent, the finish is great and it keeps time so well. dont hesitate

[@guclumelek79]

I really wanted to buy the 42mm with Eureka but after trying both, 38mm is by far the prettier for a 16-17cm (~6.5 inch)wrist. It's a killer look on any elegant male wrist or makes any male wrist look elegant..Both is correct.

[@andywilliams4887]

A smart marketing ploy to please 38mm fans and significantly increase the retail price compared to similar Hamilton Fields. Surely it's a 'Murph' lookalike as it's the wrong size and the Morse code is absent on the seconds hand, which misses the point of the movie character's association? Still, it's a nice watch but at a hefty premium IMO.

[@jodiwilson7299]

I'll stick with the Newmark 52 field with ivory dial on tan leather.

[@saevans63]

I love this watch. Definitely on my list to pick up one day…

[@LT-rb2pk]

The stitching isnt matching the color of the lume on purpose. It was pure white that has been stained by the natural hand cheese from Mr P

[@d3im0s1]

They are lacking a 40mm version which would be the sweet spot in my opionion. 42mm with that extended lug width might be too big for a lot of wrists, but 38mm is unfortunately also on the smaller side and definately too small for my wrist.

[@computerlab266]

One night a few years ago I searched KZbin for clips of Intersteller to watch. On a whim I clicked on TGV's "The Interstellar Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date - The Best Automatic Aviation Watch Under $600?" and I was hooked on the Murph watch when it was shown in the video, and on watches in general. I had to wait years for the 38mm since that's the size that fits better.

[@JimLecinski]

"New"?? maybe you just discovered this Jodie, but it was launched in December, 2022. Hardly what anyone would call a "new" release.

[@porschephile2k3]

I admit I was one of the folks who "bullied" Hamilton into releasing a 38 mm version. It started out in 2019 when the original 42 mm came out. I continued "harrassing" Hamilton on social media, but not to the point of being totally obnoxious and annoying. I kinda gave up in early 2022 and told myself it wasn't happening, so I ended up buying a 38 mm homage from Alixpress that has a Miyota 8 series movement and a screw down crown! That watch originally came with a multi BOR-type bracelet and I replaced it with a black leather strap similar to what the Murph has, and I loved wearing that thing. Fast forward a few months later and the official Hamilton account responded to me with a #somethingsmalliscoming and I got excited that it was finally happening. I love the movie and the watch so much that I ended up getting 2 copies. I still wear it to this day and it's one of my favorite watches to wear.

[@bifflee3603]

I think there are at least 3 homages of this on Ali now, think I'll opt for one of those and save some money

[@jameshoward9700]

Great watch, but by no means small! Personally, I'd like this even smaller and i'm a big guy who regularly, happily wears many 42mm+ watches.

[@subhranildey3202]

I got a 38mm in december. Absolutely adore it and the weird thing is that my one has the coded hand!

[@kleinbottled79]

I've decided 38-39 is the sweet spot on my 6 and a half inch wrist. Not paying almost a grand for a Hamilton three hander though. Especially not on a strap. Total non starter without a bracelet option.

[@khulgarulfsson8067]

I don't mind the lacking AR coating. No AR coating is really needed on such a nostalgic watch. I would be willing to consider it an aesthestic plus, allowing the crystal to catch the light. The weak lume on the other hand is just an outright mistake on a watch in that price range, in my opinion.

[@barryvercueil2346]

I'm a fan of the 42mm. Hopefully Hamilton will also release the Dune part2 movie watch. Cheers.

[@KabobHope]

I had the check it out. Darth Vader meets Elvis' Ventura. Futuristico . Also, can't wait for the movie.

[@matyasd007]

It sucks big time unfortunately

[@con81rad]

This is very nice, however given the rrp I’d be tempted to stretch to the Oris big crown pointer date. Sucker for cathedral hands 🙌

[@derektrips]

I'm a big fan of your watch-related content, and your expertise in horology has been truly inspiring as I embark on my own watch collecting journey. I'm interested in building a watch collection with timepieces from different countries, focusing on affordability and the rich cultural aspects each piece represents. How about a video on building a watch collection with affordable pieces from different countries? Looking forward to more awesome content!

[@TheFrankm3]

Massively regret selling this one recently. I might need to pick another one up 🤦‍♂️ - although prefer 4hz and more AR coating.

[@matyasd007]

I did the same thing. I sold it and I picked one up again.. now it is on the way shipped to me

[@whichwatch5651]

"Love that watch! Yeah, sure Id like to buy. . . It's how much? Huh. . . Do you have any Tissots?"

[@spex7503]

The 21,600 bph sweep isn't as smooth as 28,800 but I like how they've marked the outer track to 1/3s (same with a lot of Hamiltons with this movement). If you watch it in slowmo, every second beat of the seconds hand lands on a marker. (Yes, I'm the type of guy to film my watch in slowmo.)

[@johnfarel3152]

The 38 fits in my wrist like the 42 on yours. I think you could pull off either size. My wrists are about 6.25 on left and 6.4 on right. I mostly wear on right wrist now days.

[@marcdee4427]

Have you reviewed the longines spirit? It’s absolutely beautiful and comes in 40 mm 37mm and 42mm it’s also a chronometer. The lume is really top notch and generally is a lovely watch

[@donbrough6386]

Not related but just have to share that my Origin will arrive today between 11:25 and 13:25 today, UK time! Woohoo!

[@SteveOSpielberg]

I enjoy my Hamilton Cooper watch

[@chrisbluma7942]

Hamilton never should have discontinued that one. It's sweet.

[@SSS-mp8th]

I just rewatched Interstellar in 4k this past weekend too.

[@LamarFaciane]

I'm glad I chose the spb155 Baby Alpinist!

[@stanleyomar]

I've really liked the look of this watch for a long time, but I just wish it had a date complication, which is really the only extra feature I need in a watch. I'd hate to still have to look at my phone to know the date, especially for the price of a watch like this.