I'm wearing my original Khaki Field Auto today.

I actually really like this new version in titanium with the blue dial. It's a bit of a jazzed up version of a watch that's already well known for being a well built timeless design icon from a respected brand. If you like it go for it.

 

It is a very good looking watch, the lugs on that 38mm case are long (it is the same 38 mm case used in khaki mechanical, it seems), but the price...

 

Hamilton 42. If you like it then buy it. I don’t think you will ever regret the purchase. Cheers.

 

I have a Hamilton Khaki Field and I love it. But I think this one, while I'm sure a great watch, is priced too high.

 

Nice watch, but I’d go for the 38 on leather. I think field watches should be neither oversized, nor on metal bracelets.

 

I don't want or need a titanium watch, I like this watch but would prefer it in stainless steel and it would cheaper too.

 

But the stainless steel versions have the nasty date hole (which also displaces the 15 numeral). That alone makes the titanium superior.

 

I like.
No-date version makes the arabic numerals complete, no missing '3'.

 

As long as you are happy then all good go for it.

My take is £1200 is too much for me to pay for that watch.

 

I like the khaki field, wear it often, and that’s a great-looking blue.

This has a 44mm case and was sold on leather; i bought a bracelet for it so I wouldn’t trash the leather from sweat in our steamy summers. Mastersintime sold the Hamilton bracelet for this watch for about $120. (This was a gift from my spouse; i steered her to a grey market site that sold it for about 40% off the retail price. It arrived spotless and has run well, so I’m glad she didn’t buy it from an authorized dealer).

You can buy the black dial version of the 42mm titanium you’re looking at on leather for about $700 on the grey market. Didn’t see the blue dial version, but I’m guessing it’s floating around for at least 20-30% less than retail.

I’m not familiar with this watch. Is it grade 2 or 5 titanium, and if it’s grade 2, do they use a hardening treatment? I wear a number of titanium watches, and if grade 2 doesn’t have some kind of surface hardening, it’s more prone to dings and marks than most steel watch cases. [grade 5 titanium is quite hard, more like steel). If a few marks on the case are OK with you, it’s a non-issue, and field watches, my opinion, look better when it’s clear they’re being worn, lived-in. If some surface wear might bother you, and Hamilton doesn’t use a hardening treatment, it’s something you may want to consider.

 

I don't like the versions with khaki on the dial and for that reason I'm out.

 

I got mine the day it hit stores. Non AR coating doesn't bother me and the dial texture is amazing. Didn't know there was a bracelet for them until now!

 

How is the lume on this watch?

These are some great photos, by the way. I really like that blue.

 

Don't buy it. The movement is cheap. I bought 6 khakis to give for my wedding (5 for my groomsmen, 1 for me).

One of them completely died after 5 months. My buddy had to get it serviced and I had to get the receipt and stuff figured out for him.

Mines running -10 SPD at 10 months in.

 

Have numerous Hamiltons. All have been rock solid and offer a great value for the price.

 

Have had mine for 8 years now, and it still runs rock solid!

It's a shame I can't wear it as often as I'd like.

That doesn't stop me from waxing poetic about it to anyone who is interested in considering one

 

Coming up on 6 years with a khaki auto 38mm been rock solid and looks as good as the day I bought it with a few tiny hair line scratches.

 

Hamilton is a great brand and I've owned more than a few over the years but $1195.00 is way too much. Even with a discount it's too much.
In that price range you can get a Sinn, Damasko or many other better watches.

EDIT: Forget what I said about Sinn. I haven't checked the Watchbuys website in a while but did so today. I was surprised to see that the least expensive 104 now retails for $1640.00. And that's on leather.

 

@Brent L. Miller recently did a quick review of the 38mm and the 42mm of this very model which, if you already haven't seen it, you should enjoy.

As for the Hamilton Khaki Field watch, I have one of its models and it's and excellent watch for the value.

 

Lume is decent, but not always a Hamilton strong point, IMHO.

 

I love Hamilton. I have 3, a 38mm khaki field quartz, a 42mm Khaki titanium (black) auto, and a khaki pilot auto. However, I would never pay retail for 1. Hamilton is a grey market queen. In my opinion, it's the watch price tier that grey market sellers like Jomas are best at.

 

It's a solid watch. I have a stainless steel 42mm version and love it. I think it's tremendous value for the price, really.

The lack of anti-reflective coating really isn't an issue except for when you're trying to photograph it (there's a glare/shadow in every photo). But when it comes to straight-up visibility/legibility, it's fine.

 

More I look at it the more I want the bracelet for mine.

 

Not a fan of full/partial/quasi-sunburst dials, but otherwise I'd buy anything Hamilton.

 

Personally I don't care for its blue face nor bracelet (it's a working watch) - different strokes.

My 42mm regular Khaki (H70555533) was half that price; its singular drawback is the lack of
AR coatings.

It does have 22mm lugs so my on-hand strap options are fewer.

 

Can't go wrong.

 

More I look at it the more I want the bracelet for mine.

They are very nice, given the price catagory of this brand. Solid, excellent claps, and best of all most are all brushed as opposed to polished, or at least polished center links, which IMHO is always a good thing.