[kjf2017]

This just arrived from LIW. Very pleased with it. Lume shot is a tad blurry, but lume is pretty impressive. Even lights up coming in from outside to inside the house. I love the clean design, 40 mm size, and kettle shaped case, not to mention the nicely grommeted Nato strap.

HEMEL Track Automatic Military-Styled Watch with Matte Black Dial and Sapphire Crystal #HM2

Funny story is the path it took from Long Island to upstate NY, chilling in San Fran along the way. See below:

May 16, 2018, 3:35 pm
Delivered, In/At Mailbox
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 3:35 pm on May 16, 2018 in SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866.
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 8:21 am
Out for Delivery
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 8:11 am
Sorting Complete
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 7:25 am
Arrived at Post Office
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 2:06 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility
ALBANY NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 15, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 14, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 13, 2018, 8:31 pm
Departed USPS Regional Facility
SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 13, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 12, 2018, 1:54 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 11, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 2:22 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
ALBANY NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 8:47 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
JERSEY CITY NJ NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 2:59 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JERSEY CITY NJ NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 12:54 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
MID NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 9, 2018, 9:54 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility
MID NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 9, 2018, 5:17 pm
Departed Post Office
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
[HR][/HR] May 9, 2018, 2:03 pm
USPS picked up item
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746

 

[Robmks]

Congrats, that has a nice field watch look to it. I like the RR track on the dial.

Bob

 

[sfnewguy]

Congrats it's a good looking watch.

I too have USPS sorting follies story.

Sold a watch to a WIS in British Columbia, Canada. Watch was shipped through the main USPS facility in NYC but somehow was routed through the United Kingdom! but found its way to BC Canada.

I think some USPS employees are geographically challenged.

My only theory on why your watch went to SF is that there is a Saratoga, California - a very picturesque town SW of San Jose, CA which is a gateway to one of my favorite parks in the State of California - Big Basin State Park.

This just arrived from LIW. Very pleased with it. View attachment 13142719 View attachment 13142721 View attachment 13142717 Lume shot is a tad blurry, but lume is pretty impressive. Even lights up coming in from outside to inside the house. I love the clean design, 40 mm size, and kettle shaped case, not to mention the nicely grommeted Nato strap.

HEMEL Track Automatic Military-Styled Watch with Matte Black Dial and Sapphire Crystal #HM2

Funny story is the path it took from Long Island to upstate NY, chilling in San Fran along the way. See below:

May 16, 2018, 3:35 pm
Delivered, In/At Mailbox
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 3:35 pm on May 16, 2018 in SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866.
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 8:21 am
Out for Delivery
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 8:11 am
Sorting Complete
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 7:25 am
Arrived at Post Office
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
[HR][/HR] May 16, 2018, 2:06 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility
ALBANY NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 15, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 14, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 13, 2018, 8:31 pm
Departed USPS Regional Facility
SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 13, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 12, 2018, 1:54 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 11, 2018
In Transit to Next Facility
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 2:22 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
ALBANY NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 8:47 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
JERSEY CITY NJ NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 2:59 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JERSEY CITY NJ NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 10, 2018, 12:54 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
MID NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 9, 2018, 9:54 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility
MID NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
[HR][/HR] May 9, 2018, 5:17 pm
Departed Post Office
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
[HR][/HR] May 9, 2018, 2:03 pm
USPS picked up item
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746

 

[41Mets]

It looks awesome and it was playing hot potato for sure

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[Tonystix]

Holy cow, that was some trip! Glad you finally got it.Enjoy!

 

[kjf2017]

I think its because the sorting is done by machines, but it is odd that with a printed USPS label (as opposed to handwriting) with the zipcode + 4 perfect that this would happen. I also had a case where I sold a camera to a guy in southern California sent from my home in upstate NY, and it got routed through Anchorage. I'm a little jealous that my watch has been to San Fran the same number of times as I have (once) but we've never been there together!

 

[kjf2017]

Thanks, kind of you to say. So far, it has been within a second a day, on day 2 of having it. Forgot to mention that it also has a screw down crown, and the see through caseback is also Sapphire. Also awesome is that this polished version is no longer available on LIW or from Hemel. The bead blasted one is though, and is also nice, but I have a bit of a fetish for shiny metal.

 

[Vioviv]

That's a terrific looking field watch. Thank you for showing it to us!
You should write a review after you've had it on for week or two. I'd definitely be interested in learning more about this brand.

 

[supergrilldds]

Great looking watch and congrats on finally getting it!

 

[obomomomo]

I thought from the 'Track' it would be a racing style chrono. Instead it refers to the railroad style minute track, lol.

That's a very nice looking watch OP, congrats!

 

[kjf2017]

That's a terrific looking field watch. Thank you for showing it to us!
You should write a review after you've had it on for week or two. I'd definitely be interested in learning more about this brand.

I'll try but it will probably not have the detail of some that I've seen on here.

 

[Vioviv]

I'll try but it will probably not have the detail of some that I've seen on here.

I think most folks prefer a brief review! Include a ton of pictures and WIS will be happy.

 

[kjf2017]

I think most folks prefer a brief review! Include a ton of pictures and WIS will be happy.

Ok, here we go. First, I will try an not repeat what you can get here (Urban Gentry) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CTspIKBlus&t=180s and here (general Hemel review by Wornandwound) Hands-On with the Hemel 24 Field Watch-an Affordable Take on a Military Classic - Worn & Wound

So, I received this about 2 weeks ago, and I have been wearing it continuously, including washing the dishes, raking the yard, and even one funeral viewing (at which, I witnessed a curious Elks Lodge ritual, but that's another story). I work for myself from a home office, so its mostly been with casual clothes, and, over this period, I've never felt that it was incompatible with whatever I was wearing. Only time I ever took it off was when I exercised (to avoid sweating up the Zulu strap), showered, or slept.

PROS - I'm positively thrilled with this watch, often glancing over to admire the polished finish and elegant curves of the kettle shaped case. There is also a bead blasted version of this watch, but I vastly prefer this one, even though an argument could be made that the matte look of the bead blasted version is more suited to this watch's field/military look. This is the only watch I own with a domed crystal which is quite fun at certain angles. The dark dial with understated indices and crisp numerals is a pleasure to look at and is very legible. The railroad track around the outer edge of the dial provides a pleasant visual complement to the elegant sweep of the high beat Miyota 9015 movement. The khaki green strap is very sturdy, and an absolute delight, further establishing this watch's field/military bonafides. The crown is very sturdy and for the couple of times I've wound it felt quite smooth and robust. The coin edge unites the design of the case and the domed crystal very well.

SLIGHT CONS - One could say that unscrewing the crown requires a slight effort. The "automatic" at the bottom of the dial is so small to almost be illegible, which makes it a little pointless. I would either increase the size of the letters, or better, omit it altogether. Both the "Hemel" and "Automatic" appear to be ever so slightly shifted to the left, with the H in the former being closer to the 11 than the L is to the 1. This is also the case for the latter with the corresponding letters and numerals. It is a little high to fit under a snug dress shirt cuff.

CON - Compared to another watch I own with AR coated sapphire, I definitely see a lot more reflections in this, but nothing especially significant in terms of legibility.

Here are the specs from the maker.
Movement: Miyota 9015 (automatic & manual wind, hacking second hand, 28,800 bph, 24 jewels, 42 hour power reserve, brass retainer)
• Case: 316L Stainless Steel, polished
• Case Width: 40 mm (42 mm w/crown)
• Case Thickness: 13 mm (w/domed crystal)
• Lug Width: 20 mm
• Lug to Lug: 48 mm
• Caseback: Screwdown, exhibition
• Dial: Domed, matte black w/Superluminova C3
• Front Crystal: Domed sapphire w/AR coating
• Back crystal: Flat sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Crown: Signed, screw down
• Straps: Heavy duty, one piece, nylon with metal grommets and signed buckle. Camo Green.

 

[Vioviv]

Excellent review! Thanks! I’m on a field watch kick right now and this has been on my list!


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[Vioviv]

And fabulous pictures!


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[SwissArmyTenor]

Thanks for posting about it. The first pic looked great, and I went to see it at LIW to read more. Their pic of it looked very lackluster. When I saw it here, it looked great. Funny, I was thinking about that the other day, that LIW's pics really do a dis-service to many of the watches they have for sale. From the pic on the site, I wouldn't have given this watch a second thought. The pics you took really show it off very well.

 

[kjf2017]

Thanks for posting about it. The first pic looked great, and I went to see it at LIW to read more. Their pic of it looked very lackluster. When I saw it here, it looked great. Funny, I was thinking about that the other day, that LIW's pics really do a dis-service to many of the watches they have for sale. From the pic on the site, I wouldn't have given this watch a second thought. The pics you took really show it off very well.

LIW pics could def use some work. All very blah. I had totally slept on this watch after seeing it there and was only attracted to it after seeing the Urban Gentry video review. Watches are hard to photograph, especially this one with the highly polished case. That's why all of mine are from an angle and many taken in the afternoon outside when the angle of the light is low. Hope people enjoyed the props. The wheelbarrow with garden waste turned out to be a good background.

 

[kjf2017]

And fabulous pictures!


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Thanks, it was a fun end of week project after a complicated work and personal few days.

 

[Vioviv]

Thanks, it was a fun end of week project after a complicated work and personal few days.

Yes but your work is much appreciated. I'm also interested in the Elks Lodge ritual, btw!

 

[kjf2017]

Put this on a Colareb strap to give it a different vibe ad be a little more comfortable with dead cow on human skin versus petroleum based nylon on said skin.