The Best BUDGET Hamilton Khaki Field

[@pansowa75]

I got black one as everyday watch and I genuinely love it. I have a lot of watches and I like wearing them but only hamilton stole my heart

[@samnorth4854]

My favourite watch is my tissot prx powermatic 80 on the dark green waffle dial. I bought it with money that I inherited after the passing of my grandfather and I’ll always remember him through the watch that I wear daily.

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

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[@andywilliams4887]

Today I've been wearing my 42mm Hamilton khaki auto black dial on a Bond NATO strap at the RAF Cosford Air Show. Boiling hot day and the NATO comfy despite the 30 degree heat. The Hamilton an ideal watch for outdoor adventures.

[@Ninakoklahombi]

It would be interesting to see if anyone has actually worn this model in a combat environment. I wore a G shock when we invaded Iraq. It was put to the test. I even passed it on to my son. He wore it when he deployed to Iraq and Syria. I just wonder if this watch could do the same ? I really like the Hamilton.

[@kirkcorde]

I don't think they would be used today as they have an inaccuracy of about 3 seconds per day compared to quartz/digitals which have the same inaccuracy but per year. Also these mechanical Hamiltons with manual winding have only 50 meters water resistance which is not much.

[@mazeguet2966]

what kind of watch do real military people wear ? Your g-shock distributed from the military? i am curious

[@EQ9962]

Same. I wore a g shock in both Mogadishu and oif. Thing was a tank and wore it until the strap dry rotted. I wear very different watches today but enjoyed my old school g shock

[@EQ9962]

@@mazeguet2966most of us wore g shocks or times digital watches. In combat a g shock is solid. I wore mine for many years and through multiple deployments. I parachuted in it, repelled, fast roped, help casted and generally abused my g shock (and my body) We were not issued them although some units are. The culture really was big ass watches and price was a big deal. We did not make much money. I do not remember ever seeing a Rolex or omega, Tudor etc. i am sure some had them in the officer ranks, pilots etc. I did see marathon automatic watches on some guys.

[@mazeguet2966]

@@EQ9962 interesting! thank you!

[@Anythingbutpop]

YES it is, I have the white and the black (summer and winter) I even bought the bracelet as an extra recently.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I have the black dial version and am very happy with it. I wind it daily to top it up and yes you develop a connection with the watch more than an automatic as you mention. I prefer the black dial even though it's a little less readable as reflections are more noticeable with darker dials but it doesn't draw attention to itself, field watches don't want attention. It does look really good with the white dial though.

[@evangelosstamatakis2559]

Can I ask you sir, would you say it’s fragile and easy to break when winding your watch? I heard from many people that if you wind it just a little more than you should the mechanical parts inside might detach from the crown…and how it’s handling humid environment due to its 50m water resistance? I’m so in love with this watch but I’m overthinking cause of these 2 factors…thank you in advance🙏😊

[@anthonystevens8683]

@@evangelosstamatakis2559 I would not say it's fragile from my experience. When you wind it you will feel a sudden difference in winding resistance. At that point it will be fully wound. If you force it beyond you could damage it but it is pretty obvious when it's fully wound. It's pressure resistance of 5 bar (50M) should handle humid environments fine as it's not under pressure. If you get a chance I'd suggest trying this watch or another manual mechanical wind watch to feel when it's fully wound. It'll also give you a chance to see and feel it on the wrist. It's good to ask questions if you are unsure, I hope that this helps.

[@evangelosstamatakis2559]

@@anthonystevens8683 thank you sir!! Yes very much it helped!! At the end of the day you have to go for what you feel in your heart is right for you…there are no perfect watches out there…! This watch just won me over from first glance!! Thank you for your advice!! I’m gonna go for it☺️

[@anthonystevens8683]

@@evangelosstamatakis2559 I'm pleased that I could help. I hope you create some great memories with the watch as I have with mine.

[@JamesL88]

Favourite watch is my SPB121. But my favourite tissot has to be the gentleman P80, it looks more expensive than it is and I appreciate it's quite the strap monster as well

[@pab1979]

The timex expedition north titanium destroys this one in my opinion. Thats the best budget field watch out there at the moment

[@evangelosstamatakis2559]

Except the huge history of this Hamilton as a watch that was used in WWII, also its 80 hours power reserve and the sapphire glass that is far superior than the timex…I think the only place that timex beats it is the 10ATM water resistance and the titanium…everything else is superior on the Hamilton…😊

[@pab1979]

@@evangelosstamatakis2559 the Timex also has sapphire glass, has 200m water resistance which is better, and a screw down crown which is better, and most people don't care about ww2 history. Throw in the fact the titanium means it's tougher and lighter.....no contest!

[@markstarmer3677]

Strange really. I’m actually wearing the white khaki version whilst I watched the video. I also own the Tissot PRX auto green waffle dial like yourself. My favourite Tissot would be the Gentleman in green. Just saving to hopefully acquire one.

[@colelolol237]

Why dont field watches have better water resistance? If youre out in "the field" you might have to swim across a stream, or accidentally fall into a body of water. I just dont get it? Could someone explain?

[@Rodolfoguerra12]

Today wearing the Speedy Pro 3861 sapphire sandwich. Cheers.

[@VMIyanks04]

This white dial Khaki is definitely my favorite Hamilton and I plan on buying one soon! I had the brown one and I loved it! I sold it to fund another watch but quickly regretted it! So now I’m on the hunt again!

[@jakedooom]

I have the white, and I can assure you it “is” actually the best budget field watch (and it’s my pal)!

[@webbezzy]

Is this shock resistant? Can be worn when playing tennis/golf?

[@simonwright6882]

One of the smoother winding experiences I've had. Great watch. Wrist check today is a seiko spb187.

[@daveboy.b]

Only 50m WR isn't great for an all action field watch. Hamilton advertise it whilst kayaking down a river, I wouldn't trust the watch in those conditions. The Seiko 5 field watches have 100m WR. Also, the Hamilton need some anti reflective material on the crystal.

[@thatwhitecat]

I just bought one of these online as a non runner for 120 bucks and im hoping in can fix it it just looks gorgeous

[@ExplorerJust]

This watch is of interest to me, but I'm concerned about the level of water resistance. I have an active outdoor lifestyle, and I want a watch that i can just strap on and forget about no matter what - and an average week/day could include anything from climbing up mountains to kayaking and paddleboarding (and often swimming!). Any thoughts?

[@affegorilla1299]

Like the white dial!

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

One of the most attractive bits!

[@aleemmohamed2467]

A screw down crown with 100m water resistant would have made this a perfect watch.

[@joewhite6875]

Agreed a million percent.

[@noelbeacher8016]

Also the distance between the case and the spring bars is a bit of an issue if you don’t want to wear it on a nato. This watch is still excellent - I have the PVD black dial version

[@Ferien7]

Don’t forget anti reflective coating

[@evangelosstamatakis2559]

Wonderful presentation Chrisholm, really nice video…I’m so in love with this watch that I just have to have it but please let us know how easy it is to break the crown while you turn it to charge it…I’ve heard from certain people that it’s a little fragile and if you turn it slightly more times than you should the mechanical parts could detach from the crown…Any insight there? Thank you in advance😊

[@bobanderson7313]

Winding is very smooth and requires little pressure. It tightens up when fully wound and it's easy to know when to stop. I think you'd have to be pretty ham-fisted to damage it.

[@jeffsmeltzer351]

Favourite Tissot is definitely the PRX Powermatic. My other fav watch brands/models are too many to list.

[@kamilniewegowski9637]

Tissot PRX is the watch that started it all for me. When I saw that blue clean dial of the quartz version i knew i have to have one. Now I'm here wanting a field watch just after I bought a seiko diver. Nobody warned me about this being so dangerous lol. That iced blue powermatic is lovely as well tho

[@basselamjad958]

Boldr, Marathon and Timex make beautiful affordable military design watches aswell.

[@Robert-vw3od]

It’s very nice in a role-play sort of way. . I think you’re more likely to see it on the wrist of a junior doctor. any real rough environment now the watch of choice is a G-Shock. unless you’re really going to dive or you’re really going to go to altitudes above 15,000 feet. I own the Tudor Ranger and I think you’ve got it spot-on 😂

[@chewbacca6630]

Currently wearing my Khaki Field Officer 44mm.

[@TheCyclingCardio]

Check out the Vertex M100

[@WatchMatt]

This IS the best field watch for the money, but I'm sorry to say, the way you pitched it doesn't work. If one wants a watch to wear outdoors and not worry about, get a G-Shock. This is for people who appreciate history and purposefulness, but in the context of that history. The 50m water resistance and no screw down crown is a big let-down, especially at this price. But I understand why they did it and I adore the hand wound movement. I've taken this watch hiking a lot of times, because it just elevates that experience. However, I was worried when doing river crossings, what if I slip, will my watch survive? Probably it will. But that peace of mind is not there. So now I hike with my G-Shock.

[@axiepvpclips404]

Can't really go wrong with a Hamilton, one of Swiss (entry level) Trinity for me together with Tissot and Oris.

[@slipperysnake3822]

Oris, a 1k+ watch, is entry level?

[@James-po4xt]

Not sure if I’d replace my classic Casio A163 as a work watch. Definitely like it as a out drinking watch with a nice striped strap. Maybe you could start a new category. Session Watches.

[@joaquinsimon479]

Hey Harrison! Nice video! Since you are a watch and outdoor enthusiast (and I consider myself too) I really would like if you can show us your outdoors activies using these watches. Normally I use my Casio SGW400H for outdoors, but I genuinely want to use my mechanicals watches more and more. Again, great video! Greetings from Argentina!

[@VersedNJ]

Have a black dial kaki on strap. Need to wear it more. Today wearing a Panerai pam915 on a Horus orange rubber tkm strap for the summer.

[@george88pizza43]

Bronze model is god tier

[@grahamtaaffe4261]

Great video...fantastic choice. Have you done a video on the Seiko presage sharp edge see dial at all?

[@chammyman]

I've been looking at the Hamilton field for a while but never pulled the trigger. I think it would be too small on me. My favourite Tissot would be the prx, it caught my eye a while back with its lovely waffle dial and it reminds me of my long passed grandfather.

[@DeeTube691]

I have a 17cm wrist and I thought it would be too small for me too but it’s really not! The long lug-to-lug and the large white dial make this watch appear much larger than it is. It sits perfectly on my wrist and I’ve seen other bloggers with 18.5cm wrist wear it fine too.

[@user-wg9md9qc8w]

Thank you for the video. How is the durability?I work as a firefighter, and I want to buy it

[@JL-OnwardandUpward]

I have a Hamilton titanium and a black stainless G-Shock as daily beaters. Not part of the official watch box collection, but nice to have them on the side.

[@Anirossa]

The hamilton khaki would be a great watch, if only it wasn't much less durable than a entry tissot dress watch 😅 This model famous for filling up with humidity in humid enviorments and easily flood if you dear take it swimming on a beach, would might be a good thing to mention 😅😅

[@george88pizza43]

Hey Harrison. I bought this watch from Chrisholm Hunter but it sits too far from my wrist with the NATO strap. Any ideas how to swap the strap for a rubber/ canvas one that doesn’t go underneath the watch caseback?

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Hey mate, thanks so much for choosing us! How are you liking the watch? You can get a single pass nato and that will mean it will sit closer to the wrist.

[@krongkraengchannel]

Coincidentally watching this video while wearing the identical model : Khaki field mechanical 38mm white dial and green nato strap 😊 I have various 20 mm straps, so when it gets boring, I just change the strap 😊. Well, I also switch to my other watches.😂 I swam with some of my 50m WR watches. Not having any issue until now. 😅 Lucky, I guess 🤞

[@evangelosstamatakis2559]

So I guess you have no problems sir being a 50m water resistance? How about a humid environment…does it get blur? And how’s the winding of crown? Is it too fragile? I mean if you wind it just a little more that you should, is it too easy to break? Thank you in advance

[@krongkraengchannel]

@@evangelosstamatakis2559 I mostly left my most worn watches in the bathroom. Whilst I couldn't see my face in the mirror due to the condensation after the shower, I found no fog or condensation under the crystal of this watch. To be fair, my Cartier Tank or even the MoonSwatches with only 30m WR and no screw down crown also have no issue of steam penetrating the watch. Again, I may be lucky. Winding the crown of Khaki Field is also smooth, I can feel the increasing resistance and the point of "stop winding or you'll break it" when it reaches its limit. I'm fairly gentle with my watches, especially when operating the crown since I know the risk of overwinding. Thus, I have never experienced any crown related issues. Hope this helps.

[@evangelosstamatakis2559]

@@krongkraengchannel thank you so much for your reply…absolutely it helps…I guess we have to go for the watch that our heart desires…good to know that even a 30m watch can withstand such a humid environment…I’m going for it!! Thanks again!! 🙏🙏

[@erpa6668]

Long Island Watches ISL40 Automatic, AR Sapphire , 39 mm, Screw Down Crown, 100m WR, Better Lume, Also $229 (5% discount first time buyers) I have this watch and it has been a great tool watch

[@jakedooom]

I absolutely-would- take a Tudor Ranger up a mountain… ! It’s a top class field watch so it needs to be out in top-class fields!

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

I'm generally not that into the Hamilton designs for some reason (maybe a bit bland / boring) but I do like the Khaki field and may pick on up one day. Looks pretty good. However, they are pretty expensive in Australia ($900 AUD), so still a bit too nice to scratch up and destroy imo. More a casual summer watch for me! I would probably get a one of the Citizen eco drives in a field watch style, for the hard hiking uses. A third of the price, no need to set it, cheap and still robust. Wouldn't care too much if it gets destroyed. Wearing my new Rado DiaStar Original today with the blue dial and loving it. :)

[@siggerz8637]

Yeah, as a designer I find it just terrible. They have some comic sans looking typeface for their logo and the watch numerals too childish for me. Also despite having a good Swiss movement and sapphire crystal doubt it could take a beating. Also not exactly a budget watch for average people 😂

[@finesse49]

Good choice. I have black-dial one, but 38mm "small and dainty"? Not in my world. I'm currently wearing a Boldr Venture, not Swiss but it's titanium, automatic, 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown and less expensive.

[@TheGrenadier97]

I'll never understand what the hell is a correct size for some people. 36-38mm is actually quite large compared to the 32mm watches men used to storm Normandy in 1944.

[@finesse49]

​@@TheGrenadier97 Yes indeed. 38 is the maximum size I like. I have a number of 36mm and prefer those.

[@miroxein8874]

Casioak tough solar with bluetooth 😎

[@ahha6304]

Your video comes in my sleep time, Harrison, so yes, pretty naked if you ask.

[@Romulus8]

Please review a black Hamilton digital Psr

[@travisogden9426]

47mm L2L and he calls it dainty, wish I had a cannon to launch this dude back to 2003

[@jofubar2763]

It is beautifull, but water resistant?? Comon hamilton, you could do at least 100met ... Best filed millitary watch are G shock

[@TheGrenadier97]

My idea of "budget" is $200 Orient Kamasu.

[@kamelthorn]

Bunker field watch and the new timex titanium field watch far out play the Hamilton’s specs

[@bumcrackwatchco.]

I love thr hsnmy .but . ......... Bulova hack ???

[@JamesAlexander14]

Citizen eco drive is far better value, especially in titanium and with better WR.

[@affegorilla1299]

5bar is just never for me!

[@conorbuckley2214]

I went for a hike today so was wearing by black faced Hamilton Khaki Mechanical Field

[@smokeylake3150]

Get a GShock

[@cornelius6616]

The Timex is cheaper

[@javiercandia3823]

I like it but the nato is really ugly

[@bobby381]

It is but it gets boring quickly

[@szige79]

Folks! 5 BAR? Weak AF...