Hello, Everyone

I'm new to watches and I'm thinking of getting a Hamilton Khaki Field watch but I'm not sure if I should get Quartz or Hand Wound? Currently, I own a Seiko 5 Mechanical watch and I really like it but I'm not yet sure if I would like the hand winding watch even though I like the concept. Someone told me that the power reserve on the hand wound watch is around 42 hours which I think it's pretty good If I plan you wind it every 24 hours or more but still not sure. Also, I know nothing about the accuracy which one is better?

These are the models

Hamilton Khaki Field Canvas Mens Watch H68201993 (I read that it is Quartz movement)

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Hamilton H69419933 Men's Khaki Field Canvas Strap Automatic Watch

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Thanks.

I will be staggered if anyone here endorses the quartz option. Quartz has accuracy, no contest. And convenience. But also no life.

 

You want a military watch. You want hand wound.

 

How about the accuracy? is it good on a hand wound?

 

Absolutely nothing wrong with quartz. Get what you like, it will be on your wrist.

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Absolutely nothing wrong with quartz. Get what you like, it will be on your wrist.

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I like the fact that hand wound is fully mechanical but, I don't know if I'm going to like winding the watch every 24 hours or so.

 

Hand wound +1

 

So you already have a Seiko self-winding watch that you like, if I were in your place, the quartz Hamilton is just about half the cost of the mechanical version, I would go quartz, save the money, this way you can weigh the difference between the two, even though the Seiko is a self winder. Winding the watch every day can be a issue for some, for others it can be a ritual of enjoyment.

PS.. is the Seiko a self winder or a manual winder?
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So you already have a Seiko self-winding watch that you like, if I were in your place, the quartz Hamilton is just about half the cost of the mechanical version, I would go quartz, save the money, this way you can weigh the difference between the two, even though the Seiko is a self winder. Winding the watch every day can be a issue for some, for others it can be a ritual of enjoyment.

PS.. is the Seiko a self winder or a manual winder?
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The one I have is self-winding. How about the hand wound how many times do I have to rotate it? is it true that some people say you have to rotate for 30 times or more?

 

Get what you want, heck it's your money, not ours. I have the hand wind and enjoying cranking that thing up in the AM. I also have quartz, autos, a couple of old pocket watches. It's what YOU enjoy having, nothing else matters no matter what other people think. Enjoy what you want, when you want.

 

I know I'm in the minority, but when I got my mechanical I was disappointed after I opened the box. Looks great in pics, but kinda plain and boring in real life, imo. Ended up getting a quartz, the one with the mech's matte case and the fancier dial of the auto.

 

I have the green-dialed version of the hand-winding one, and I like it a lot.

Winding it isn't really much of a chore, regarding the comment about winding it every 24 hours. I wind mine when I put it on and when I take it off, so when I'm wearing it multiple days in a row, it takes like six or ten seconds to wind it. Not a big deal, plus it's nostalgic and fun. Charming, really.

The power reserve on mine is more like 50 hours, by the way.

Mine is about +3 or +4 seconds per day. If I'm wearing it daily, it takes about three or four weeks to gain a minute. So I set it 30 seconds behind, and three or four weeks later it's only 30 seconds ahead. Always within 30 seconds or less of atomic time. Did I mention it's fun?

Here's mine. It's a great value and I'd recommend one to a friend.

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Yes, is there a similar model with the same design but with seld-winding Automatic?

 

I'm not positive on the number of turns you need on the Hamilton but I have a auto and I wind it about 10 times when it has stopped,and call it good then I just wear it. My Seiko auto get 20-30 turns I've never seen any documentation on either brand about specific number of turns. Maybe someone here has..[emoji106]

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Does this model come with a self-winding option?

 

https://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/hamilton-collection/field/khaki-field-auto-38mm-h70455533.html and they have a 42mm version

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One other thing to consider when deciding between these two watches is the lugs. The mechanical's lugs are rather long and so the spring bars are set pretty far away from the case. To me, it looks a little odd with a two-piece strap because of the amount of space between strap and case. But that space also means that the watch is a natural to take one-piece straps, even bulky leather ones.

 

If you intend the watch to be a regular wear I would err on the side of caution and go for the quartz option as forgetting to wind a watch that you wear regularly can become a pain.

 

Hamilton has Automatics, Hand-wound, and Quartz options all in this size and a field watch style. I like the auto I have (H70455533) because the dial is a little more interesting and goes well with a casual or business-casual style. The Hand-winders are even more casual, as is (IMO) the quartz you picked out.

I personally would (and did) for a daily wearer pick the automatic because of the style and the fact that wearing it 10 hours most days means I can usually just throw it on and go.
The quartz has an even more throw it on and go quality and is more accurate, but I wasn't looking for a quartz.
The hand winder will have more personality and direct interaction than either. They also released a retro-looking version of it this year, but I think it costs a little more.

It's up to you which attributes and aesthetics are right for you. If I got another Hamilton field watch, it'd be the retro hand-winder. I had a quartz for a day and sent it back. But those are my preferences not yours.