The Best EDC Watch Under $500 - Hamilton Khaki Field Comparison

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    If you're looking for the best watch for EDC under $500 you came to the right place. The Hamilton Khaki Field line of watches offer several awesome variations and deliver some of the best value for money in the watch hobby!
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  • @lancejohnston1847
    @lancejohnston1847 5 лет назад +143

    Thank you for hacking all the watches to the same time. My OCD appreciates it.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +5

      Thanks for watching

    • @jingjang7589
      @jingjang7589 4 года назад +1

      Detective John Kimble has good flesh free f
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    • @entertainme7523
      @entertainme7523 3 года назад

      😄👌 (although I noticed a half second difference in the SS link and the 2018 version)

    • @rbemuscle6058
      @rbemuscle6058 2 года назад

      😂

  • @runrin_
    @runrin_ 5 лет назад +17

    the ocd in me really appreciates that you sync the second hands before all of your videos where you show two or more watches together.

  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 5 лет назад +96

    I like the 38 size... hope more brands will move in this direction.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +8

      These 38mm watches are all great, on of my favorites in term of size.

    • @d3xmeister
      @d3xmeister 5 лет назад +4

      Craig Sekowski I hope not. It’s the reason I don’t have one of these mechanicals even though I like them. They look tiny and toyish on wrists over 6.5, which is many many many people have. Ideally all the watches would be made in multiple sizes, but most don’t. The Automatic in this video can be found in 42mm which is what I have

    • @craig2100
      @craig2100 5 лет назад +8

      @@d3xmeister most i DC mine are 40 to 43, but I'm getting tired of the larger dials. I have a 7 wrist, but the smaller dials to me look more formal

    • @dustindodge5974
      @dustindodge5974 5 лет назад +4

      @@craig2100 Agreed, my 7" wrist works great with these 38s. It's the lug to lug that really matters. 42mm watch with 52mm lug to lug is too much for me!

    • @sethfeingold
      @sethfeingold 5 лет назад +12

      Mihai Pascu utter BS. 38mm is a great size for a wrist up to and even over 7”

  • @tracephoto1823
    @tracephoto1823 3 года назад +8

    I just purchased the pre-2018 version. The cleaner more minimalistic look appeals to me more. Plus the date and a bit more versatile. All great watches though. Excellent vid!

  • @lowersaxon
    @lowersaxon 4 года назад +1

    Let me just say that I enjoyed two or three of your videos on Hamiltons. Very smart, competent, intelligent. Thanks for that.

  • @cb3298
    @cb3298 2 года назад +1

    So much information! Great review, thanks

  • @TheHunterFischmob
    @TheHunterFischmob 5 лет назад +32

    2:06 for the actual comparison

  • @choond
    @choond 3 года назад +1

    Great comparison video. 👍

  • @olliereed4206
    @olliereed4206 4 года назад +6

    These watches are amazing value. The movement’s they use for the price. Watches for life and your kids...

  • @stevekain4707
    @stevekain4707 5 лет назад +3

    I like that you synced all 4 watches right down to second.

  • @bi5048
    @bi5048 3 года назад

    I bought the pre 2018 mechanical one back in 2002-2003 ish and love it. It also came with the bracelet. My everyday watch until 2017 when the winding mechanism stop. Most probably the spring broken (?) but not sure.

  • @YungHaven1
    @YungHaven1 4 года назад +3

    I’ve been looking at buying my first watch... I really like the look of the Hamilton Khaki pilot pioneer mechanical on the leather strap. Looking to see if anyone has had any bad experiences with this watch.

  • @underdog5081
    @underdog5081 3 года назад +3

    Recently picked up the Hamilton Khaki Field mechanical watch with date function.. I picked the olive green dial as at times the dial looks black, other times grey, and other times olive green. One of best “value” watch out there. Hard to find a better watch at this price point!

  • @charliebrewer617
    @charliebrewer617 5 лет назад +4

    Great full review, couldn’t agree more about it being the best edc of a watch under 500.

  • @blueshirtbuddah1665
    @blueshirtbuddah1665 5 лет назад +1

    Another excellent and thorough review on a great series of field watches. Great job Guy!

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks buddy. Do you have any Hamilton watches in your collection?

    • @blueshirtbuddah1665
      @blueshirtbuddah1665 5 лет назад

      JustBlueFish Watch Reviews Had a Khaki Officers 44mm and a Jazzmaster 42mm. Both great watches but sold them both. My everyday watch is now a Rolex Explorer 1 first generation reference 214270. To me this is almost the perfect everyday watch. Saving up for a JLC Reverso as my dress watch.

  • @lonewolf30531
    @lonewolf30531 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the review .

  • @GeordsYouTube
    @GeordsYouTube 5 лет назад +6

    Every video seems to be either a watch I want to own or a watch I already own. My Hamilton khaki field is the quartz 38mm with the matte bead blasted case and hands, same dial as the auto I fell in love with the dial texture and layout, the auto was 50% more expensive and I didn’t have the funds at the time. The durability of the bead blasted finish is fantastic and it only gets better with wear

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +2

      I was going o buy the quartz version to have the inherent accuracy and reliability you get with a quartz movement but I couldn’t find one. I called a few dealers and they all said it was unavailable or discontinued. That’s a great watch, enjoy it!

    • @luisitozamora3684
      @luisitozamora3684 5 лет назад

      I prefer the 2018 mechanical watch.

    • @Foma_Kinyaev4188
      @Foma_Kinyaev4188 Год назад

      I also bought a quartz version. It's more practical for every day. My perfect watch.

  • @samuelmccuaig7957
    @samuelmccuaig7957 5 лет назад

    I am looking at getting the khaki field pre 2018 mechanical. I am a fan of the open back design and am willing to pay extra for the auto. What is your opinion?

  • @perfectwatchquest3091
    @perfectwatchquest3091 5 лет назад +5

    Nice comparison...my preference is the auto and the pre 2018. Less busy works for me. Thanks.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      The Auto 38mm is probably my favorite right now.

  • @TheTimLara
    @TheTimLara 5 лет назад +6

    Really like these. I'm torn between the 38 auto and the King as I do kinda like the unique day complication on the King, but 38mm really is the sweet spot for me size wise.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      The King is cool. I reviewed one a while back. I liked t a lot. It is a tough decision.

  • @travis3567
    @travis3567 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have found some 33mm 2000’s Hamilton khakis shipping from Asia with sapphire crystals. I might have to pull the trigger on one!

  • @LCMNUNES1962
    @LCMNUNES1962 3 года назад +2

    BEAUTIFUL HAMILTON EXCELENT WATCHES, BRASIL CONGRATULATIONs

  • @eguyntx1812
    @eguyntx1812 5 лет назад +1

    Another great video thax!

  • @viktor.madarasz
    @viktor.madarasz 4 года назад

    Have the Hamilton Khaki Field Mecanical No Date 38mm 2019 .. so far so good. Love the simplicity and history/heritage of Hamilton

    • @KevAlberta
      @KevAlberta 4 года назад

      I just The got the khaki field automatic 42mm with the steel strap. Love it, so clean and feels solid

  • @josephwicklow7539
    @josephwicklow7539 2 года назад

    This was a great video, very helpful and thorough. Something I think would have made it even better would be if you had included the 38mm auto version, with silver dial and stainless bracelet.

  • @brynroberts9880
    @brynroberts9880 5 лет назад +2

    I recently bought the automatic 42mm on a strap. It has a lovely winding action, even though it's automatic. My only criticism is the strap length, I find it very short. My wrists aren't excessively large but I can only fasten it on the 3,Rd hole which means that it's actually not long enough to fit in the second loop securely.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      Check out my Hirsch strap review. There’s a ton of good alternatives available, and you can always use the Hamilton buckle on some new leather.

  • @jon7991maxey
    @jon7991maxey 5 лет назад

    Where did you get the ZULU on the vintage Hamilton?

  • @Christian-pn7sn
    @Christian-pn7sn 5 лет назад +3

    Would the khaki auto fit on the 2018 khaki mechanical?! That would solidify the mechanical purchase for me.
    Also what time grapher would you recommend and what is a good entry level price point for one?
    Thank you in advance

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      I’m not sure about the first question. As for affordable timegrapher, the No. 1000 by Weishi, or any other version of the No. 1000 is the most common and the one I have.

  • @matthewe293
    @matthewe293 5 лет назад +2

    What kinda strap on the mechanical? I didn’t find anything under clockworks synergy quick release

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +2

      It's the Dapper Collection, Buffalo Brown. Here's a link on Amazon: amzn.to/2HMZN1B

  • @raheelx4700
    @raheelx4700 5 лет назад +2

    Love all the watches. Thanks.

  • @rockon21ful
    @rockon21ful 5 лет назад +1

    Great video Guy, not sure how I missed this one but glad to see it even late! The automatic looks so much bigger than the 38MM mechanical, must be the polished bezel, less crowded dial and big endlinks on the bracelet!

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Yeah I would say in person the auto looks a little bigger, probably because of the bracelet, but it doesn’t feel “big”... if that makes sense.

  • @gregduncan5485
    @gregduncan5485 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for your videos! I enjoy watching your reviews!
    I have a question regarding the case-back on the H694190, i.e. the pre-2018 Hamilton Khaki Mechanical. I just purchased this watch from Jomashop and noticed that the case back does not look the same as on other RUclips reviews of the watch. On my case-back, there is no "sapphire crystal" text, neither is there "ETA 2804-2" text. The text on my case-back is similar to the one featured in your video above at 17:20.
    Is there anything to be concerned about here? The watch seems authentic in all other manners, but I figured I'd ask an expert.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Thanks for watching Greg.

    • @gregduncan5485
      @gregduncan5485 5 лет назад

      It must be that the newer khaki mechanical's with date complication are matching the case-back's of the 2018 khaki mechanical's with no date complication.

  • @jeromef2001
    @jeromef2001 2 года назад

    I thanks for your super cool video!
    I would like to find the same pre 2018 version but without the date, is it possible ? Because I like on this version the kind of grey color of the brushed case. And I like the facto that the hands are not fake yellow patina ! But I don’t like the date that much. This is why i am looking for an Hamilton without these yellow hands color, without the date and with that kind of brushed color ! Thanks for your help

  • @mrbacchus6127
    @mrbacchus6127 5 лет назад +2

    I just bought an older style mechanical (in part worrying they may be discontinued)and I'm surprised how much I love it. Previously owned a Khaki King on bracelet I just couldn't bond with. Nice video when you can get a group of hammies together.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      They are really fun watches, I know why you like it so much. I think maybe I need to get a Khaki King to add to my Khaki collection...

    • @mrbacchus6127
      @mrbacchus6127 5 лет назад

      @@JustBlueFish "need" lol

  • @DennisBible
    @DennisBible 4 года назад

    Is your mechanical the ETA or the newer H50 movement?

  • @chrisbruneau2156
    @chrisbruneau2156 5 лет назад

    Hey Guy: nice video. I have always liked field watches, although mine is a Timex 749905. I picked up a Hamilton Dress watch last year because I do like the brand quality. Cheers!

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Which Hamilton did you get? They have so many great models.

  • @dave90mckeague
    @dave90mckeague 5 лет назад +2

    Got one arriving in a few hours.

  • @barryfleischer6553
    @barryfleischer6553 2 года назад +5

    In my opinion the LL Bean (which I believe is from the early 1980's) is the best of these. I prefer its size better. Many watches today are way to big and look clunky. My interest in watches began with old black and white movies from the 1930's on. Frequently in those movies as part of the plot someone looks at their watch, or you see a character just wearing a watch. The style and size never over powers the wrists, giving an understated look with proper proportion.
    In the 1970's huge tablecloth size ties were in style and looked horrible. Whenever something we wear becomes overs sized it ruins its look. Just my view. not worth a dime.

    • @nerychristian
      @nerychristian 9 месяцев назад +1

      The thing is, most modern watches are a lot more expensive and better finished than their vintage predecessors. When you pay a lot of money for a watch, you want it to be large enough so that it is more visible. I know that when I wear my watches, I like to be able to see the time at a glance. I also buy watches with beautiful dials. So I want to be able to notice all the nice details of the dial. That's harder to do with a smaller watch. When most people wore suits to work, or dressed more nicely on the weekends, it made sense to have smaller watches, so that the watch could fit under a dress shirt. But since we now live in a very casual society, and most people wear tshirts, it makes more sense to have watches with larger dimensions. Most men no longer wear jewelry, so the watch has become the new jewelry, and you want it to be noticed. For me, 38mm-39mm is the sweet spot.

    • @barryfleischer6553
      @barryfleischer6553 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@nerychristian Perfectly said! I still do believe in my case anyway that my watch shouldn't have more charisma than me.

    • @nerychristian
      @nerychristian 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@barryfleischer6553 I agree. Even though I prefer watches that are between 38mm and 39mm, I make sure to buy watches that have clean, simple dials, that are not too ostentatious. My favorite watches in my collection are the Seiko SJE089, and the SJE093. Their designs are based on vintage watches. My favorite watches are dress watches that have a classy and timeless look, without too much stuff going on the dial.

  • @CWJY68
    @CWJY68 5 лет назад +2

    I really love the khaki field mechanical 2018 and it’s my daily watch! I love the looks being only a time telling tool, but just sometimes i kept looking out for a date as all my other watches tells me the date.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      Haha, ya I know what you mean. I have a few watches without a date and I glance at them looking for it sometimes as well.

    • @CWJY68
      @CWJY68 5 лет назад

      Hey Guy, great review once again! I was wondering if i could get your opinion on the breitling superocean heritage 42mm and the junghan maxbill chronoscope?

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      I like the SuperOcean heritage, but I’ve only seen them briefly in stores, haven’t spent a lot of extensive time with one. I haven’t seen a chronoscope though, so I can’t say about that one.

    • @Cipherfoxx
      @Cipherfoxx 3 года назад

      Thinking about trading my mechanical to an auto. What do you think?

  • @jonnybreakz
    @jonnybreakz 5 лет назад +4

    A wrist shot of the vintage 33mm would have been nice. I like the 2018 model the most but I do like the pre 2018 font size a bit more

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Sorry I didn’t do that. Thanks for watching.

  • @Wevaah
    @Wevaah 5 лет назад +1

    With the pre 2018 mechanical what type of bracelet would you put on it? Any recommendations would be great!

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      I'm not sure, Hamilton doesn't make one for it specifically. Maybe a straight lug bracelet from Strapcode.

  • @Robalansson
    @Robalansson 5 лет назад +1

    I bought my Auto the other way around, bought it with the black leather strap and then a few months later ordered the stainless bracelet for it.
    Swap them depending on my mood, or of it's warm put a Nato on it.

  • @mttqll8623
    @mttqll8623 5 лет назад +7

    I like the bead blasted case with aged dial, would love an automatic version.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +2

      I'll tell you, don't dismiss it because it's mechanical. The thinness and low profile on the wrist is nice!

    • @davidcoleman2463
      @davidcoleman2463 4 года назад

      My Timex expedition is just as good. Lol .

    • @Not-a-bot222
      @Not-a-bot222 4 года назад

      I got the auto and have a little remorse. Should have went with the mech. If I can convince the wife I’ll be getting either Hamilton khaki mech or the smiths PRS29a from timefactors

    • @GR-nj3cq
      @GR-nj3cq 4 года назад

      Mechanical is much better

  • @markbyrum4743
    @markbyrum4743 3 года назад

    Do you know whether the current LL Bean field watch is made by Hamilton? Or did LL Bean go with another manufacturer? Great vid. Keep at it!

  • @EdnaMillion.
    @EdnaMillion. 5 лет назад +2

    Good thorough review. I don't agree that the crystal reflection is a downside. I think it's subjective and a lot of people like it. Personally, I love the way it catches the light and it doesn't affect the readability of the dial. It's especially good in artificial light.

  • @LaskMaestro
    @LaskMaestro 3 года назад

    New Hamilton owner. I bought my H69439363 Khacki field in December 2020. On the crown and in the back, the H is the newer, curvier version, not the block H version as you mention. To me, the watch looks like what you are calling the tool watch, the subtle, pre 2018..... It has the date at 3, olive face, canvas/leather strap with metal loops and three metal strap holders. Is my watch considered a modern Khacki or pre 2018? Confused. Thanks. I love it no matter what it is.

  • @BT_Gaming_Clips
    @BT_Gaming_Clips 5 лет назад +2

    What leather strap is that from clockworksynergy? Cannot decipher what color leather it is you have in this video.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Buffalo Brown Suede - www.clockworksynergy.com/shop/watch-bands/premium-leather-interchangeable/buffalo-brown-suede-leather-bands/

  • @timzolandz1843
    @timzolandz1843 5 лет назад +4

    One day one of these will be on my wrist - so many great options.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Which one are you leaning towards?

    • @timzolandz1843
      @timzolandz1843 5 лет назад +1

      JustBlueFish Watch Reviews if I had to pick one - it’d be the 2018 mechanical. The auto is beautiful but it feels like it’s trying too hard to be dressier. The date on the older mech is nice, but the new one is a better homage to the old mil spec one. I’m also keeping an eye out for one of those from my birth month/year.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Good choice. Then again any of them would be.

  • @txhays
    @txhays 4 года назад +1

    Thanks, loved this video. Could you review or share thoughts about the Hamilton murph?

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  4 года назад +1

      I have done a video on the murph watch.

    • @txhays
      @txhays 4 года назад

      @@JustBlueFish found it, thanks. Great stuff.

  • @fluffyfreak505
    @fluffyfreak505 5 лет назад +1

    The Khaki Field is one of my favorite watches, and I plan on picking up the 42mm version sometime next year.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      Nice, hope you enjoy it.

    • @davidwitmer7251
      @davidwitmer7251 4 года назад

      Did you ever get it? I've had my 42mm Khaki Auto on a leather strap for 3-4 years now and also have two 38mm mechanicals (pre 18 with a date complication, and the newer "military homage" model..)

    • @KevAlberta
      @KevAlberta 4 года назад

      David Witmer I just got my 42mm auto khaki field. With the steel bracelet. Love it!!!!

  • @FWild-eb1rd
    @FWild-eb1rd 5 лет назад +2

    Great review. Good comparison. But 5 m water resistant isn't much for a field watch or what do you mean? Sure I wouldnt swim with any watch in the ocean except an Diver. How much was the water resistant on the original I mean soldiers had to swim trough rivers and stuff an interesting question in my opinion.

  • @jwags24
    @jwags24 5 лет назад +1

    I owned the 38mm khaki field automatic black dial. I loved that watch. BUT the lack of AR made it extremely hard to see and appreciate the dial. I felt like 90 percent of the time I was looking at glare. I wonder how much AR or a flat crystal instead of domed would make a difference.

    • @Ferien7
      @Ferien7 Год назад

      Did you sell it? If so, what did you get in place of it?

  • @davidcoleman2463
    @davidcoleman2463 4 года назад

    I have a new Hamilton khaki field automatic . It is a sharp looking watch. I love it. My cheap Timex expedition watch looks just as good as those other watches . It is my travel and beater watch . It only cost me $50 lol

  • @TP-dh5hp
    @TP-dh5hp 5 лет назад +4

    Hi Guy, my Khaki Field mechanical 2018 has an accuracy of +11secs/day spending most of its time in the watch case. I think it was +5 or +6secs when I bought it 3 months ago but I used to wear it more hrs/day.. I do not have a timegrapher to check it. Do you think I should worry that something is wrong? What is the accuracy of yours? Thanks

    • @TP-dh5hp
      @TP-dh5hp 5 лет назад +3

      Rp Mcmurphy Thanks for the reply and advice. What worries me is that the accuracy seems to be getting worse with time but I know that having the watch mostly in the watch case does not help.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +2

      Hamilton’s Accuracy spec is -10 to +15 seconds per day, according to the faq on their website. You’re well within specifications at +11. You also have to keep in mind that sitting it in one position and timing it isn’t the best method. It will keep different time in the wrist, and that’s what matters. Wear it for 5 days and see what it averages per day. If it’s worse than the accuracy in the static position I would maybe have it looked at.

    • @TP-dh5hp
      @TP-dh5hp 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Guy. It is always appreciated that you reply to the comments. Please make a video comparing the Khaki Field mechanical 2018 vs. the Khaki King. They are both very popular and great watches and I would like to see them side by side.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      I reviewed the King a while back and compared it to the 38mm automatic. They 2018 mechanical wasn’t out back then. I don’t own a Khaki King unfortunately so I can’t make another video on it unless I find a loaner.

  • @eyeheartsushi2212
    @eyeheartsushi2212 5 лет назад +5

    Liked the automatic the best, probably because I'm not into field watches and that one is subtle enough to make it more versatile.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +2

      That’s been my favorite too.

    • @porschephile2k3
      @porschephile2k3 5 лет назад

      @@JustBlueFish Just got mine, love the size but the legibility of the dial is a bit questionable. I am 41 so the markers are a tad harder to see with poor lighting especially with those skinny minute and sub second markers which I think are useless. They should've kept things simpler by getting rid of the sub second markers and making the minute/second markers a little thicker.

    • @KevAlberta
      @KevAlberta 4 года назад

      porschephile2k3 tbh I bought the automatic field for the sub second markers. Love it

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 3 года назад

    I wish you would have set them all at different times ! would have drove all the OCD guys nuts ! Very good video I'm looking to buy Hamilton at some point !

  • @mosytube
    @mosytube 3 года назад

    I like them all but would go for the auto version. I also usually like getting watches on their bracelets but the gap after the end links really bothers me. I also don’t like that the center links are split down the middle.

  • @ForlornFreddy
    @ForlornFreddy 3 года назад

    Anyone know where to find a bracelet for my khaki king?

  • @Staccato_nando
    @Staccato_nando 5 лет назад +3

    Do you know if Hamilton has a bracelet for the 2018 no date?

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      They do not, that I’m aware of.

    • @user-et8vm9cc3t
      @user-et8vm9cc3t 4 года назад

      There is one for the older Khaki Field, there was a thread on WatchuSeek about it. But it's harder to find, you might have to contact Hamilton themselves to order that one.

  • @renzoreba
    @renzoreba 3 года назад +1

    Good review. This is a field watch and so you are supposed to be able to see the reflection of your enemy standing behind you through the reflection on your faceplate

  • @willkreuser863
    @willkreuser863 4 года назад

    Having such a hard time deciding between the auto and that 38 mm mechanical you compared right away. Love the dial and simplicity of the mechanical but feel like the auto is more wearable for me as a doctoral student. Any recommendations?

    • @yannlepantrec
      @yannlepantrec 4 года назад

      Yeah, get the auto. I have both and the auto is more a everyday watch having the date complication

  • @bolandjd
    @bolandjd Год назад +2

    Nice video! I appreciate the close up comparisons of the different models. I’m glad the pre-2018 version is still available in 2023 (even though Hammy nerfed the movement beat rate to extend the power reserve). That’s the one I went with. Cleaner dial that’s easier to read and the date is handy. Plus, the green is a killer color, even if it’s a less accurate to the original Army issue watches. I love how wafer thin it is! You’re right that all these watches rock.

  • @BuckNaked2k
    @BuckNaked2k 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for this, Guy. I was on the horns of a dilemma choosing between the pre-2018 model and the newer version. Ultimately, I went with the older model as I felt the dial of the newer version was too busy and crowded, and I wasn't crazy about the fauxtina.

  • @matteo40886
    @matteo40886 5 лет назад +2

    I love Khaki with oyster

  • @Prof.SchulzeSternberg
    @Prof.SchulzeSternberg Год назад

    I'm wavering between the Khaki Field Mechanical and the Khaki Field Automatic, and I'm wondering which one is more resistant to scratches as an everyday watch.

  • @dryfly1999
    @dryfly1999 3 года назад

    Which model keeps the time most accurately?

  • @BlendedWhiskey
    @BlendedWhiskey 4 года назад

    Liked and Subscribed

  • @jamie1234591
    @jamie1234591 3 года назад

    Curved sapphire on a dark dial is a no-no for me - I can't be doing with the reflections - I'd take hardlex or acrylic over sapphire in this case. Better yet flat sapphire or boxed sapphire. I really like the LL Bean. I've got a Russian watch from the 70-s that looks similar and is 31mm and love it.

  • @DennisBible
    @DennisBible 5 лет назад +4

    I am glad to see them ditch the "khaki" on the dial of the 2018. I would like to see them get rid of it altogether.

  • @chrisg-gg2iu
    @chrisg-gg2iu 5 лет назад +1

    I like the variation of sizes and varieties Hamilton offers. I’m relatively new to Hamilton and bought my first Khaki Field last month. The Khaki Field King is a great watch. Oddly enough I tried on both the king and 42mm and felt they wear/fit similarly.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      I've never compared the King to the 42mm Field, but I did review the Khaki King in the past. It wears a little bigger than my 38mm but not a ton.

  • @KGi4
    @KGi4 3 года назад

    I am looking new field watch to replace mine 17 years old QQ sweet sixteen gift watch. I am 33 and i am not collector, but i found Hamilton Khaki field watch of 38mm would look solid for my age and i could wear it everyday :) Price and futures and look i think is well balanced.

  • @jasondismuke4837
    @jasondismuke4837 5 лет назад +1

    I'm going to pick up a khaki field day date next week.

  • @TheGreatLoco
    @TheGreatLoco 5 лет назад +1

    I bought the Khaki 38 Auto on leather strap, imo the bracelet doesn't look good on it.
    But was wondering that there's no Khaki King in the comparative. It brings the date complication, which is very useful.
    Honestly, I'm not sure the mechanical model is very practical if you're in a hurry every day.

  • @22Phanatic
    @22Phanatic 5 лет назад +2

    Good one Guy! I purchased the 38mm Hammie Auto about 2 weeks ago and so far the thing is running 0 to +1 day ! It is Blowing me away
    It’s as accurate as my Tudor COSC Certified BB go figure . Hope it stays that way😂
    I had a 42mm version and it was Horrid! +32 sec day from the start! Got rid of it on Ebay with full disclosure of its sucky accuracy

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      Very nice. Mine is about +2 or +3 per day. The H10 movement can be very accurate. Was your 42mm using the newer H series movement or was it an older 2824-2?

    • @22Phanatic
      @22Phanatic 5 лет назад

      JustBlueFish Watch Reviews sorry for the late reply! Yes it was the H10 as well but man was it fast. I like you have a Timegrapher but on the 42 I forgot to use it before swapping out straps and Jomashop would not exchange it because of this☹️ oh well I took a little loss and dumped it quickly😂 I like em accurate just like you Bro

  • @robertlittlehawk7713
    @robertlittlehawk7713 5 лет назад +1

    I have to pre 2018 and the auto and I have to agree with you they they really kind of overlap each other I also have the Vintage and there's a notable difference and I do wear it occasionally but again like you said it tends to be a bit small

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      My first thought was those 2 are quite similar. Very nice watches, both of them, and if you’re a Hamilton collector I could see having both. But for more variety the new mechanical model stands on its own a bit better.

    • @robertlittlehawk7713
      @robertlittlehawk7713 5 лет назад

      agreed

  • @TinBin-Craig
    @TinBin-Craig 5 лет назад +4

    nice collection ... 2018 version is the better watch i would go for... cheers

  • @AlexCastignani
    @AlexCastignani 5 лет назад +4

    can you please include references for all of them...thanks

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +3

      They’re all current models on Hamilton’s website, other than the vintage model. Pretty easy to look up if you need a reference number.

  • @fraserp2377
    @fraserp2377 4 года назад +2

    There are 2 things that put me off. First the lug to lug is so long I think only NATO's work, I don't like the gap with a standard strap, and the mechanical which I prefer over the auto only has 50m wr. If it wasn't for those 2 things I would be all over one. Thanks for the informative review.

  • @formationit5039
    @formationit5039 4 года назад

    So it's a year later and the pre-2018 mechanical is still available. They call it the "Officer's" field watch to distinguish it from the new one, which I think is cool. This is the one I just picked up, with the green face. Thanks.

    • @joebeamish
      @joebeamish 2 года назад

      I’m on the fence. Do you still like the pre-2018?

  • @g.h.w.stewartphilosophy4123
    @g.h.w.stewartphilosophy4123 4 года назад +7

    Didn't know Tom Segura was doing watch reviews!

  • @ernestkrajnc6412
    @ernestkrajnc6412 5 лет назад +6

    Welcome back to "modest" priced watches... 🍺🍹I like auto with date.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      What! I reviewed a Spinnaker like a week ago. I didn't leave affordable watches in the dust!

    • @ernestkrajnc6412
      @ernestkrajnc6412 5 лет назад +1

      @@JustBlueFish well you know what I ment, Rolex and Omega classics... No harm ment, just like your field watch affinity, that's how I started to follow your chanell.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      haha, I know no worries, was just messing with ya!

  • @billymania11
    @billymania11 2 года назад

    Wait until you see the Bronze Khaki. Everything comes together on that model. I just received one as a gift. Holy cow is it a looker!

  • @drfranke
    @drfranke Год назад

    good job.

  • @Lowkeyman5184
    @Lowkeyman5184 5 лет назад +2

    I think its more impressive for the one on right to have the khaki mechanical printed on 6oclock also the printed “H” on 12oclock on both

  • @agjr18
    @agjr18 5 лет назад +1

    Do you know of any Hamilton watch Groups on Instagram? Because I do not have a Facebook account

  • @strannostrannovasrr
    @strannostrannovasrr 5 лет назад +1

    Do you think that watch designers will ever design watches with small diameters like the vintage Hamilton Khaki Field you showed us today? And what is the purpose of a small dial? Or is it just a matter of fashion? I would say that a small watch is more difficult to make than a bigger one. From that perspective it is yet more suprising that they made smaller watches in the old days than they do now. I think that 42 mm watches were hardly available in the fifties, sixties and seventies? Can you tell something about thus development?

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      I don’t think designers will go back towards the trend of vintage sized smaller watches. At least not anytime soon. Style does change and often times things that went out of style come back in style, but I don’t expect that to happen with watches anytime soon.

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater64 5 лет назад +2

    I'm totally technical so here goes. I love green, period. Any green watch is awesome to me. So I'll take that awesome green watch on the far right. Told you I was technical. And yes, I realize the dial is black. I can dream can't I?

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      I think there is a green hue to the dial, I noticed that as well.

  • @TheMartialist
    @TheMartialist 5 лет назад +1

    All the watches in time together at the start was fucking dope as shit

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      I usually try to set all the watches to the same time if I'm showing multiple in the video.

  • @mdalhaser
    @mdalhaser 3 года назад +1

    I am confused to buy the quartz or the automatic?
    Please help!

    • @santiguierrez
      @santiguierrez 3 года назад

      What questions do you have? Let me know if I can give you a hand

  • @Valera_Scotland
    @Valera_Scotland 3 года назад

    Bought the Auto, due to one OCD detail - the manual has a biggish gap between the case and whichever leather strap you put on it. I can't "mind the gap"! Just looks wrong. Auto seems to look smarter with a strap. Can't wait to see it! £416 on steel bracelet - not bad...

  • @black79montecarlo123
    @black79montecarlo123 9 месяцев назад

    Nice video other than the lume rant. We all know it's supposed to be a fake patina and that is one reason we like those pieces...

  • @oes2546
    @oes2546 5 лет назад +1

    I was going to buy the 38mm auto, but then I heard about all the WR issues from owners on the forums. I also don't get why seemingly all hamiltons has to have horrible or mediocre lume. (Imo a field watch should have at least decent lume.)

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      I can't comment on the WR, because unless it's a dive watch I don't get my watches wet - so I've obviously never had an issue with any of my Hamilton watches. The lume is, however, very poor.

  • @user-et8vm9cc3t
    @user-et8vm9cc3t 4 года назад

    The "fauxtina" doesn't bother me much. It isn't as strong as on some other watches (e.g. a Steinhart one, the Ocean Vintage Military if I'm not mistaken). And I also have the brown, "tropical" dial. It has more or less the same versatility as the black dial, it's a rarer colour and I like it a lot.

  • @user-et8vm9cc3t
    @user-et8vm9cc3t 4 года назад +1

    "Bolt action" strap on a military watch... I see what you did there! :)

  • @stickfiguretree5411
    @stickfiguretree5411 2 года назад

    I love my Khaki Murph.

  • @Staccato_nando
    @Staccato_nando 5 лет назад +1

    Are the lug nuts holes the same ?

  • @gid-vicious
    @gid-vicious 4 года назад

    What are your thoughts on the khaki king?

  • @krystianstepien5835
    @krystianstepien5835 5 лет назад +1

    Generaly I don`t like only 1 thing in pilots...wich is the arrow indexes.
    And there comes the automatic Hamilton. Looks much much better in my opinion.
    I`ve noticed not for the first time...that steel bracelet change the pilots dramaticaly into the whole different watch.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад

      The Hamilton Automatic is an amazing watch. I think the design, style and presentation is just about perfect.

  • @TucsonBillD
    @TucsonBillD 5 лет назад +1

    The new 2018 model dial looks like it was patterned after a WWII aviation gauge... and to me it looks like it was done with a Leroy set. Now there's nothing wrong with that... just how it looks to me. It's too bad that you couldn't dig up an original Hamilton Army-issue watch so we could see just how it actually looks. Now, having said that, I would not mind having the new 2018 version, although the Automatic version would be nice as well...

  • @mhaikal173
    @mhaikal173 5 лет назад +6

    Great comparison but wouldve preferred the Khaki King to be included in this video.

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +2

      Yeah could have been cool but didn’t have access to one.

    • @mhaikal173
      @mhaikal173 5 лет назад

      @@JustBlueFish Ohh well that makes sense, Im planning to pick up the Khaki King in the near future as my first swiss watch. Hoping that it will meet my expectations!

    • @JustBlueFish
      @JustBlueFish  5 лет назад +1

      I have reviewed it in the past. I encourage you to go watch that video if you haven’t yet.