The free sprung balance of the H40 has proven to make mine the most accurate automatic I own, better by far than more expensive watches. I love this piece and enjoy wearing it often. Thank you for such an excellent review.
Great assessment of the Khaki King. The heritage, appearance, and reliability are what encouraged me the most to finally get a Hamilton. I’ve got the black dial automatic in 42 mm. I quickly replaced the leather strap. It was nice but never fit quite right. Nato and silicone straps appeal to me the most. I get a perfect fit with those. Thanks for sharing the video.
I keep hearing people saying that you can pick these up cheap? I bought mine from Hamilton and it was £700. Seen a few second hand and some from international sites as low as £500 but I wasn't willing to take a gamble. I have the black dial and it's perfect for my aging eyes. Great review.
Well at one point you could, but times seem to have changed. I don't know if they stoped making as many, or if more people wanted to buy them. Either way great watch. Still love mine.
Great review! In June of 2018 I celebrated 45 years of service at my place of employment. The Khaki King was my choice of the gifts offered for that milestone. Mine is the black dial bracelet version, but I like to wear it almost every day with a Clockwork Synergy two-piece nato strap in olive green. I love the watch, and everything about it. Fun fact, I live about 10 miles from Lancaster, Pa., the birthplace of Hamilton watches.
Dropping the beat rate to 3Hz from 4, and extending the power reserve is a great feat imo. 4Hz is not very fluid, so it's hard to distinguish between a 5/10 in fluidity of the seconds hand and a 4/10 in a normal glance on your wrist. You do notice a power reserve that lasts almost 2 days more.
I wish the Champagne and Silver dials had darker hands to match the darker numbers on the dial. Makes for quick recognition visibility in tricky lighting or angle reading situations from dawn to dusk - much like the Hamilton and Waltham railroad pocket watches had at the turn of the last century. There was a reason for that - to minimize the making a time reading mistake. Also, I would like Hamilton to add a screw in crown and 100 meter water resistance.
I finally found a method to make the Hamilton leather strap comfortable for me. It is twice as thick near the lugs as it is at the buckle. That upper portion just refuses to flex easily and I think that it what makes it uncomfortable to wear. I applied some Obenaufs LP to both sides of the bands and then took a few minutes to flex it the entire length of the band bending it in both directions. Now the band conforms to my wrist and I almost forget that I am wearing it. It did make the band just a bit darker in color but it still looks great! If you have new Hamilton bands sitting in a drawer because you find them uncomfortable you might give this a try. Adding some waterproofing to a nice leather band is a plus as well.
I might have to give this a shot. I'm actually editing together a 3 way comparison with the Khaki King, Alpanist and Orient Star Outdoor. When it comes to straps the Hammy comes in dead last.
If you try this method maybe you could film it. It would provide some new content and I know there are a ton of these Hamilton straps hanging around in people's watch drawers and not being worn.
Relative Time Yes a light coating on both sides then work it by hand bending it both ways with special attention paid to the lug ends where the band is thickest. I did this a few times as the flexing opens the pores in the leather allowing more of the leather protector to work its way in. It’s actually pretty amazing just how comfortable these bands can be.
I love my Khaki King and love everything about it...! You know that I never realized the day and date had a gold frame around it until I saw this excellent video of yours....! Learn something everyday.... By the way I have tried many different straps on this watch but the best looking band I have found is the Fluco "Casablanca" in olive...! It picks up that khaki olive tinged face beautifully and the cream stitching on the band makes it look custom, also the edging on the leather is black, just gorgeous and I purchased it at Holben's... Excellent video of one of my favorite watches... I also agree with the fact the watch can be dressed down for field but put a Casablanca band on it and wear it with a sport shirt and a sport coat...! P.S. the watch I have keeps unbelievable accurate time, like it's a chronometer ....!
Still have it and still love it as well. It's been my go-to travel watch just because it's so easy to dress up and dress down. I recently tried a greenish Ostrich strap off amazon, looks really good with it.
Great video. I have the black version. I'd prefer better bitrate than power reserve and better 10 bar but... Very confortable watch and versatile. Stored near the sarb033 and the Alpinist. Thanks for the review.
@@RelativeTime Ufff, difficult question. I think is better the Alpinist; the very well finished case, the screw crown, 20Bar WR, rotatory bezel and 39mm... BUT, in my opinion, the green color is not so versatyle than the black dial of Hamilton. After one year with two watches, I wear more the Hamilton for daily use. I use the Alpinist sometimes, in weekends, in sunny days (then the green dial is expectacular). The Alpinist es more adventure/summer watch and the Hamilton more daily. I think I like better the Hamilton for these reasons, but I'll keep the two!
I've come close to picking up the black dial a couple of times now but after this I think the champagne would be my pick. Beautiful dial on this one. Nice vid as always.
Received this watch as a Christmas gift from the wife. Love the watch, but immediately grabbed a black Croc band with white stitching. BIG improvement. Like a different watch compared to the factory brown.👍
The factory strap looks good, but o so stiff. I took mine off and it hasn't been near it since. I settled on this sort of two tone leather number. instagram.com/p/B6k849bnoYn/
Once again, another great well thought out review! The champagne color looks great, especially with the different finishes, but the hands are easily lost. Plus this needs a 100m (10bar) water resistance.
I've got the Khaki Field Auto 38mm and I've been wondering what it has to give it the 100m WR that this Khaki King lacks. Makes me somewhat skeptical of mine...
With light colour hands, only black dial is handsome. In any case, day-date complication at this price point is very tempting and the 3 Hz precision and durability is also worthwhile. Nice review 👍🏻💙
I love the Seiko Field watches. However, this Hamilton Khaki King is on another level altogether. The Champagne dial is just gorgeous and I must admit I have a soft spot for Champagne and Silver dials. Looks good on most strap types too. For an upgrade to this beautiful watch, I would go for a Luminox Chrono. Thx for another detailed and informative review.
I will be now a bit of a bad guy: every watch that we personally like looks good with the straps of our choices....this is irrelevant. What is relevant however is that hamilton now makes their watches in the way that it is impossible to set them any more...if for instance after five year the wach is getting slower you have to send them to the producer or very specialized watch repairing......older models had this simple opportunity, like also seiko or orient now....why did they change it? Money?...
Loved the review. I have both of the Seikos mentioned, in fact 3 total, the 809 and 03 cream dial. I ordered this watch for the same reason. I wanted something Swiss and I'm growing tired of shaking the 7S26 daily.
Very helpful. I really like the black face version of this one. Not a fan of reflective watch faces. But I like the features of this watch. If I could get one that was close to as accurate as the one you have that would be super nice. Seems to be about the same price as the Vaer Automatics with the Japanese movements. That would also make an interesting comparison.
Great review. Decided on this exact watch as a birthday gift to myself. Haven't bought a new watch since a Monster Dracula and Eco drive in 2012! Was torn between this and the Mido Patrimony, going with the King because I think it dresses up or down easier
Dressing up and down is one of its biggest strengths. Try lots of different straps. Great watch, I've gotten many more watches since this video, but the Khaki King is still one of my favorites.
Very beautiful watch! Love the look and the dimensions. Although 47mm L2L would be my preference. Shame about lack of 100m WR. 50m is fine for this type of watch, but still! :D
Part of me wants to say that if you need 100m on a field watch your doing it wrong. 😎 But 100m with screw down crown for an everyday watch, regardless of style, is preferred. Then you don't need to worry about taking it off no matter what you do.
I had the champagne dial and sold it,I have the black dial now and can't take the thing off,I love it too much. Seiko has the better Lum, but I love this hamilton Khaki king on a nato strap for my 8.5 inch wrist.
Having had 2 Seiko( Alpinist ) watches sent back within a year due to poor time keeping I bought the above mentioned Hamilton , it’s incredible how accurate it is( +4 sec / day ) as much as aesthetics are important it’s still the accuracy of the watch that’s a primary requirement & this watch is great value for what it delivers.
I have a Khaki King Ii (black dial, metal bracelet). The only thing I would add is a screw down crown and another 50M of depth tolerance. But, honestly, as I am retired and only swim and kayak . . . if I get to 50M submerged something is terribly wrong and accurste time is beyond secondary importance.
Great review in excellent detail. I currently have a Bulova uhf military with a wonderful sweep, grear date position at 6 oclock. The Hamilton is a quality watch. Enjoying catching up on your work.
What about the Seiko Alpinist? Certainly a field watch with a dressy side. Controversial for sure. It seems that it would be perfect for you and both of our outdoor interests.
Alpinist is great, but it's been discontinued so harder and harder to get now. Part of what made it great was it's great price, but that's no longer true for the ones that are still on sale. Another interesting watch, kind of like the alpinist, is the Akura Wayfarer. th-cam.com/video/war3jeqPlgU/w-d-xo.html It was a Kickstarter project, that got successfully funded but the owner canceled it earlier this week before it finished. A prototype was mailed to me to review the day they pulled the plug, and I got it yesterday. Great watch, I'll get some video of it, but not sure what I'll do with the footage. Not much point to review it if no one will ever be able to buy one.
Very impressive production, you clearly have a passion for watches and that passion along with your technical knowledge drives the quality of your videos. With all that said I think your best attribute is the perfect Patrick Bateman impression. Love it
This is the second time I’ve watched this excellent review of the Hamilton Khaki King. The first time I watched this video I was in the process of deciding whether or not I might purchase this attractive watch. Since then, a lot of time has lapsed and I’ve finally pulled the trigger as I expect delivery of my Khaki King with Champagne dial, tomorrow. Jomashop had a very attractive 4th of July sale which I just couldn’t pass up. I just wanted to let you know that your review and your response to a question you answered; helped me seal the deal. I’m looking forward to admiring this beautiful entry level Swiss watch which I believe punches above its weight class. I’ll let you know the final verdict in a few weeks, if you’re interested. Thanks again for putting together such an outstanding review!...Ed.
Well, I'm not sure what he is basing that on, but I've tested mine with a diamond selector. While thermal conductivity tests aren't 100% conclusive, I'd be suprised if it was. That said, functionally speaking it doesn't matter a whole lot. Since it's on the back of your wrist it shouldn't get scratched up.
Between the King and the H70505833 Khaki field day date auto i went with the king as well. @ 40mm it's like the Swiss army size of watches it will wear well on an 8 inch wrist just as well as a 7 inch one. And for those looking for a khaki day date display with smaller wrists this is a no brainer as the H70505833 is 42mm to accommodate that layout. Some may nitpick the cut off numbers between 11 and 1 to make room for a full day date display on a 40mm face. But I don't find that it hinders me and the way Hamilton did this was well executed leaving the 24 hour market plainly visible it simply looks smart and is well laid out for the real estate on the watch face. The H40 movement is a perfect balance of accuracy tuned for power reserve, I can walk away from this watch on Friday evening & grab it on a Monday morning and it will still be going strong, and on time.😁
As a recent subscriber, I am really enjoying your videos, they are great! I love Hamilton, and I've been struggling between the khaki king and the khaki field as my next watch goal. I'd appreciate your take on the matter, a comparison between both, perhaps? Cheers from Brazil, and keep up with the good work!
I've got the Khaki Mechanical and while it's OK (once you regulate it!), my next purchase will be a Khaki King. Go for the King, you won't be disappointed. NOTE: Regulating the H movements uses a tiny screw instead of a lever. It actually makes it EASIER to regulate than a lever since you can make exact, precise adjustments while it's still on the timegrapher.
@Augusto Guizelini Ferreira da Silva Thanks and welcome. I've never owned one, so I might not be the best person to ask. Although in JustblueFish's review he shows them side by side. th-cam.com/video/24FYC1hYOJg/w-d-xo.html I believe they are fairly similar (although It think the field is a little smaller). Just one is more traditional, and the other is a little more with the day date.
I own a Kamasu in red and also the Hamilton Khaki king in Champaign. Maybe we are WATCH twins, LOL. I believe it wears a little small, so 41mm may have been better. Your right, it doesn't have any anti reflectant coating on the crystal. The movement used is the same as the Powermatic 80 in the Tissot Seastar, and yes, it's an ETA. In short, I absolutely love mine, especially as they are quite rare in the UK
I have both a Champagne Khaki King and a Tissot Seastar, and really like the 80 hour power reserve in these movements. Yes it makes sense that with both Hamilton and Tissot under the Swatch group that they would share this movement - are they actually identical?? The longer power reserve on both watches more than offsets whatever loss of smoothness in the sweep of the second hand for me, anyway. Do you actually notice this in daily wear? I don't. And both watches have been dead reliable and very accurate.
Still one of the best today, I recommend checking your local stores instead of ordering online as it might cheaper. Only weakness is the lume, rest is great for the price point.
Cant believe i missed this video. Never knew the day/date had yellow surroundings. It definitely feels more like a dressier khaki field due to the champagne dial. Thank you for another great review !
It’s refreshing to hear somebody speak like an adult from years past. Notice he doesn’t up talk, or use the word “like” incessantly. The way most of Americans speak now. This country is mostly full of children now.
Thank you for another well thought out review. After much analyzing my best "field watch" is a Dagaz Thunderbolt. Yes, it is considered to be an aviation watch and no longer made; however, it has a better built quality than any Hamilton I have had with a Miyota 9015 (my sample doesn't loose/gain when worn), domed anti-reflective coated sapphire, drilled lugs, amazing bracelet (like Sinn quality), screw down crown, and 150m water resistance. The lume is outstanding. The Dagaz has an extremely legible dial, that is why I consider it my "field watch. If I were looking to upgrade this watch is the logical step; a step which I took. If you don't have one of these watches I recommend you find one used to give it a try. They used to go for ~$300 new, and during the final days ~$188. That is when I purchased mine. Hamilton is a company rich with horological history; especially in the last century. The one common complaint I hear about is water intrusion. I never got mine wet, so have never had one fail. I hope they have corrected these issues in the latest runs. I actually prefer my Seiko SNK to the Hamilton Khaki King for outdoor activities. All this said, it is nice to hear a positive review about the current Hamilton Khaki King. Excellent job as always!
Thanks. I've heard about the Dagaz Thunderbold, but never saw one. Was it a limited edition, or did they just stop making them? I've noticed they have another watch up on their site.
@@RelativeTime They were not a well-known watch (and I was told that manufacturing costs were an issue), so the company decided to stop manufacturing them and focus on adding more dive watches. The only people that bought them were watch enthusiasts looking for something different. I think it is very unfortunate they stopped production, as this watch is an awesome non-dive watch. I was informed they would not be making anymore in the future. A big bummer IMHO. They turn up on eBay and on the forums for sale. If you can find one in good condition (and someone willing to part with it) I highly recommend it. I love diver's watches (and dive style watches), but not everyone always wants to wear a large chunk of steel (or titanium) on the wrist. Field watches (and this Dagaz) definitely have their place. I speculate Dagaz is going with the market, like most micro-brands, and focusing on dive style watches.
I have one coming. I guess I'll have to see it in person, but the one thing I don't like is the finish of the band. It looks thickly coated, rather than a natural finish.
Eventually you will want to swap the strap out to something else. Luckily it looks great with everything. This is the one I eventually settled on. instagram.com/p/B6k849bnoYn/
A few improvements: A metal frame around day date complication. Improve water resistance to 100m Add more superluminva lume. That woukd make it a killer watch.
The Swatch Group is doing the same thing with the power reserve in some of there other brands. The Powermatic 80 is basically the same movement with Date only. I got a Certina DS Action Diver and that is what it had. If your really into field watches I don’t know what a good option slightly more expensive this is. For a similar price there is the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage. It’s similar to this but 43mm and date only, no day. 50m wTer resist with a similar dial and a modified 2824-2. I got one for under $400 from Jomashop.
How has that movement been in the Certina? I've looked at the Glycine Combat as well. Almost bought one of the moonphase versions when it was on Massdrop, but I held out for the Airman. Could be a good option, although I was already thinking about a combat sub as well.
Relative Time last time I wore the Certina, It running a few seconds fast. I have heard mixed results on the Powermatic 80 and the Hamilton versions. I heard it’s not as reliable as a standard 2824 or similar ETA movement. Glycines can usually be had for some great prices. I have seen Combat Subs for under $500. They are really nice. Very thin and more unique then a Steinhart Ocean One.
I have this watch and really think it is a great piece. It has been my go to watch whenever I am doing something active (hiking, working on my car, etc.). Unfortunately I think I am going to sell mine at some point as the 49.5mm lug to lug is just a bit too much for my taste. It is otherwise a fantastic watch though, especially how thin it wears
Relative Time I haven’t decided what I will replace it with yet. I want something in the 36-38mm range. The Khaki field is in consideration, but I think I might look for something a little different than my khaki king for variety. I recently tried on a Oris Pointer Date 36, but the 17mm lugs were a turn off. I might look at Sinn. Otherwise I don’t know yet. I have already bought too many watches this year and want to go without a new purchase until the new year so I have time to think it over
you're nailing the macro shots! Beautiful cinematography. Also a great honest review! also, in terms of "upgrading" a field watch, well... the whole point is they are cheap and cheerful, meant to be rough and tough but if they get blown to bits, cheap to replace. An expensive field watch is... pointless?
That is an excellent point. I love the Glycine airman I got as a travel watch. It's perfect for adventurous trips, except for one thing. It's price. If I trip and smack it against a rock I wont be happy. In some ways that's why I still have my Vostok Ampbibia.
@@RelativeTime Just checked again, lost about 4 seconds in 11days. And the lume is great. I think your posts on watches are one of the best if not the best on TH-cam. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍
I like field watches myself and have several, from a Hamilton 1978 mil-issue to a modern Hamilton Khaki Mechanical to the usual Seiko Sports 5 suspects, even a Marathon GP Stainless mechanical. You should check out Manchester Watch Works (MWW) Rattler field watch. 100m, screw-down crown, NH35A, titanium case, insane lume that lasts through the night. It's my go-to beater watch I wear for work.
Well the movement should be set up to switch over at midnight, but the hands might not be placed at exactly the right spot. It happens sometimes, especially on watches that are assembled by hand. I've learned this from modding a few watches and swapping hands. basically the hands are held by friction and are usually pressed on. When attaching hands I usually set the watch for midnight first then try to attach and line up both the hour and minute hands. But getting them perfect is tricky at times. All depends on how steady your hands are. Does that make sense? The question however is at what price is it unacceptable for the builder to just settle for good enough instead of perfect when putting a watch together.
Someone else commented that they saw the same in other reviews. Not entirely sure whats going on. Straight on they are black. But with bright studio light, very reflective dial and more extreme angles they start to look more charcoal to dark blue. Might be the dome crystal is diffracting the light a little, or just the material the numerals are made of. I never noticed in while wearing it. Just when reviewing the footage.
Glad i came across this video - I have the same watch and have been looking for other strap options but didnt have any point of referrence. Great content - subbed✌
Thanks and welcome. Glad to help. I started showing off the watches with different straps a while ago. Everyone seems to appreciate it, so kept doing it. Although takes a bit more time, but also gives me more and different footage to keep it interesting.
I don't think so. It's still listed on their site. www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h64455523-khaki-field-king-auto.html Technically they are black numbers, it's just at some angles and light they can look a little blue.
Someone mentioned it's now a screw, and it's easier to do now. So who knows. I'm just curious why they removed it. Did they have good reason, or was it to keep hobbyists for playing with it.
The movement is very accurate from factory. If your looking to regulate your own watch then it may be more difficult. However, any decent watchmaker will have no difficulty. Small tradeoff of 80 hour power reserve and great accuracy at very affordable price.
A really nice watch with this very nice champaigne dial which really enhances it in my opinion and which I prefer to the black dial. I like the fact it also has an 80 hour power reserve. I personally own one watch with a champaigne dial and that is on a quartz Pulsar watch. Becaus of the colour of the dial I have found it very versatile also as regards straps. I changed the strap it was originally one to a nice red strap similar to the grey strap you have shown in your video with your Hamilton and it looks amazing. I only have two field watches, one being a Citizen Eco Drive and the other a Seiko Solar watch, both are great watches and very affordable and have 100M water resistance which is a must for a field watch IMO. The Seiko I have put on an aviator strap because as I wear it a lot on activities with the air cadets (Air Training Corps) here in the UK I needed a strong watch strap which will also take a lot of punishment and it is ideal. Thanks for posting this video, I may go for one of these in the future but I wouldn't wear it for my activities with the air cadets due to it only being 50M water resistant.
Another entertaining review! To answer your question about next level, how bout Tudors Heritage Black Bay 36 & 41? Not true field watches but definitely fall into that do all niche.
One of the days I went hiking with the Khaki King, another watch geek saw me taking a photo of it and wanted to see what I was doing. He was actually wearing a Black Blay, so that's a good suggestion.
Field watch with 5 ATM of WR... I don't think so. The Hamiltons are still unconvinced me ... many rumors about their lack of water resistance and their movements difficult to serve
A lot of Hamiltons seem to have 50m. I am curious as to why. You would think 100m wouldn't be too difficult. Have the time just implement a screw down crown.
Got me the exact same. An officer's field watch, love it. Still struggling to find the ideal strap though... tried Bond Nato, mesh, sand suede, but I dunno. Right now it's on a reddish brown vintage leather. For a modern take on field watches, I got a titanium blue Citizen Mont-Bell for Xmas... something entirely different all right ;-)
I eventually went with this two tone leather strap I ran across on Amazon. Said it was custom and hand made in Vietnam. instagram.com/p/B6k849bnoYn/?igshid=1ecqn1jdzc2q6 I think the seller is no longer on Amazon, but I ran across his own site. babuhandmadeleather.com/product/ombre-brown-vegetable-tanned-leather-watch-band-sw051/ Pretty nice leather. Buckle could be better, but overall happy with it.
That is also true. I've also heard that some local watch shops wont work on them, but haven't confirmed that. Although I've also heard that Hamiltons service is very reasonably priced. You just have to send it away for a while. So do you now have a complete Helm collection?
I can't imagine why a watchmaker would refuse to service. I have my watches serviced at Shami watchmaker in New Jersey. They have worked on my Tissot Powermatic which has similar movement to Hamilton and no problem regulating. I think any "real" watchmaker can do the job.
I've loved my inexpensive Seiko 5 Field Watch for some time and still do, but I'm now waiting for delivery of the black dial version of this. It's a watch I've admired and desired for some time. I came across an excellent price and couldn't resist treating myself with one for an upcoming millstone (sic) birthday. I'm fairly new to watch collecting and this will be my second Swiss automatic. Given it's looks, specs and consistently good reviews I expect to like it very much. As usual I find your review to be the most informative of all. Please keep up the good work, Sir. Best to you, Glenn.
I've seen the colorway referred to as beige ... is the champagne colorway the same as beige? Looking to buy today with Christmas money (well that and a Seiko Presage cocktail time in iced blue).
I've never seen it referred to as beige, but I guess it could be. The main thing is to make sure the reference/model numbers are the same. Edit: Scratch that. Just checked the Amazon link I have and it's now listing it as Beige. So I guess they are.
Have you seen the BULOVA VWI Special Edition HACK Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 96A259? Any thoughts on whether it would be a good watch and the cause it supports?
I wanted to love my Hamilton , but I had a black dial and the lack of AR coating made the glare horrible. I may have to consider a champagne dial! Great review.
Really nice Hamilton f/w, I wonder if the leather strap would wrap around my 8 1/2 wrist??? This watch would wear nicely in casual sporty or even out to town. Champagne please!!!
No, the supplied strap is very small. It barely fits my 7.5" wrist. That said, I couldn't decide between the champagne and the black, so a month after I ordered the champagne, I loved it so much I bought the black as well!
Hi great video ✅, but i have a question, you mention couple of times $350 price but where,? Can you send me that link please? Can’t find it in that price nowhere. Thanks
Thanks. Unfortunately Im not sure you can find it for that these days. Every once in a while it will go on sale. But like a lot of things prices have gone up since the pandemic started. Best place to keep an eye on would be jomashop, but right now I think it's about $500.
@@byronacosta1655 I think those are from Armilla. You can see more of them in this video. th-cam.com/video/FjJPCu_OuXw/w-d-xo.html Great straps, but I know they also got hit hard from the Pandemic. For a while, they weren't available, but I think they are back now. If you are interested in them, I'd also send them an email first and ask if they are in stock before ordering. armillawatchbands.com/ At one point there was also a "relativetime" discount code for Armilla, which I think still works.
Just picked one up at the AD Special one day sale 35% off $400 ZERO Complaints at that price!!!!!!!!!!! ZERO! HOLY Smokes is this thing Accurate! 48 Hours +2 Seconds! More accurate than some of my more Expensive Pieces!
Thanks. One advantage to how I do my videos is that I have a nice set of stock footage from every watch I've looked at. So easy to grab and throw in any other video.
Thanks. Could be a good video, might have to do a little more research. Right now I have a couple of boxes, and a couple of travel cases for when I travel. www.amazon.com/Travel-Storage-Cushioned-Wristwatches-Watches/dp/B01L0VVGBE/ So never looked to much beyond what I have as it works.
The free sprung balance of the H40 has proven to make mine the most accurate automatic I own, better by far than more expensive watches. I love this piece and enjoy wearing it often. Thank you for such an excellent review.
Really appreciate your camera work and variety of strap options you show.
Thanks!
The champagne dial is THE reason to buy this. That 49mm span is ridiculous. I have 2 but this one is classy with that dial.
Great assessment of the Khaki King. The heritage, appearance, and reliability are what encouraged me the most to finally get a Hamilton. I’ve got the black dial automatic in 42 mm. I quickly replaced the leather strap. It was nice but never fit quite right. Nato and silicone straps appeal to me the most. I get a perfect fit with those. Thanks for sharing the video.
I keep hearing people saying that you can pick these up cheap? I bought mine from Hamilton and it was £700. Seen a few second hand and some from international sites as low as £500 but I wasn't willing to take a gamble. I have the black dial and it's perfect for my aging eyes. Great review.
Well at one point you could, but times seem to have changed. I don't know if they stoped making as many, or if more people wanted to buy them. Either way great watch. Still love mine.
Great review! In June of 2018 I celebrated 45 years of service at my place of employment. The Khaki King was my choice of the gifts offered for that milestone. Mine is the black dial bracelet version, but I like to wear it almost every day with a Clockwork Synergy two-piece nato strap in olive green. I love the watch, and everything about it. Fun fact, I live about 10 miles from Lancaster, Pa., the birthplace of Hamilton watches.
Very cool. How do you like Clockwork synergy's straps?
@@RelativeTime Great straps, fit and wear well! I love their two piece natos.
I own the black khaki 38 and I love that watch. I would prefer the king because of the day and date, but got the khaki 38 because of the size
Your camera work and editing is awesome, you really make all the watches you show look amazing.
Thanks!
Dropping the beat rate to 3Hz from 4, and extending the power reserve is a great feat imo. 4Hz is not very fluid, so it's hard to distinguish between a 5/10 in fluidity of the seconds hand and a 4/10 in a normal glance on your wrist. You do notice a power reserve that lasts almost 2 days more.
The day and date deployment system is the 'King' strongest point.
My daily driver. Love this watch. A strap monster and highly reliable. Mine is already showing the daily wear battle scars.
In the crystal or case?
I wish the Champagne and Silver dials had darker hands to match the darker numbers on the dial. Makes for quick recognition visibility in tricky lighting or angle reading situations from dawn to dusk - much like the Hamilton and Waltham railroad pocket watches had at the turn of the last century. There was a reason for that - to minimize the making a time reading mistake. Also, I would like Hamilton to add a screw in crown and 100 meter water resistance.
I finally found a method to make the Hamilton leather strap comfortable for me. It is twice as thick near the lugs as it is at the buckle. That upper portion just refuses to flex easily and I think that it what makes it uncomfortable to wear. I applied some Obenaufs LP to both sides of the bands and then took a few minutes to flex it the entire length of the band bending it in both directions. Now the band conforms to my wrist and I almost forget that I am wearing it. It did make the band just a bit darker in color but it still looks great! If you have new Hamilton bands sitting in a drawer because you find them uncomfortable you might give this a try. Adding some waterproofing to a nice leather band is a plus as well.
I might have to give this a shot. I'm actually editing together a 3 way comparison with the Khaki King, Alpanist and Orient Star Outdoor. When it comes to straps the Hammy comes in dead last.
I used this method on two different Hamilton leather bands and it worked for both. A repeatable end result supports the merits of this method.
If you try this method maybe you could film it. It would provide some new content and I know there are a ton of these Hamilton straps hanging around in people's watch drawers and not being worn.
@@Dizzywind Great Idea. I already ordered some to give it a shot, so I guess I might as well film it.
Did you just work it in by hand?
Relative Time Yes a light coating on both sides then work it by hand bending it both ways with special attention paid to the lug ends where the band is thickest. I did this a few times as the flexing opens the pores in the leather allowing more of the leather protector to work its way in. It’s actually pretty amazing just how comfortable these bands can be.
Nice review! For me the next level of field watch was my Alpinist. I love the dial texture on the KK...it reminds me of a gold record.
It really does.
I love my Khaki King and love everything about it...! You know that I never realized the day and date had a gold frame around it until I saw this excellent video of yours....! Learn something everyday.... By the way I have tried many different straps on this watch but the best looking band I have found is the Fluco "Casablanca" in olive...! It picks up that khaki olive tinged face beautifully and the cream stitching on the band makes it look custom, also the edging on the leather is black, just gorgeous and I purchased it at Holben's... Excellent video of one of my favorite watches... I also agree with the fact the watch can be dressed down for field but put a Casablanca band on it and wear it with a sport shirt and a sport coat...! P.S. the watch I have keeps unbelievable accurate time, like it's a chronometer ....!
Still have it and still love it as well. It's been my go-to travel watch just because it's so easy to dress up and dress down. I recently tried a greenish Ostrich strap off amazon, looks really good with it.
Great video. I have the black version. I'd prefer better bitrate than power reserve and better 10 bar but... Very confortable watch and versatile. Stored near the sarb033 and the Alpinist. Thanks for the review.
Thank you. Between the Khaki King and the Alpinist, which do you like better?
@@RelativeTime Ufff, difficult question. I think is better the Alpinist; the very well finished case, the screw crown, 20Bar WR, rotatory bezel and 39mm... BUT, in my opinion, the green color is not so versatyle than the black dial of Hamilton. After one year with two watches, I wear more the Hamilton for daily use. I use the Alpinist sometimes, in weekends, in sunny days (then the green dial is expectacular). The Alpinist es more adventure/summer watch and the Hamilton more daily. I think I like better the Hamilton for these reasons, but I'll keep the two!
What is the band at 8:59? Love that band…where can I find it?
That's a Harris Tweed wool strap from Vario. It's leather against your wrist, so still very comfortable.
I have one and love its looks and timekeeping sporty and elegant goes both ways. Like your review keep up the good work.
I've come close to picking up the black dial a couple of times now but after this I think the champagne would be my pick. Beautiful dial on this one. Nice vid as always.
Thanks. It really is a fantastic watch.
What a beautiful, and practical timepiece - thx for sharing this with us!
Received this watch as a Christmas gift from the wife. Love the watch, but immediately grabbed a black Croc band with white stitching. BIG improvement. Like a different watch compared to the factory brown.👍
The factory strap looks good, but o so stiff. I took mine off and it hasn't been near it since.
I settled on this sort of two tone leather number.
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Once again, another great well thought out review! The champagne color looks great, especially with the different finishes, but the hands are easily lost. Plus this needs a 100m (10bar) water resistance.
If they added 100m of WR and a screw-down crown the Khaki King (black and champagne) could be a great one watch solution for most people.
I've got the Khaki Field Auto 38mm and I've been wondering what it has to give it the 100m WR that this Khaki King lacks. Makes me somewhat skeptical of mine...
13:14 what strap is that?? Link in description doesn’t lead anywhere
I honestly any stand how busy the day and date complications look on this watch but I really wanted them on. Everything else feels perfect
With light colour hands, only black dial is handsome. In any case, day-date complication at this price point is very tempting and the 3 Hz precision and durability is also worthwhile.
Nice review 👍🏻💙
I love the Seiko Field watches. However, this Hamilton Khaki King is on another level altogether. The Champagne dial is just gorgeous and I must admit I have a soft spot for Champagne and Silver dials. Looks good on most strap types too. For an upgrade to this beautiful watch, I would go for a Luminox Chrono. Thx for another detailed and informative review.
For some reason I always think of dive watches with Luminox, but I forget they have all military style watches.
I will be now a bit of a bad guy: every watch that we personally like looks good with the straps of our choices....this is irrelevant. What is relevant however is that hamilton now makes their watches in the way that it is impossible to set them any more...if for instance after five year the wach is getting slower you have to send them to the producer or very specialized watch repairing......older models had this simple opportunity, like also seiko or orient now....why did they change it? Money?...
Loved the review. I have both of the Seikos mentioned, in fact 3 total, the 809 and 03 cream dial. I ordered this watch for the same reason. I wanted something Swiss and I'm growing tired of shaking the 7S26 daily.
As much loved as the SKX is, the movement is the one thing thats always kept me from buying one.
Just ordered one off Jomashop today. My second Ham ..
IWC is the next logical step
I bought this model for practical purposes originally, but now it's really "grown on me", & I love it like a faithful dog!
I sometime go long stints between wearing it, but I always come back to it.
Very helpful. I really like the black face version of this one. Not a fan of reflective watch faces. But I like the features of this watch. If I could get one that was close to as accurate as the one you have that would be super nice. Seems to be about the same price as the Vaer Automatics with the Japanese movements. That would also make an interesting comparison.
A very desirable watch for me but zI already have a Seiko that in many ways is similar plus is 200 m water resist.
You deserve way more subs! Keep it up!
Thanks. Consistently growing, but hopefully I'll hit a surge and get to 10k soon.
Great review. Decided on this exact watch as a birthday gift to myself. Haven't bought a new watch since a Monster Dracula and Eco drive in 2012! Was torn between this and the Mido Patrimony, going with the King because I think it dresses up or down easier
Dressing up and down is one of its biggest strengths. Try lots of different straps. Great watch, I've gotten many more watches since this video, but the Khaki King is still one of my favorites.
awesome, glad to hear it! I have a couple Natos in mind already - the champagne color opens up so many color combinations!
Very beautiful watch! Love the look and the dimensions. Although 47mm L2L would be my preference. Shame about lack of 100m WR. 50m is fine for this type of watch, but still! :D
Part of me wants to say that if you need 100m on a field watch your doing it wrong. 😎
But 100m with screw down crown for an everyday watch, regardless of style, is preferred. Then you don't need to worry about taking it off no matter what you do.
I had the champagne dial and sold it,I have the black dial now and can't take the thing off,I love it too much. Seiko has the better Lum, but I love this hamilton Khaki king on a nato strap for my 8.5 inch wrist.
Spot on review, down to Seiko to Hamilton (snk809 to silver KK in my case). Subscribed
Having had 2 Seiko( Alpinist ) watches sent back within a year due to poor time keeping I bought the above mentioned Hamilton , it’s incredible how accurate it is( +4 sec / day ) as much as aesthetics are important it’s still the accuracy of the watch that’s a primary requirement & this watch is great value for what it delivers.
1) How problematic is the limited micro-adjusts? 2) How problematic is the lack of anti-reflective coating?
I have a Khaki King Ii (black dial, metal bracelet). The only thing I would add is a screw down crown and another 50M of depth tolerance. But, honestly, as I am retired and only swim and kayak . . . if I get to 50M submerged something is terribly wrong and accurste time is beyond secondary importance.
Great review in excellent detail. I currently have a Bulova uhf military with a wonderful sweep, grear date position at 6 oclock. The Hamilton is a quality watch. Enjoying catching up on your work.
What about the Seiko Alpinist? Certainly a field watch with a dressy side. Controversial for sure. It seems that it would be perfect for you and both of our outdoor interests.
Alpinist is great, but it's been discontinued so harder and harder to get now. Part of what made it great was it's great price, but that's no longer true for the ones that are still on sale.
Another interesting watch, kind of like the alpinist, is the Akura Wayfarer.
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It was a Kickstarter project, that got successfully funded but the owner canceled it earlier this week before it finished.
A prototype was mailed to me to review the day they pulled the plug, and I got it yesterday. Great watch, I'll get some video of it, but not sure what I'll do with the footage. Not much point to review it if no one will ever be able to buy one.
This is going to be my next watch, on a Horween leather strap. Love Hamilton.
Which one you going for?
Very impressive production, you clearly have a passion for watches and that passion along with your technical knowledge drives the quality of your videos.
With all that said I think your best attribute is the perfect Patrick Bateman impression. Love it
Thanks!
Let's see Paul Allen's watch
This is the second time I’ve watched this excellent review of the Hamilton Khaki King. The first time I watched this video I was in the process of deciding whether or not I might purchase this attractive watch. Since then, a lot of time has lapsed and I’ve finally pulled the trigger as I expect delivery of my Khaki King with Champagne dial, tomorrow. Jomashop had a very attractive 4th of July sale which I just couldn’t pass up. I just wanted to let you know that your review and your response to a question you answered; helped me seal the deal. I’m looking forward to admiring this beautiful entry level Swiss watch which I believe punches above its weight class. I’ll let you know the final verdict in a few weeks, if you’re interested. Thanks again for putting together such an outstanding review!...Ed.
Glad you liked it, and hope you love your new Khaki King. Still one of my personal favorites. 👍
Had mine for a couple of weeks now. Definitely gonna change the strap, probably going to go for a webbing/nato strap.
Urban Gentry believes the exhibition case back is made of sapphire. I've searched for the spec on that but I cannot find it listed anywhere.
Well, I'm not sure what he is basing that on, but I've tested mine with a diamond selector. While thermal conductivity tests aren't 100% conclusive, I'd be suprised if it was.
That said, functionally speaking it doesn't matter a whole lot. Since it's on the back of your wrist it shouldn't get scratched up.
Between the King and the H70505833 Khaki field day date auto i went with the king as well. @ 40mm it's like the Swiss army size of watches it will wear well on an 8 inch wrist just as well as a 7 inch one. And for those looking for a khaki day date display with smaller wrists this is a no brainer as the H70505833 is 42mm to accommodate that layout.
Some may nitpick the cut off numbers between 11 and 1 to make room for a full day date display on a 40mm face. But I don't find that it hinders me and the way Hamilton did this was well executed leaving the 24 hour market plainly visible it simply looks smart and is well laid out for the real estate on the watch face.
The H40 movement is a perfect balance of accuracy tuned for power reserve, I can walk away from this watch on Friday evening & grab it on a Monday morning and it will still be going strong, and on time.😁
As a recent subscriber, I am really enjoying your videos, they are great!
I love Hamilton, and I've been struggling between the khaki king and the khaki field as my next watch goal. I'd appreciate your take on the matter, a comparison between both, perhaps?
Cheers from Brazil, and keep up with the good work!
I've got the Khaki Mechanical and while it's OK (once you regulate it!), my next purchase will be a Khaki King. Go for the King, you won't be disappointed.
NOTE: Regulating the H movements uses a tiny screw instead of a lever. It actually makes it EASIER to regulate than a lever since you can make exact, precise adjustments while it's still on the timegrapher.
@@NonyaDamnbusiness I knew there would have to be some way to do it. Do you know which screw?
@Augusto Guizelini Ferreira da Silva
Thanks and welcome. I've never owned one, so I might not be the best person to ask. Although in JustblueFish's review he shows them side by side.
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I believe they are fairly similar (although It think the field is a little smaller). Just one is more traditional, and the other is a little more with the day date.
I own a Kamasu in red and also the Hamilton Khaki king in Champaign. Maybe we are WATCH twins, LOL. I believe it wears a little small, so 41mm may have been better. Your right, it doesn't have any anti reflectant coating on the crystal. The movement used is the same as the Powermatic 80 in the Tissot Seastar, and yes, it's an ETA. In short, I absolutely love mine, especially as they are quite rare in the UK
I have both a Champagne Khaki King and a Tissot Seastar, and really like the 80 hour power reserve in these movements. Yes it makes sense that with both Hamilton and Tissot under the Swatch group that they would share this movement - are they actually identical??
The longer power reserve on both watches more than offsets whatever loss of smoothness in the sweep of the second hand for me, anyway. Do you actually notice this in daily wear? I don't. And both watches have been dead reliable and very accurate.
Still one of the best today, I recommend checking your local stores instead of ordering online as it might cheaper. Only weakness is the lume, rest is great for the price point.
It's still one of my favorites.
which bracelet did you use at 6:12?
Love the champagne dial, it's a lovely watch. The day/date complication bothers me. I like symmetry too much.
love my black one with grey leather straps or sometimes nato
Cant believe i missed this video. Never knew the day/date had yellow surroundings. It definitely feels more like a dressier khaki field due to the champagne dial. Thank you for another great review !
I have watched dozens of videos of this watch and it was until I read your comment that I realized it had a yellow frame now I can't unsee it!
Thanks for posting the link, I bought that watch and the green nato is looks great on it
It’s refreshing to hear somebody speak like an adult from years past. Notice he doesn’t up talk, or use the word “like” incessantly. The way most of Americans speak now. This country is mostly full of children now.
Thank you for another well thought out review. After much analyzing my best "field watch" is a Dagaz Thunderbolt. Yes, it is considered to be an aviation watch and no longer made; however, it has a better built quality than any Hamilton I have had with a Miyota 9015 (my sample doesn't loose/gain when worn), domed anti-reflective coated sapphire, drilled lugs, amazing bracelet (like Sinn quality), screw down crown, and 150m water resistance. The lume is outstanding.
The Dagaz has an extremely legible dial, that is why I consider it my "field watch. If I were looking to upgrade this watch is the logical step; a step which I took. If you don't have one of these watches I recommend you find one used to give it a try. They used to go for ~$300 new, and during the final days ~$188. That is when I purchased mine.
Hamilton is a company rich with horological history; especially in the last century. The one common complaint I hear about is water intrusion. I never got mine wet, so have never had one fail. I hope they have corrected these issues in the latest runs. I actually prefer my Seiko SNK to the Hamilton Khaki King for outdoor activities.
All this said, it is nice to hear a positive review about the current Hamilton Khaki King. Excellent job as always!
Thanks. I've heard about the Dagaz Thunderbold, but never saw one. Was it a limited edition, or did they just stop making them? I've noticed they have another watch up on their site.
@@RelativeTime They were not a well-known watch (and I was told that manufacturing costs were an issue), so the company decided to stop manufacturing them and focus on adding more dive watches. The only people that bought them were watch enthusiasts looking for something different. I think it is very unfortunate they stopped production, as this watch is an awesome non-dive watch. I was informed they would not be making anymore in the future. A big bummer IMHO. They turn up on eBay and on the forums for sale. If you can find one in good condition (and someone willing to part with it) I highly recommend it.
I love diver's watches (and dive style watches), but not everyone always wants to wear a large chunk of steel (or titanium) on the wrist. Field watches (and this Dagaz) definitely have their place. I speculate Dagaz is going with the market, like most micro-brands, and focusing on dive style watches.
I have one coming. I guess I'll have to see it in person, but the one thing I don't like is the finish of the band. It looks thickly coated, rather than a natural finish.
Eventually you will want to swap the strap out to something else. Luckily it looks great with everything. This is the one I eventually settled on.
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A few improvements:
A metal frame around day date complication.
Improve water resistance to 100m
Add more superluminva lume.
That woukd make it a killer watch.
I agree... especially the 100m. Yet years later it's still one of my favorites.
On the black version the numerals are also lumed which is interesting
I've noticed that. But in the reviews I've seen the lume on the indices doesn't appear very strong.
You've convinced me. I opted for the black dial with bracelet. Great vids!
Thanks. Hope you will enjoy it.
The Swatch Group is doing the same thing with the power reserve in some of there other brands. The Powermatic 80 is basically the same movement with Date only. I got a Certina DS Action Diver and that is what it had.
If your really into field watches I don’t know what a good option slightly more expensive this is.
For a similar price there is the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage. It’s similar to this but 43mm and date only, no day. 50m wTer resist with a similar dial and a modified 2824-2. I got one for under $400 from Jomashop.
How has that movement been in the Certina? I've looked at the Glycine Combat as well. Almost bought one of the moonphase versions when it was on Massdrop, but I held out for the Airman. Could be a good option, although I was already thinking about a combat sub as well.
Relative Time last time I wore the Certina, It running a few seconds fast. I have heard mixed results on the Powermatic 80 and the Hamilton versions. I heard it’s not as reliable as a standard 2824 or similar ETA movement.
Glycines can usually be had for some great prices. I have seen Combat Subs for under $500. They are really nice. Very thin and more unique then a Steinhart Ocean One.
I have this watch and really think it is a great piece. It has been my go to watch whenever I am doing something active (hiking, working on my car, etc.). Unfortunately I think I am going to sell mine at some point as the 49.5mm lug to lug is just a bit too much for my taste. It is otherwise a fantastic watch though, especially how thin it wears
Are you going to look at the regular khaki field?
Relative Time I haven’t decided what I will replace it with yet. I want something in the 36-38mm range. The Khaki field is in consideration, but I think I might look for something a little different than my khaki king for variety. I recently tried on a Oris Pointer Date 36, but the 17mm lugs were a turn off. I might look at Sinn. Otherwise I don’t know yet. I have already bought too many watches this year and want to go without a new purchase until the new year so I have time to think it over
you're nailing the macro shots! Beautiful cinematography. Also a great honest review! also, in terms of "upgrading" a field watch, well... the whole point is they are cheap and cheerful, meant to be rough and tough but if they get blown to bits, cheap to replace. An expensive field watch is... pointless?
That is an excellent point. I love the Glycine airman I got as a travel watch. It's perfect for adventurous trips, except for one thing. It's price. If I trip and smack it against a rock I wont be happy. In some ways that's why I still have my Vostok Ampbibia.
I think it’s cool that the hour hand doesn’t cover the 24hr markers. You can still read military time even at the top of the hour.
That's a good point. I don't usually use the 24 hour markers, but that they Re there.
Had it been in 42 mm , I’ll surely get one. I might end up getting a Khaki in 42 instead.
I bought one of these recently, in ten days it hasn't lost 1 second. That's impressive. It's actually a H644550
Wow! That is impressive. Especially with the longer power reserve.
@@RelativeTime Just checked again, lost about 4 seconds in 11days. And the lume is great. I think your posts on watches are one of the best if not the best on TH-cam. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍
I agree with all your points on the Khaki King. I have the black dial version which is part of my regular rotation.
I like field watches myself and have several, from a Hamilton 1978 mil-issue to a modern Hamilton Khaki Mechanical to the usual Seiko Sports 5 suspects, even a Marathon GP Stainless mechanical.
You should check out Manchester Watch Works (MWW) Rattler field watch. 100m, screw-down crown, NH35A, titanium case, insane lume that lasts through the night.
It's my go-to beater watch I wear for work.
I've looked at them a few times, but I'll give them a more serious look. Does it have a Titanium case?
I wish they had a black case and white dial - not a PVD black, but a blued black colour with a plain matte white dial.
That would be an interesting option. I'm not a fan of PVD coating either.
Can anyone explain why the date change does NOT actually occur at midnight and instead happens 5-7 minutes prior? This does not make sense to me.
Well the movement should be set up to switch over at midnight, but the hands might not be placed at exactly the right spot. It happens sometimes, especially on watches that are assembled by hand.
I've learned this from modding a few watches and swapping hands. basically the hands are held by friction and are usually pressed on. When attaching hands I usually set the watch for midnight first then try to attach and line up both the hour and minute hands. But getting them perfect is tricky at times. All depends on how steady your hands are. Does that make sense?
The question however is at what price is it unacceptable for the builder to just settle for good enough instead of perfect when putting a watch together.
@@RelativeTime - makes sense! thanks for the response! loved the video!
It also looks like in certain footage the numerals are a navy blue instead of black!? Can you expound on this.... thanks for another great review.
Someone else commented that they saw the same in other reviews. Not entirely sure whats going on. Straight on they are black. But with bright studio light, very reflective dial and more extreme angles they start to look more charcoal to dark blue.
Might be the dome crystal is diffracting the light a little, or just the material the numerals are made of. I never noticed in while wearing it. Just when reviewing the footage.
I love the Rolex style day date complication.
Glad i came across this video - I have the same watch and have been looking for other strap options but didnt have any point of referrence. Great content - subbed✌
Thanks and welcome. Glad to help. I started showing off the watches with different straps a while ago. Everyone seems to appreciate it, so kept doing it. Although takes a bit more time, but also gives me more and different footage to keep it interesting.
Has Hamiltion discontinued this particular color scheme? Can't seem to find it anywhere. I love the blue day/date and numbers.
I don't think so. It's still listed on their site.
www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/h64455523-khaki-field-king-auto.html
Technically they are black numbers, it's just at some angles and light they can look a little blue.
@@RelativeTime Thank You!!! Sorry for the late reply, TH-cam never notified me that you had replied.
80 hr power reserve is great but the removal of a regulator lever is not so good in my view. Thanks for sharing.
Someone mentioned it's now a screw, and it's easier to do now. So who knows. I'm just curious why they removed it. Did they have good reason, or was it to keep hobbyists for playing with it.
The movement is very accurate from factory. If your looking to regulate your own watch then it may be more difficult. However, any decent watchmaker will have no difficulty. Small tradeoff of 80 hour power reserve and great accuracy at very affordable price.
A really nice watch with this very nice champaigne dial which really enhances it in my opinion and which I prefer to the black dial. I like the fact it also has an 80 hour power reserve. I personally own one watch with a champaigne dial and that is on a quartz Pulsar watch. Becaus of the colour of the dial I have found it very versatile also as regards straps. I changed the strap it was originally one to a nice red strap similar to the grey strap you have shown in your video with your Hamilton and it looks amazing.
I only have two field watches, one being a Citizen Eco Drive and the other a Seiko Solar watch, both are great watches and very affordable and have 100M water resistance which is a must for a field watch IMO. The Seiko I have put on an aviator strap because as I wear it a lot on activities with the air cadets (Air Training Corps) here in the UK
I needed a strong watch strap which will also take a lot of punishment and it is ideal. Thanks for posting this video, I may go for one of these in the future but I wouldn't wear it for my activities with the air cadets due to it only being 50M water resistant.
I'm glad it was useful. If they added a screw down crown and 100m of water resistance, I think it would be perfect.
Do you have a link for where you got the straps ?
Another entertaining review! To answer your question about next level, how bout Tudors Heritage Black Bay 36 & 41? Not true field watches but definitely fall into that do all niche.
One of the days I went hiking with the Khaki King, another watch geek saw me taking a photo of it and wanted to see what I was doing. He was actually wearing a Black Blay, so that's a good suggestion.
Field watch with 5 ATM of WR... I don't think so.
The Hamiltons are still unconvinced me ... many rumors about their lack of water resistance and their movements difficult to serve
A lot of Hamiltons seem to have 50m. I am curious as to why. You would think 100m wouldn't be too difficult. Have the time just implement a screw down crown.
Most very expensive high end watches are a slower beat like this one, that is not expensive. I will buy it for the beat and HTZ
Got me the exact same. An officer's field watch, love it. Still struggling to find the ideal strap though... tried Bond Nato, mesh, sand suede, but I dunno. Right now it's on a reddish brown vintage leather.
For a modern take on field watches, I got a titanium blue Citizen Mont-Bell for Xmas... something entirely different all right ;-)
I eventually went with this two tone leather strap I ran across on Amazon. Said it was custom and hand made in Vietnam.
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I think the seller is no longer on Amazon, but I ran across his own site.
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Pretty nice leather. Buckle could be better, but overall happy with it.
@@RelativeTime Hello! Love that strap! What size do I choose for lug/buckle width please? (I'm at their site now--- 20/20?) Thank You--standing by
@@jeffreyrowland1893 I ordered a 20/20.
Regarding the H-40 movement: lower beat rate means it needs less maintenance. That's not that bad...
That is also true. I've also heard that some local watch shops wont work on them, but haven't confirmed that. Although I've also heard that Hamiltons service is very reasonably priced. You just have to send it away for a while.
So do you now have a complete Helm collection?
@@RelativeTime I'm expecting to receive my Vanuatu on Monday or Tuesday! So almost 👍
I can't imagine why a watchmaker would refuse to service. I have my watches serviced at Shami watchmaker in New Jersey. They have worked on my Tissot Powermatic which has similar movement to Hamilton and no problem regulating. I think any "real" watchmaker can do the job.
Good clip. Enjoyed your observations. Thank you.
Consider that the 21K movement also results in less internal wear and tear than the 28K.
This is very true.
I've loved my inexpensive Seiko 5 Field Watch for some time and still do, but I'm now waiting for delivery of the black dial version of this. It's a watch I've admired and desired for some time. I came across an excellent price and couldn't resist treating myself with one for an upcoming millstone (sic) birthday. I'm fairly new to watch collecting and this will be my second Swiss automatic. Given it's looks, specs and consistently good reviews I expect to like it very much. As usual I find your review to be the most informative of all. Please keep up the good work, Sir. Best to you, Glenn.
I've seen the colorway referred to as beige ... is the champagne colorway the same as beige? Looking to buy today with Christmas money (well that and a Seiko Presage cocktail time in iced blue).
I've never seen it referred to as beige, but I guess it could be. The main thing is to make sure the reference/model numbers are the same.
Edit: Scratch that. Just checked the Amazon link I have and it's now listing it as Beige. So I guess they are.
@@RelativeTime gotcha thank you.
@@RelativeTime just arrived ... same model number but looks more golden than yours - guess it also depends on the light.
Thanks Shane ...
Have you seen the BULOVA VWI Special Edition HACK Automatic Black Dial Men's Watch 96A259? Any thoughts on whether it would be a good watch and the cause it supports?
I haven't really seen it, but I'll look into it. What cause is it supporting?
@@RelativeTime 10% of its profits goes towards the veteran watchmaker initiative.
I wanted to love my Hamilton , but I had a black dial and the lack of AR coating made the glare horrible.
I may have to consider a champagne dial! Great review.
If they added some AR to the crystal, screwdown crown and 100m wr. It would be near perfect for me.
for what it's worth: th-cam.com/video/BXtwFFf9mf0/w-d-xo.html
A very nice looking watch. Thank you for another excellent review, sir!
KK is a beautiful watch, however the WR at 50 m is disappointing in a watch of this status.
Really nice Hamilton f/w, I wonder if the leather strap would wrap around my 8 1/2 wrist??? This watch would wear nicely in casual sporty or even out to town. Champagne please!!!
No, the supplied strap is very small. It barely fits my 7.5" wrist. That said, I couldn't decide between the champagne and the black, so a month after I ordered the champagne, I loved it so much I bought the black as well!
@@williamj3459 thanks for sharing this, This is a very attractive piece that I will consider to add on my collection!
William J beat me too it. It works for my 7" wrist, but I doubt it would work for 8 1/2.
What is that metal strap i want it
Another great review! I love the way this one looks on that Armillia strap, all your watches look good on that strap ✌🏽
Those straps are really great looking. They need to come out with a few more colors.
what’s the watch strap at 13:30
That's from Vario. It's their Harris Tweed Wool Straps.
@@RelativeTime ahh ok Thankyou im going to get that oatmeal one for my black dial khaki king
When looking for straps for this watch what size do we go for? Lovely review thanks.
20mm
Hi great video ✅, but i have a question, you mention couple of times $350 price but where,? Can you send me that link please? Can’t find it in that price nowhere. Thanks
Thanks. Unfortunately Im not sure you can find it for that these days. Every once in a while it will go on sale. But like a lot of things prices have gone up since the pandemic started.
Best place to keep an eye on would be jomashop, but right now I think it's about $500.
@@RelativeTime thanks for answer 👍🏽. Another question where can find those nato straps u used : green and yellow; and the black yellow and silver?
@@byronacosta1655 I think those are from Armilla. You can see more of them in this video.
th-cam.com/video/FjJPCu_OuXw/w-d-xo.html
Great straps, but I know they also got hit hard from the Pandemic. For a while, they weren't available, but I think they are back now. If you are interested in them, I'd also send them an email first and ask if they are in stock before ordering.
armillawatchbands.com/
At one point there was also a "relativetime" discount code for Armilla, which I think still works.
Just picked one up at the AD Special one day sale 35% off $400 ZERO Complaints at that price!!!!!!!!!!! ZERO! HOLY Smokes is this thing Accurate! 48 Hours +2 Seconds! More accurate than some of my more Expensive Pieces!
Great review especially the added touch of the line comparison 😴. Such a nice watch
Thanks. One advantage to how I do my videos is that I have a nice set of stock footage from every watch I've looked at. So easy to grab and throw in any other video.
Nice video. Would love a video of your take on watch cases and various watch storage items.
Thanks. Could be a good video, might have to do a little more research. Right now I have a couple of boxes, and a couple of travel cases for when I travel.
www.amazon.com/Travel-Storage-Cushioned-Wristwatches-Watches/dp/B01L0VVGBE/
So never looked to much beyond what I have as it works.