The main reason I have not considered a Murph, is the non-screw down crown. Vance.
Hamilton Murph 38 - An Explorer for the rest of us?*
*Despite the click bait-y title, this post is not comparing the Murph to the Explorer.
A few impressions after wearing the Murph every day for 2 weeks. The watch wears very well. Its dimensions (38 x 44.7 x 11.1) should appeal to a wide variety of wrist sizes. It has often been compared to the Seiko Alpinist line, but the shorter lug-to-lug (44.7 vs. 46.5) and especially the thinner profile (11.1 vs. 13.2) make the watch extremely wearable. My wrist is only 6.25" and it fits perfectly with no lug overhang, and it slides under long sleeves without a problem.
The dial and hands are beautiful. This is subjective, but I love the slightly Art Deco numerals and cathedral hands. I wouldn't call the numeral color fauxtina, it is closer to bronze or khaki. Against the black face it presents a refined look. I've had no problems reading the watch. Some people have bemoaned the lack of Morse code on the seconds hand, but I think it improves the watch and allows it to stand on its own.
I read in other reviews that the stock strap was not good, and unfortunately that turned out to be true. I immediately replaced it with a brown leather strap from ColaReb (it's their Firenze line). I think it matches the vibe of the watch. I'm not convinced that it will look good on a bracelet, so I am considering a variety of options for summer including cork, silicone, and single-pass NATO.
The movement (H-10 caliber) is keeping incredible time. It's only gained about 2 seconds the entire time I have owned it. I've only had one other watch keep better time. It has an 80-hour power reserve so I could leave it for the weekend without having to reset it.
Yes, this is the watch from Interstellar but made smaller. I've never seen the movie, so that's neither here nor there for me. I just see a very classy looking field-style watch.
While definitely not a Rolex Explorer, there are similarities - black dial, time only, field-ish watch that is appropriate in a wide variety of situations. It has the same vibe: elegant but rugged. Like the Explorer, it could be your one watch. And you will save yourself roughly $9K.
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A few impressions after wearing the Murph every day for 2 weeks. The watch wears very well. Its dimensions (38 x 44.7 x 11.1) should appeal to a wide variety of wrist sizes. It has often been compared to the Seiko Alpinist line, but the shorter lug-to-lug (44.7 vs. 46.5) and especially the thinner profile (11.1 vs. 13.2) make the watch extremely wearable. My wrist is only 6.25" and it fits perfectly with no lug overhang, and it slides under long sleeves without a problem.
The dial and hands are beautiful. This is subjective, but I love the slightly Art Deco numerals and cathedral hands. I wouldn't call the numeral color fauxtina, it is closer to bronze or khaki. Against the black face it presents a refined look. I've had no problems reading the watch. Some people have bemoaned the lack of Morse code on the seconds hand, but I think it improves the watch and allows it to stand on its own.
I read in other reviews that the stock strap was not good, and unfortunately that turned out to be true. I immediately replaced it with a brown leather strap from ColaReb (it's their Firenze line). I think it matches the vibe of the watch. I'm not convinced that it will look good on a bracelet, so I am considering a variety of options for summer including cork, silicone, and single-pass NATO.
The movement (H-10 caliber) is keeping incredible time. It's only gained about 2 seconds the entire time I have owned it. I've only had one other watch keep better time. It has an 80-hour power reserve so I could leave it for the weekend without having to reset it.
Yes, this is the watch from Interstellar but made smaller. I've never seen the movie, so that's neither here nor there for me. I just see a very classy looking field-style watch.
While definitely not a Rolex Explorer, there are similarities - black dial, time only, field-ish watch that is appropriate in a wide variety of situations. It has the same vibe: elegant but rugged. Like the Explorer, it could be your one watch. And you will save yourself roughly $9K.
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I have three Khaki Field watches and am a fan of the 38mm Murph.
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One of my issues is the premium Hamilton prices the Murph over the other 38mm Khaki autos. Can I justify getting the Murph with the black Khaki already in my collection? That's difficult to say. Also, as already stated, I'd like to have a bracelet option. I swap straps often and would like to be able to wear a bracelet with the Murph on occasion.
Although I know in some ways I would prefer the Murph to my current black auto, I'm not sure if I should buy one at its price.
One of my issues is the premium Hamilton prices the Murph over the other 38mm Khaki autos. Can I justify getting the Murph with the black Khaki already in my collection? That's difficult to say. Also, as already stated, I'd like to have a bracelet option. I swap straps often and would like to be able to wear a bracelet with the Murph on occasion.
Although I know in some ways I would prefer the Murph to my current black auto, I'm not sure if I should buy one at its price.
Hamilton Khaki Murph 38 is in my wishlist. I like it too. No date, vintage style, good readability, good size for my wrist. Perfect. But the price is too high for me, and I'm afraid of a possible contradiction with my Khaki Field 40. Murph can push it into the background.
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Yes, watch the Interstellar, and Hamilton Khaki Pilot will be your next watch.
Too bad that watch shown isn't the one McConaughey wears in the film lolHamilton Khaki Murph 38 is in my wishlist. I like it too. No date, vintage style, good readability, good size for my wrist. Perfect. But the price is too high for me, and I'm afraid of a possible contradiction with my Khaki Field 40. Murph can push it into the background.
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Yes, watch the Interstellar, and Hamilton Khaki Pilot will be your next watch.
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I've tried a couple KFM, and the L2L just kills it for me. Have not tried the KFA, but on paper, would assume the same?
The 38mm Murph? Probably just right.
Reminds me of a previous model Glycine, the Combat 6 36mm with Arabic indexes.
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This was a sweet watch, and the Murph hits all the right design cues, in comparison. The hands killed the Glycine for me, and the Murph does a better job, with the cathedral hands.
Used to be, no-date would have killed the Murph for me, but I've come around on that. In person, it is a really sweet looking thing.
However, as much as I like it... one can only have so many, and a Sinn 656 fills the role better on my end.
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Who knows... maybe someday I'll try one out, but where I might have been in line for one first day of release... not in a hurry to pick one up.
The 38mm Murph? Probably just right.
Reminds me of a previous model Glycine, the Combat 6 36mm with Arabic indexes.
This was a sweet watch, and the Murph hits all the right design cues, in comparison. The hands killed the Glycine for me, and the Murph does a better job, with the cathedral hands.
Used to be, no-date would have killed the Murph for me, but I've come around on that. In person, it is a really sweet looking thing.
However, as much as I like it... one can only have so many, and a Sinn 656 fills the role better on my end.
Who knows... maybe someday I'll try one out, but where I might have been in line for one first day of release... not in a hurry to pick one up.
They grow on you. I didn’t like them until I got an alpinist.I just can't do cathedral hands
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