Been obsessing over this watch - so glad you have covered it! Great video as always. I personally really like the display back, but after hearing your ideas I can’t deny that an engraved Endurance would be an incredible addition. Another great video
Thank you for bringing up the movement issue as those are genuine concerns before pulling the trigger on this Murph watch. You continue to be the best watch youtuber in this platform by bringing genuine analysis of watches for your audience! This channel is a godsend!
Just ordered my 42mm. I like the way they have kept the watch as faithful as possible to the movie prop. If they changed it too much then the connection would not be as strong
I own the Cooper watch (first swiss watch I ever owned) and I bought the original Murph for my daughter when she went away to college - this watch is just striking, every time she sends me a watch-check pic (it's also her way of letting me know the watch reminds her we are connected across space and time) I wish I owned it. I do think there is a market for the 38mm Murph. My only complaint is that there is no ARC on this watch, and for the money and for how attractive this dial is, it really deserves one. I'm happy they have corrected this with the release of the 38mm, wish it was also on the 42. this watch indeed looks better on the wrist than in any photos
This watch looks so good. The Cooper was my first real Swiss watch and I may just have to add this one now that it's finally at 38mm. As always thanks for the "stellar" review.
I have no words to describe the level of information provided and overall quality of this channel. Perfect video! Outstanding channel! Keep up the good work!
Interstellar is my favorite movie and after rewatching it at the end of 2022 I decided to purchase this watch. My first and favorite Swiss watch. For me it’s a symbol of the same year as a lot of positive (some negative) life events had occurred. I highly recommend this watch…great review!
What better way to start the weekend than a new episode of the Gentry. Hamilton finally got the dimensions right on the Murph. I’m a huge fan of Powermatic movements. Very accurate, robust, with a long PR.
I have been away from the timekeeping space for 2 years and came back to this channel and I have to say. Wow! Such a positive difference in speed and depth in the reviews. Love you work on these. As a non native English speaker Im mindblown of the language and vocabulary alone. Keep up the good work! ❤️
About the movement, one thing you can’t ignore is that it is very, very accurate, on the timegrapher, my murph is at 0s/day, the cooper at -2s/day, being worn, both watches deviated less than 2s on a 4 day period, I don’t have any mechanical watches as accurate as these ones. So yes you can’t adjust them yourself, by you also don’t really need to.
There's more than one variation of Powermatic 80. Only the lowest tier has the plastic pallet fork. In any case plastic does not mean it will wear out faster. It's self lubricating so theoretically cna go longer without service.
Loved the video! Just got mine the other day and it hasn’t left my wrist. Used to have the 42 and sadly sold it because I couldn’t get over the dimensions. Missed it every day tho. So glad Hamilton listened to the people and re released a smaller version! It’s a special piece
Just bought the 42mm version as a Christmas gift to myself, love this movie and the watch. I have a Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm with the H50 movement and I’ve seen it not lose a second in a week, which is astonishing. Great review as always, thank you!
Looked At the khaki for my second watch but put off by the H50 rumours of spring breakage. Went worth Orient defender II PVD coated dresser version with black waffle dial and silicone strap. Happy with it.
Way more. Interstellar is one of my favorite movies of all time and it’s no surprise i absolutely fell in love with this watch when i first saw it. As a guy who prefers 40-42mm exclusively, i definitely think the 38mm is absolutely perfect for the Murph and would love to be able to buy one.
Another amazing review. I was on the fence on which field watch I was looking for. I was looking from the HAMILTON Khaki Field to the Explorer MK1. This review sold me on the MURPH 38MM. Thanks!
Theres no doubt that a Khaki should adorn every watch collection. They are just so classy in their simplicity and I have always adored the fine pointed ends to the cathederal hands in the same way the Alpinist does. A great value piece, sure its not an investment watch but it is a perfect everyday one.
Great vid TGV. Every collection should have a Hamilton IMO. Pennies back on the dollar resale, but what a great history and Swiss ETA quality. Have the Jazzmaster Blue and Khaki King Champagne dial. Love them both.
Thank you for the details on the movement - absolutely legit owner/maintenance factors for consideration prior to buying. Also thumbs up for an ETA2824/SW200 no-date where the manufacturer has actually bothered to use variant parts to address ghost position on stem (Sinn 556 I B, take note).
I’m still on the fence. I really love the look of this watch but I really wish they did,as you mentioned, white instead of faux and a nice looking case back. Thanks for a another great video TGV.
I like every change they've made. I think with the original one 42mm would have been okaaaaay, but the real problem was the 50+mm lug to lug, which is a chronic issue for Hamilton's case designs. They gotta take a leaf out of Seiko's book there I think.
I own the original 42mm release and it's one of my favorite pieces. Excellent move by Hamilton to pay attention to the feedback and make the smaller version available however.. I do agree with your suggestion regarding the case back. I don't mind the display but a nod to Hugo's iconic scene would make this watch God tier! 😁❤
I have the 42mm and it is my first Hamilton and I do love it. I got it before the 38mm came out. I probably would have gotten the 38mm but still love the 42. Amazing job as always.
Just got the 42mm version about a week ago and absolutely love it! My first Hamilton and certainly won’t be my last. I love it’s simplicity and it wears well on my wrist. Thanks TGV for another great review! I’ve been looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one.
This is my favourite Hamilton ever! Always liked the Khaki models, but I didn't find any model that was really perfect for me, until this one came out. I bought it a few weeks ago and yes, the strap isn't great, but I put it on a different strap and I absolutely love it now!
Already have one in the wrist and it has become one of the most worn pieces in my collection. As far as the movement goes, I think at this price point is completely OK. Mine is running -3s per day but your regulation remark is of course, correct. To be fair however, there are versions of this movement which uses plastic/synthetic parts (ETA C07.111 I think) and Hamilton does not use those. So thumbs up for Hamilton. I also agree with you on the solid case back. We should probably keep in mind this watch was meant to appeal to masses, perhaps first time watch buyers, who love to see the movement through case, even as utalitarian visually as it is.
Great talk about Hamikton and the Khaki Murph. My uncle was a tool & die maker for Hamilton back in the 60s. I absolutely love the brand. Good choice with the Rolex Explorer as well. Simplicity is the appeal of the Murph and the Explorer
Great review and an excellent video. My M-F watch currently is a hand-me-down from my dad, a 1969 Tudor Oyster Date+Day, Ref. 7020/0. At 38mm, it's the perfect size and for the day, on the large size. The contemporary Rolex Explorer was 36mm. I have quite a few vintage Hamilton, most military, and vintage chronographs but I really like this watch and will probably pick one up this year. A couple of corrections, the watch you show as a Hamilton 987 caliber-based watch 10:37 is actually not one. That is a post war 747 caliber. Also, Hamilton was not the first manufacturer to design watches explicitly for the US Army starting at the end of WWI. It is well documented that in watches were designed for military use and supplied during the war. At 10:47 you show an image of three vintage Hamiltons. I have this original brochure from the early 1990s for their Khaki watch collection. The farthest watch to the right, the “canteen” dive watch is actually a “put-together” that I wrote to Hamilton back in the day, that they had inadvertently presented a watch that was never produced and was a fanciful creation of someone with field watch’s movement and spare dive watch case. They replied to me that through their own internal research into the matter, agreed that I was correct and that they would make a correction if they were to reprint that brochure. Back then, it was snail mail for me, and I don’t know what I did with that correspondence and I’m not even sure if they ever printed additional brochures to correct the mistake.
The best watch to compare it to is the Seiko Alpinist SPB121J1. Both are versatile tool watches that can punch up, are strap monsters, have a lovely pedigree. The Alpinist has quite a bit more "character", its certainly got the bolder design elements, but if your taste dictates something a bit more subtle then the Smurph is the one to go.
Brought it on the day it was released. As someone who is not really into dress watches and want something to fit the bill but could still wear it everyday, this was perfect.
Hamilton are such a great brand and have something in their catalogue for every taste. I personally own and love both Interstellar watches and am pleased that in releasing the Murph in a smaller size more people get to enjoy it. Makes you wonder why they didn't release it at 40 or 39mm in the first place. Even though it would not have been strictly movie accurate it would likely have suited everyone. Great review as always.
Great video! I just got this watch and I must say, it's become my new favorite! It looks so great and it's dimensions are so perfect, also it's really comfortable. 👍
38mm is Perfect. The rest of your opinions are spot on and accurate. Considering the search for affordable heirlooms, it would be preferred to have an adjustable movement, lume on the second hand, huge on the engraved back, those wants aside... the price of around 400usd is incredible.. also... IMO I can't stand date on any watch where it's so small you need to have glasses on to see it.. absolutely pointless... make the date big or leave it gone... after years now.. still loving your channel, effort and loyalty to your crew.. cheers
Chris Nolan went for this dual design on the Murph because he didn’t want the inner 24hr markings. He wanted the cleaner look of just the 12hr Arabics. It definitely made for a gorgeous dial. I already have the Khaki Field Automatic 38mm, so I doubt I’ll get this piece. Really enjoyed the review as usual. TGV always adds wonderful context for his reviews 👌🏼
I really love the tie in to the movie, so was bummed when they didn't include the morse, but still a great looking watch. I like your point on the caseback. Even if they just moved the morse to the back it would have been cool.
I love this brand. Just bought the Khaki Field 42mm. Best value for money, in my opinion. The Murph is a stunner too. Definitely on the list. Great Vid!!
@@robertfatoulatchi9482 It's bot the same movement. Hamilton's H-10 has 25 jewels while the Powermatic 80 used by Tissot has 23, that one with 23 jewels has plastic escapement and thus 2 less jewels from the palet fork 🙂
I love the Murph, always wanted one. I think Hamilton made a smart choice in offering a 38mm even if it’s not exactly screen accurate, for most this will be the perfect size. Next to the Omega Seamaster imo the Murph is the most iconic movie watch of the last 25 years. 😎
TGV is the only one who talks about the powermatic 80 problem.... On the other hand, Seiko does use plastic gears for their date mechanism in the 7s, 4r, and 6r movements....
What is exactly a problem with P80 in this Hamilton? It doesn't contain any plastic parts, it can be serviced and regulated (maybe not by yourself but for sure by independent watchmaker(there are videos on youtube btw)), based on old ETA design, slower beat rate for even better theoretical longevity, much longer power reserve of 80h compared to prior 38h only. Maybe only it doesn't have smooth second hand because of slower beat rate but that is really barely noticable.
Love the watch, and the brand’s rich history and American origin. Picked up the white dial 38mm without even planning to - it just looked that good in person to me. I’ve been wearing it all the time this first week of ownership and will be offering my thoughts via a video, inspired by one of my favorite TH-camrs :)
Great review. I like the khaki colour more than white. I think calling it “faux patina” isn’t accurate though…. it’s just a colour, not pretending to be distressed/aged as if it were an older watch. But, we all have our different tastes, which is what makes Watch design so interesting! Thank you for the content!
I found a 2012 Hamilton Khaki Pioneer (42mm brushed case, coin edge bezel, 4hz/40 hour reserve/manual wind, Anti-Magnetic) comes w/a leather strap+bund+hunter's "cap". I have a 7.25" wrist and it's absolutely beautiful! The coin edge bezel is amazing - I'm not a fan of plain/polished bezels - it's like buying a blank canvas and hanging it on the wall.
Just got my hamilton khaki auto 42mm last month and i love it so much. Hasnt lost a second yet. Wasnt supposed to be my grail watch, as thought it be the explorer 1, but i wasnt expecting to love it as much as i do. I was going for the 38mm but on flesh i actually really loved the oversized 42mm. It looks like a pocket watch almost, the dial is phenomenal for the price, and the lume, although not super bright, i can still read it when i wake up in the morning. Im really considering wether i need another watch or not.
This seems like the perfect daily-wear watch. Yet, I do have some reservations about the movement you described... plastic parts? Possibly hard to service? Yes, I'd like this watch, but do I really NEED another? I already own a Seiko automatic field watch, and I also own a cheap Citizen quarts Eco-Drive field watch. I have beat that watch hard. It is all scratched up, and I wore out the strap. I replaced it with a ZuluDiver NATO strap, which is very comfortable. It has been ticking non-stop for 5 years. The lume is phenomenal. I charge it up once and I can read it all night. For a cheap watch that just plain "works," it is hard to justify pulling the trigger on this Hamilton, even though I really want it. Either way, great review.
Superb show T! I love this watch. It’s just a little too dressy for my life choices HAHAHA;) it would be competing with a lot of others for wrist time in the weekend and I just wouldn’t wear it a lot!!! Love it though!!
Great review. I definitely enjoyed watching. This is an interesting Hamilton. I go between this one and the navy pioneer as which one i want for my first Hamilton
Late to the game, but I was looking for a watch that didn't have a date function so I could set it quickly. I saw a 38mm with an included Uncle bracelet and snatched it up. It wears very comfortably on the wrist.
I owned the 42mm and I have a larger wrist close to 8". The 42 even wore big, I think it was the dial design. The strap was terrible and I found the watch uncomfortable even after a strap change. I tried it on the Hamilton bracelet as well and it was still a no go. I agree with TGV on the faux patina. Seems like they are trying to hard on this one. I had a hard time selling it even after dropping the price several times. Mine came with the limited edition coloured box. My feeling was that it being a "movie" watch decreased the value even more for some buyers/collectors.
Another very high quality video..thanks. I have the 38MM Khaki Field with the H10 movement. Mine is extremely accurate. When worn daily it hold somewhere around 1.5 seconds a day slow. Not sure what parts are plastic in it. My experience with regulating a watch is mixed. I've been successful with two Vostok watches, getting them very accurate. Not so much with the newer Seiko Alpinist....the reguating level was so tight I slipped off it and banged into the hairspring, causing the watch to become "bipolar". sent it back to Seiko and they fixed with full confession (was only about 3 weeks old direct from Seiko) and whatever they did didn't take long but cost me about 300 bucks total. So I'm a little gun shy about regulating anything more expensive than a Vostok these days, with or without a laser. This Murph looks a lot like the Khaki Field with a new dial and hands. Is the date still there under the dial?
Always enjoy and appreciate the effort you put into your videos, TGV. Fantastic review and a fantastic watch from a company that listens to their customers.
Just picked up another field watch, a brand-new Christopher Ward "Sandhurst" (series 1) and I'd say it tops the Murph in several ways, being COSC certified, approved by the British Army, costing only $735, and coming with CW's five-year warranty. Plus I like the look better, but of course that's purely subjective.
Another great review from the best reviewer on youtube. I own this and for the price point it is fantastic. Wears perfectly and once you replace the strap with a better one which I have done it’s true amazing
My compliments on the review. So nice mix of history, technical specs and personal perspective. The 38mm dial size is perfect for my 6 1/2 inch wrist. Will be getting this once I recover from blowing out my watch budget.
Everyone and their dog has reviewed this watch by this point, but you are the master. Great job as always. Although a nice watch, I’d rather have the 38mm Oris Big Crown Pointer Date.
I’m glad they got rid of the Morse code, I like the off-white color, & I love seeing inside automatic watches. Goes to show that most negatives are subjective. I don’t know much about movements so I take your word that handbuilt ones are easier & cheaper to fix
It's a beauty. Screen accuracy - the 42mm matches the prop watch size, though there's no morse code on the second-hand in the film, so the 38mm is more accurate. Neither the 38mm or the 42mm suffer that that stuttering second hand issue either ;). Agree with TUG that Hamilton would be missing a trick if they didn't start considering other colour offerings on the 38mm - especially earthy tones.
Another amazing video! This may not mean much but I've been a fan for a few years now and I finally got my first ever luxury watch (Grand Seiko SBGN029)!. I wanted to thank you TGV for teaching me so much about watch collecting. Grazie mille!
I have the 38mm and it's perfect for me. The AR does not overcome the sapphire dome but it's such a beautiful watch that I can forgive it for that. It could be better but it's still my favourite all-time watch and scratches a lot of itches at a relatively low price.
A really great walk though of the watch TGV. The 'Murph' as per the film was an old watch, the lume had gone yellow, the hands looked old and possibly a tad corroded and it was a bit scratched up. The original release (I have that one) produced as a 1:1 had as some might say 'quirks'. It's big by todays standards but the one in the film is big. The lugs are long, yes they are but they taper down a lot so don't take all measurements as how the watch will wear on the wrist. There was no AR coating on the original release, there was no AR coating on the film version, remember it's an old watch. Anyway on my wrist it fitted OK and I loved the old watch vibe made with modern tech and assembly. Having seen the new 38 at the AD in the flesh I think Hamilton did a great job, it looks just like mine but has been on a hotter spin cycle than ideal. The strap does take a bit to break in but once it has it's fine. Should Hamilton make one with white markers and lume? Definitely yes. Should they add more or better AR? Yes. Should they do an 'option' for a 2824? It would be nice but probably cost more. The thing is that once all these changes have been done is the watch still a 'Murph'? Probably not but I would consider getting one if I could justify it.
Been obsessing over this watch - so glad you have covered it! Great video as always. I personally really like the display back, but after hearing your ideas I can’t deny that an engraved Endurance would be an incredible addition. Another great video
Thank you for bringing up the movement issue as those are genuine concerns before pulling the trigger on this Murph watch. You continue to be the best watch youtuber in this platform by bringing genuine analysis of watches for your audience! This channel is a godsend!
Just ordered my 42mm. I like the way they have kept the watch as faithful as possible to the movie prop. If they changed it too much then the connection would not be as strong
I own the Cooper watch (first swiss watch I ever owned) and I bought the original Murph for my daughter when she went away to college - this watch is just striking, every time she sends me a watch-check pic (it's also her way of letting me know the watch reminds her we are connected across space and time) I wish I owned it. I do think there is a market for the 38mm Murph. My only complaint is that there is no ARC on this watch, and for the money and for how attractive this dial is, it really deserves one. I'm happy they have corrected this with the release of the 38mm, wish it was also on the 42. this watch indeed looks better on the wrist than in any photos
This watch looks so good. The Cooper was my first real Swiss watch and I may just have to add this one now that it's finally at 38mm. As always thanks for the "stellar" review.
I have no words to describe the level of information provided and overall quality of this channel.
Perfect video! Outstanding channel! Keep up the good work!
Interstellar is my favorite movie and after rewatching it at the end of 2022 I decided to purchase this watch. My first and favorite Swiss watch. For me it’s a symbol of the same year as a lot of positive (some negative) life events had occurred. I highly recommend this watch…great review!
the third act of the film is terrible
@@paulwoodford1984what a pointless thing to say. He said it’s his favourite film, not that it’s the best film of all time. Snob off.
@@paulwoodford1984you just made you seem a terrible person. Well done.
My favorite film too 🫡
@@paulwoodford1984 your taste in movies is terrible
I’m Vietnamese and I appreciate the way you pronounced “Việt Nam”, more accurate than most youtubers out there 5:55
What better way to start the weekend than a new episode of the Gentry. Hamilton finally got the dimensions right on the Murph. I’m a huge fan of Powermatic movements. Very accurate, robust, with a long PR.
Not quite right, This watch should be a 36 mm.
I will have to agree. At 36 this would be perfect.
Just picked one up and think the 38 is perfect. 👍
My Murph 38 is one of my most frequently worn watches. It is truly a wonderful timepiece and a great daily driver.
I have been away from the timekeeping space for 2 years and came back to this channel and I have to say. Wow! Such a positive difference in speed and depth in the reviews. Love you work on these. As a non native English speaker Im mindblown of the language and vocabulary alone. Keep up the good work! ❤️
About the movement, one thing you can’t ignore is that it is very, very accurate, on the timegrapher, my murph is at 0s/day, the cooper at -2s/day, being worn, both watches deviated less than 2s on a 4 day period, I don’t have any mechanical watches as accurate as these ones. So yes you can’t adjust them yourself, by you also don’t really need to.
The Hamilton H Series does not have a plastic pallet fork or wheel like the Tissot Powermatic 80 series, these are key components.
There's more than one variation of Powermatic 80. Only the lowest tier has the plastic pallet fork. In any case plastic does not mean it will wear out faster. It's self lubricating so theoretically cna go longer without service.
Correct. H10 does NOT have any plastic parts. The eta C07.111 that has plastic escapement, not the C07.611, the 611 is fully alloy.
Loved the video! Just got mine the other day and it hasn’t left my wrist. Used to have the 42 and sadly sold it because I couldn’t get over the dimensions. Missed it every day tho. So glad Hamilton listened to the people and re released a smaller version! It’s a special piece
Class, creativity and charisma...another fine Friday evening spent with TGV. Thank you.
You are so kind, thank you. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Best regards,
TGV
Just bought the 42mm version as a Christmas gift to myself, love this movie and the watch. I have a Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm with the H50 movement and I’ve seen it not lose a second in a week, which is astonishing. Great review as always, thank you!
Looked At the khaki for my second watch but put off by the H50 rumours of spring breakage. Went worth Orient defender II PVD coated dresser version with black waffle dial and silicone strap. Happy with it.
Hugo asking if they could pop to Cartier at the beginning just had me straight up laughing my ass off
The 38mm definitely suits that watch much more than the 42
Way more. Interstellar is one of my favorite movies of all time and it’s no surprise i absolutely fell in love with this watch when i first saw it. As a guy who prefers 40-42mm exclusively, i definitely think the 38mm is absolutely perfect for the Murph and would love to be able to buy one.
Another amazing review. I was on the fence on which field watch I was looking for. I was looking from the HAMILTON Khaki Field to the Explorer MK1. This review sold me on the MURPH 38MM. Thanks!
Theres no doubt that a Khaki should adorn every watch collection. They are just so classy in their simplicity and I have always adored the fine pointed ends to the cathederal hands in the same way the Alpinist does. A great value piece, sure its not an investment watch but it is a perfect everyday one.
Great comment, thank you Mark. There deffo is a Hamilton for everyone.
Best regards,
TGV
Fantastic. And you showed my Hamilton khaki king with the champagne dial. Which I happen to be wearing at this moment. One of my favorites.
Great vid TGV. Every collection should have a Hamilton IMO. Pennies back on the dollar resale, but what a great history and Swiss ETA quality. Have the Jazzmaster Blue and Khaki King Champagne dial. Love them both.
Thank you for the details on the movement - absolutely legit owner/maintenance factors for consideration prior to buying. Also thumbs up for an ETA2824/SW200 no-date where the manufacturer has actually bothered to use variant parts to address ghost position on stem (Sinn 556 I B, take note).
I’m still on the fence. I really love the look of this watch but I really wish they did,as you mentioned, white instead of faux and a nice looking case back. Thanks for a another great video TGV.
I like every change they've made. I think with the original one 42mm would have been okaaaaay, but the real problem was the 50+mm lug to lug, which is a chronic issue for Hamilton's case designs. They gotta take a leaf out of Seiko's book there I think.
I own the original 42mm release and it's one of my favorite pieces. Excellent move by Hamilton to pay attention to the feedback and make the smaller version available however.. I do agree with your suggestion regarding the case back. I don't mind the display but a nod to Hugo's iconic scene would make this watch God tier! 😁❤
I have the 42mm and it is my first Hamilton and I do love it. I got it before the 38mm came out. I probably would have gotten the 38mm but still love the 42. Amazing job as always.
If I were in the market for a Murph I'd still get the 42, thank you very much. Does 4 mm really matter that much?
Stone Island jumper. Perfect for making a nice video knowing you have Millwall away straight after..
Any video with Hugo is a joy to watch. Your channel is good my friend, pure gold
Just got the 42mm version about a week ago and absolutely love it! My first Hamilton and certainly won’t be my last. I love it’s simplicity and it wears well on my wrist. Thanks TGV for another great review! I’ve been looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one.
This is my favourite Hamilton ever! Always liked the Khaki models, but I didn't find any model that was really perfect for me, until this one came out. I bought it a few weeks ago and yes, the strap isn't great, but I put it on a different strap and I absolutely love it now!
Already have one in the wrist and it has become one of the most worn pieces in my collection. As far as the movement goes, I think at this price point is completely OK. Mine is running -3s per day but your regulation remark is of course, correct. To be fair however, there are versions of this movement which uses plastic/synthetic parts (ETA C07.111 I think) and Hamilton does not use those. So thumbs up for Hamilton. I also agree with you on the solid case back. We should probably keep in mind this watch was meant to appeal to masses, perhaps first time watch buyers, who love to see the movement through case, even as utalitarian visually as it is.
Great talk about Hamikton and the Khaki Murph. My uncle was a tool & die maker for Hamilton back in the 60s. I absolutely love the brand. Good choice with the Rolex Explorer as well. Simplicity is the appeal of the Murph and the Explorer
One of my favorite channels reviewing a watch from one of my favorite movies!
Toodel pip, darling!
Great review and an excellent video. My M-F watch currently is a hand-me-down from my dad, a 1969 Tudor Oyster Date+Day, Ref. 7020/0. At 38mm, it's the perfect size and for the day, on the large size. The contemporary Rolex Explorer was 36mm. I have quite a few vintage Hamilton, most military, and vintage chronographs but I really like this watch and will probably pick one up this year.
A couple of corrections, the watch you show as a Hamilton 987 caliber-based watch 10:37 is actually not one. That is a post war 747 caliber. Also, Hamilton was not the first manufacturer to design watches explicitly for the US Army starting at the end of WWI. It is well documented that in watches were designed for military use and supplied during the war. At 10:47 you show an image of three vintage Hamiltons. I have this original brochure from the early 1990s for their Khaki watch collection. The farthest watch to the right, the “canteen” dive watch is actually a “put-together” that I wrote to Hamilton back in the day, that they had inadvertently presented a watch that was never produced and was a fanciful creation of someone with field watch’s movement and spare dive watch case. They replied to me that through their own internal research into the matter, agreed that I was correct and that they would make a correction if they were to reprint that brochure. Back then, it was snail mail for me, and I don’t know what I did with that correspondence and I’m not even sure if they ever printed additional brochures to correct the mistake.
I got a vintage 600 super compressor, and Its made me start to fall in love with other Hamilton models.
I stopped watching your channel years ago but this intro got me hooked again!!!! Cheers TGV that was straight fire 🔥
The best watch to compare it to is the Seiko Alpinist SPB121J1. Both are versatile tool watches that can punch up, are strap monsters, have a lovely pedigree. The Alpinist has quite a bit more "character", its certainly got the bolder design elements, but if your taste dictates something a bit more subtle then the Smurph is the one to go.
Brought it on the day it was released. As someone who is not really into dress watches and want something to fit the bill but could still wear it everyday, this was perfect.
I am am not surprised, it's a perfect do it all, any situation watch.
Thank you and enjoy your Murph!
Best regards,
TGV
Great point... this makes a great "dress plus" watch for those of us who wouldn't wear a dedicated dress watch often enough.
Hamilton are such a great brand and have something in their catalogue for every taste. I personally own and love both Interstellar watches and am pleased that in releasing the Murph in a smaller size more people get to enjoy it. Makes you wonder why they didn't release it at 40 or 39mm in the first place. Even though it would not have been strictly movie accurate it would likely have suited everyone. Great review as always.
Great video! I just got this watch and I must say, it's become my new favorite! It looks so great and it's dimensions are so perfect, also it's really comfortable. 👍
I think the faux patina gives the watch its character. It makes the watch stand out and fit the movie perfectly.
38mm is Perfect. The rest of your opinions are spot on and accurate. Considering the search for affordable heirlooms, it would be preferred to have an adjustable movement, lume on the second hand, huge on the engraved back, those wants aside... the price of around 400usd is incredible.. also... IMO I can't stand date on any watch where it's so small you need to have glasses on to see it.. absolutely pointless... make the date big or leave it gone... after years now.. still loving your channel, effort and loyalty to your crew.. cheers
where u get it for $400?
Without doubt the best watch reviewer on you tube... i learn something everytime... keep up the great work 👍
that intro was incredible. its the first time I've ever put a video back to the start again.
Chris Nolan went for this dual design on the Murph because he didn’t want the inner 24hr markings. He wanted the cleaner look of just the 12hr Arabics.
It definitely made for a gorgeous dial.
I already have the Khaki Field Automatic 38mm, so I doubt I’ll get this piece.
Really enjoyed the review as usual. TGV always adds wonderful context for his reviews 👌🏼
Beautiful watch, beautiful Stoney! Production of the video 🤌, love it TGV. All the best 🦖
Thank you Andy!
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TGV
I really love the tie in to the movie, so was bummed when they didn't include the morse, but still a great looking watch. I like your point on the caseback. Even if they just moved the morse to the back it would have been cool.
I love this brand. Just bought the Khaki Field 42mm. Best value for money, in my opinion. The Murph is a stunner too. Definitely on the list. Great Vid!!
Someone correct me if im wrong but it was my understanding that the H10 is a version of the powermatic 80 that does NOT use plastic parts.
It doesnt.
Same movement
@@robertfatoulatchi9482 feel free to watch people take down the h10 in a hamilton and find no plastic parts.
@@robertfatoulatchi9482 It's bot the same movement. Hamilton's H-10 has 25 jewels while the Powermatic 80 used by Tissot has 23, that one with 23 jewels has plastic escapement and thus 2 less jewels from the palet fork 🙂
Correct. H10 does NOT have any plastic parts. The eta C07.111 that has plastic escapement, not the C07.611, the 611 is fully alloy.
Intro was perfect ! I love seeing Hugo .
Your videos are like history tv when I was a kid salute to you urban gentry
Acknowledging the effort that goes in to the production here. Bravo
Great watch. 38mm was such a smart move by Hamilton. Love the 20mm lug width too. Thanks for the review and Happy New Year TGV and the Urban Gentry.
Thank you Robert, the same to you O&U!
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TGV
I love the Murph, always wanted one. I think Hamilton made a smart choice in offering a 38mm even if it’s not exactly screen accurate, for most this will be the perfect size.
Next to the Omega Seamaster imo the Murph is the most iconic movie watch of the last 25 years. 😎
TGV is the only one who talks about the powermatic 80 problem.... On the other hand, Seiko does use plastic gears for their date mechanism in the 7s, 4r, and 6r movements....
What is exactly a problem with P80 in this Hamilton? It doesn't contain any plastic parts, it can be serviced and regulated (maybe not by yourself but for sure by independent watchmaker(there are videos on youtube btw)), based on old ETA design, slower beat rate for even better theoretical longevity, much longer power reserve of 80h compared to prior 38h only. Maybe only it doesn't have smooth second hand because of slower beat rate but that is really barely noticable.
Love the watch, and the brand’s rich history and American origin. Picked up the white dial 38mm without even planning to - it just looked that good in person to me. I’ve been wearing it all the time this first week of ownership and will be offering my thoughts via a video, inspired by one of my favorite TH-camrs :)
You gotta love Hamilton watches! My personal fave is the black PVD-coated case Field King!
Great review. I like the khaki colour more than white. I think calling it “faux patina” isn’t accurate though…. it’s just a colour, not pretending to be distressed/aged as if it were an older watch. But, we all have our different tastes, which is what makes Watch design so interesting!
Thank you for the content!
Hi TGV, It would be great if you made a video showing how you regulate your watches.
TGV rocking that ‘when you’ve got a watch review to do at 12, and the away firm to meet at 2’ dress code 👌
🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏 I wonder how many people will get that one.
Thank you,
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TGV
I didn’t want to say anything. Burberry not in view. 😂
Great video; wonderful production values and analysis.
I found a 2012 Hamilton Khaki Pioneer (42mm brushed case, coin edge bezel, 4hz/40 hour reserve/manual wind, Anti-Magnetic) comes w/a leather strap+bund+hunter's "cap". I have a 7.25" wrist and it's absolutely beautiful! The coin edge bezel is amazing - I'm not a fan of plain/polished bezels - it's like buying a blank canvas and hanging it on the wall.
Just got my hamilton khaki auto 42mm last month and i love it so much. Hasnt lost a second yet. Wasnt supposed to be my grail watch, as thought it be the explorer 1, but i wasnt expecting to love it as much as i do. I was going for the 38mm but on flesh i actually really loved the oversized 42mm. It looks like a pocket watch almost, the dial is phenomenal for the price, and the lume, although not super bright, i can still read it when i wake up in the morning. Im really considering wether i need another watch or not.
Adding a movie-themed design to the back would have been an excellent touch. The video was great!
This seems like the perfect daily-wear watch. Yet, I do have some reservations about the movement you described... plastic parts? Possibly hard to service? Yes, I'd like this watch, but do I really NEED another? I already own a Seiko automatic field watch, and I also own a cheap Citizen quarts Eco-Drive field watch. I have beat that watch hard. It is all scratched up, and I wore out the strap. I replaced it with a ZuluDiver NATO strap, which is very comfortable. It has been ticking non-stop for 5 years. The lume is phenomenal. I charge it up once and I can read it all night. For a cheap watch that just plain "works," it is hard to justify pulling the trigger on this Hamilton, even though I really want it. Either way, great review.
Superb show T! I love this watch. It’s just a little too dressy for my life choices HAHAHA;) it would be competing with a lot of others for wrist time in the weekend and I just wouldn’t wear it a lot!!! Love it though!!
Great review. I definitely enjoyed watching. This is an interesting Hamilton. I go between this one and the navy pioneer as which one i want for my first Hamilton
Late to the game, but I was looking for a watch that didn't have a date function so I could set it quickly. I saw a 38mm with an included Uncle bracelet and snatched it up. It wears very comfortably on the wrist.
It’s in my top 10 as far as collecting goes. Completely smitten with the peace. Great content, keep it up. Cheers
Not a better way to start off a Saturday morning. A cup of tea, cookies, and Urban Gentry video. Thanks T!
Phenomenal video as always, thank you for the detailed history and meaning of watches.
I owned the 42mm and I have a larger wrist close to 8". The 42 even wore big, I think it was the dial design. The strap was terrible and I found the watch uncomfortable even after a strap change. I tried it on the Hamilton bracelet as well and it was still a no go. I agree with TGV on the faux patina. Seems like they are trying to hard on this one. I had a hard time selling it even after dropping the price several times. Mine came with the limited edition coloured box. My feeling was that it being a "movie" watch decreased the value even more for some buyers/collectors.
Another very high quality video..thanks. I have the 38MM Khaki Field with the H10 movement. Mine is extremely accurate. When worn daily it hold somewhere around 1.5 seconds a day slow. Not sure what parts are plastic in it. My experience with regulating a watch is mixed. I've been successful with two Vostok watches, getting them very accurate. Not so much with the newer Seiko Alpinist....the reguating level was so tight I slipped off it and banged into the hairspring, causing the watch to become "bipolar". sent it back to Seiko and they fixed with full confession (was only about 3 weeks old direct from Seiko) and whatever they did didn't take long but cost me about 300 bucks total. So I'm a little gun shy about regulating anything more expensive than a Vostok these days, with or without a laser. This Murph looks a lot like the Khaki Field with a new dial and hands. Is the date still there under the dial?
Always enjoy and appreciate the effort you put into your videos, TGV. Fantastic review and a fantastic watch from a company that listens to their customers.
Your intros are amazing. Love it
Thanks TGV ,this is the best review about this watch! Very interesting historical notions ..I own this watch and I love it
I was wondering when you’d do this !! Can’t wait for this one.
great editing ..video as ever top rate info and content 👍👍 giving us all insight into brands we sometimes over look
I just have to say I love your editing in every video, such a high level of production. Keep up the amazing content.
Thank you so much Kristian, I really appreciate it. O&U!
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TGV
Just picked up another field watch, a brand-new Christopher Ward "Sandhurst" (series 1) and I'd say it tops the Murph in several ways, being COSC certified, approved by the British Army, costing only $735, and coming with CW's five-year warranty. Plus I like the look better, but of course that's purely subjective.
You're missing out on Hamilton's historic value. CW is a nobody until recently.
I've owned a couple of Hamiltons. Nothing wrong with them but I prefer my CWs. To each his own.@@Max-ti5nq
Another great review from the best reviewer on youtube.
I own this and for the price point it is fantastic. Wears perfectly and once you replace the strap with a better one which I have done it’s true amazing
Incredibly informative, as usual. Well done sir! I would love to see the Hamilton from Far Cry 6 get it's own video like this in the future!
My compliments on the review. So nice mix of history, technical specs and personal perspective. The 38mm dial size is perfect for my 6 1/2 inch wrist. Will be getting this once I recover from blowing out my watch budget.
Love the Stone Island sweater
Everyone and their dog has reviewed this watch by this point, but you are the master. Great job as always. Although a nice watch, I’d rather have the 38mm Oris Big Crown Pointer Date.
The aesthetics are similar to the Murph though the Big Crown Pointer is several thousand more!
I’m glad they got rid of the Morse code, I like the off-white color, & I love seeing inside automatic watches. Goes to show that most negatives are subjective. I don’t know much about movements so I take your word that handbuilt ones are easier & cheaper to fix
TGV Did they use the surpluss pioneer cases for the first Murphs? Great cost saving move for Hamilton along with the modular Movement!
Love this! Hamilton are an amazing entry level brand. Would like a 28800 beat in this watch. Great video.
It's a beauty. Screen accuracy - the 42mm matches the prop watch size, though there's no morse code on the second-hand in the film, so the 38mm is more accurate. Neither the 38mm or the 42mm suffer that that stuttering second hand issue either ;). Agree with TUG that Hamilton would be missing a trick if they didn't start considering other colour offerings on the 38mm - especially earthy tones.
So i guess hamilton read your comment
Watching this whilst wearing my own semi-vintage Hamilton. Lovely overview, as always.
Great review. The ability to easily repair a watch is important - thanks for noting the Murph’s limitations.
Another amazing video! This may not mean much but I've been a fan for a few years now and I finally got my first ever luxury watch (Grand Seiko SBGN029)!. I wanted to thank you TGV for teaching me so much about watch collecting.
Grazie mille!
🙏🙏🙏 Prego my friend!
Thank you for sharing that and enjoy your GS, pure class choice!
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TGV
I have the 38mm and it's perfect for me. The AR does not overcome the sapphire dome but it's such a beautiful watch that I can forgive it for that. It could be better but it's still my favourite all-time watch and scratches a lot of itches at a relatively low price.
Somewhere along the way I quit watching your videos for the watches and started watching the videos for the intros with Hugo!
Make it 36, drilled lugs, screw down crown, white not faux, lumed seconds and a decent strap. That aside, emm, not bad. Great show as usual 👍
A really great walk though of the watch TGV. The 'Murph' as per the film was an old watch, the lume had gone yellow, the hands looked old and possibly a tad corroded and it was a bit scratched up. The original release (I have that one) produced as a 1:1 had as some might say 'quirks'. It's big by todays standards but the one in the film is big. The lugs are long, yes they are but they taper down a lot so don't take all measurements as how the watch will wear on the wrist. There was no AR coating on the original release, there was no AR coating on the film version, remember it's an old watch. Anyway on my wrist it fitted OK and I loved the old watch vibe made with modern tech and assembly. Having seen the new 38 at the AD in the flesh I think Hamilton did a great job, it looks just like mine but has been on a hotter spin cycle than ideal. The strap does take a bit to break in but once it has it's fine. Should Hamilton make one with white markers and lume? Definitely yes. Should they add more or better AR? Yes. Should they do an 'option' for a 2824? It would be nice but probably cost more. The thing is that once all these changes have been done is the watch still a 'Murph'? Probably not but I would consider getting one if I could justify it.
I was lucky enough to get a Rangemaster..... I love it and love the size... not issues for me thank you Marc, TGV.. Great job 👏
🙏🙏🙏 Thank you sir! Enjoy it my friend, may it bring you fortune and good service.
Onwards and ever upwards!
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TGV
I am definitely saving up for this watch. I have loved it since the film and now it comes in my size.