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BDL · 14 March 2018, 06:33 AM

The mail today delivered to me one of Hamilton's new 38mm field watches.

Very nice piece for under $500 shipped from Hodinkee.

Here are the stats:

Model: Khaki Field Mechanical
Reference: H69429931
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38mm diameter; 9.5mm thickness
Caseback: Closed stainless-steel back
Dial: Black dial with 12 and 24-hour scales
Lume: Vintage-style SuperLuminova
Caliber: Manual-winding ETA 2801-2
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Bracelet/Strap: Green textile strap
Lug Width: 20mm
Manufactured: Switzerland

I was first drawn to this one by the strap, but I don't love it in person. I think a leather or just regular gray NATO is going to be the way to go.

The "Vintage-Lume" is much better on the wrist than in photos, it is subtle, not over the top. It looks like a well-executed color choice, not a sign screaming "Hey look, I look vintage!!".

On the wrist it really is a perfect size, I was between this and the Tudor Ranger, and what I realize getting this in hand is that I really want a 38mm Ranger.

I would say the best thing this watch has going for it is legibility, it is super easy to see exactly what time it is right away, the dial layout nails that purpose, which is after all THE purpose.

On the fence on keeping this or spending a bit more and picking up a Ranger.

Pics below:

BDL · 14 March 2018, 06:38 AM

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HobokenRolex · 14 March 2018, 10:42 AM

Congrats! Looks great on the grey nato. I saw that watch at a Hamilton-Hodinkee event a few weeks ago. It's very nice.

Wembleyisgreen · 16 March 2018, 05:55 AM

The Grey Nato just pops!

Dr. Robert · 17 March 2018, 02:02 AM

I got it last month, great bang for the buck!
I Dig the strap

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joshf · 18 March 2018, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDL

The mail today delivered to me one of Hamilton's new 38mm field watches.

Very nice piece for under $500 shipped from Hodinkee.

Here are the stats:

Model: Khaki Field Mechanical
Reference: H69429931
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38mm diameter; 9.5mm thickness
Caseback: Closed stainless-steel back
Dial: Black dial with 12 and 24-hour scales
Lume: Vintage-style SuperLuminova
Caliber: Manual-winding ETA 2801-2
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Bracelet/Strap: Green textile strap
Lug Width: 20mm
Manufactured: Switzerland

I was first drawn to this one by the strap, but I don't love it in person. I think a leather or just regular gray NATO is going to be the way to go.

The "Vintage-Lume" is much better on the wrist than in photos, it is subtle, not over the top. It looks like a well-executed color choice, not a sign screaming "Hey look, I look vintage!!".

On the wrist it really is a perfect size, I was between this and the Tudor Ranger, and what I realize getting this in hand is that I really want a 38mm Ranger.

I would say the best thing this watch has going for it is legibility, it is super easy to see exactly what time it is right away, the dial layout nails that purpose, which is after all THE purpose.

On the fence on keeping this or spending a bit more and picking up a Ranger.

Pics below:

I have the ranger and the Hamilton. They are both sweet, with the ranger being an auto and the Hamilton a hand Cranker.

The strap on the Hamilton, is agree, is meh.

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benvh · 22 April 2018, 06:58 AM

There is a brown dial & beige strap variant available now as well.

Ben

Rebel · 22 April 2018, 08:00 AM

Sweet watch.

scarlet knight · 23 April 2018, 10:34 PM

I bought this Timex quartz for under $100.

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bdex75 · 23 April 2018, 10:59 PM

Very nice!!

It looks awesome on a cream colored NATO that matches the hands as well.

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gman5515 · 21 May 2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDL

The mail today delivered to me one of Hamilton's new 38mm field watches.

Very nice piece for under $500 shipped from Hodinkee.

Here are the stats:

Model: Khaki Field Mechanical
Reference: H69429931
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38mm diameter; 9.5mm thickness
Caseback: Closed stainless-steel back
Dial: Black dial with 12 and 24-hour scales
Lume: Vintage-style SuperLuminova
Caliber: Manual-winding ETA 2801-2
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Bracelet/Strap: Green textile strap
Lug Width: 20mm
Manufactured: Switzerland

I was first drawn to this one by the strap, but I don't love it in person. I think a leather or just regular gray NATO is going to be the way to go.

The "Vintage-Lume" is much better on the wrist than in photos, it is subtle, not over the top. It looks like a well-executed color choice, not a sign screaming "Hey look, I look vintage!!".

On the wrist it really is a perfect size, I was between this and the Tudor Ranger, and what I realize getting this in hand is that I really want a 38mm Ranger.

I would say the best thing this watch has going for it is legibility, it is super easy to see exactly what time it is right away, the dial layout nails that purpose, which is after all THE purpose.

On the fence on keeping this or spending a bit more and picking up a Ranger.

Pics below:

Great pickup! congrats! may I ask, is the crown a screw-down crown? Or can u wind the watch without having to so-called "pull out" the crown?

AzPaul · 21 May 2018, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gman5515

Great pickup! congrats! may I ask, is the crown a screw-down crown? Or can u wind the watch without having to so-called "pull out" the crown?

Pretty sure you wind that movement with the crown down, flush to the case, and pull it out to set the hands.

gman5515 · 22 May 2018, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzPaul

Pretty sure you wind that movement with the crown down, flush to the case, and pull it out to set the hands.

Thanks Azpaul!

Brew · 21 May 2018, 11:04 PM

Nice looking watch, but for a "field" watch I would like a bit more water resistance.

HogwldFLTR · 20 September 2018, 09:35 AM

I've had this one for a few years now; It's a great watch but I need to make an effort to wear it as it doesn't really call to me.

14 March 2018, 06:33 AM	#1
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical The mail today delivered to me one of Hamilton's new 38mm field watches. Very nice piece for under $500 shipped from Hodinkee. Here are the stats: Model: Khaki Field Mechanical Reference: H69429931 Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 38mm diameter; 9.5mm thickness Caseback: Closed stainless-steel back Dial: Black dial with 12 and 24-hour scales Lume: Vintage-style SuperLuminova Caliber: Manual-winding ETA 2801-2 Power Reserve: 42 hours Water Resistance: 50 meters Bracelet/Strap: Green textile strap Lug Width: 20mm Manufactured: Switzerland I was first drawn to this one by the strap, but I don't love it in person. I think a leather or just regular gray NATO is going to be the way to go. The "Vintage-Lume" is much better on the wrist than in photos, it is subtle, not over the top. It looks like a well-executed color choice, not a sign screaming "Hey look, I look vintage!!". On the wrist it really is a perfect size, I was between this and the Tudor Ranger, and what I realize getting this in hand is that I really want a 38mm Ranger. I would say the best thing this watch has going for it is legibility, it is super easy to see exactly what time it is right away, the dial layout nails that purpose, which is after all THE purpose. On the fence on keeping this or spending a bit more and picking up a Ranger. Pics below:

17 March 2018, 02:02 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,117	I got it last month, great bang for the buck! I Dig the strap Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 April 2018, 08:00 AM	#9
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	Sweet watch. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

20 September 2018, 09:35 AM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	I've had this one for a few years now; It's a great watch but I need to make an effort to wear it as it doesn't really call to me. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 March 2018, 06:38 AM	#2
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2018, 10:26 AM	#3
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2018, 10:42 AM	#4
HobokenRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,066	Congrats! Looks great on the grey nato. I saw that watch at a Hamilton-Hodinkee event a few weeks ago. It's very nice.

16 March 2018, 05:55 AM	#5
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	The Grey Nato just pops!

22 April 2018, 06:58 AM	#8
benvh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 438	There is a brown dial & beige strap variant available now as well. Ben

23 April 2018, 10:34 PM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,466	I bought this Timex quartz for under $100. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 10:59 PM	#11
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Very nice!! It looks awesome on a cream colored NATO that matches the hands as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 May 2018, 11:04 PM	#15
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Nice looking watch, but for a "field" watch I would like a bit more water resistance.

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