Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Men's Watch, 38mm Stainless Steel Case, Swiss Made, Black Dial Analog Wrist Watch for Men, 50m Waterproof, Sapphire Crystal, Textile Strap

Based on the Swiss ETA 2801-2 manual wind movement, this 38 mm diameter 9.6 mm thin watch is great for someone wanting to experience a classic field watch. The original Hamilton company made many such watches over the years as a supplier to the US military. It partnered with Buren, a Swiss brand, when production was moved to Switzerland in 1969. The company was purchased By SSIH in 1971. This watch recalls the feel and function of the past. The watch features a hacking movement, an 80 hour power reserve with luminous hands and triangular hour markers. The tip of the seconds hand is luminous. The luminous material has a yellowish color in daylight, giving it an older vintage aesthetic. In the dark it glows green. The Arabic dial has an inner race of smaller 24 hour indicators that contribute to the functional feel of this watch. In line with that functionality, the case is bead blasted overall with no polished surfaces. The watch has a sapphire crystal. The solid back shows the Hamilton logo, model and serial number, also indicating water resistance of 5 bar. The signed 6.5 mm crown feels right. Sufficiently large and knurled for easy winding and a good grip when setting the watch. Mine runs a little fast. The watch gains 4 to 18 seconds per day depending on state of wind and position. Your mileage may vary. With 21,600 VPH this 25 jewel movement has that vintage look to the seconds hand movement and sings when I listen to it. Overall, very satisfying. One will notice a gap between the watch case and spring bar when on a strap. Thanks to this gap and the relatively long 47 mm lug to lug length, this watch lends itself well to a NATO strap. The drilled lugs make strap changing very easy. If you like to change straps frequently, this watch is a versatile choice. If you are considering a mechanical watch that is durable, light, legible and easy to wear, this field watch would be a great companion. For anyone concerned about owning a manual wind watch, the need to interact with your watch every day or two is a good thing. With the 80 hour power reserve, it will keep running over the weekend without needing to be set. Since it has no date complication, it is easily wound and set if it is allowed to run down. But I'll bet you will want to wear this watch often enough so it never stops.

I am not a watch aficionado and this is my first mechanical watch. After 10 days here are my impressions: looks great and keeps a fairly low profile compared to bulkier watches. Metal case, black face, and pale yellow lume contrast each other handsomely. The lume also works well in the dark. Nato strap was comfortable out of the box and seems durable. As for accuracy, mine seems to gain about 5-6 seconds per day. From what I have read this is pretty decent for a mechanical watch of this price. Keep in mind that if you are buying this watch off of an Amazon seller for 30% off retail, then you are likely getting a limited warranty. The seller I used, Watchsavings, has 2 year warranty but it only covers mechanical defects, not water damage. If you buy this watch for full price from Hamilton you get a 2 year warranty from that includes water damage...so that is likely what the extra $150 gets you. I have not tested the water resistance of this watch but from some other reviews it seems some folks have had issues even though it is rated to 50M, so I am being careful for now. All in all, after 10 days it seems like a solid, quality, pretty accurate mechanical watch that looks great, especially if you prefer watches that are on the simpler side and not too bulky or flashy.

Im a avid watch collector. Ive always wanted this watch but ive always just passed on it saving for higher end pieces. Im really glad I finally got this piece. First i will talk about all the great aspects of this watch. This watch is extremely thin for a mechanical time piece due to it being a manual wimd watch. This doesn't sound like a huge deal but compared to a dive watch or a chronograph this watch disappears on your wrist and doesn't get hung up on clothing or smack things accidentally walking around. Due to this watches simplicity i believe it will be extremely durable and fills the role of a field watch nicely. This watch is also extremely legible with farely good lume. As for the movement this is hard to believe but the accuracy has been phenomenal. Ive timed it over a few days and its gains or looses about a second a day depending on how much it is wound. Accuracy will taper off during the end of its power reserve and it will lose about 5 seconds a day which is still fantastic for a watch at this price point. I own much higher end watches from omega and tudor that dont keep as accurate time as this watch when its fully wound. The build quality and finishing of the case is quite good. Also unlike many other value oriented brands the strap it comes on is high quality also. The bad aspect of this watch is it basically isnt water resistant at all. You cant shower with this watch on or even wash your hands with it really. Its basically like having a vintage watch with new components inside. If you can live with this than enjoy having a great watch. I will be wearing it during the colder months and out in the field hunting and fishing as its supposed to be used. If your into water sports like i am just remember to just wear a dive watch instead and leave this at home. Enjoy

I have only had the watch for a little over a day, but it is everything I hoped it would be so far. The accuracy is phenomenal, with roughly -1.5 seconds after about 30 hours. The lume is great, despite what other have said. Bright when charged and easily visible in the middle of the night after your eyes have adjusted (when it actually matters). Woke up around 4am to roll over and checked the time. As easy to read as any seiko. The band is comfortable and attractive. Easily fits under the cuff of my flight suit. Simple, no-nonsense dial. Great winding action. To me, right up there with the SARB-033 in this price range. It is the quintessential mechanical watch, and a great addition to any collection, especially if that collection is lacking a no date manual wind.

Really nice watch great design and comfort to wear with a rugged look too

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Lightweight and slim, you really forget that its on your wrist. The strap is good, but rather military, while the whole watch is more everyday-type, field-style for sure, but the band maybe too much of the military thing. I had to learn the winding, maybe I was too careful, it stopped every second day in the beginning. So i can't prove the longer power reserve yet - I wind it every morning. The lume is not that bright, and needs more charge (stronger light, or more time) to kick in - in contrast to your average Seiko for example. There's no AR-coating, would be better, but i can live without it. It's comfortable, i like the look of it, it's accurate. I'm content so far.

Delivered 10/31/2020 I've wanted this watch for a long time now but the CAD wasn't moving so I had to bite the bullet. I paired it with a Watch Gecko Zuludiver zulo in army green. Love Love Love this combo Update!! March 9th 2021. The mainspring is acting up and it's not winding properly. A msg was send ti the seller cause something seems very off... 10/22/2021.. so after the earrabtybqorknto repair the watxh with an awkward movement in March 2021 this Hamilton has been working perfect since then. It runs maybe at times +5swcinds fast but its been a dream. I have zero complaints. I'll update this after a year or 2 with more information!