The Classic Field Watch From Hamilton With A Day-Date Complication - Khaki Field King Auto

[@dinispaulino7512]

This was my first mechanical watch, which I bought for my 18th birthday! Still love it and keep staring at it every time I wear it. I believe the dial looks much more interesting in person than in videos...

[@chriscon8463]

Good call; very nice watch!

[@ViolinistWilliam]

Completely agree.

[@DGenerationX69]

Same here. I have had Omegas, Breitlings etc, but this Hamilton is still my favourite watch I have ever owned! If I could change two things without increasing the cost to the consumer, it would be anti reflective coating on the crystal and cosc certified. But as is and for the price point, you will not find a better watch out there!

[@chirameth048]

My first swiss made non-quartz watch either.

[@Aspera05]

its going to be my first mechanical watch for my 18th birthday too haha. getting it this october

[@BFit25]

This was my first automatic watch. I saw it in a magazine article on Hugh Laurie when he was doing House MD. I bought this watch 9 years ago. Still looks and runs great.

[@Ferien7]

Ever needed to have it serviced?

[@Minisconv]

My employer banned Bluetooth devices for data security reasons. So I bought this Hamilton online without ever trying it on. I found it boring and didn't like it at first. I thought of giving it to my son. But it grew on me and I now don't ever want to give it up. It's the perfect daily beater/all around versatile watch. With the steel bracelet it even works well as a quasi-dress watch. Oh, and Teddy B. is truly a drug dealer - he has gotten me totally hooked on watches. Now I also own an IWC Portugueser, an Oris Big Crown Pointer Date bronze and now I have my eye on a Longines Spirit Zulu.

[@Sb631flex]

Haha😂 he is! I’ve always been a watch fan but with KZbin it’s really amplified my interest. And now being 50 years old I’m in a high budget. I’m all over the Longines Hydroconquest GMT now. Also a Hamilton fan now. Love the US history. Longines is just beautifully constructed. I turned away from a Tag for the Longines. But yes he’s got a great channel.

[@mw2mini]

A little tip for improvement: do more real wrist shots. The shots taken from the forearm and down really doesn't do the watches justice, when you review them. Let us see them outside from away, to see how it looks and fits from a distance :)

[@markcoffman494]

1:39 looks like what you want…..

[@josephk7530]

Thanks for the tip Director Waterhead.

[@markbock3027]

My Khaki King is my motorcycle travel watch. It’s perfect for this purpose: it’s very legible, the case size is small for me (8.25” wrist) without looking stupid, so wears easily under my motorcycle jacket and gloves, the day display is very helpful on a two week trip when I begin to forget what day it is, and the 50m water resistance is perfectly adequate because I’m not going swimming anyway (and if I do, I have bigger things to worry about). Icing on the cake: it runs about +2 seconds per day. Couldn’t ask for better from a $500 mechanical watch.

[@markbock3027]

@@rspec122 No, but I ride a Triumph Tiger, which doesn’t vibrate much. No idea how the watch would react to spending all day on a Harley or similar.

[@mudslinger150]

I just picked up my first Hamilton today and it’s this Khaki King. I’ve been a Seiko kick and this is the first Khaki automatic I’ve seen in person. I’m a sucker for day date, and when I saw that complication, matched with the pilots/field style, with the amount of lume…it was a done deal.

[@assassin7250]

they dont have 38mm one? why gotta be 40+ man..

[@simplevoicereviewssvr6418]

​@@assassin7250they actually wear small for there size .

[@TheJohnnyViewer]

That was my first "expensive" watch. Bought it 11 years ago and I love it sine than even though it gained couple of hits and scratches. The only thing that I would add is antireflex as sometimes it is hard to read the time

[@boriskovacic2927]

If it was good enough for Dr. Gregory House, it's good enough for me!

[@eden22904]

Finally a house md comment

[@paulstrickland1435]

I have his watch with the bracelet. I think the Khaki King is probably the one watch from Hamilton that doesn't get the love that it deserves. Every time I see a video for best entry watches, I look for it but it never seems to be there. I think it offers a lot of value for the moeny and looks great too. For me it is a awesome all around watch.

[@xpusostomos]

Worst bracelet in the industry.

[@mariog7213]

@@xpusostomos lol. Ok

[@xpusostomos]

@@androidoszpsz5873 it's shit. For one thing, only one micro adjust. Google how many people complaining about Hamilton on that. For another thing, not enough links for my 7.5 inch wrist. Is this for girls or what?

[@xpusostomos]

@@androidoszpsz5873 do you have the newer milled clasp? I dunno, maybe I'm 7 3/4. It's pretty close, I can wear it when I lose a few pounds. I can wear a 42mm just a bit easier because of the extra few mm. But would it kill them to include a few more links? No other brand gave me this problem

[@huckinator]

Wearing my khaki king right now! I have it on the bracelet and it’s such a work horse for me. Absolutely love it

[@mrislandman5715]

Do you find the limited microadjusts to be a problem to achieve a perfect fit?

[@ednammansfield8553]

I purchased the brown dial version and I personally enjoy wearing it often. Accuracy is really good on my watch. Yes it only has 50M water resistance but not a big deal for me as I have other field watches with 100M which do the job very well and a a couple of Casio G-Shock 5610's for more rugged use when I need it. Overall though this is definitely a good watch with an excellent leather strap which makes this a more dressy alternative to the traditional type of field watches on the market from other brands out there. The brown dial on mine looks more like a champagne effect in the light which I really like. Thanks Teddy for your review.

[@VaansWorld]

I have the champagne dial version of this watch and it's incredible. It lives on my wrist every day. I lose myself to the detail of the dial so often lol I've spent hours looking at it. I really feel that Hamilton's silver and champagne dial watches are the best value, you can never get bored of looking at it. Everyone wants black for some reason, but I find that it loses some of its show

[@VaansWorld]

@silicon icarus you can't go wrong with the champaign! It's classy and timeless. It's also unique compared to the millions of black watches

[@msm9430]

You’re right. The champagne dial is up there with some luxury models. Tue watch is a little large for me with those lugs but what a beauty. I bought both. I have a problem.

[@francisfrancisco9088]

I think field watches like this were traditionally supposed to be low key, but I do agree with you; the lighter dials look soo much better imo

[@kenschiavo191]

i just got the champagne dial....man it's beautiful...It might be my best watch by far.

[@VaansWorld]

@@kenschiavo191 heck ya dude!! It's so unbelievably underrated...I do not get it lol the thing just shines! In my lineup of watches it stands out big time. Good purhase! Enjoy!!

[@MisterCee41510]

Ive owned the beige dial version of this watch for close to 5 years. I love it.

[@SniperKing029]

A great watch! I own the Silver Beige version. Absolutely fantastic field watch! Accurate, reliable, durable, and as beautiful as a dress watch.

[@Unsound_advice]

I picked one of these up in 2005 after a deployment as a “first nice watch”. It’s been in my collection and not worn in awhile but after picking up a longer strap for my wrists it’s back into my rotation.

[@WarriorBlood777]

So you got the khaki king I, it runs differently from these ones.

[@Unsound_advice]

@@WarriorBlood7774hz v. 3hz.half the power reserve but a “smoother” sweeping seconds hand.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

To me this watch is as close to a perfect everyday watch as it gets to me. I have only a few very minor gripes with it. Biggest one is lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. And even that is less annoying as it seems, as reflections only get really obtrusive under very specific angles. Otherwise it's perfectly clear even on bright sunny day. And default leather strap is quite stiff. It wears down over time a bit, but still no my favorite. But straps can be changed, and it's a super common 20mm one too. Other than that...I love every single detail about it. It's just simple, functional, reliable, good quality watch that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It looks very understated, and tasteful. It's not big, or loud. There's no bling of any kind, but tons of elegance. So you want to wear it every day. You won't be afraid of minor scratches and dings on it. It will age gracefully, and become a true workhorse watch for many people that own it. And on top of that it has a fantastic movement for it's price. In fact, I don't think anything at this price point gets a better one. It's a modified ETA with quite frankly absurd power reserve. Time tested reliable and very accurate. Yes, it's not a super fancy in-house one of a kind movement. But you wouldn't want that in a watch at that price. I think they spread out the budget on making this watch very intelligently, as you don't feel like many if any compromises were made.

[@ybk6858]

I got this watch for my 19th birthday. Been loving it ever since

[@itsgarrick4910]

Bought this in black. Day date complication is a plus and makes this watch stand out!

[@d2rufffalco459]

I put mine on a crocodile bund strap and it does stand out.

[@dylanrubio6117]

I just bought this watch and i absolutely LOVE it!! Its such a beautiful piece

[@ChrisMcCrimmon]

I have a Field King, and I absolutely love it.

[@kenschiavo191]

i just bought the same watch with the champagne dial...man it's beautiful with that dial. I overpaid on Amazon, but could not wait...2 day shipping!

[@winc06]

My first watch when I decided to wear them again. Still a favorite for everyday. I think of it as the squad leader's field watch because it is a little fancier.

[@igorjosef]

Beautiful! Reminds me of a mix of Rolex Explorer and Day Date

[@redbertiethechampion1863]

Purchased this watch in 2008! This watch is an absolute gem!

[@kavashaman496]

Wasn’t out till 2014

[@johnanth]

Enough about the watch, Teddy's style is ON point in this video! When is Teddy Baldassarre Style Channel happening? :D

[@tears633]

Mine comes in today and I cannot wait

[@GordonMoat]

Wearing one now with the older ETA movement. It’s been a very reliable long term watch.

[@elnino1759]

I bought this watch because of you Teddy. Best decision so far, can’t stop looking at the watch

[@timshull59]

Love the full day complication, great looking piece.

[@CaptainRon956]

My daily driver is the 38mm black dial khaki field auto and I’ve just treated myself to the 40mm khaki king with the champagne dial and brown leather strap & oh my! It’s hard to put it down now.

[@myke.h2913]

A very underrated watch an excellent timepiece very reliable.

[@curtbrown7718]

Hamilton continues to impress. Thank you, Teddy.

[@readyme]

Very nice. Are there alternatives in the field watch category that have the day/date complication? I see this as almost a dressed up version of my Seiko Tuna SBBN033.

[@theiskanen4867]

My first mechanical watch and still my favorite over much pricier watches I own

[@bmflmf]

Love my Hamilton khaki king with the champagne dial. One of my Favorites.

[@kyle_vr]

How does the Seiko Laurel Alpinist Prospex compare in terms of quality?

[@JohnDavidHays]

“Ecru” stitching? Really? Teddy, you are really a great writer, both observational and tastefully thesauristic. I often listen to your videos just to hear the words you spin. Keep the hits coming. Thank you.

[@dufferjuice]

Very well done review. I own the champagne dial version and love it. Its simply a great watch in any configuration!

[@mdunawaym]

I have the champagne dial on a Strapbandidts wool felt strap. I love it!

[@rema_style]

I have one and put red leather strap. Look very nice - dressy and casual in the same time. - 2 second per day. Recomend !

[@thisoldbelair]

Beautiful watch, I’m saving for this or a regular field auto. I haven’t decided yet but I plan on trying them both on before I purchase. Interesting the different in WR between the two models, but that doesn’t bother me. I don’t get my watches wet, not even my g-shock. I actually really like the day date complication, I do which you could get that in the 38mm case without crown guards. This my struggle haha. Thanks for the great review and beautiful video as always.

[@whyFINAL]

wasnt the field khaki auto 38 mm discontinued?

[@kavashaman496]

@@whyFINAL no

[@creatrixtrodler6659]

Crazy thing about Hamilton is everyone loves to have them in their collections from ppl with watches for few hundred bucks to people who can afford million dollar watches, Hamilton is always there.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

I think Hamilton and Seiko share this. You can never ever know if a person is a "watch person" or just somebody who got a nice gift for their birthday if they wear a Hamilton or a Seiko. It can go either way, as both of these brands do something very few could ever achieve - to appeal to enthusiasts, and people who just want a watch.

[@fungus70]

@@Quicksilver_Cookie Seiko is King

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

True! I started on Seiko. Moved to (1980s) Omega. Just bought my first Hamilton :-)

[@estudioyafil4639]

Tengo este con correa de acero. Gran reloj, muy cómodo y versátil. Saludos desde Argentina

[@ryanshredz9743]

I have this exact watch with the bracelet. I’ve been wearing it on a black sailcloth strap - it looks fantastic and keeps time very well. Only gripes are that the lume is rather weak and I’d rather have a full 100m water resistance, so I think I might end up selling this one at some point.

[@xpusostomos]

Worst bracelet in the industry, you the lume after 10 minutes is nearly non existent.

[@DonaldPerley]

​@@xpusostomosit's leather.

[@xpusostomos]

@@DonaldPerley it's not leather if you buy it on the bracelet 🤦‍♂️

[@ModestlyAmazing]

I've just received mine today, other than being a great watch they should really invest in some AR coating to their watches.

[@jonagss]

Just got one today I love it !

[@Peter-ff1tp]

I wish this watch was the same 38mm case as the rest of the line… I love the 12 o’clock weekday so much, and very few people seem to do it. Certainly nothing I can think of in this price range. The Montblanc Heritage Day Date and Tudor Prince Date+Day(discontinued)are the only alternatives I’ve found to my $50k+ grail watch.

[@stuart1370]

Quality review, sir.

[@Rdvhhr344]

I love my Khaki King on black Leather🤍💯

[@danialroslee9836]

Mine is on a suede leather strap. Loved it!

[@Furniture121]

I always find the WR complaints about field watches kind of amusing. 50m is more than enough for what most people are ever going to do with a watch on their wrist. If you're planning to spend a lot of time doing wet things, wear an appropriate watch. Nobody complains that hiking boots aren't suited to swimming... When considering military "field" use, unless you're in a unit that specializes in going things in the water, you aren't going to spend much time in the water. Your radio, NVGs, etc., aren't designed to be going more than 50m under the water, and they cost more than a watch.

[@airjosh1084]

I always said the same thing. 50m is 164 feet. I don’t know anyone that swims half that depth

[@patwoj8621]

@@airjosh1084 the 50m rating doesn’t actually mean you can dive 50 meters in the watch. It means it can take a splash and you shouldn’t swim in it. The whole meter thing is kind of misleading if you don’t know..

[@Salvatore-1980]

Is the Day/date switching at 11:45 pm on my khaki king a issue? Other that minor annoyance, it runs flawlessly.

[@nancho1983]

Hi I bought one new, haven't got the 80 hours power reserve, do you know why?

[@Unsound_advice]

The version he is reviewing is the II, 3hz/80 hours, there’s also a 4hz/40 hour.

[@josephadkins7081]

The day date at 12 is what i love about this watch..lol

[@1983action]

You don’t need anyone’s approval to wear a turtleneck but………

[@nxn9172]

Nice watch. I've seen the black and a silver titanium khaki field watch in the store here. One has a red second-hand which I liked a lot, and I'm thinking of getting that one. I think one of these is going to be my first watch.

[@jimrrussell8250]

Should I go with the quartz or automatic

[@sheldorleconcher8870]

I put mine on a bund strap - fantastic look and great wear!

[@lnt23]

Why the in the web does not display the Swiss Made in the dial? Their website description says swiss made. Even photos in your Web Teddy show the dial with and without it

[@jackclancy7121]

Why do i see versions of this watch with a Crown above the “automatic” lettering?

[@rodrigocalvo4961]

I bought this watch and it was gaining about a minute and a half per day. I ended up returning it. I wish they came just a little bigger and kept the full day complication

[@DonaldPerley]

If it was the older version with a steel balance spring (40ish hour power reserve), then it sounds like yours was magnetized. That's an easy fix that does not even require opening the case.

[@ogs1951]

Have the mechanical version awaiting Christmas 🎄. The Khaking Field King is kind of like the Galaxy Note of the range compared to the others 😀

[@tambor76]

Is that good or bad?

[@tonypabo]

I’m wondering why the H logo on the crown is not the same as on the back? It’s a classic one (regular H), I would like to see it modern, like on the back. For me it’s a showstopper for buying this model.

[@rustycheeeseburgers]

Eyyyy that's my watch👌👌👌👌 put it on the mesh bracelet from the intramatic

[@SF_Curious]

Does only comes in 40mm case size?

[@Blackpowderdad]

I was just thinking about buying this watch, great timing! Lol

[@pilotstyle123]

Ive had my khaki field for 4 years, I wore it 1.5 years nonstop, only taking it off in the shower. It ran 4+ seconds per day 4 years ago, it runs 4+ seconds now. buy it.

[@Pr0hunt3r18]

Is it just me or is the day window slighly misaligned ? 4:39 example. My Khaki King PVD has similar alignment so the end of the day is closer to the right than the start is to the left.

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

The champagne dial is a strap killer.

[@Xanduur]

Why does the “King” of the Hamilton field watches only have 50m water resistance?

[@simonegaiano3179]

I have the champagne dial one. Excellent!!!

[@fungus70]

Lovely watch but lume is pretty bad.. The Powermatic 80 movement is excellent though.

[@jackbronsky]

They're garbage. My mainspring broke twice in 3 years. Once under warranty. Bought a Seiko 5. Love it

[@andreasqwe]

@teddy Can I dress it up with an aligator strap so that I can match it with a business suit?

[@wmdouglas3]

I wish it came with different dial colors.

[@acsiii110]

I'm quite convinced that watch manufactures build in deficiencies into each of their models, because they know watch nerds will keep searching (buying) for that holy grail of a watch that ticks all boxes. For example - the Hamilton Khaki Field range is 100 meters and should be, yet this new model is only 50. Why? Did they use a crappier crown gasket to achieve this? Doesn't make sense.

[@tambor76]

8:36 So he's saying its not much of a value for under $500?

[@anandgaurav465]

Does this watch have a perpetual calendar?

[@fungus70]

For this price ??? Hahaha....

[@ednammansfield8553]

No you have to adjust this yourself as it is an automatic watch. You need a watch like a radio controlled watch for that like a Casio G-Shock 5610 or a Citizen Eco Drive with radio control function.

[@jarednance5502]

I just can’t get on board with that day/date complication. It just looks weird to me.

[@Mrbumbons1]

I’m in the process of getting one with day on top date on bottom. I agree with you.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

I thought the h-40 movement had perlage on them.

[@LukeLiu44]

Long live the king

[@johnweddle1619]

Class. This is a watch for classy men who do not have other “short comings”…

[@ΠαῦλοςΠαυλίδης-χ7θ]

It's an amazing watch and very affordable for the money. If someone told me that it costs over 2000$ I would believe him

[@willrt1711]

Just saw one in person today and totally agree. Might go back and get it actually.

[@rhysparker6504]

This or the Farer Exmoor? 🤔

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Everything is a hit, especially the price, but 50 meters of water resistance is a miss. ✌🏽

[@clips1071]

Why is it a miss lol ain’t no one going swimming or in water with this thing

[@DonaldPerley]

​@@clips1071 Field watches are supposed to be rough and tough. Swimmable is part of that.

[@rveubank]

I have the Khaki Navy and the lume and power reserve are both very disappointing

[@Mahatma618]

It wears very low on the wrist.It is a scratch magnet on polished surface though

[@rohangangan8327]

@TeddyBaldassare Hey Teddy! Sorry I stopped watching your videos , I was super busy with my studies and my career!! Missed your videos a lot! It would really mean so much to me if you said Hey. PS - My fav F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton lost the case against Hamilton regarding the naming of the watch!!

[@lukerabin5079]

So he should have! Given the brand Hamilton has been around 3 times longer than he has, the watch company had no case to answer.

[@darrenc9172]

What the hell is Cacky, pronounce it as Car then Key 👏👏👏

[@centroslavijapodgorica8904]

Beauty with black leather strap is more elegant..

[@TheSuaveEntrepreneur]

The Day Date complication almost makes this watch! 50m water resistance is disappointing. Watches need to have uses that the smart watches do not.

[@achintdhiman4807]

teddy Bulbasaur

[@Mahatma618]

Lume is dissapointing IMO

[@SurajPunjabi-er1os]

Love this watch. Just hate the fact this it's only 50mtr water resistant. Field watches should at least have a 100mtr.

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

I like everything about this watch except the crown guards. Just hideous.

[@mannycuellar7426]

👏👍

[@shinraorg]

The only thing this watch needs to be the almighty. Is Real Man’s Lume.

[@mylesgalos6465]

50m only

[@ednammansfield8553]

Yes but it does have an 80 hour power reserve instead of a normal 40 hour power reserve. It all depends on what you wear this watch for really. It's an excellent watch though in my own experience of wearing mine as I don't wear mine in water. 50M is adequate for me as I do have other field watches in my collection with better water resistance. This watch to me is a dressier alternative to a traditional field watch.

[@ThePlaiibox]

Couldn't stand this watch. The lack of AR and domed Sapphire mean you can barely see the dial most of the time

[@kavashaman7555]

Really!??!??!

[@aarynfaolain5267]

I think it’s worse on the black dial maybe. I have the champagne dial and I have never had an issue with that.

[@Ferien7]

Totally agree, Hamilton watches are way overrated. The reflectiveness of the crystals alone completely ruins their watches

[@ThePlaiibox]

@@kavashaman7555 yup, I now have the khaki field mechanical and its a bit better.

[@pedromonteiro2644]

I own one and it´s not as bad as it seems

[@xpusostomos]

Hamilton bracelets are the WORST in the industry. One notch only clasp adjustment, no half links, and at least for my largish wrist... not even enough links supplied to prevent loss of blood circulation!!! Add to that the worst lume in the industry, on a supposed tool watch, and this watch should be shunned by any self respecting watch collector, until Hamilton up their game.

[@jaysmall5673]

Hamilton often punches above its weight class.

[@Ferien7]

Not really. Unbelievably reflective crystals, dressy field watches (makes no sense), little water resistance, excessively long lugs, and the worst lume in the industry. They’ve got a long way to go imo

[@9M5L]

What would you recommend instead?

[@jaksdh-u4t]

poor design

[@Foma_Kinyaev4188]

Ужасный

[@kabirh3626]

50 metres WR ....😂 Its over £500 ...