[GT27]

Gents,

I'm looking to purchase my first Hamilton. I admittedly, don't know much about the brand and have little experience with them. I've been reading about, and appreciate, their history and I really like some of their designs. I've seen a watch of theirs that I would really like to add to my small collection, but I had a question first.

What is the overall consensus on Hamilton's build quality? Is their fit and finish of a high standard? Durability/reliability? Do they suffer from many known issues?

Any feedback is appreciated, cheers!

 

[GT27]

Thanks to everyone that has chipped in so far, appreciate the feedback. Keep it coming.

 

[GT27]

Thanks for the feedback. It sounds like you stand proudly behind the brand. I had an Aqua Terra and it was a nice watch, so that gives me some barometer with regards to the Hamilton comparison.

In terms of "bang for buck", it doesn't get a whole lot better than Hamilton. Fit and finish won't quite compare to Omega or Rolex, but my experience with Hamilton has been that they are solid, accurate, and trouble free. I'll happily buy more in future.

I current rotate between a Hamilton Navy Pioneer and an Omega Aqua Terra, and although the Omega is 6x the price, and in many ways "better", I look forward just as much to wearing both, and can't quite bring myself to retire the Hamilton and make the Omega a daily wear, even though it's a perfect all-rounder. The Hamilton somehow holds its own, and gets picked out of the watch box roughly every other day.

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[GT27]

How would you guys rate the Hamilton Khaki Field watches up against the Longines Conquest models?

 

[GT27]

Cheers hub, yeah I think I'm going to go ahead and grab this Hamilton because I really like the design. I found a great price on the GM so if it doesn't work out, no big deal.

Longines are higher up in the Swatch pecking order so are of a slightly better standard of fit and finish etc. But no better a watch for that particularly. Really it's only your personal taste of their designs that dictates between them!

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[GT27]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I'm going to pick up a Khaki Field Day Date Auto. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.