The Hamilton Navy Pioneer - My First Swiss Watch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto
Automatic | 43mm | H77715553
Inside this compact pocketwatch style case, which was inspired by Hamilton's marine chronometers from the 1940s, beats the heart of a giant. Powered by the automatic H-10 movement, the Khaki Navy Pioneer offers up to 80 hours of power reserve. So, whether you're weighing the anchor, rowing for shore or enjoying some well deserved rest and relaxation this watch is the perfect crew member.
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Your preacher side is coming out a bit on this one. I love it.
😂 This was less a review and more a love story.
My very first watch of any kind. I walked into a pawn shop and there it was. I had to have it, and I knew nothing about it. I now have a small collection which I treasure, but this will always be my favorite. I loved it before discovering the historical significance of the design, so I am not put off by the lack of a sub dial. The three central hands make a very clean and simple face. If I was looking for this watch because of it's history, I would want the sub dials, but it is not less of a watch without them in my opinion. I still love telling people about the marine chronometer connection.
Size is not an issue on my narrow wrist. I buckle it on the second hole, and it is slightly loose, but it looks great because the lugs are so small. You get a huge amount of dial real estate without feeling it is too big or too thick.
I also love that the movement and hands are so precise. It is easy to accurately set and keep time. Nothing to dislike on this watch for me.
I love hearing this. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been tempted by this lovely looking watch
It's a good one for sure if you have the wrist for it.
My first Swiss was also a Hamilton. A Khaki pilot. Thanks Alton.
Definitely a great entry point.
Lovely video, thanks! My first Swiss was a Swatch way back in the 80s. Kept it around for decades after the strap broke, always looking for a replacement strap, but could never find an original. Finally the crystal shattered after a house move and even then I hung on to it. After another move or two, I noticed the hands had been bent some how. Only then I threw it away.
Great story! Although many friends in high school had a Swatch I never did. More of a Casio guy back then but I admired the Swatches. I bet today you'd have no problem finding a strap.
@@halfpastblog Thanks. Yeah nowadays it would be easy to find a strap, but back then the economy in this country was very closed, so it was all but impossible. I was one of the few who had a Swatch back then here as I picked it up on a vacation in the US.
the baby blue strap is just beautiful
Cheapest nato straps. 👍
I love this watch. I have very small wrists but despite this being 43mm, this still looks great given the wire lugs.
That's great!
Nice choice, I've always thought this was Hamilton's offering with the most personality. Looks so great!
Thanks very much! 🍻
Great review. I'm a new Subscriber because of the excellent quality of the review. I also want this watch oneday and the review made me want it even more. Great job.
Well thanks very much! I really appreciate it! 👍👍
You and your buddies D & S have made this little adventure that much more fun and informative. Look forward to your next videos and enjoy your perspective, approach, humility, and sense of humor. Louis (TO, Ont)
Hey, Louis. That is very humbling. Thank you! Watches should be fun. The world is serious enough as it is. 👍 Thanks for watching and thanks for writing!
Beautiful watch
Great vid. The Hamilton Navy Pioneer was also my first Swiss watch but mine is the 40mm small seconds version.
Awesome! That's a great version too. A little more wearable for most people due to 40mm
I just recently picked up my first Swiss watch. I got a Tissot Visodate w/silver dial. Very cool video Alton!
That's a fantastic choice! I hope it treats you as well as my hammy has treated me. 👍
That Hamilton is SWEET! I love Hamilton watches and have been eyeing that one for a while. I loved your video too btw!
Hey. Thanks so much! I'm enjoying your channel quite a bit as a more recent discovery. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
My first Swiss automatic was a Tissot PRC200 Chrono, but I do own a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto. Great piece. Great video. You speak very passionately about it.
Tissit is right up there with Hamilton in terms of quality and value Swiss pieces. 👍 Thanks very much. I appreciate it. 🙏
"Sometimes the best things in life are yet to be discovered." 💯💯💯 I love the silvery white dial with the magical blued hands.
I really like how this video turned out to be like a love letter to your first Swiss watch.
Thanks! Only an enthusiast such as yourself would commend such a video instead of trying to have my committed. 😂 But seriously, thanks for watching. This video was special to me.
I really love more vintage watch styles that aren't just "plain" dress watches or blocky divers - so the Marine Chronometer has been on my radar for a while. I recently got the chronograph version of the same watch as the two sub-dial setup is IMHO closer to the look of historical marine chronometers. I really like how Hamilton went to the lengths of designing the case to be reminiscent of the historical instruments as well as the dial - which is something no one else has done.
Its mostly personal preference, but given that a sub seconds register was one of their defining historical characteristics, Marine Chronometer style watches without a sub-dial look a bit off to me.
Ideally it would have been nice to have the top register as a power reserve rather than a chronograph minutes tracker but as far as I am aware, only Ulysse Nardin makes Marine Chronos with a power reserve and those are now going for more than what I am willing to pay for any single watch. There's also a Glashutte Original Senator model, that isn't technically a Marine Chronometer homage/style watch, which has pretty much bang on the exact same functionality and dial in the style of a historical marine chronometer, but that's a solid gold model and I would have to sell of my entire watch collection to even afford it second hand...
The chronograph version is probably the best looking version of the bunch. You did well.
Love this watch! It’s on my short list before they quit producing it. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for being one of the few to watch this video. 😂 It's a great watch and I wish more people knew about it. 👍
Just liked and subscribed. Thanks for the video. BTW, what is the name of the blue elastic strap, bro??? What brand? Looked good on your watch.
This piece is great! Cheers!
Thank you! 🙏
Im considering this watch right now... well the 40mm small second hand but I really want this one at 43mm. Its amazing how hard it is to find a white or silver dial watch in 40-45mm, auto with heat treated blue hands under $1,000-1,200. im 6'3" 210lbs so im worried the 40mm is going to look too small.
Hopefully this video was helpful. I actually love 40mm watches on my 8.5' wrist. But it all depends on the watch and your personal preference. I will say both wear large because they are all dial. The 43 Hamilton wears much large than a 43 Diver would, for example. My complaint about the 40 is the miniature 3.
@@halfpastblog well I pulled the trigger and bought it. Got a great deal on Ebay ($425). Looks great and i hope it it sits well on my wrist. Thanks again for the video.
@@TexasBulldog74 I hope you enjoy it! Thanks very much for writing
The blued hands are spectacular. I like the "more popular" Hamiltons you mentioned, but this is the road less traveled -- and sometimes, that can be all the difference.
Amen, Erik. Amen. 🙏
This is my first Swiss watch too, needless to say your IG photos and some others were the hard sell. I personally love this watch, besides being a watch collector I also have about 8 clocks in my house, and all the “dead space” on this beauty really reminds me of a clock more than a watch. A primary reason why I love it vs the 40mm. It wears a bit large on my little wrist but this watch always gets attention. Great overview Alton! I saw you brought the gloves out! LOL
I'm sorry I helped lead you further into this addiction. 😂 And ya... The gloves are new. Couldn't let that go could ya? 😂😂😂😂 I'm a real reviewer now. 😉
Serious watch video here. LOL. Enjoyed it. Keep it up.
Thank you my friend. I think it's my best and least watched video. 😂😂
Best review on youtube!
Oh go on. 😊
Really like this watch but I believe it would look too big on my 7" wrist. Wish they offered this dial over the small seconds on the 40mm version.
Yes, I'd totally wear this in 40mm. It wears every mm of the 43.
Only watch channel that showed how the straps on this could be changes. I was so curious 😂
This one isn't covered very much is it?
@@halfpastblog True and this seems like an obvious question when you see these confusing lugs.
Wearing mine right now with a black NATO strap…. Comfortable, read it at a glance, keeps good time, gets noticed..
Looking into a new watch, stumbled upon this and the small seconds. How would this fit on a 7-7.5 inch wrist?
It wears pretty large. I'd go for the 40mm sub seconds.
I have this watch.
👍👍👍👍👍
Noooo. You DON'T want your mechanical watch near any magnets. Your headphones and your beautiful watch is a big no no. 🙂.
Good advice!
Great review! I love how it flows in and out of story telling and nostalgia etc! Great looking dial! - And love the wire lugs.
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. That vid was more a love letter than review. 😉
@@halfpastblog :) I love it!
My first Swiss watch was a Tissot with a similar movement. I eventually sold it but that was a very difficult decision to make.
Tissot is another great entry into Swiss watches. 👍 👍