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Old 14 March 2018, 06:33 AM   #1
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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.

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