{"id":39891,"date":"2022-04-26T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T07:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horbiter.com\/?p=39891"},"modified":"2025-05-27T07:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T05:08:37","slug":"the-hamilton-khaki-field-brief-history-and-reviews-2018-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horbiter.com\/en\/the-hamilton-khaki-field-brief-history-and-reviews-2018-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hamilton Khaki Field’s full guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field\u2019s\u00a0history, in brief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We usually associate Hamilton<\/strong> watches with its long-standing and most respected collection: the Hamilton Khaki Field<\/strong>. The Swiss-adopted American brand boasts almost a centuries-long tradition in making watches for the military, dating back to WWI, when Hamilton became an official supplier to the US Army and, subsequently, a reference timekeeper within several industries where running precision was paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We can\u2019t forget, for instance, the US postal air service along with a list of scientific expeditions where the Hamilton Khaki<\/strong> robustness proved crucial. In 1942<\/strong> the American brand decided to stop the production of commercial timepieces, producing them exclusively for the US army involved in World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Over one million timepieces rolled out the production lines, including wristwatches and marine chronometers, ensuring Hamilton the US Navy\u2019s \u201cE\u201d award for manufacturing excellence. In our guide to military watches<\/strong><\/a>, we introduced the so-called \u201cField Watches\u201d, a legacy of the Trench watches used during the First World War.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Including products for land, sea and air (three are the Khaki Hamilton watches\u2019 product line up), the Hamilton Khaki<\/strong>\u2018s offering is broad, including the Hamilton Khaki Automatic<\/strong> or the Hamilton Khaki Mechanical<\/strong> models, either as a three-hander or a chronograph. Please read below all our product reviews since 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph watch hands-on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph<\/strong> is among the 2021 last quarter\u2019s novelties and a crossroad of two product concepts belonging to Khaki<\/strong>. The primary source of inspiration is the Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong>\u2018s military-based template, Hamilton<\/strong>\u2018s most loved and top-selling model showcasing large Arabic numerals and vintage Super<\/strong>\u2013Luminova<\/strong>\u00ae on either hour and minute hands and luminous triangular markers on the minute ring. The second one is the Khaki Field Mechanical 50 mm<\/strong>\u2018s oversized and raised numerals and indexes measuring 3,5 mm in height<\/strong>, filled with plenty of luminescent material, whose lume performance is crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size and main specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The chronograph abides by a Khaki Field<\/strong>\u2018s rules, thus sporting the hallmark steel case with sandblasted treatment. Interestingly, Hamilton<\/strong> watch has released tons of chronograph models so far, but, hard to believe, the Khaki Field<\/strong> was still missing a chronograph. With this addition, the Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph<\/strong> is closing a gap inside the brand\u2019s product offering and out.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The new timepiece comes in at 44 mm<\/strong> (crown excluded) and, more importantly, is 14,15 mm<\/strong> thick. I\u2019d say all those with a small wrist are not welcome here; the standard thickness is also greater than specs, given the new and relatively thick khaki green nubuck-leather Bund strap.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you are into this kind of watch that the WW2 military<\/strong> once chose to fight against rough cold weather, you\u2019ll appreciate how soft the strap is, something we are used to with Hamilton<\/strong>. Another remarkable example is, in this area, the Limited Edition Khaki Far Cry 6<\/strong>. The dial slims down on the complication, and its counter layout makes it easy to read at a glance. You can quickly spot a Pilot<\/strong>\u2018s watch feel to it, resembling traits by IWC<\/strong> or Fortis<\/strong>, especially with the second brand when it comes to Chrono pushers\u2019 size.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The devil is in the details, as with the hidden chamfer under the crown, to help the wearer easily unscrew it and set the time, which is more challenging to operate than standard with the thick Bund strap<\/strong> surrounding the watch\u2019s case. However, you can easily remove the large nubuck base and turn the watch into something more ordinary and slimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The grained dial\u2019s finish is quintessentially Hamilton Khaki Field<\/strong>, and the thirty minutes and twelve hours registers are so recessed that the Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph<\/strong> mimics a two-register military-looking Chrono, as intuitive to read as it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hamilton H-21 calibre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In summary, the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph<\/strong> is hefty but well-conceived and designed, boasting unparalleled lume performance. It is going to win, without a doubt, every \u201clume battle\u201d<\/em> out there. It adopts a much appreciated and solid self-winding movement.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Coded as H-21<\/strong>, it is a more robust and finely improved take on a ubiquitous Valjoux<\/strong> calibre by the experts at ETA<\/strong>, whose main achievement is an increased 60-hour power reserve<\/strong>. The technical base, customizations apart, is adopted mainly by the Group\u2019s mid-luxury watch brands and stands the test time by guaranteeing proven robustness and reliability in the long term, with low service costs when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price and our final thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new Khaki Field Automatic Chronograph<\/strong> retails for 1,650 Euros<\/strong>, a reasonable price for a timepiece refined enough and with Khaki Field<\/strong>\u2018s foothold and appeal, and whose competitors are, in the benchmark, not as credible.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It is robust, its design familiar, with pedigree and clean lines; not an easy task when entering the three-register chronograph arena, despite looking like a two counter Chrono<\/strong>, from afar. The Bund strap<\/strong> adds a lot of value to the proposition. Here are the pros; what about the improvement areas instead? Here comes the extra-large size; even if you decide to remove the base strap, you hardly want to wear one unless you have a generous wrist or are into big and bold tool watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Far Cry\u00ae 6 watch hands-on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The former, Hamilton<\/strong>\u00a0watch, is synonymous with adventure and exploration with its\u00a0Khaki<\/strong>\u00a0and is widely regarded as a sci-fi brand starring in countless motion picture films; the latter,\u00a0Ubisoft<\/strong>, is a leading videogame company producing some of the most engaging console-based videogames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hamilton<\/strong> Khaki Field Titanium Automatic Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0is a bond between gaming and watchmaking and the first-ever digital-world mechanical watch, which is a first in the industry, as far as I can tell.\u00a0Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0is the latest edition of the video game screenplay on\u00a0Yara<\/strong>, a tropical island where rebel\u00a0Dani Rojas<\/strong>\u00a0fights against dictator\u00a0Ant\u00f3n Castillo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The concept is new and brilliant from a marketing perspective since the brand has entered the world of gaming from the main door and explored uncharted territory by the competition, i.e., the world of gaming. Also, if you\u2019re playing\u00a0Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>, you\u2019ll recurrently see the new\u00a0Khaki<\/strong>\u00a0on display and in action, engaging the fight as much as the player does while fighting, scene after scene.<\/p>\n

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From a non-gaming expert\u2019s perspective,\u00a0Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0is closer to digital movie-filming, such is the refinement and involvement modern video games have achieved, and it is a brilliant channel to approaching and hopefully attracting a new (ever-growing) audience which is hard to categorize and craves for all things digital. With that said, let aside the project\u2019s mission and my thoughts, let\u2019s move on to the product, hence a\u00a01983-piece limited edition Khaki<\/strong>, whose customization process brings the standard\u00a0Khaki<\/strong>\u00a0in titanium to new heights.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0is a new take on a\u00a042 mm large and 11.45 mm thick Titanium Khaki<\/strong>; it is a super light timepiece that I own and wears and feels smaller than what the specs sheet claims, other than showcasing a clean No date dial. In addition,\u00a0Hamilton<\/strong>\u2018s experience in treating the customer with special packages is second to none in this class of products.<\/p>\n

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It preserves the three-hander attributes, yet the\u00a0Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0is heavily customized and to such an extent to stand out against its sibling. The grey dial houses a black vinyl-patterned ring, brownish Arabic numerals filled with\u00a0\u201cvintage patina\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Super<\/strong>\u2013LumiNova<\/strong>\u00ae, and the number 6 is cut, thus paying homage to\u00a0Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u2019s official font. The red central second hand adds a striking touch. In summary,\u00a0Hamilton<\/strong>\u00a0has pimped up the otherwise technical but emotionally flat titanium\u00a0Khaki<\/strong>\u2018s uncovered potential.<\/p>\n

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The value proposition includes a list of accessories to please the most gruelling enthusiast, who is getting a replacement nubuck leather strap with the \u201cH\u201d shaped double pin, in case you\u2019re tired of the OEM leather NATO strap<\/strong>. It\u2019s something I would barely consider; the NATO<\/strong> is so soft, comfortable and stylish you\u2019ll forget you have wrapped the watch onto your wrist. The package includes a watch roll to protect the watch and safeguard it alongside the replacement strap and the strap tool provided.<\/p>\n

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For the tech-savvy, bear in mind the\u00a0Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Automatic Far Cry<\/strong>\u00ae\u00a06<\/strong>\u00a0houses the robust\u00a080-power-reserve H-10 calibre<\/strong>. The retail price?\u00a0Hamilton<\/strong>\u00a0stopped at\u00a01045 euros<\/strong>, slightly over the 1000-euros threshold; it might sound too much for an audience whose price point is below the four-digit line usually, but you\u2019re not just getting a specific watch with distinctive storytelling, something you might not care about at all. At a 16% price increase, approximate, you end up also taking exclusive accessories and a leather watch roll.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze watch hands-on<\/h2>\n

Bronze watches are definitely \u201ca commodity\u201d. Once introduced as stand-out premium luxury options, bronze cases (with bracelet, too) are as ordinary as it gets, spreading top to medium luxury timepieces, and accessible luxury whose price tag stops under one thousand euros; proof positive is the new Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze<\/strong>, as far as mainstream brands concern.<\/p>\n

When it comes to engineering a bronze alloy, there\u2019s bronze and bronze, depending on the brand\u2019s mission and target to achieve. Whatever the engineered solution, we can\u2019t avoid praising Hamilton Watch<\/strong> for offering a bronze watch whose sticker price is under 800 euros<\/strong>. What usually looks like the final thought of an ordinary review is the most relevant take out, instead.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-bronze-3\"With that said, the second topic I\u2019d pick adds to the pluses of any Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong>, a successful timepiece in ages; when a product works, marketing managers keep expanding the offering, even more so on a military watch this sleek and pure, whose pedigree is the epitome of Hamilton<\/strong>\u00a0Watch<\/strong> as a brand. From up close, the new bronze variant adds a refined touch you won\u2019t find on the standard model, which, conversely, feels kind of dull at times.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-bronze-8\"As a reminder, once you read \u201cMechanical\u201d, you\u2019re wearing a hand-wound watch like the first-ever Field watch. Hand-wound mechanical movements are where the American-born brand rules, given it is rapidly extending the option to an increasing number of products, like the newly released Intra-Matic Chrono<\/strong>,\u00a0a one of a kind in its category (despite I hope that Hamilton and ETA join forces to make it slimmer than its self-winding sibling).<\/p>\n

At 38 millimetres across<\/strong> and just 9.6 in thickness<\/strong>, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze<\/strong> has everything we love about the steel Khaki Field<\/strong> while playing as a more compelling proposition than its PVD-treated counterpart. My only concern is the following: what kind of patina should a buyer expect once\u00a0wrapped the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze<\/strong> around his or her\u00a0wrist? It keeps being\u00a0my biggest dilemma, as a buyer rather than a journalist.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-bronze-1\"From a technical perspective, the calibre H-50<\/strong> is a tried-and-tested evolution of an original ETA<\/strong> platform, improved to ensure eighty hours of power reserve<\/strong>, a big deal considering you won\u2019t have to wind the watch for three full days and an additional working day. It\u2019s an attractive value proposition in this class of products. Regarding the strap, there are pros and cons. I love the leather NATO strap<\/strong>\u2018s style and build quality, and its thickness makes the 9.6-mm-thick<\/strong> case look right on my big wrist, which measures slightly more than 20 cm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-bronze-5\"By swapping the thick leather strap with a thinner nylon strap, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze<\/strong> thus covers a broader audience. I wouldn\u2019t say I like\u00a0the non-bronze tang buckle instead. I understand that a Bronze<\/strong> option at such a market price is challenging, but the steel buckle is out of place, despite matching the solid case back.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-bronze-7\"Priced at nearly 40% over a PVD Khaki Field<\/strong>, I would have done everything possible to make it 100% \u00a0bronze (hence buckle included). Regarding the patina, it seems the Khaki Field Bronze<\/strong> will develop soft oxidation process; nonetheless, I\u2019d suggest the brand offer a sand-coloured leather strap as an option. Please note that Hamilton<\/strong> gives a hint of what the patina will look like in its online ads. The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze<\/strong> is priced at 745 Euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium<\/h2>\n

The Khaki Field Auto<\/strong> also comes in titanium, finally. It is nothing new you might argue since a 42mm<\/strong> titanium Khaki Field<\/strong> already exists; why then talk about a new watch, considering that the collection is part of Hamilton<\/strong>\u2018s offering already? If you take a closer look at these two variants, you can quickly get what\u2019s new; a hard task given the multitude of product references the brand offers.<\/p>\n

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Belonging to the 42mm<\/strong> collection, whose options are all self-winding, the Khaki Field Titanium<\/strong> confirms that Hamilton<\/strong> is closing the gap between modern and historic military pieces, which keeps strengthening brand awareness. The two new timepieces also pay tribute, from an aesthetic standpoint to a mechanical manual winding Khaki<\/strong> and the original Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong>. Here is why the date window has been removed from the dial, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

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Hamilton<\/strong> adds two color combinations that represent a more mature take on the Khaki Field<\/strong> theme, aiming for superior readability and visibility in the dark, primarily with the PVD<\/strong>-treated case, whose outcome is a somewhat unusual military feel. I also like the \u201cTitanium\u201d<\/em> inscription on the case side; it underlines the product category this Khaki belongs to. It is something I would have criticized anywhere else; I believe it is on point here instead.<\/p>\n

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Hamilton<\/strong> adopts Grade 2 Titanium<\/strong>, which is easier to mill and industrialize on a large-scale production such as that associated with a top-selling product like the Khaki<\/strong>. It also allows the brand to keep the price point more competitive in comparison to Grade 5 titanium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All in all, titanium is an excellent choice if you\u2019re looking for hypoallergenic properties and lightness. When looking at the new dials, from the photos we have been provided (in some markets, our competitors were able to get their hands on the watches), I feel the new ones offer bigger luminous dots on the outer ring, especially when comparing old and new PVD Khaki<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Among the new features, I would highlight the brown leather strap with a double pin buckle, whose craftsmanship and softness reminds me of the Khaki Field Mechanical 50mm<\/strong>\u2018s NATO<\/strong> leather strap. I also believe the 50mm Khaki<\/strong> would deserve a titanium option too, but that\u2019s a different topic. Priced at 895 Euros<\/strong> (PVD option) and 850 Euros<\/strong> (steel case) respectively, the 2020 Khaki Field Auto Titanium<\/strong> adopts the ETA C07<\/strong> mechanical movement, capable of ensuring eighty hours of power reserve.<\/p>\n

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Although I usually prefer steel over PVD<\/strong> (or DLC<\/strong>) treated steel, I believe the latter option is the one to go and the closest to a modern military-inspired timepiece. In either case and here is my very last comment, I would have, however, opted for a solid case back.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 2019 watches hands-on<\/h2>\n

If we take a look at Hamilton<\/strong>\u2018s new product launch in 2018<\/strong> and 2019<\/strong>, it seems the Khaki Field collection has taken center stage. New automatic timepieces, exclusive Limited Edition collectibles like the Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> along with oversized and bold ones like the Khaki<\/strong> Field Mechanical 50<\/strong>\u00a0have enlarged the collection.<\/p>\n

The Khaki Field<\/strong> embodies the spirit of the American brand, its ties with the US Army<\/strong> first, and the Royal Air Force<\/strong> then, as proved by the Khaki Pilot Pioneer<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. When the self-winding watch was not yet available, and everyone used the wind his or her wristwatch by hand, a Hamilton<\/strong> watch was the first option for military and civilians, and the most reliable too, back then.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-collection-2019\"The brand from Lancaster<\/strong> played a significant role during the industrialization of Northern America<\/strong>: the precision and sturdiness of its\u00a0 mechanical movements were such that Hamilton<\/strong> was appointed an official reference watchmaker to most railway stations across the country during the development of the railroad conceived and built to connect East and West coast.<\/p>\n

Hamilton<\/strong> watches have not just adopted by military aviation; they also were a primary choice to civil aviation: pilots on board the first-ever flight, from Washington<\/strong> to New<\/strong> York<\/strong>, operated by the American Postal Office<\/strong>, were using a Hamilton<\/strong> watch.<\/p>\n

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The Swatch Group<\/strong> have carefully preserved the brand\u2019s DNA, respected its American roots, and worked hard to enhance its foothold by continuously improving features, build quality and style. Also, Hamilton<\/strong> is drawing inspiration from its illustrious past and keeps reissuing historical timepieces, something that I hope will last for a long time.<\/p>\n

Surfing throughout the collections, no other than the Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong> best epitomizes what Hamilton Watch<\/strong> stands for: the 2019 Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong> holds to its origins, and comes with new colors and materials, a re-engineered mechanical movement, along with new first-class canvas and leather NATO<\/strong> straps.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-H69439411\"The case features the signature Khaki<\/strong> sandblasted finish, while new variations include a PVD<\/strong> surface treatment that provides them a fresh and more rugged style, in association with superior resistance to daily scratches and unwanted shocks.<\/p>\n

A sapphire crystal has long since replaced the plastic glass, while the addition of luminescent vintage-colored Super<\/strong>\u2013Luminova<\/strong> on both Arabic numerals, minute and hour hands intensifies the vintage feel. Each timepiece\u2019s case is 38mm<\/strong> across, paired to a soft leather or canvas NATO<\/strong> strap, that can be easily swapped.<\/p>\n

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The case proportions and the unisex design have long been the Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong>\u2018s winning formula. The only letdown is the winding crown that pinches a bit your wrist. The soft and comfortable NATO<\/strong> straps enhance this perception since their grip, once secured around the wrist, is superb and like no other NATO<\/strong> strap I have tried so far.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-H69449861-uno\"When you\u2019re choosing a hand-wound watch, the amount of power reserve ranks atop the timepiece\u2019s spec sheet; by housing the new H<\/strong>\u201350<\/strong> caliber, the Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong> guarantees at least eighty hours of maximum energy, thus joining other brands belonging to the Swatch Group<\/strong>. It is not just a Group\u2019s standard, rather an industry benchmark, in this segment.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-collection-2019-uno\"If you\u2019re looking for a Hamilton<\/strong> watch and your first-ever, especially, the Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong> is the wristwatch that perfectly embodies the American watchmaking\u2019s legacy. Retails prices range from Euro 445<\/strong> (steel case paired to nylon NATO<\/strong> strap) to Euro 530<\/strong> if you opt for the PVD<\/strong> treated case on leather strap, and it does represent the best value proposition out there, although I would have reduced the price gap between cheaper and most expensive variations, in order to further promote the less common PVD<\/strong> treated Khaki<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph<\/h2>\n

Interstellar<\/strong> was Christopher Nolan<\/strong>\u2018s umpteenth masterpiece, a film featuring a cast of superb actors, awarded with the 2015 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects<\/strong>. Nolan<\/strong> and Nathan Crowley<\/strong> produced a film that excellently combines sci-fi, the theory of relativity and the paternal love of Joseph Cooper<\/strong>, starring Matthew<\/strong> McConaughey<\/strong>, to his daughter Murph<\/strong>, played by Jessica Chastain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph-10\"Also the soundtrack, for which Nolan<\/strong>\u2018s films are widely acclaimed (do you have in mind Batman<\/strong>\u2018s, and Dunkirk<\/strong>\u2018s, original soundtracks?), is a cult amongst movie fans. Hamilton Watch<\/strong> was not just edited down to a cameo; it plays a meaningful role in the script of the movie. Nonetheless, the brand is very much linked to sci-fi since the Hamilton X01<\/strong><\/span><\/a> first appeared in Kubrick<\/strong>\u2018s 2001 A Space Odyssey<\/strong>; and it\u2019ll soon appear once again in the upcoming new episode of Men In Black<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph plays a leading role.<\/h3>\n

Science fiction has always fascinated me since I was a kid, and the theories of physics regarding space and time, masterfully illustrated by Kubrick <\/strong>at the time, have definitely inspired the making of Interstellar<\/strong>. In the film-making, Nolan<\/strong> collaborated with Kip Thorne<\/strong>, a theoretical physicist at Caltech<\/strong> (California Institute of Technology), to make sure the entire storytelling was abiding by the rules regarding the concept of gravitational time dilation, for example.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph-8\"If you have seen the film already, you know the script of the movie and, therefore, how Joseph<\/strong> Cooper<\/strong> manages to communicate with his daughter from a different space-time dimension than that on planet earth. Viceversa, I can only assert that the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph<\/strong>, which repeatedly appears during the film, is a means to help Mr<\/strong>.Cooper<\/strong> send Morse<\/strong> encrypted messages, from the inside of the tesseract, a four-dimensional cube of infinite five-dimensional space, to his daughter, who\u2019s on planet earth.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph-5\"Mr<\/strong>. Cooper<\/strong>, a former NASA<\/strong> scientist, is traveling with other astronauts through a wormhole, in search of a planet where to bring the entire humanity, endangered by a natural scourge that\u2019s rapidly consuming the oxygen in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

It is the antithesis between the romanticism and simplicity of an analog wristwatch, the Khaki Field Murph, and the complexity of multiple space-time, that makes this film and the watch so special.<\/h3>\n

What makes, in my opinion, Interstellar<\/strong>\u2018s Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> scene so exciting is the contrast between a pure analog three-hand watch and the complexity of the hypercube created by aliens to help Mr<\/strong>. Cooper<\/strong> send messages to Murph<\/strong>. In the film, the Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> plays therefore the main character, especially in the final part.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph-11\"By doing so, the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> has become incredibly popular since the brand has built a sweet story around the watch that looks all but commercial. The Khaki Field Murph<\/strong>\u2018s style is seamlessly fitting the scenario where the movie scenes take place; Mr. Cooper<\/strong>\u2018s house is a cottage settled amidst America<\/strong>\u2018s countryside, and the Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> looks like a vintage wristwatch you inherited by your grandfather.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph-6\"In making a faithful re-edition of the original watch, Hamilton<\/strong> also crafted a numbered edition of tesseract-inspired watch boxes (just 2<\/strong>.555<\/strong> were ever made), an accessory that has become as sought-after as the watch itself (that is not limited). Our team of photographers focused instead on replicating as faithfully as possible the environment where the key scene of the movie takes place, and I believe we hit the nail on the head.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph would have succeeded even if equipped with a quartz movement. It features top-notch specs instead.<\/h3>\n

Interstellar<\/strong> was so successful that the Khaki Murph<\/strong> sold like hotcakes (it is priced just below the \u20ac9<\/strong>00<\/strong> threshold); I think it\u2019d have succeeded even with a quartz caliber. To make it even more appealing, the Hamilton<\/strong>\u00a0Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> is stripped to the bone; no date window at all, something that I\u2019d love to see Hamilton Watch do<\/strong> on other Khaki Field<\/strong> watches, and the Arabic numerals are filled with plenty of vintage-looking beige SuperLuminova<\/strong>\u00ae.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph-1\"Also, the hands are not baton-shaped; they rather sport a cathedral hands\u2019 style; they make the Murph<\/strong> distinctive and contribute to enhancing that somewhat vintage military looking feel, further. The most significant difference to other Khaki Field<\/strong> watches is hidden and in-scripted on the sweeping seconds\u2019 hand that bears the wording \u201cEureka<\/em>\u201d written in Morse<\/strong> code.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-murph\"That is what Murph<\/strong> screamed as she deciphered his father\u2019s Morse-coded message via the Khaki Field Murph<\/strong>, that allowed her to understand how to complete her project to save humanity. The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph<\/strong> is vintage looking on the outside, as it is modern on the inside.<\/p>\n

Sporting a 42mm<\/strong> wide case (crown excluded) and powered by the 80<\/strong>\u2013hour<\/strong> power reserve H10 caliber<\/strong>, it comes on a black leather strap that suits the overall style but could have been softer, to make it as comfortable as the latest additions to the base Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 50mm watches hands-on<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s hard to find, in the brand\u2019s catalog, a Khaki Field<\/strong> that exceeds 42mm<\/strong> in size, as it is with a Day Date<\/strong>\u00a0or a Khaki Auto Chronograph<\/strong> for example, yet Hamilton<\/strong> released its biggest Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong> ever when it launched the Khaki Field Mechanical 50mm<\/strong>, earlier last year.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-50-mm-collection\"Hamilton Watch<\/strong> has long supplied the US military (from World War I<\/strong> to Vietnam<\/strong>), and the Khaki Field Mechanical 50mm<\/strong> is the legacy to that period. It is the modern re-issue of a Type 1 Navigator,<\/strong> a popular watch among vintage watches connoisseurs, that is quite sought-after and reasonably priced too, nowadays. The original timepiece was not as big as this one, that resembles a Laco <\/strong>watch\u00a0rather than the very first Khaki Field<\/strong>, yet it shares with its ancestor the unmistakable 24-hour inner scale on the dial.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-50-mm-black-pvd\"Hamilton<\/strong> launched a collection of three different limited edition watches all featuring the same oversized case, they all share a common grained surface finish, that has a sandblasted finish on the stainless steel version and brown or black PVD<\/strong> treatment in the other two ones, with the steel version representing a nod to the original one.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-50-mm-brown-pvd\"Hamilton<\/strong> introduced an exciting new feature too: it replaced the original printed Arabic numerals with 1mm high indexes filled with Super<\/strong>\u2013Luminova<\/strong>\u00ae along with raised indexes in the shape of a triangle on the outer ring. They guarantee an incredible glow in the dark. It also equipped each version with the hand-wound 4Hz\u00a0caliber ETA 2804 <\/strong>(H-50<\/strong>), boasting an impressive 80<\/strong>\u2013hour<\/strong> power reserve.<\/p>\n

Things that I like. Things that I don\u2019t, instead.<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re re-issuing a 100% military watch, a date window makes no sense, and my perception is that the dial design is the outcome of a hard choice: there had to be a date window but had to be not too intrusive. The result is it looks invasive and hard to read.<\/p>\n

The three versions are geared towards three different types of customers in my opinion: people looking for something that is as close as possible to the original Khaki<\/strong>, those who are more into a Safari-inspired style and who is, finally, attracted by a full-black version.<\/p>\n

\"hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-50-mm-uno\"Among the pros, I would list the case finish that is a consistent improvement over the standard Khaki Field<\/strong> and the thick leather NATO<\/strong> strap: it is made of brown or black leather<\/strong> with stitching, or a nubuck sand colored leather<\/strong> on the stainless steel version. It is so well done it reminds me the premium aftermarket straps made by Bosphorus Straps<\/strong> or the thick NATO<\/strong> straps designed by Yellow Watch Dog Straps<\/strong>, and is exceptionally smooth and comfortable.<\/p>\n

However, I suggest approaching a Khaki Field Mechanical 50mm<\/strong> only if you have a big wrist, for it is a big watch indeed. Produced in 550 specimen<\/strong> each, a Khaki Field Mechanical 50mm<\/strong> retails for 995<\/strong>\u20ac. Kudos to Hamilton<\/strong> for selling a premium Khaki Field<\/strong> at under 1.000<\/strong>\u20ac.\u00a0Final thought and a proposal to Hamilton<\/strong>: why not realize, a 45mm<\/strong> sized variant featuring the same specification, for example?<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date 42mm Camouflage Collection<\/h2>\n

Hamilton<\/strong>\u2019s history is inextricably linked to the Khaki Field<\/strong> and its classic three-hands-watch with a double scale \u2013 a military-inspired watch \u2013 and it is also linked to the supply of watches with specific\u00a0characteristics to the American Navy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Even without wanting to call into question the roots of the Khaki<\/strong> collection that Hamilton<\/strong> has increasingly expanded to other sectors by creating the Khaki<\/strong>\u00a0Navy Scuba Auto<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (originally equipped with a nylon strap and afterwards with a rubber strap<\/strong><\/span><\/a>), and the Khaki Navy Frogman<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for extremely professionals divers, the Khaki Field Day Date Auto<\/strong> brings back the Khaki<\/strong> collection into its original territory.<\/p>\n

The Khaki Field Mechanical\u2019s legacy<\/h3>\n

I have often reiterated, and this is something that should be easily understood commercial-wise, that when a collection is successful it is quite natural that the brand will expand it to explore further and try to satisfy all the tastes of the current or potentially-new customers.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical <\/strong>that represents the essence of this brand founded on American soil and the new 50mm King Size<\/strong> epitomize today the two extremes of a collection that knows no limits and that is even used by the pilots of the Red Bull Air Race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. However, nothing is as familiar as that opaque olive green military tone<\/strong> on a fabric strap; something that you could easily identify even among hundreds of different watches scattered on a table inside an American pop-up shop.<\/p>\n

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The Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date\u00a0Auto <\/strong> is the bridge connecting the simplicity of the manual winding Khaki Mechanical<\/strong> with no date and the modernity of an automatic Khaki Field Chrono<\/strong> (that now also sports the military colors of the new Jack Ryan series<\/strong> broadcast on Amazon Prime Video) because it features the spirit of the original Khaki<\/strong> watch with all the comfort sides, the size (42mm) and the characteristics of a modern automatic timepiece.<\/p>\n

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A Khaki Field Day Date Auto<\/strong> does not betray its origins, but rather intensifies them aesthetically thanks to its new camouflage and solid color straps \u2013 on which Hamilton<\/strong> has applied a rubber insert on the inside \u2013 and the technically-refined day-and-date-complication and a super caliber.<\/p>\n

It seems bizarre that a brand has crafted such a big watch when all its competitors (Panerai<\/strong><\/span><\/a> excluded) are generally reducing the overall size of their timepieces. However, although Hamilton Watch<\/strong> is today very much linked to Jazz, cinema and many cultural events, the brand was initially conceived and recognized as a brand deeply rooted in the military field. A 50mm<\/strong> wide Khaki Field Mechanical<\/strong> makes, therefore, sense.<\/p>\n