A few short days after clicking “Buy”, the box appeared on my doorstep, ready for its initial unveiling. Usability 5. The Hamilton name is noticeable on the current model, but doesn’t take away from the dial layout or its overall balance. By: Tim Vaux. I see you Mr. Hamilton III and appreciate your peace offeringThe Khaki Field Mechanical also has drilled lugs, which allows for quick strap changes. No matter which angle you look at it, it’s clearly legible, which we really like.If we were you, we wouldn’t.It’s quite unlikely for the hands to fall off, and this is a comforting thought since this issue is typical with cheaper watches.Not too flashy, but has all the basic features (and maybe even more!) Read honest and unbiased product reviews … This watch has been on my radar since I saw it in January. Unless someone strikes the crystal with a baseball bat head-on, it’s bound to shatter into pieces. The main differences between the 2801 and 2824 are the 2801’s lack of a date window and mechanical only movement, both nods to the original. of an everyday wristwatch, the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic watch is worth a second glance. At $500 it offers a sapphire crystal, a Swiss-made ETA 2824-2 movement, and a date display. The proportions work and create a completely different wear than the aforementioned SRP. Can I ask where one can find the NATO strap with the centre yellow stripe featured in one of your pictures?Excellent article and review! In fact, it’s too polished, that it may strike you as somewhat shiny and eye-catchy. Absolutely! The omission creates balance, a clean look, and an overall nod to the original watch. Review Summary. Watch brands continue to open their archives and tap into their storied pasts. Even if it’s exposed to moisture or sweat, there’s no risk of corrosion. But you’re in luck, having 20mm lugs means that the Khaki Field Mechanical will fit most of the straps you’ve accumulated over the years. A small quip, since more times than not, a one-piece strap will block my view of the case back anyway. That is a matter of preference and possibly my self-proclaimed purist ideals. The 38mm Khaki Field case just seemed a bit dainty. Before moving on, please sign up for the WATCHSPEC newsletter whe…
It was a little anticlimactic at first. The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is based on a watch manufactured by Hamilton, under the military spec of GG-W-113, for the United States Army between the years of 1967 and 1986. The only time this can turn out to be a drawback is once this part gets scratched. Life is about compromises and I’m fine with trading these minor shortcomings for a Hamilton with a 38mm case and 20mm lugs.“The Swiss paying for American heritage” made me chucklePowering the Khaki Field Mechanical is an ETA 2801-2. It’s not one you can ever accuse of being flimsy, and there’s a snug feel to the watch once securely worn around your wrist.While there may be some minor concerns with the watch such as the stiff leather strap, highly polished domed crystal, and a little faint glow of the hands, we think that it’s solid watch that’s worth every dollar.Do you take a shower with your watch?Are you into add-on features when it comes to a casual watch such as the altitude, day of the week, or stopwatch? The dial layout, brushed steel case finish, hacking capability, and inscription on the case back served as specs to create an American military field watch.
In this review I will go through the following categories to cover all aspects of this watch. I grit my teeth knowing the Swiss paid for it’s American heritage, but I won’t take this out on the Khaki Field Mechanical. 1.
Not too flashy, but has all the basic features (and maybe even more!)
Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Review. The final product is a modern field watch ready for daily wear. Initially only available in Japan, the Khaki Field Mechanical came stateside earlier this year. Purists may argue, “at that point do a complete 1:1 reissue,” which is a justified argument.The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical takes on a completely different appeal in the darkness, a detail lacking in most vintage timepieces (as lume has a shelf life and dissipates after decades of use).
Many brands have experimented with faux patina to create vintage appeal.
I have a larger wrist (8″) so I’m anxious about how the watch will look when I’m wearing it.
But if the basic time-telling feature is all you need, then this watch is good to go.
I got it cause it’s pretty much like my Dad’s 1969 Benrus – that’s too precious to me to wear out of the home. The lug to lug is 47mm, which is the same as the Seiko SRP, but the length of the lugs is about 1mm longer on the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical H69429931. Additional changes I might add would include a screw down crown and a way to differentiate the 12 o’clock lume at night. Due to the gap in the case and spring bars, one piece straps look better than their two piece adversaries.This piece was written and submitted by an incredible member of the Two Broke Watch Snobs fan community!
This means that it’s completely safe if your watch gets wet when you wash the dishes, or you’re walking in the rain, or even if you happen to forget to take it off while in the shower.If you’re not fond of the color, you should be able to find an excellent replacement.