The Best Value in Swiss Field Watches Goes Titanium - Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Titanium 38mm
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In this video, we'll take a look at a new Hamilton Khaki Field Auto surprisingly offered in a 38mm titanium case. For me, this is one of the most interesting and wearable Khaki models thus far while also offering a more modern touch compared to the venerable Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. What are your thoughts on this new watch?
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Man, the Khaki is such a cool watch! I really need to add one to my collection!
After watching this video, I purchased the 42mm blue dial. [I have a =n 8” wrist.] It is a great looking watch and so light and comfortable. I couldn’t be happier with the value for money. Highly recommend this watch.
I bought 38mm. very light and keeps good time. thanks:)
What I thoroughly enjoy about your videos:
-When you highlight a brands "bread and butter" style of watches
-pros-cons
-history
-build and quality
-deal price ranges
Mine came in the mail today. I love showing it off. It will be my work watch. My previous watch was a timex quartz with a velcro strap that was falling apart. This is my first foree into nice watches! Thanks Teddy!
I have bought the Hamilton khaki grey concrete face watch which arrived today. It’s cool, nice fit, simple & a bit of history built in. I bought it because I like it! That’s it👌
The blue variation of the Titanium Khaki Field Auto is gorgeous, I just really wish it was 38mm instead of 42mm...
I received the blue 42 for Father’s Day this year for the birth of my son. It is stunning. I put it on a blue and grey nato strap. I have a 7” wrist and was worried about it being too big. The titanium makes it as light as my Casio so it wears smaller.
My take: love ‘em!
You are right, that titanium look-n-feel is hard to beat.
Thanks for sharing.
Man, that green dial, paired with the titanium case, is beautiful. I would even like it in 36mm, but this is just a great looking watch.
I've got a stable of watches and I'd say in terms of cost my Hamilton sits closer to the bottom of my collection than the top. That being said I think they're among the best I own. The build quality is insane, they have history, and the movement is just as if not more accurate than about every other high end watch I own with perhaps the exception of a co axial Omega I own. I love this brand.
Anybody else appreciate how Hamilton gives us quality and affordability with good looks? People scoff at the brand but bang for buck, Hamilton does not disappoint. I own the Intra-Matic Chrono H Panda Dial and a Copper Intra-Matic and those watches run phenomenally. Great video Teddy keep up the fantastic work!!!
When someone scoffs at your Hamilton 🖕
Never In my life heard anyone scoff at hamilton. I hear nothing but respect for the brand
I have to say that the black dial version would be at the top of the three under review. I just find it the most at a glance readable. A great daily watch that's clear to read, light, a well proven movement and will not cost the price of a valued organ. This titanium model is now on my radar.
I agree. I just ordered one.
Very beautifully made watches. Buying all 3 versions could start a very nice watch collection.
Having the mechanical 38 no date and the auto 38 date, I’m seriously thinking about selling the auto to purchase this no date version in titanium. Thanks Hamilton for hear us and thank you Teddy for the video.
I was strongly looking at the Oris Big Crown Cervo Volante, and then I saw this Hamilton and for less than half the price is a really good option to consider
I don’t always go for PVD watches, but wow that grey version looks great.
BTW - those time test results are a bit off for the brand. I’ve got a white dial KFM that is basically spot on. My daughter has a KFM Bronze that is within a second or two a day.
Great video. Hamilton sets the standard for a field watch, imho. When in the field, when one day often looks like any other, a date complication and a gmt is welcome. I chose a Sinn 856 UTC with a tegimented case. No domed crystal, though.
I’m just getting into watches, this looks like it may be my first major purchase.
I received a Khaki Field Auto with the silver dial yesterday. It is a very attractive watch. The brown strap is all wrong, but the lighter colored dial really shows off it’s design elements.
I have two Hamilton Khaki Field quartz in 38mm. They are rugged, work watches. They will maybe only lose/gain 1 - 2 seconds in a month. The Automatic snobs might feel cheap wearing one, but I appreciate their durability, long life span & accuracy. Also, changing a battery every 3 or 4 years at less than $10 is not an inconvenience.
I have the same. Battery now at 4 years and still strong (no EOL indicator yet). Also getting around 1 sec per month deviation. Fantastic.
I have the black titanium for quite sometime now, and it is still appealing to me. Love the dial, the feel , the weight. Great watch.
What about wear?
I’ve had the 42mm Version with the green(khaki) dial for a little over a month now. I parted with two 42mm autos that I had in my rotation. I love the lack of a date complication, I love the lightweight case, I love the full matte finish. The only thing I miss was the bracelet on my older Auto, I feel like it was one of the best bracelets in its price point. That being said I wear the titanium on either a NATO or one of the few leather straps I have. The factory strap was nice, but it was too short for my big wrists and the H buckle does nothing for me.
How about the orange? I thought that was a bit much??
A blue-dial variant (like the old Khaki Mate 9219) and added drilled lug holes would make this even better. Use the larger crown of either the KFA or KFM models, though. I love the longer needle hands on the auto and while I wear the Mechanicals a lot, I want to find my stainless KFA.
The Momentum Atlas (in titanium) is a worthy competitor to Hamilton - and I say this as a Hamilton owner. I've been impressed with Atlas designs.
My brother bought one of these Hamilton Khaki field watches new. He also bought a Seagull 1963 and the Seiko SNK803 (the cream version, for 62 quid) around the same time (watches I recommended to him).. Barely even wears the Hamilton Khaki..regrets buying it. Absolutely loves the other 2 other watches. Wears them all the time. Funny how it goes. The Seiko 5 keeps excellent time, looks great and the Seagull is great looking too. You really can get great watches for very little money, that give just as much or even more pleasure as watches priced well over 700 quid. That Seagull 1963 watch man, it should cause as much of a crisis in the Swiss watch industry as the quartz crisis ever did.
Very nice, but I prefer the 42mm with rubber strap and date. I really want my watches to have date windows (preferably day/date, but I can settle for date if need be). Great video as always.
lovely watch!!! I also love the bronze model
Teddy keep up the awesome content!
Thanks, my friend!
I do in fact like them. In particular, the Khaki coloued dial because of the sectored effect due to the differeing textures.
However, Teddy you seemed to have purposely avoided some "watch nerd" details that now raise a couple of questions:
1. What grade Titanium was used in the production of the cases. Was it 2 or 5?
2. Is the the Titanium hard coated & if so what is the Vickers Hardness rating applied to it?
You see, its an important aspect of a field watches capacity to "take a knock" & while Ti is light & strong, it will scratch & dent more readily that 316 SS. If i'm going to pay more....... I want more! Does that seem unreasonable to any of you?
Love the brushed look
The only one change I would do to these beauties is to change the logo from the entire 'Hamilton' text to a simple 'H' as the one on the crown. The dial is already busy with 12, 24 hour markers, and the rail road track at the perimeter.
Changing the branding above the pinion to just a 'H' would give the dial some breathing space!
You forgot to mention that the older Titanium models had the word "TITANIUM" printed on the side of the case - which, in my opinion - is a dealbreaker and ruins the watch. I'm happy to see they did away with that on these new ones. I have the Far Cry 6 Titanium Field (which also does not have "TITANIUM" printed on the side) and it has become one of my favorite daily drivers despite being 42mm it still wears nicely on my average size wrist. Thanks Teddy for a great video! Be well and I'll see you all.. very soon.
Nice! I love the khaki dial…followed by black dial!
The Hamilton Khaki Field King Automatic is on my Christmas wish list!
Would like Hamilton to offer a higher beat rate version of some of their ranges as I’d prefer the smoother sweep over the power reserve.
Me too but with the slower rate you get 80 hours of power.
Cool dial. Perfect size. Slowing the beat rate from 4 hz to 3 kills it for me. Not too crazy about the strap either. Would look better with a tapered strap. Also, red lume pips clash with the green dial color. IMHO, it would look better with cream lume pips.
These look really cool - waiting for my auto field coming in as my first mechanical watch based on so many of your videos … a bummer this model doesn’t have the date…went for the auto with date because that’s the one feature i use constantly on my Apple Watch lol
I think I have to get one of these. Also Teddy, when are you going to do a personal collection video?!
I like these, though the price jump is quite a bit to handle vs. the steel models. I also wish they had more than just the big jump to 42 from 38. I can actually wear the 42, but wish it were a little smaller. I've had the Khaki Field mechanical 38mm on and found it just too small for my wrist/taste. It wore shockingly small, which could be due to the thinness. That is in contrast to another 38mm, the Seiko SPB155 Alpinist. That one wore beautifully. Go figure! I know there is the Khaki Field King, but that somehow wears smaller than the 40mm would seem to indicate in my opinion. That and it also lacks that 100m water resistance of the KFA. As far as competitors, I felt you left one out - another microbrand in Swiss Watch Co's Bunker model. I have not had it on the wrist, but a close friend has one and absolutely loves it. He got the bracelet for it, which he likes. The lume on those is just stunning (take note: Hamilton).
Beautiful dial! I love it
I'm just happy they stopped putting "Titanium" across the side of the case as it really brought the look of the 42mm version down. This now looks much cleaner as a field watch should be. Great review!
I agree. I feel the “Titanium” print cheapens the look. As if to advertise the choice of metal I choose to wear.
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The stainless steel KFA may be one of the best value for money prospects, this certainly isn't. A massive jump in price, by almost 50% in the UK, and without a bracelet. All new Hamilton releases are a lot higher in prices now compared to similar previous models. Hamilton may be doing a Seiko....
I'll be saving up for this Hamilton watch!
Love the content !
I have the 38mm green one and love it, my only gripe is reflections in the sapphire crystal, which also makes the dial look washed out in some lighting. The green dial doesn't look quite as dark in person as in this video due to those reflections (and it looks very different in person compared to the the Hamilton web page images).
Hamilton doesn't mention AR coating of any kind in the web site's product listing but with other watches they do and I believe it, no AR coating on crystal. It really needs it.
How would you say it looks different in person? I am really torn between the 38mm green and black version. Looking for an Allrounder to wear any day and to any more or less any occasion.
@@strengthbasetraining279 The green is more washed out than in most pictures I've seen. BUT, due to the black outlines on the hands and the lighter green the legibility is great. The green dial also changes hues depending on the angle the light reflects off of it. The area where the numbers are printed is lightly grooved, at an angle the dial is especially striking, it's an amped-up look of what you see in the video.
The black model's issue to me is back hand outline with a black dial. The tips of the hands will be nearly invisible. Check some of the pics in reviews, that was the deal killer to me.
I still love the watch, I got a 'lime' in that I see well within +3-4 seconds/day on the wrist.
Yeah, that's the only gripe I have really about Hamilton. I own the regular 38mm auto, and I had the crystal replaced (AR coating on the underside). Much better now. Should come as standard. It's a shame that that's what keeps people from buying one because they really are nice watches. I'll never sell it.
@@jipke Did the same with mine, replaced the crystal. Don't feel bad about it, others pay big money for Rolex and they also don't have AR, difference is they think they got the best deal.
@@thomasmathes5019 I've got the black dial model and you're quite right on invisibility of syringe hands on the black dial. Probably an oversight on Hamilton's design department, (and mine in the shop) the hands definitely should have been painted with a contrasting color to the dial. On the other hand, the seconds hand being all black with just the orange tip somewhat creates a weird visual effect of a seconds "indicator" floating around the dial.
And yes, these should have AR coating.
Teddy, thanks for this review. Do you know what grade of titanium they use? I have been reading that grade 2 can scratch more than stainless steel.
Thank you for the great video. Does anyone know if there's a comparison of weights on titanium watches out there? My dad always complains about weight and finding the lightest titanium watch I can find would be really nice.
I love the Khaki field and have been wanting a 38mm for a while now, however I would like to see an AR coating on the crystal and more choices when it comes to color and complications. For example I really like this black case but dont like the dial, I would like to see the black dial from the normal Khaki field auto with the date as well.
These do have AR
Just got the Bulova hack, it's so nice (my first auto). Maybe some day I'll buy the Hamilton.
If you want a value titanium field watch, I’ll take a ALBA TITANIUM AQPJ403. I only bought it so I could scratch it and see how visible the scratches are but I’m actually quite fond off it and it’s still in my rotation, other positives are it has a day, date function and the lume makes me smile, did I mention you can get 10 for the price off the Hamilton.
That said I really like the green Hamilton but the strap is awful and I want a date on a Toolwatch.
Amazing stuff!
I received a 42mm titanium from my wife as a Christmas present. It was bought on the Hamilton website. I wore it for 3 days and it stopped working. There was a rattle in the movement. Sent back to Swatch in mid January and was advised that it would be repaired under warranty and returned by mid February. I now have received another email from swatch that due to “current events and limited staff” they “will do their best” to return it by mid March. I have owned an Explorer 2 for many years and it performs flawlessly. Granted, the Hamilton is not a Rolex but Swatch should have simply replaced the watch. I would caution anyone who is thinking about buying a Hamilton khaki titanium, not only with regard to quality and reliability but also about Swatch customer care.
I absolutely wanted this watch in green until it was release without a date. I ended up with the green scuba instead. I really wish they would do the titanium with a date!
I was looking at the Khaki field watch a while ago and compared it to other offerings. I ended up with a Boldr Venture. Comparing specs, the Boldr was a much better value with titanium case, AR coated sapphire crystal, great lume and priced at $300. I do love the look of these Khaki watches but it is hard to justify the cost.
I purchased the white Khaki Field for $370 from Topper a couple of days ago having previously owned the black one. Unbeatable value at $370 IMO. The QC and finish quality is so high for the price. I've been intrigued by Boldr since forever but the thickness put me off. That's the best thing about the hand wound Khaki references IMO. It's so slim.
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@@jakebrown3822 and after 3 years of use you could probably get 80/90% of your money back selling it on ebay. Boldr you wouldn't
Now it would be nice to see solid gold cases, like the old wearable 9k or 10k. Higher quality leather straps too.
My beater is a Momentum Pathfinder in titanium! Check it out! I don't think the Hamilton is giving much more value by using an ETA automatic. But I guess it's just preference!
Tell me please about the lum? Is it not bright enough or it it lacking in surface area?
I find it interesting that you mention it a few times in your critique
I enjoy your videos and value your opinions. Often your tastes align well with mine.
I love ❤️ these, the only one I prefer is the iwc spitfire
Love this watch just not crazy about the bands with these. May purchase with an additional better Khaki band.
God, I’ve been looking for a specific Hamilton 9721 for a long time now, but this Khaki might just change my mind.
My khaki auto is my daily and almost only watch for 4 years now, i will never not sing the praises of the khaki. If you are thinking about it, buy it. You will not regret it.
Is the lume on these new titanium khaki fields better then the older ones? Specifically the H70555533?
Im so glad I watched this. I wrote this watch off because of the word Titanium engraved on the side I guess the 38mm variants dont have it?
Expect to be amongst the minority here, however the lack of a date function on the titanium version prevents me to pull the trigger on this model, esp as there are steel versions that have it. Would be a sure buy otherwise!
I have the 42 in black. Is just awesome ❤
Good review
Can you please make a video about different racing-heritage watches? From lowest to highest value.
Bertucci has nice offerings as well, but mostly quartz movements. But I still think Hamilton takes the cake in the pedigree and value for dollar department for a mechanical watch.
That green dial is killer
Holaaa Saludos,
Very knowledgeable
you share.
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My first selection for field watch is Hamilto field watches. I do searcch for a competion to my kakhi andt
zone of doubt the water seal resistan & the poor resistant of only 5mmm. As elemetary school teacherm bbthis tool work precisely.
For the price I would like to see at some blue screws. Would be a great improvement, especially with the open case back
Thanks Teddy. Just one question...Is it a screw down crown?
Hamilton just does it right.. love that meteor one a lot
The green dial option in this video looks completely different than the green olive colored dial on Hamilton's site. Strap looks more red here too. Anyone have insight as to the actual colors?
The Khaki fields are amazing values at the $400 range. $895 im not so sure it would get the wrist time id hope.
I wish Hamilton had included a date complication. Same with the Longines Spirit titanium. I’d buy either one if they had it.
Waiting for a titanium hand-winder. Like the green dial best.
The SWC bunker absolutely blows this out the water in value for money. Phenomenal lume and AR coating, Selita movement and hardened coating on the titanium to prevent scratches. All for 2/3rd the price.
Thanks I’ll have a look at that!
It’s not as pretty too look at imo.
It would be nice if they also had a working website that doesn't throw up security warnings in Chrome and Edge.
No it's shitty
41mm. Not the same.
The lumed numerals on the black model seem very dark. Much darker than the product photos on the website. Would you say this is a truer representation? That's the one I would go for but I would be worried about the lack of contrast.
Man that cement look is nice and tasty , great texture and tactile-feeling look , and the green one’s nice as well .
I have to say I like things I feel I can chew , like my fav watches are the ceramic cases , like Zenith Defy White Ceramic version , cause 1) metal bracelets are heavy and are cumbersome to get the right fit on ; 2) the rubber strap is gummy , like chewing gum and I feel I can eat it , or put it between my teeth when I need security ( think I have lived with too many dogs ? Lol )
No AR on my 42 that I can tell - it reflects so well I could probably use it to signal aircraft.
Hey everyone! I'm looking for your help in picking out a watch for a budget at $2000-2500. I'm thinking Longines, Edox, Frederique Constant, Oris etc. I'm looking for uniqueness nothing too mainstream. Any ideas? I like dress, world, some divers but just looking for a solid watch to keep for a very long time. This is a huge investment for me. I really like Grand Seiko and some Omega, Montblanc however, those may be out of my price range.
Also, would like something that keeps its value and a sought after watch. Is Baume et Mercier any good too? Thanks all!
I love these watches!
How is the AR coating on the sapphire? I sold my previous khaki king because of me seeing my own face as a reflection before i can even read the time.
It very much in alignment with the others so not great. The green is the easiest to read.
It is a funny thing that I cannot put my finger on. It is almost as if Hammy is trying very hard to make the Khacki Field look like less of a watch than it is. I do not know whether it is the case material, the finishing or what...but the Khacki Field has that "$40 Timex Expedition" feel to it.
The Khacki Field King, on the other hand (like the one on my wrist as I type) has the overall feel of a very well put together piece of horological art. And it is not just the differences in the face nor the extra complications. It is something more than that, that I cannot isolate and point to. But the King has a "high horology" feel to it that the regular Field does not have.
Hey, if it is a Hammy it is a great watch. I am a big fan, who owns three Hammies. Maybe Teddy w2ill take an interest in my comment and be able to pinpoint that which I see as intangible on this subject.
This an Hamilton with a Powermatic 80 movement. It's even 10 bar water resistant with a transparent back case like the Tissot
I own the black dial version of this watch for nearly 1,5 years. the watch keeps the time incredibly well (1-2 seconds a day) and it is a really nice watch to wear. the things i don't like is the crystal, it feels like there is hardly anti-reflective coating at all and that makes it hard to read. I also feel that the strap is really not great. My Seiko sports 5 that was much cheaper (almost 1/3 of the price) has a better strap already. Having said that, the pricetag is pretty steep compared to the non titanium version.
I'm drawn towards the green dial model although I don't feel its worth double the price of my kaki mechanical.
I have a black khaki auto. Greens my favorite color i just can't go about double for the color.
How long would this type of watch last? Like how many years?
The FarCry Edition was my favorite. I really liked this little pop of red color on the seconds hand. Unfortunately my wrist is on the smaller side (about 6,75 inch) and 42mm with 52mm lug to lug looks ridiculous. So I'm gonna go for the new 38mm. But which color? The black dial is more versatile and looks at a glance more readable, but the green dial on the other hand looks more fun.... Hard decision!
i am the same wrist size as you and am tossing up between the black or green but leaning more towards the black and i also loved the farcry , did you end up getting one yet?
@@petermclean8243 sorry for this really late answer. I still like this watch a lot and maybe I'll buy one somewhen. But i pulled the trigger on the smaller Murphy. Since the dial is more muted it works better in my typical daily life
can you please cover the "Zeppelin" watches they look extremly good are they good to buy?
Can someone help me understand how well do the leather straps hold up to water? With previous leather strapped watches I’ve had they don’t last, they start to smell terrible as well. Any idea with these?
I think you should get the rubber ones that imitate leather. Cheers
I just bought a steel with brown leather and with a day date complication from Hamilton. I still have to wear it and certainly looking forward to the experience.
The titanium versions look stunning, especially the meteorite dial. Hamilton are coming out with some amazing pieces.
Great review Teddy!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Great video as always! Can you also share your thoughts on seiko 5 gmt coming in July? Is it worth waiting?
I love the titanium look and feel. Keeping with the American owned and run, my bertucci a-2t is one of my favorites, and being under 200 is hard to beat! Close to 1k for the Hamilton makes me cringe a bit
My Hamilton Khaki Auto was my first automatic watch and I still love its versatility. The power reserve doesn't seem to last more than an hour once I take it off the wrist which I don't understand even after a recent service. It still keeps time when on the wrist so I just don't get it.
My guess is the mainspring is slipping in the barrel either due to a broken mainspring, a worn barrel, or the mainspring was put in the wrong way
@@Pierce-AF thanks I've owned it for about 4 years so thought it was due a service and new oil would fix it. It definitely winds better but the power reserve is still awful after 50 winds.
Holaaa Saludos,
I have a automatic simple khaki field black dial.
I l❤ve my khaki among my other boxed watches, I just wear the others now & then . . .
This one in black face would have gotten the nod if it had a matching ti bracelet. As it went, I bought the stainless one with bracelet a couple of days ago. I just like a good bracelet.
To buy my first this winter
Have you seen the Tissot PRX?
While this series is very nice, especially that meteor one.....this just makes the Timex x James Brand watch seem like that much more of a deal. I just wish Timex would release it as a non colab and non exclusive version. It would corner the market IMO.
The older versions are smoother highbeat movements.
Looks like the lug-to-lug is 1mm shorter than the steel model, and it may be my imagination but the lugs look a bit more curved too. That would be good since I've always felt the lugs on the steel model were a poor fit for my very slim wrist.
i agree Neil im getting the black one for my upcoming birthday but before these came out i was going to get the steel one but with a smaller wrist i was a bit worried