Recently bought a khaki field automatic in 38mm , never thought I'd like a watch with such a small diameter as much. Absolutely great value , payed 570 euro for the metal bracelet version at my local AD.
I have a hand winder, I love this thing, it's the only watch I own currently, I think I bought it back in 2016, can't really complain love this thing it's cool
Another awesome video 👏👏👏 Despite being very aware that objectively it’s a bit silly Im a total sucker for the whole heritage and military connection thing 😂 And don’t get me started on a reissue of a military watch from a heritage brand 😍 I really like the look of the Khaki Field Mechanical. I do think the lugs are a bit long and for the price I’d prefer a brushed case rather than bead blasted but then I remember that the original military issued Hamiltons were probably bead blasted and then I just glaze over and start humming the Damnbusters or Great Escape theme and then I think bead blasted cases are absolutely fine. Perfect in fact 🤣
Thanks mate! And I think it’s a total selling point. It’s a bit like the “Omega presents our celestial Moon” thing and it’s natural to just want to experience something that mightn’t be part of our everyday lives vicariously through something even as seemingly trivial as a watch. Sorry, that was a bit of a mouthful. But I think it’s natural to like these aspects of some pieces 😅who doesn’t own an Arnie to just on some tiny level feel like the man himself? 🏋🏼♂️
I have this watch and need to mention something I don’t think you thought of. As this is the perfect two-hand watch; and since it lacks a date, is very easy to set after non-use. My Glycine has a date; and after non-use one first needs to determine if it stopped in the AM or PM. And then one must advance the date and time. This takes at least ten times longer!
Totally entertaining. Love the dry, yet pointed humor. I cherish my two Hamilton watches. I have the Boulton mechanical. It is a "dress" watch, but more oversized than previous Boultons. It is the white dial and does fit under the cuff nicely when I wear a tux and play viola in the orchestra. Love the shape, the Roman numerals and handsome blue seconds hand .My daily-wear Hamilton is the "Officer" Khaki Field Watch - olive dial. I finally switched out the stock strap. My new strap is the Hamilton Cow Leather and pin buckle. Mixed with the faux lume, the brown leather, cream threads, olive dial, domed sapphire and sand blasted case is just full of class every day. Both watches have that 80 hour power reserve that is priceless to me. Keep the videos coming. Yo! (Had to end Philly-style).
What a fantastic watch to catch a glimpse of while playing music, Ken 👌 It almost has a kind of Cartier vibe to it. This was my first Hamilton, but I certainly hope it won't be my last 🤞
Hilarious! My first Lume Pip video and I had to subscribe at the end, it had so many laugh out loud moments (strangling a nazi with the strap was my favorite). Thanks for brightening my day mate from a fellow watch nerd.
The only thing that steered me away from the Field Mech was the crappy strap they give you (although I could’ve just changed straps later) so in the moment i chose the Field Auto and good lord am i in love with it being my first Swiss automatic watch ever purchased. I’ll eventually get the Mech at some point, i feel that white dial on leather would like amazing
One of my favourite watchmakers and favourite watches too, definitely will be buying myself one for crimbo. Great work with the video, you earned a new subscriber 👍
This review had me chuckling a few times. But it also got me pumped up for my recent purchase(not that I needed any more hyping) You got yourself a new subscriber. Nicely done man.
Another great video mate..:I have the black dial version and I have been toying with either adding the white dial or selling the black dial for the white dial. For me it’s the best watch under £500. It has a certain charm and for me makes me feel good when I where it.
Thanks, Noel! Honestly, I was a gnat’s crotchet away from getting the black. On the leather nato, I think the black looks amazing. How’s the Crystal in terms of reflections on the black model?
@@LumePip you do get reflection…it’s not that bad though. Considering a bb58 as my next pickup…I seen you video which has kind of nudged me that little but closer to pulling the trigger
I think unless they coat it in AR, or it’s a white dial, reflections are just part and parcel of things. Luckily in the UK, we don’t get so much sun as for it to be too distracting 🥲honestly, though, the 58 is the watch I always go back to. Other watches come and go. That said, I’m hoping for an SMP 300 next year, but it’ll be very interesting to see how they compare over time and whether the 58 will still be the go-to. But it’s just the best luxury diver for that kind of money. I’m getting a Christopher Ward tomorrow, and their Trident Pro 600 models are also worth a look!
@@LumePip I’m also looking at the SMP300…there a couple of things that put me off though. 1) the size and 2) the bracelet. To be fair I nearly always take the bracelets off my watch and wear it on a strap. The size is a concern, however it’s a lot of watch for the money. What dial will you be going for? What colour BB58 do you prefer? I’m interested to hear your thought on the C Ward. I particularly like the C63 sea lander. I love the bezel on the GMT version and the splash of orange is very cool.
I really like the quick adjustment on the clasp, but you’re right, the lack of taper also means it’s not as elegant as it could be. In terms of colourways for the BB58, I was absolutely dead certain my black and gilt original was the only way to go, but then I tried the blue and my mind was truly blown. Maybe that’s hyperbole but it really did give me a headache
Militado ML05 looks the same, it has quartz 4 beats per second movement, it is also much cheaper as you would expect from a chinese watch, however it's very well made.
I have this hamilton with black dial with smaller numeral and vostok amphibia ussr new, and i can not deside with one to put on my wrist in the morning.
Would give up a takeaway or two for that. As for strangling a Nazi with the strap all that was missing was your Stan Boardman impersonation of The Germans. Another great vid . Just give away a watch and pass on the dicpic
Haha it actually passes the Mark O Just East test?! Just for that, Mark, only dick pic giveaways… Not sure how the police will feel about it though. At some point it just becomes harassment. 🤣always appreciate your support, mate!
I watch these kinds of reviews and I wonder: "why the hell can't all watch companies use drilled lug holes in their watches?" Is this some expensive modification to drill 4 additional holes in the piece of steel???
It’s such a simple addition that makes a whole world of difference!! And if you’ve got a watch that’s an utter strap monster (I don’t consider this to be because of the long lugs), it just makes life so much easier
Yeah, and I’d probably still have this if it was 100m+ water resistant, but I don’t. In terms of field watches, however, a lot do float around that 50m mark, so in that sense, I still think it’s the only FIELD watch you’d need. I’m actually considering getting one again!
@@LumePip As am I! The white dial version is a looker! The automatic white version has 100WR (H70455553) but the case and overall look is not as...field looking, even if with a more adventurous strap
I agree on the lugs actually! On the supplied strap it gets away with it (though I’m really not sure why), but when I put it on the other straps, as you see towards the end of the vid, the lug length really becomes apparent 🥲
I have read of many instances where the Hamilton mechanicals can be overwound breaking the mainspring. I consider this a design flaw to their modification of the durable ETA 2834-2 caliber.
I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum, I only buy mechanical watches with no date complication, who has the time and who only has the one or two watches who watch these vids? Solar and Quart with date no problem,,,,,, I'm torn between this model or the new 42mm version (I have 8" wrist) I tried them both on at a local shop here in Oregon still confused, 38 original is original and fits better than I thought, 42mm with white dial looks huge and I have some 48mm dive watches and Gshocks that look fine, so......
Great review! I'm not really needing a 9mm dick pick (or any other size for that matter), but that's just me. Feel free to send to the other subscribers however! I do accept Rolex vouchers though...
does your watch have the "fogging issues" reported around? Like Hamilton Khaki Field watches have condensation and fogging and all that... how about yours, did you have these issues?
Sorry for the delay! I didn’t have any such issues, but I was quite careful about where I left it because it’s only rated to 50m, so I basically kept it away from water/condensation at all costs! As for non-water-related fogging, I can’t say I had any issues. It was always very clear and I didn’t have any issues with the Crystal 👍🏻
Dude you're hilarious. I like the comedic touch to your reviews. Keeps them entertaining and unique.
Thanks very much! Fingers crossed I don't run out of jokes...
Narrator's voice: He *did* run out of jokes.
Recently bought a khaki field automatic in 38mm , never thought I'd like a watch with such a small diameter as much. Absolutely great value , payed 570 euro for the metal bracelet version at my local AD.
Must also note that it was the discontinued version with the gloss black vinyl record dial.
@@HRM.H discontinued? Reference #?
Just picked up a Khaki Field 42mm auto and man do I love it... just a sweet sweet piece! I definitely plan on purchasing the mechanical
Keep at it. Your voice inflection is right on and you have a nice comedic overtone.
Stylish video for a stylish and historical watch 👏🏾
I have a hand winder, I love this thing, it's the only watch I own currently, I think I bought it back in 2016, can't really complain love this thing it's cool
Awesome, mate! Yeah, it does have the quality and all-round specs to be a great one watch collection 👍👍👍
I made that KFM a dress watch rather than field. Updated it with softened leather classic black strap. Feels much better that way.
Watch review and comedy? Gold!
Another awesome video 👏👏👏
Despite being very aware that objectively it’s a bit silly Im a total sucker for the whole heritage and military connection thing 😂 And don’t get me started on a reissue of a military watch from a heritage brand 😍
I really like the look of the Khaki Field Mechanical. I do think the lugs are a bit long and for the price I’d prefer a brushed case rather than bead blasted but then I remember that the original military issued Hamiltons were probably bead blasted and then I just glaze over and start humming the Damnbusters or Great Escape theme and then I think bead blasted cases are absolutely fine. Perfect in fact 🤣
Thanks mate! And I think it’s a total selling point. It’s a bit like the “Omega presents our celestial Moon” thing and it’s natural to just want to experience something that mightn’t be part of our everyday lives vicariously through something even as seemingly trivial as a watch.
Sorry, that was a bit of a mouthful. But I think it’s natural to like these aspects of some pieces 😅who doesn’t own an Arnie to just on some tiny level feel like the man himself? 🏋🏼♂️
Best watch vid I have seen, hits the main point with humour :)
I have this watch and need to mention something I don’t think you thought of. As this is the perfect two-hand watch; and since it lacks a date, is very easy to set after non-use.
My Glycine has a date; and after non-use one first needs to determine if it stopped in the AM or PM. And then one must advance the date and time.
This takes at least ten times longer!
Totally entertaining. Love the dry, yet pointed humor. I cherish my two Hamilton watches. I have the Boulton mechanical. It is a "dress" watch, but more oversized than previous Boultons. It is the white dial and does fit under the cuff nicely when I wear a tux and play viola in the orchestra. Love the shape, the Roman numerals and handsome blue seconds hand .My daily-wear Hamilton is the "Officer" Khaki Field Watch - olive dial. I finally switched out the stock strap. My new strap is the Hamilton Cow Leather and pin buckle. Mixed with the faux lume, the brown leather, cream threads, olive dial, domed sapphire and sand blasted case is just full of class every day. Both watches have that 80 hour power reserve that is priceless to me. Keep the videos coming. Yo! (Had to end Philly-style).
What a fantastic watch to catch a glimpse of while playing music, Ken 👌 It almost has a kind of Cartier vibe to it. This was my first Hamilton, but I certainly hope it won't be my last 🤞
Hilarious! My first Lume Pip video and I had to subscribe at the end, it had so many laugh out loud moments (strangling a nazi with the strap was my favorite). Thanks for brightening my day mate from a fellow watch nerd.
Thanks so much for saying so, Kris!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Classic American GI watch from WW2. Slightly domed Saffire crystal is well done. Hamilton punches above its weight as usual.
The only thing that steered me away from the Field Mech was the crappy strap they give you (although I could’ve just changed straps later) so in the moment i chose the Field Auto and good lord am i in love with it being my first Swiss automatic watch ever purchased. I’ll eventually get the Mech at some point, i feel that white dial on leather would like amazing
I think you're right and I think the leather NATO you can get for it does look fire
Great content, most enjoyable video.
Love the video, mate!
One of my favourite watchmakers and favourite watches too, definitely will be buying myself one for crimbo. Great work with the video, you earned a new subscriber 👍
Thanks very much, mate! It's a lovely watch and that green will make it a nice festive piece, too!
This review had me chuckling a few times. But it also got me pumped up for my recent purchase(not that I needed any more hyping)
You got yourself a new subscriber. Nicely done man.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Haha. Very entertaining reviews
lmaooo the music after 'what I hear' 😂
Great video, hilarious 😂 just got my black dial khaki field mechanical. Great watch and for the price I don’t think it’s beatable
Thanks so much! Great choice. Swiss-made, great brand, well built. Can't knock it!
Another great video mate..:I have the black dial version and I have been toying with either adding the white dial or selling the black dial for the white dial. For me it’s the best watch under £500. It has a certain charm and for me makes me feel good when I where it.
Thanks, Noel! Honestly, I was a gnat’s crotchet away from getting the black. On the leather nato, I think the black looks amazing. How’s the Crystal in terms of reflections on the black model?
@@LumePip you do get reflection…it’s not that bad though. Considering a bb58 as my next pickup…I seen you video which has kind of nudged me that little but closer to pulling the trigger
I think unless they coat it in AR, or it’s a white dial, reflections are just part and parcel of things. Luckily in the UK, we don’t get so much sun as for it to be too distracting 🥲honestly, though, the 58 is the watch I always go back to. Other watches come and go. That said, I’m hoping for an SMP 300 next year, but it’ll be very interesting to see how they compare over time and whether the 58 will still be the go-to. But it’s just the best luxury diver for that kind of money. I’m getting a Christopher Ward tomorrow, and their Trident Pro 600 models are also worth a look!
@@LumePip I’m also looking at the SMP300…there a couple of things that put me off though. 1) the size and 2) the bracelet. To be fair I nearly always take the bracelets off my watch and wear it on a strap. The size is a concern, however it’s a lot of watch for the money. What dial will you be going for? What colour BB58 do you prefer? I’m interested to hear your thought on the C Ward. I particularly like the C63 sea lander. I love the bezel on the GMT version and the splash of orange is very cool.
I really like the quick adjustment on the clasp, but you’re right, the lack of taper also means it’s not as elegant as it could be. In terms of colourways for the BB58, I was absolutely dead certain my black and gilt original was the only way to go, but then I tried the blue and my mind was truly blown. Maybe that’s hyperbole but it really did give me a headache
Nice watches, excellent value imho.
Good review Cheers Mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks mate. Yeah, and some great models I’ve not tried about too - Khaki King etc. Maybe one day 🤷🏼♂️👍
Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended
Thanks for the excellent review.
Thanks very much for saying so, Chris!
@@LumePip welcome.
Mate, you are bloody hilarious 😂
Militado ML05 looks the same, it has quartz 4 beats per second movement, it is also much cheaper as you would expect from a chinese watch, however it's very well made.
Enjoyed that 👍
I have this hamilton with black dial with smaller numeral and vostok amphibia ussr new, and i can not deside with one to put on my wrist in the morning.
the music at the beginning sounds like you're on a mission
military stuff, like this watch 38mmx9mm is just practical
Would give up a takeaway or two for that.
As for strangling a Nazi with the strap all that was missing was your Stan Boardman impersonation of The Germans.
Another great vid .
Just give away a watch and pass on the dicpic
Haha it actually passes the Mark O Just East test?! Just for that, Mark, only dick pic giveaways… Not sure how the police will feel about it though. At some point it just becomes harassment. 🤣always appreciate your support, mate!
I watch these kinds of reviews and I wonder: "why the hell can't all watch companies use drilled lug holes in their watches?"
Is this some expensive modification to drill 4 additional holes in the piece of steel???
It’s such a simple addition that makes a whole world of difference!! And if you’ve got a watch that’s an utter strap monster (I don’t consider this to be because of the long lugs), it just makes life so much easier
I agree with the water resistance fake worries, but if it's the "only watch you'll ever need" it kind of needs it
Yeah, and I’d probably still have this if it was 100m+ water resistant, but I don’t. In terms of field watches, however, a lot do float around that 50m mark, so in that sense, I still think it’s the only FIELD watch you’d need. I’m actually considering getting one again!
@@LumePip As am I! The white dial version is a looker!
The automatic white version has 100WR (H70455553) but the case and overall look is not as...field looking, even if with a more adventurous strap
Where did you get those black/tan and green/tan nylon straps?!
I think it was Cheapest NATO Straps.
Really well done mate. Just don't like the watch, and feel its overreaching with its lugs and its price. La.
I agree on the lugs actually! On the supplied strap it gets away with it (though I’m really not sure why), but when I put it on the other straps, as you see towards the end of the vid, the lug length really becomes apparent 🥲
Very good video
I just wish it had better water resistance.
Great stuff!! At ease corporal
Cheers, Ian, you ledge
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Read a lot about the winding system breaking. Anyone who has experience with this?
I have read of many instances where the Hamilton mechanicals can be overwound breaking the mainspring. I consider this a design flaw to their modification of the durable ETA 2834-2 caliber.
I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum, I only buy mechanical watches with no date complication, who has the time and who only has the one or two watches who watch these vids?
Solar and Quart with date no problem,,,,,,
I'm torn between this model or the new 42mm version (I have 8" wrist) I tried them both on at a local shop here in Oregon still confused, 38 original is original and fits better than I thought, 42mm with white dial looks huge and I have some 48mm dive watches and Gshocks that look fine, so......
Great review! I'm not really needing a 9mm dick pick (or any other size for that matter), but that's just me. Feel free to send to the other subscribers however! I do accept Rolex vouchers though...
This Hamilton does not have heritage. It’s a cheap, non mil spec homage by swatch. Today’s Hamilton is not the real Hamilton
I agree
99% of brands including a lots of big prestigious brands nowadays no longer have their heritage. But they still have their merits.
does your watch have the "fogging issues" reported around? Like Hamilton Khaki Field watches have condensation and fogging and all that... how about yours, did you have these issues?
Sorry for the delay! I didn’t have any such issues, but I was quite careful about where I left it because it’s only rated to 50m, so I basically kept it away from water/condensation at all costs! As for non-water-related fogging, I can’t say I had any issues. It was always very clear and I didn’t have any issues with the Crystal 👍🏻