I love Timex. A lot of history. $400 for a Miyota 8215 is tough to swallow. $150-$200 would be more palatable. Great looking watch tough. Almost a hybrid of field and dive. Your content is incredible. Beautiful camera work.
Aside the water resistance of 200m (and insane case thickness), it's basically Boccia specs, but near of at Hamilton prices. I can understand maybe wanting to buy it just because you want a Timex, or really love the appearance or presence of the watch, despite it not being the best value for money, though.
I bought the Timex North Expedition Solar 36mm case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal at 7.8mm thin. This is definitely a smaller field watch. No titanium. I am a fan of the combination of solar power convenience and quartz accuracy and small size. A truly set it and forget it experience. Except one thing, it is quite beautiful in its simplicity and vintage design.
I have a pretty large watch collection. Omega, Grand Seiko, Tudor...etc. Timex is still my first love, and my quartz Expedition sees plenty of wrist time.
I too have a large collection including, Cartier, Seiko vintage watches, Shinola, Baumé and Mercier, Bulova, and more, but Timex is my favourite. I have an American Documents, and Giorgio Galli S1, and plan on picking up the S2.
The real competition is the Hamilton are: Bulova 98A255 38mm Seiko 5 Sport SRPG39K1 or SRPG35K1 39,4mm Why? They are done in steel (less sensitive to scratches than titanium) and better movement
Idk where folks are coming off saying the Hamilton watches are priced on par with the timex. Everywhere I look the Hamilton mechanical field watches are almost $200-$400 more, than the Timex is.
Great review. You could make it really interesting and add the Bulova reissued hack to the conversation . It checks all the boxes from a specs perspective and has the historical chops to be with Hamilton and Times.
Great review and comparison! The Timex North Expedition is $349 US but has been "Out of stock" for months. The Hamilton Khaki Field is a great watch but is $300 more than the Expedition. You can't beat the price of the Timex North Expedition considering all the specs.
I have several of both brands. One of my go to watches is the Hamilton Khaki field mechanical 34 I have from the previous generation with the true ETA in it. The newer ones are almost as good but if were talking about history and historical watches we need to move past modern sizes and go smaller like they were back in the day. Great video as always!
Another beautiful video - my favourite watch type is the field watch - I have been lucky to own what I consider the ultimate field watch from a technical perspective (Citizen ProMaster Super Titanium) - U.K. spec - amazing wearing dimensions, single piece sealed case, 300m water resist, double thick sapphire, threaded crown, Eco Drive - G Shock tough but way cooler - sold it for a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical which is nowhere near as capable but oozes charm - however, for the most authentic field watches I think you have to look at CWC - genuine military issue, uber cool heritage, beautifully made, hands down original and have real warmth - I have a CWC 72 Mellor reissue - it’s the only field watch I’ll ever keep now because I simply won’t find anything more authentic
that Promaster is super cool, interesting diver, I have to see it in flesh. As for CWC, I had G10, W10 tonneau, a chronograph but also the SBS diver, very cool watches but for some reason, they left one by one.
@@BraveBeatersjust wanted to say I subscribed based on this video. Excellent presentation. Great command of language. Will definitely watch you again. Criss from Sydney Australia.
My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from MAMACOO
I own a Hamilton Khaki automatic 38mm, and paid roughly what you mentioned the price to be. I do love it. The Timex looks great, but the size is a bit off putting. I'm also not ready to pay $400 for a Timex yet. I do know that they are upping their game, and I am excited to see where they are going.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.
My favourite family of watches ; Field watches. I'm a big fan of Hamilton and snapped up the "Murphy" the week before the recent price hike. I own the Khaki Field as a no nonsense go to classic. I see it as a statement watch. A functional no bullshit watch.
both super cool! I prefer the Mecanical one, simpler, more iconicl Did u get the 42 mm Murph? I am chasing the 39 mm version, I am curious to see how well built it is, compared to this 400$ field.
I'd love to purchase a Hamilton field watch. My only reservation is that I purchased a Citizen field watch in their "Garrison" line some years ago. It has met all my needs for a daily-wear field watch. Buying a Hamilton would be redundant. I can only wear one at a time.
I just got the same month ago! My first real watch. Hamilton's are a no good for me. Not sure what people consider budget, but the model described in this video goes for $800 CAD retail brand new, which is way outside my budget.
The dial, hands, and logo/font are all beautiful. Case shape is beautiful. Titanium is awesome. But it’s big. It’s too bad it’s not a bit smaller. And I’m curious about the shock resistance. I’d like to see someone take one apart and show the shock absorbing system surrounding the movement. That might make the size easier to justify
Good comparison of these two, excellent photo/videography! I currently have the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Titanium black pvd version so I'm good to go!
I have a pretty big wrist and the Hamilton is just too small. So i guess the Timex would be a great option. And for the price i just found it for it is a steal. Thank you for the very helpful video
Great video! By the way, for those who think Mr Wonderful is a watch guru, in one video, he admitted that he had never heard of Doxa! Time for him to back to school. I may not have a Doxa, but at least I know about their long tradition. Also, nice subtitle about buying responsibly!
Really? OMG :D In US, Doxa was always pretty much, a known brand. Watch collecting is addictive, especially the entry level ones. so it's good to have such a message from time to time :) Cheers, Harry!
Help me out guys, am I missing something? The Hamilton is almost $700 here in the UK compared to the $320 for the Timex. Both have Saphire glass but the Timex has longer heritage, 200m water resistance compared to 50m on the Khaki, Better lume, Titanium case, automatic with date window and see through case back. Maybe it’s worth double the price due to brand recognition and lower deprecitation.
I bought the Timex when it was reintroduce after the James Brand collaboration sold out and they made it a full Timex. I paid $350 USD and after wearing it for months, I have forgotten the cost. It is my most accurate automatic watch, among my 20 watches. I have replaced the strap with multiple silicone rubber models to assure the water resistance of the watch is matched by the band. I have zero regrets buying this watch.
the James Brand model is super cool, mainly the same model with small adjustments. yes, the watch has solid specs and works on the beach as well on a rubber :) Cheers!
No comment on the Hamilton's lack of decent AR coating (which seems pretty essential for a field watch)? You want a full-featured field watch? Consider the Casio Pro Trek PRW-6800-1JF.
the khaki is much better with an anti-reflective crystal swap. Only cuts it down by maybe 20-40% but it really helps with readability and more or less solves that issue for me.
@@BraveBeaters first and foremost, a better feel on wrist than the mechanical. It's also slim, sturdy looking, elegant, with better quality printed dial work than the mech. And one of the few white date windows that blends in perfectly with the overall look. And mine is also +2 secs max for over 3 years, which i adore.
I love Timex, or should I say I WANT to love Timex, but their higher end pieces just don't seem honestly marketed to me. So I'll just keep my lower spec Expedition Quartz field watches for now and head over to Ali's for a Ronda quartz powered San Martin and Mecha Quartz powered Baltany. The whole automatic field watch thing is nostalgic and all but times have changed, a modern tool watch would utilize a more accurate movement and probably be solar. If I had to pick one if these I'd go for the Hamilton, it's less of a blatant money grab than the Timex.
You are right John, the 100$ expedition is kinda the sweet spot of the line. As for quartz, I agree again, I personally started to trust and to enjoy more and more quartz watches, than manuals or auto. because accuracy, because setting the time. Cheers!
The Timex Expedition Metal Field quartz is $31 at Walmart, has an amazing Indiglo dial and even beats the Seiko 5 for sheer value per dollar if you can live with yourself without wearing an automatic movement.
Man, your videos are fanastic ! I hope Kevin O' Leary sees it but I doubt it. Maybe 'Grasshopper' Teddy will have a bit of a chuckle if he watches it. Getting back to the comparison, there are definitely pros to choosing either of these two watches. The Hamilton is a classic, almost perfect, were it not for the 50m water resistance. The Timex has a bold design of its own while still retaning a field watch identity. Seems a bit pricey though.
Very fair review, pointing out the limitations of the two watches while also recognizing things they did right. Totally agree that the Timex North is taller than it needs to be. Also, the dial texture will put some people off. Personally I think a flat, matte dial would have been more in keeping with the finishing on thee case, which I really like. I think the case on the Timex, thickness aside, is much better executed as compared to Hamilton. I like blasted finish, but I think the Hamilton is a bit to "grainy" for my taste. Still, it is a great watch at a good price point.
You should pick up a Seiko 5 SRPJ81 or something to that effect, maybe a Boldr Venturer, for 250 bucks and not look back. The Hamiltons around 400 Euros are very solid, but the lume sucks and they surely never, ever heard of AR coating. You're better off with a Seiko 5 with domed Hardlex, at least you end up with a watch that's readable, and if it ever breaks you can chuck an aftermarket sapphire in there. The lume will be visible from the moon, and you've saved half the purchase price. I've had a Hamilton Khaki with sucky AR, and in that price range, if you insist, I'd go for a Smiths PRS-29 if I could get my hands on one of those. They are cracking watches: Good lume, excellent anti-magnetic properties, 100m WR and AR coated sapphire. Above that you're looking at a Seiko Alpinist, Alpinist 1959 re-imagining, or the Baby Alpinist at around 700 bucks. Splendid watches.
Amazing video quality. I don’t have either but would choose the Timex due to it being 200m water resistant. The Hamilton lets itself down with just 50ATM. In my eyes a field watch should be tough that can withstand anything, 50ATM isn’t ready for that like the Timex.
hamilton movement v.s. timex atm which one feature would is for choice?i do not like the low end spec movement on the timex and i do not agree with the atm on the hamilton =at this mid price range i would say that i should be able to find both features a better movemebt and the correct atm so i would not pick either one...
Agree. I just respect this Hamy, just because it's the lowest offering from their portfolio, and the movement is decent. compared to a Murph for example which is 2.5 x the price of this field.
I've had tons of timexs and they are great reliable watches for me it's the expedition because simply it has a crown guard and there are other things but that's just one
Timex Expedition, beats Hamilton like a drum! 5ATM and a push pull crown :) , its a fantastic watch to sit in a watch box permanently. 2 Thumbs up for Timex....the only downside is the miyota 8000 , but if you consider the caliber as a fake automatic, and wind it each morning, its fine, can be very accurate and resilient....usually ends in proper divers with certification and real use.
Only wish the timex was 1) even available....2) had that 80 hour reserve the Hamilton has, timex is about half, so really should be worn daily to keep it charged right? Where Hamilton can go a few days without being worn and still have reserve, have you noticed issues with the 40 hour reserve? I like the sapphire and 200m WR...would love to get one but no idea when more will be available...
Great content as always, thank you! Also, love the "buy watches responsibly" messages. Its all too easy to get a little carried away as a collector... I speak from experience.
Another top video from the man in the know. Two lovely watches but I would go with the Hamilton all day long. I have the Titanium PVD in black automatic and the Khaki Field automatic day date and for the money the value is hard to beat. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all Sir.
Great review. The Timex was a watch I was considering, you succeeded in changing my mind, Laughed out loud at your facial expression when commenting on Mr. Wonderful and the Hamilton!
I don't understand. It is 350euros and you can continously get 15% discount. Hamilton kaki might be in 650 range the cheapest what is double price, and the cheapest titanium is 1k. So how they are comparable?
I have no problem with watching videos of super expensive watches that I can't afford at all. But with your videos you are obviously trying to ruin me...😳😄
Nice to see MAMACOO show a watch that can be afforded by almost anyone rather than these pieces costing thousands and thousands which are out of reach for so many.
I like the Timex more than I like the Hamilton.. the Dial is less crowded, the titanium case is a nice touch, 200m water resistant and the movement while not the greatest, still does a great job. if you want to pay more for the Hamilton that's fine it's a great watch as well. but you can get these Timex watches second hand fairly cheap. I wouldn't feel confident swimming with the Hamilton so for that reason I choose the Timex.
Typically the timex range can be bought with 15-20% discount. I bought the expedition north with £50 off and partly because I wanted something different as I have a hamilton jazzmaster. Both I find are great watches.
Honestly I prefer the Timex model. As I designer everything about it is better. Hate the comic sans looking numerals on the Hamilton as well as their outdated logo. Also being able to see the movement is something that appeals to me, I know other Hamilton models have it so why not that one?
And Hamilton also has a Swiss movement. I’ve never been a fan of the myotas, good to see they’ve been upgraded to hacking now. Still a bit too overpriced for a Timex.
Seiko 5 sports GMT maybe a better option can get one under $200. The automatic Hamiltons are good for 100 meters but no screw down crown. The mechanical is only 50 mm.
I own a 40mm Hamilton Khaki auto and a Timex Expedition North (not the titanium version) 38mm case manual wind. Clearly the Hamilton is a better watch. But for a cheaper “beater” watch that I take fishing and camping, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the Timex.
I own a Khaki King and do not understand the hype. History, heritage, etc., but is that truly worth the price for what you're getting? It's sometimes hard to justify, especially when you are talking about a tool watch. The better "tool" should cost more.
I love Timex. A lot of history. $400 for a Miyota 8215 is tough to swallow. $150-$200 would be more palatable. Great looking watch tough. Almost a hybrid of field and dive. Your content is incredible. Beautiful camera work.
Thank you very much, Sir! :)
Agree, hard to pay 400$+ for a timex,knowing that the Q chrono on a bracelet is below 300$
*though
Same thoughts. I would at least expect a 9015 for nearly half a grand.
Aside the water resistance of 200m (and insane case thickness), it's basically Boccia specs, but near of at Hamilton prices.
I can understand maybe wanting to buy it just because you want a Timex, or really love the appearance or presence of the watch, despite it not being the best value for money, though.
That miyota is tougher than a junkyard dog,and you cannot get into misbehave,it's probably the most under rated movement on the market
My everyday 36mm Expedition North solar. Added 18mm mesh band and love it. No winding no resetting no battery running out.
I bought the Timex North Expedition Solar 36mm case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal at 7.8mm thin. This is definitely a smaller field watch. No titanium. I am a fan of the combination of solar power convenience and quartz accuracy and small size. A truly set it and forget it experience. Except one thing, it is quite beautiful in its simplicity and vintage design.
I have a pretty large watch collection. Omega, Grand Seiko, Tudor...etc. Timex is still my first love, and my quartz Expedition sees plenty of wrist time.
haha! Super cool! It's nice that you respect your Timex! Cheers!
I too have a large collection including, Cartier, Seiko vintage watches, Shinola, Baumé and Mercier, Bulova, and more, but Timex is my favourite. I have an American Documents, and Giorgio Galli S1, and plan on picking up the S2.
I rock a timex quartz expidetion here and there also. Lol… so light, i wish they did a titanium case, sapphire crystal one…
The real competition is the Hamilton are:
Bulova 98A255 38mm
Seiko 5 Sport SRPG39K1 or SRPG35K1 39,4mm
Why? They are done in steel (less sensitive to scratches than titanium) and better movement
Idk where folks are coming off saying the Hamilton watches are priced on par with the timex. Everywhere I look the Hamilton mechanical field watches are almost $200-$400 more, than the Timex is.
in Europe the price of the Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm is sometimes the double of a Timex watch, but even on sale it's still 300 euros more than Timex
In the US the Hamilton is twice as much even with a discount. Maybe it should be compared to the Seiko field watch.
Great review. You could make it really interesting and add the Bulova reissued hack to the conversation . It checks all the boxes from a specs perspective and has the historical chops to be with Hamilton and Times.
Did not know about this Timex. Thank you. Subscribed !
Always a good day when your video drops!Great video as always.Can’t beat it for MAMACOO watches！
Great review and comparison! The Timex North Expedition is $349 US but has been "Out of stock" for months. The Hamilton Khaki Field is a great watch but is $300 more than the Expedition. You can't beat the price of the Timex North Expedition considering all the specs.
New Hamiltons on the grey market are $400, that would be my move
True
If you're willing to step down to 100m WR, a Boccia would be a far better option for value to spec performance, I think.
I have several of both brands. One of my go to watches is the Hamilton Khaki field mechanical 34 I have from the previous generation with the true ETA in it. The newer ones are almost as good but if were talking about history and historical watches we need to move past modern sizes and go smaller like they were back in the day. Great video as always!
I agree. They're ALL TOO BIG
Yes it’s all 40mm but I rather like a smaler one
Another beautiful video - my favourite watch type is the field watch - I have been lucky to own what I consider the ultimate field watch from a technical perspective (Citizen ProMaster Super Titanium) - U.K. spec - amazing wearing dimensions, single piece sealed case, 300m water resist, double thick sapphire, threaded crown, Eco Drive - G Shock tough but way cooler - sold it for a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical which is nowhere near as capable but oozes charm - however, for the most authentic field watches I think you have to look at CWC - genuine military issue, uber cool heritage, beautifully made, hands down original and have real warmth - I have a CWC 72 Mellor reissue - it’s the only field watch I’ll ever keep now because I simply won’t find anything more authentic
that Promaster is super cool, interesting diver, I have to see it in flesh.
As for CWC, I had G10, W10 tonneau, a chronograph but also the SBS diver, very cool watches but for some reason, they left one by one.
I'm still wearing mine today after purchasing it way back in the Spring of 1999. It's never stopped ticking. The ultimate field watch indeed.
@@BraveBeatersjust wanted to say I subscribed based on this video. Excellent presentation. Great command of language. Will definitely watch you again. Criss from Sydney Australia.
My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from MAMACOO
I own a Hamilton Khaki automatic 38mm, and paid roughly what you mentioned the price to be. I do love it. The Timex looks great, but the size is a bit off putting. I'm also not ready to pay $400 for a Timex yet. I do know that they are upping their game, and I am excited to see where they are going.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
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What an amazing outcome for a beautiful watch. Always a pleasure to see MAMACOO work your magic. Thanks for sharing this transformation with us!
I'm getting some Seiko Alpinist vibes from that Timex. And that Hamilton is pretty. Not a field watch guy but these are nice.
Have you checked out the Unimatic Due Field? Very nice Italian made field watch with a Seiko movement
Fantastic comparison. I would go for the Hamilton but they're both very nice.
Same :) a complete watch in my opinion!
I paid for hamilton khaki on braclet with powermatic 80 movment 400 euros on sale so yea timex for 400 dollars is to much
in Europe it's hard to find Hamilton Khaki for less than 650 euros. Times on the official website is 350 euros.
The Hamilton was my first "nice" watch. I still have it and still wear it. Great video.
Enjoy it! Solid,solid companion!! Cheers Graham!
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.
My favourite family of watches ; Field watches. I'm a big fan of Hamilton and snapped up the "Murphy" the week before the recent price hike. I own the Khaki Field as a no nonsense go to classic. I see it as a statement watch. A functional no bullshit watch.
both super cool! I prefer the Mecanical one, simpler, more iconicl Did u get the 42 mm Murph? I am chasing the 39 mm version, I am curious to see how well built it is, compared to this 400$ field.
I'd love to purchase a Hamilton field watch. My only reservation is that I purchased a Citizen field watch in their "Garrison" line some years ago. It has met all my needs for a daily-wear field watch. Buying a Hamilton would be redundant. I can only wear one at a time.
I just got the same month ago! My first real watch. Hamilton's are a no good for me. Not sure what people consider budget, but the model described in this video goes for $800 CAD retail brand new, which is way outside my budget.
The dial, hands, and logo/font are all beautiful. Case shape is beautiful. Titanium is awesome. But it’s big. It’s too bad it’s not a bit smaller. And I’m curious about the shock resistance. I’d like to see someone take one apart and show the shock absorbing system surrounding the movement. That might make the size easier to justify
Good comparison of these two, excellent photo/videography! I currently have the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Titanium black pvd version so I'm good to go!
Uuu that's a good looking field! I bet is extremely lightweight :)
I have a pretty big wrist and the Hamilton is just too small. So i guess the Timex would be a great option. And for the price i just found it for it is a steal. Thank you for the very helpful video
Hi 👋 It's a lovely watch. May I know what grade of Super Luminova lume used on dial and is the case back a Sapphire glass ?
Great video! By the way, for those who think Mr Wonderful is a watch guru, in one video, he admitted that he had never heard of Doxa! Time for him to back to school. I may not have a Doxa, but at least I know about their long tradition. Also, nice subtitle about buying responsibly!
Really? OMG :D In US, Doxa was always pretty much, a known brand. Watch collecting is addictive, especially the entry level ones. so it's good to have such a message from time to time :) Cheers, Harry!
Help me out guys, am I missing something? The Hamilton is almost $700 here in the UK compared to the $320 for the Timex. Both have Saphire glass but the Timex has longer heritage, 200m water resistance compared to 50m on the Khaki, Better lume, Titanium case, automatic with date window and see through case back. Maybe it’s worth double the price due to brand recognition and lower deprecitation.
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MAMACOO！Every time you exhibit one of these watches I become super tempted to get one.
400 is fine just put the 9 series in! Stunning camera work as is to be expected still best footage on the tube
haha, Cheers John! :)
I bought the Timex when it was reintroduce after the James Brand collaboration sold out and they made it a full Timex.
I paid $350 USD and after wearing it for months, I have forgotten the cost. It is my most accurate automatic watch, among my 20 watches. I have replaced the strap with multiple silicone rubber models to assure the water resistance of the watch is matched by the band.
I have zero regrets buying this watch.
the James Brand model is super cool, mainly the same model with small adjustments. yes, the watch has solid specs and works on the beach as well on a rubber :) Cheers!
YOU HAVE EXCELLENT TASTE MAN
Love the Hammie - great dimensions and wear and no rotor noise 😊
haha! true!
No comment on the Hamilton's lack of decent AR coating (which seems pretty essential for a field watch)? You want a full-featured field watch? Consider the Casio Pro Trek PRW-6800-1JF.
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Excellent review, thanks. I like like both watches. Always wanted a Hamilton watch
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MAMACOO's always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of watch 99% of people will never see.
the khaki is much better with an anti-reflective crystal swap. Only cuts it down by maybe 20-40% but it really helps with readability and more or less solves that issue for me.
I love your take on Oleary's "Kahlexioun" phonetics
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for AMZWATCH watch makers
Nice, Is only available in the UK?
Always for the underdog :) Timex
The Khaki Field Automatic is a better watch than the mechanical. And even better on the bracelet. That's my hill and I'll die on it.😁
I have to try the auto version. So far I went twice with the mechanical because of the simplicity of the dial
@@BraveBeaters first and foremost, a better feel on wrist than the mechanical. It's also slim, sturdy looking, elegant, with better quality printed dial work than the mech. And one of the few white date windows that blends in perfectly with the overall look. And mine is also +2 secs max for over 3 years, which i adore.
Hamilton has the magic!
i like Timex yet still prefer Hamilton, i mean look at that vintage look
Agree! :)
I love Timex, or should I say I WANT to love Timex, but their higher end pieces just don't seem honestly marketed to me. So I'll just keep my lower spec Expedition Quartz field watches for now and head over to Ali's for a Ronda quartz powered San Martin and Mecha Quartz powered Baltany. The whole automatic field watch thing is nostalgic and all but times have changed, a modern tool watch would utilize a more accurate movement and probably be solar. If I had to pick one if these I'd go for the Hamilton, it's less of a blatant money grab than the Timex.
You are right John, the 100$ expedition is kinda the sweet spot of the line. As for quartz, I agree again, I personally started to trust and to enjoy more and more quartz watches, than manuals or auto. because accuracy, because setting the time. Cheers!
Great video and review , I like the watch but noise would be an issue for me. Love field watches
When I fell asleep and I move the wrist. I hear the vibrations on the pillow :)))
@BraveBeaters ha ha thats not good, maybe its really made for the field experience not the pillow, where nature mask the noise 😴🫎🐈🐀🐿🦫🦇🐻🐓🕊🦅🐦
:))))))) true! that rotor has presence, no matter the noise
Ever since I bought a watch from MAMACOO, My question is if it's this hard to tell them apart, what is the point of owning an authentic watch?
The Timex Expedition Metal Field quartz is $31 at Walmart, has an amazing Indiglo dial and even beats the Seiko 5 for sheer value per dollar if you can live with yourself without wearing an automatic movement.
Man, your videos are fanastic ! I hope Kevin O' Leary sees it but I doubt it. Maybe 'Grasshopper' Teddy will have a bit of a chuckle if he watches it. Getting back to the comparison, there are definitely pros to choosing either of these two watches. The Hamilton is a classic, almost perfect, were it not for the 50m water resistance. The Timex has a bold design of its own while still retaning a field watch identity. Seems a bit pricey though.
Nice presentation. I like the Timex, but it seems a bit pricey.
Very fair review, pointing out the limitations of the two watches while also recognizing things they did right. Totally agree that the Timex North is taller than it needs to be. Also, the dial texture will put some people off. Personally I think a flat, matte dial would have been more in keeping with the finishing on thee case, which I really like. I think the case on the Timex, thickness aside, is much better executed as compared to Hamilton. I like blasted finish, but I think the Hamilton is a bit to "grainy" for my taste. Still, it is a great watch at a good price point.
You should pick up a Seiko 5 SRPJ81 or something to that effect, maybe a Boldr Venturer, for 250 bucks and not look back. The Hamiltons around 400 Euros are very solid, but the lume sucks and they surely never, ever heard of AR coating. You're better off with a Seiko 5 with domed Hardlex, at least you end up with a watch that's readable, and if it ever breaks you can chuck an aftermarket sapphire in there. The lume will be visible from the moon, and you've saved half the purchase price.
I've had a Hamilton Khaki with sucky AR, and in that price range, if you insist, I'd go for a Smiths PRS-29 if I could get my hands on one of those. They are cracking watches: Good lume, excellent anti-magnetic properties, 100m WR and AR coated sapphire. Above that you're looking at a Seiko Alpinist, Alpinist 1959 re-imagining, or the Baby Alpinist at around 700 bucks. Splendid watches.
I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of MAMACOO. Their watches are of exceptional quality.
When it comes to fine imitation watches, MAMACOO delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
Amazing video quality. I don’t have either but would choose the Timex due to it being 200m water resistant. The Hamilton lets itself down with just 50ATM. In my eyes a field watch should be tough that can withstand anything, 50ATM isn’t ready for that like the Timex.
hamilton movement v.s. timex atm which one feature would is for choice?i do not like the low end spec movement on the timex and i do not agree with the atm on the hamilton =at this mid price range i would say that i should be able to find both features a better movemebt and the correct atm so i would not pick either one...
Agree. I just respect this Hamy, just because it's the lowest offering from their portfolio, and the movement is decent. compared to a Murph for example which is 2.5 x the price of this field.
Can you tell me how the Hamilton is a budget field watch when starting price is almost €800?
I've had tons of timexs and they are great reliable watches for me it's the expedition because simply it has a crown guard and there are other things but that's just one
A more robust watch, indeed :)
Oh. I love Timex!
Timex Expedition, beats Hamilton like a drum! 5ATM and a push pull crown :) , its a fantastic watch to sit in a watch box permanently.
2 Thumbs up for Timex....the only downside is the miyota 8000 , but if you consider the caliber as a fake automatic, and wind it each morning, its fine, can be very accurate and resilient....usually ends in proper divers with certification and real use.
no indiglo?
I like it, about time raise the bar.
Only wish the timex was 1) even available....2) had that 80 hour reserve the Hamilton has, timex is about half, so really should be worn daily to keep it charged right? Where Hamilton can go a few days without being worn and still have reserve, have you noticed issues with the 40 hour reserve? I like the sapphire and 200m WR...would love to get one but no idea when more will be available...
The timex north expedition is $230 in amazon in the US . Very good watch and price .
but isn't that particular khaki field a h50 hand wound mechanical movement?
Great content as always, thank you! Also, love the "buy watches responsibly" messages. Its all too easy to get a little carried away as a collector... I speak from experience.
Another top video from the man in the know. Two lovely watches but I would go with the Hamilton all day long. I have the Titanium PVD in black automatic and the Khaki Field automatic day date and for the money the value is hard to beat. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all Sir.
Fully agree with you! I concluded as well, super solid series, the khaki auto or mecha!
Enjoy that titanium Pvd! Super cool piece!
FYI with a 15% coupon got it for just under $300 usd.
Screw down crown+ date+ price = TIMEX WINS
Great review. The Timex was a watch I was considering, you succeeded in changing my mind, Laughed out loud at your facial expression when commenting on Mr. Wonderful and the Hamilton!
I have the Hamilton field watch, I wish someone would tell me or steer me to instructions on how to adjust the nato strap.
Cool!
I don't understand. It is 350euros and you can continously get 15% discount. Hamilton kaki might be in 650 range the cheapest what is double price, and the cheapest titanium is 1k. So how they are comparable?
I have no problem with watching videos of super expensive watches that I can't afford at all.
But with your videos you are obviously trying to ruin me...😳😄
Haahahha! That's not good! I have to find some daytonas, fast! :)
Very much appreciated..😉
Death by a thousand cuts.
does it have clicking noises
Nice to see MAMACOO show a watch that can be afforded by almost anyone rather than these pieces costing thousands and thousands which are out of reach for so many.
All dat AMZWATCH watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
teddy put kevin up to that hamilton haha
True :)))
I like the Timex more than I like the Hamilton.. the Dial is less crowded, the titanium case is a nice touch, 200m water resistant and the movement while not the greatest, still does a great job. if you want to pay more for the Hamilton that's fine it's a great watch as well. but you can get these Timex watches second hand fairly cheap. I wouldn't feel confident swimming with the Hamilton so for that reason I choose the Timex.
Beautiful.
Typically the timex range can be bought with 15-20% discount. I bought the expedition north with £50 off and partly because I wanted something different as I have a hamilton jazzmaster. Both I find are great watches.
I'd never seen a disclaimer in a watch video for responsible buying. interesting.
I think they were going for the Khaki Automatic, more especially against the Khaki king... Especially with those crown guards.
Honestly I prefer the Timex model. As I designer everything about it is better. Hate the comic sans looking numerals on the Hamilton as well as their outdated logo.
Also being able to see the movement is something that appeals to me, I know other Hamilton models have it so why not that one?
Agree with you, design wise, North is better :)
You can get a Bulova hack for US$229. This is an heirloom watch.
F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! 💯👍😀
I think the Hamilton out classes the Timex by miles! It's so much more refined and less gimmicky.
And Hamilton also has a Swiss movement. I’ve never been a fan of the myotas, good to see they’ve been upgraded to hacking now.
Still a bit too overpriced for a Timex.
Seiko 5 sports GMT maybe a better option can get one under $200. The automatic Hamiltons are good for 100 meters but no screw down crown. The mechanical is only 50 mm.
I own a 40mm Hamilton Khaki auto and a Timex Expedition North (not the titanium version) 38mm case manual wind. Clearly the Hamilton is a better watch. But for a cheaper “beater” watch that I take fishing and camping, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the Timex.
I own a Khaki King and do not understand the hype. History, heritage, etc., but is that truly worth the price for what you're getting? It's sometimes hard to justify, especially when you are talking about a tool watch. The better "tool" should cost more.
I bought the 36mm solar, sapphire crystal model. 160€ only.
As always, a great review and macro shots. If it's good enough for Andrei, it's good enough for me.
They're both 21600 vph not 28800 (and def not 28600 as you said)
I've only just learned timex makes watches without indiglo. But why? 😮
I found the Timex on sale for $240 👍
Hamilton of course ! or a Smiths Commando (or Everest), I would take even an Seiko snk809 before the Timex
Btw, Smiths is re-launching the Commando soon.