Best Affordable Field Watch? Hamilton Khaki King H64455133 

Like so many suggestions a few years ago, this was my first Swiss automatic watch and I still absolutely love it! Thanks for bringing the Khaki King up. I've seen so much love for the Khaki Field but very little (and much deserved) love for the King. It's my go to watch every evening when I get home from work and change into my comfy clothes. It looks awesome on an old brown leather strap and extremely comfortable.

I'm the proud owner of this one. Really impressed with Hamilton.

Excellent choice for the field watch giveaway MWC! So much to like with the Khaki King. A perfect daily wear GADA watch and a slightly more spruced up version of the down and dirty Khaki Field Mechanical. I’d personally always prefer to sacrifice that 80 hour power reserve for a smother sweep but I know a higher power reserve is something people do care about and lowering the beat rate on an otherwise stock ETA 2834 is a really clever way to extend that power reserve but not need a new bespoke movement which must help keep costs lower for us punters. Absolutely stellar job with the edit MWC! Felt so slick and even more professional than usual. Talk about upping your game 🙌

Love the watch! The hands and that dial really do it for me with the concentrical circles it's practically a sector dial. At least on the 12th of each month it'll seem as though the 12 is there :D As for the video itself it's nearly flawless. It's hard to get bored watching anything made by you, so many videos are just talking heads/hands and almost monotone. Not here! Keep it up, Russell. 👍

Excellent watch, excellent video, seeing Mr. Pagani nearly $#!+ himself.... high marks all around!!!!! Thank you so much, Russ. Your quality, dedication and passion is something special and very much appreciated.

I normally don't watch the videos until they are publicly released. I couldn't wait to see this one. I am on the hunt for a Hamilton khaki, and I trying to decide between the champagne Khaki King and the Silver Khaki Field. I appreciate your showing the grooved track around the dial. I hadn't picked up on that detail in any of the photos I have seen.

The editing was indeed superb mate. Loved the show.

Great review Russ, really enjoyed it and the shots you done outdoors is a nice addition 😊👌 keep up the great work mate 💯👌

Loving the day date! and the dial is stunning! Can’t beat a Hamilton! Nice touch MWC out in the wild parts of the video 😊

Yeah literally just brought it (waiting for delivery) - you sir are a LEGEND (just found your channel - LOVE IT!) 🤪

Bro you're killing it, almost 17k subs, great job .

Great looking watch! Hamilton is definitely on my desire list. This one or a Jazzmaster Viewmatic auto. Loving that you were able to buy and review this with the proceeds. All the best!

I 've own this watch for about 10 years and I went swimming with it plenty of times without any issues. I even did a bit of free diving and the watch is still ticking. I love it!

I really love my Hamilton. I purchased the brown dial version though on the leather strap. Even though it says brown on the Hamilton brochure it is really more of a champagne look when shown in light. A very modern take on the traditional field watch as we know them and it can be worn with any dress attire being slim on the wrist and having the day/date function. I have had mine for three years now and the time keeping is very good in my own experience. I purchased mine in a sale for £350 so a very good deal for me.

This is my absolute favorite go-to watch in my extensive collection. I'm glad you agree.

I really love your videos! You can make any watch look interesting 🧐! Keep on the good work!

I have this watch with a brown leather band. Though it does look understated and classic, which some may perceive as boring, I think it's a cool watch, and I enjoy wearing it.

I've had this one and it's so enjoyable on wrist. I've moved on to two Mechanicals since however...They just feel so pure

I like the look of the king but I went with the khaki field automatic 38mm due to the 100m wr rating. Been scaling down my collection recently in favour of smaller case sizes and the 38mm wears perfectly.

Great review. Quite like it because of the day/date set up. Great engine, decent enough bracelet. Fabulous power reserve I love as it means less faffing around.

Great video! I love how you worked in the outdoors walk and talk especially for a field watch. Next we need to get you in the water for a diver! I have this watch with the champagne dial, and even though I am a bracelet guy usually, this is the one I always wear with either a brown or black leather strap. Suits the dressy vibe of that dial IMO. So in a perfect world I absolutely also need a less dressy black one on that great bracelet. Fingers crossed!!!

I picked one of these up about a year and I still love it! I must have lucked out movement-wise because it runs at a steady -2s/day.

Mate a class video!! Loved it and superb editing as that took some doing I know. Mr Pagani nearly soiled himself seeing that caseback and I literally pissed myself too! Lovely watch, lovely community and look forward to you posting it out to me shortly 😂 Never owned a Hamilton to my shame…

What's the bracelet you have on that SPB153?

A beauty of a watch, and an excellent review. This is a really pretty watch, and I could see it being part of a three watch or even a two watch collection. My personal favorite in the Hamilton line is my Hamilton khaki mechanical. But then again, I'm a sucker for a hand cranking watch. I always look forward to your wife's comments, but this time I think she's a little off. Keep them coming!

Another awesome and humorous review, love you MWC

The first few years I was only losing a second a day. Then it started losing around 8-10 seconds a day. Never fully got the 80 hour power reserve. The watch couldn't quite make it from Friday to Monday. I guess it was in need of servicing. But only after 3 years? Outstanding watch for around $300.

I've got the H70515137, it's a 42mm ETA I bought back in 2006. Cheers from Miami.

I have the champagne dial on a Harris wool flannel strap, and I love it!

I remember those original manual-wind Khaki Pilots being offered for sale (ex-military issue) on the back cover of Exchange & Mart 40 years ago. They were £9.95 plus 45p postage. I foolishly sold mine a few years back - I still miss it. Thanks for a great review Russell, I totally agree with your point about the low waterproof rating. Great field watch..... but don't get it wet!

Being a Contrarian. I bought a BLUE Dial Hamilton "Interstellar'/ 'Cooper". I love it. The White Day & Date Wheels are why I chose the Blue Dial. The White Day & Dates, on the Black Dial; would have driven me M.A.D. - NUTS.

Absolutely class with a touch of class from a class individual Russell you nail it every time, keep up the great reviews and content your a very talented man

Mate i really hope you blow up as a watch reviewer. the amount of work you put into your videos is above anything else I have seen. Also I love your "what the wife says" part because lets face it. we all want to have a female perspective on what we wear since it adds to our image. Also as a fellow tennis player/coach of course. Regarding the Hamilton it is my daily watch. I have a Khaki field officer 44mm that fits well on my large wrist . I bought an after market leather band and i treated it with water repelent (the one you put on leather boots) and I wear this watch to tennis and the band does not absorve sweat . I also ocationally forget to take it off to shower and the band dries up as quick as rubber.(just make sure to threat the holes in the band too) The band I bought was from Deep Blue since they have lovely affordable leather bands for 12 us dollars. regards from Miami Fl!

I love my Hamilton Khaki King! I've found mine to run at about +

Just found you on here and loved your content straight away...Subbed.

Great review Russ, smashed the like button!

Just ordered the King a few days ago and can't wait to get it on wrist. Thanks for the review!

Great video man! Sweet watch!! Keep it up. Growing everyday!

I have one, on a strap. Love the blend of utilitarianism and flair. It wasn't a difficult decision to make, I'm a very happy owner.

Great review, I love the Khaki I have and I definitely have my eye on the king I like that day and date complication mine only has the date at 3:00

Great video! I own a Khaki Field Automatic, the one with just the date and no day. I struggled between choosing this one or the King you just reviews, it was a hard decision to make but I am happy with this one. I think the simpler dial is less cluttered without the day and I also love the red tipped second hand. I agree, the lume isn't the best but it gets the job done. And also, yeah, a screw down crown and more water resistance would make it the perfect everyday watch. One of my favorite watches in my collection and it gets a lot of wrist time. I'm looking forward to the blooper real, have a great day. -David

It's funny how people often say it looks far better in the flesh, but I saw this in a shop window one day and I thought well it's funny how people often say it looks far better in the flesh cos this one certainly does. That day window and the font looks great. Very smart.

I own the quartz version it only cost £350 and I got sent it thinking it was mechanical but when it arrived I was miffed for a day or so but now I'm glad Francis's made the mistake cost less no service and more accurate perfect for what I wanted in a field watch IV enough mechanical watches so it's a great wear with no worry time piece

Great videos brother. I love hamilton they feel diffrent from any other watch I have worn but in a classy way. I have never owned a khaki though. Thanks for the heads up on the interstellar! I have a 6.5 inch wrist and won't be buying it especially if you felt it was too big 41.5 and maybe 42 is the biggest I can go, but many times the crown digs in when I bend my wrist to get up cause I'm a fat ass lol

10 out 10 video as always. Every time I see a Hamilton reviewed I want one. One day, maybe this one! Cheers.

Great video as usual. My favorite Khaki is the mechanical 38 mm classic black dial even tough i have to admit that to choose is difficolt, because the whole Khaki line is amazing.

I own so many great watches. But damn, I love this thing still. Probably the most comfortable watch I own. Great review as always.

Love the thoughts on the go, mixing it up. And of course the wife's opinion, great segment. Good job indeed.

Great video Russ, really enjoyed that. On a slight change of subject, I know you’re a tennis coach and I wondered if you might be at Roland Garros over the next couple of weeks? I’m here working for The Tennis Channel and wondered if you might be free for a coffee and a natter?

Great looking piece! I’ve never noticed the concentric circles, or I’ve confused a couple of Khakis for one another! Weird about slowing down the movement! Was wondering where EIGHTY hours of power reserve came from!!!

Hi Russell, I owned one of these models, champagne dial, but sold it as I needed the money. I miss her but I think her new owner in Australia loves her as much as I loved her...

Very funny, entertaining watch review. A great offering from Hamilton. I have a Hamilton mechanical khaki myself. Got it for a 100 quid out of a pawnbrokers in Glasgow. 😁

Thank you for the video. This watch is on my wish list to have for everyday use.

Lovely piece I heard so much about Hamilton, some day I will own one, great content as always, the green Seiko looks good on you,,, keep us interning....👍👍⌚

I love this watch. The day date complication is amazing and it's ready for any occasion. I bought one a few months ago for wearing to work. It also stopped me buying a khaki mechanical because when you have the king why buy anything else?

Just picked it up at my AD Today 35% off!!!!!!!!!!!! $400!!!!!!!

Lovely watch with a superb Powermatic 80 movement. Poor lume though... Excellent review as usual. Thanks !

Good job on the vid mate, I do think it's your best so far. I think your brother would agree about the good value of Hamilton Watches! I love Mr Pagani, is he a distant relative?!! :)

Love the show and great review!

Nice looking watch that'll make a great everyday wearer and a great review as usual, good work fella 👍🏻

Great show, sir. You’re getting pretty good at this. I love this watch. I own the Khaki auto, so I haven’t felt the need to get this one. There’s not a whole lot of difference between the two. I would love to own it though. I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed. I sure hope Mr. Pagani’s groin is ok. Ahhh! Mr. Pagani’s Groin Cream….what a great product name.

Yes my friend, nailed it as always. Excellent review, made me chuckle. Field mechanical for me though russ, keeping it simple just like moi 😝

It’s a superb watch but yeah the 50 meters of WR is a surprise plus dubious loom. That said it’s deffo one that if I saw in a shop window and her indoors had wandered off for five minutes I’d sneakily buy. Excellent vid.

Thinking about getting one, I have the khaki Field officer mechanical 38mm at moment,

Hamilton khaki titanium pvd coated from jack ryan shadow recruit bought it when first came out and still love it 👍

Thanks for your thoughts on this watch and humor! I would rather have a Willard or Mad Hacker though😊

I've just bought my khaki pioneer and I'm in love with it, but still I want to get a khaki field or khaki King, which one would you recomend me Russ?

I love the khaki king! I always remember seeing House wear it and I thought it looked sharp!

This has all the same issues that bug me about my mechanical. Shame Hamilton haven't updated these with ar, better water resistance and slightly shorter lugs. Then they'd be just about perfect. But don't see that happening anytime soon. Great work with the review mate

Thanks for another entertaining review!

Another awesome and entertaining video Russ. And a great watch choice for the giveaway. Excited.

You make this look really good. 👍

I think you hit the nail on the head. It's a nearly perfect field watch, but the 50m WR feels out of place. I think the other Khaki Field Auto's provide a more complete and consistent design.

Excellent review! This is the next Hamilton I'm saving for, if I don't win that is 😁 I'm going for a 3 Hamilton collection, this then the green scuba and I've got the Interstellar.

I have this in the champagne dial. Love it.

Not keen on the watch but I have to see the video to make my day and have a few laughs to cheer me up. Thanks

A very good quality watch in my view a gem in its price range .

Yes! I’m a huge fan of the Khaki King. Great review.

Fantastic review once more mate 👍🏻 I'd just prefer the sister brand Tissot - less field watches but more divers and racers for my taste. Btw the movement in the Khaki King should be identical to Tissot's Powermatic 80, right? Cheers! (ps. my favourite is the green Gentleman)

My champagne dial gives a more dressy/daily driver vibe. The polished bezel lifts it, and the OEM bracelet from the black dial fits it no problem. Bought that, and still love it as my daily office watch. Dressy but sporty. Classic....

Hey MWC! How do you think this watch would hold up to life in the emergency services? Currently considering this amongst other higher luxury pieces such as a BB58 and SMP300😁

I have this watch but with the champagne dial. I wear it on a black aligator strap. Amazing watch, very accurate, I love the power reserve

i need that khaki pioneer. love a type A dial

Excellent looking watch!

Great watch, even better video!

Cheers Russ, the Khaki King is a great watch at decent price, it’s hard to beat the value for money. Have you checked out the Steinhart Adventure yet? I, myself, have the Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date “Interstellar” which is awesome. I don’t how mine is 100m water resistance and the King isn’t. Doesn’t make sense, but agree it’s probably the only weak point that Hamilton should do something about.

Hamilton makes some beautiful watches. I settled on the Khaki Field Murph. There are so many to choose from. The Pioneer Mechanical Chrono is another vintage inspired beauty. Congrats in advance to the winner!

Russell great choice for the watch raffle/ lucky winner!! Like the way Hamilton do their day/date complications on their field watches! But they do deserve some stick for the low WR rating! Cheers mate

Great review! This Hamilton has been on my radar for awhile now. May have to pull the trigger. I think it's a toss up for between Hamilton and Tissot for best entry level Swiss watch. If you're gonna roll field watch definitely Hamilton but any other type I'd personally go with Tissot. Both great companies with a ton of heritage. At the end of the day Swatch gets the money! Hahaha

Love what the wife says, she’s bang on!

Hi Russ Great review on a nice looking watch But I am leaning towards a Tissot Best Regards

YES!! MR. PAGANI is on point as usual , love me a sapphire sandwich!!

Please please review the new aviation chrono pioneer mechanical........you would be Mad Not Too !!!!! Excellent vid as always and Ryan at F&G must be happy to see your credit card again 🤣🤣🤣

Could you do a review of the Timex Expedition ?

This is my next watch ! I like the day display and everything about it . It will be my daily watch i have decided

Fab choice! I was hoping for a Hamilton in the field watch category. The depth of the dial is outstanding, however it is a shame the lug to lug is longer than Lord of the rings trilogy.

I’m wondering why the H logo on the crown is not the same as on the back? It’s a classic one (regular H), I would like to see it modern, like on the back. For me it’s a showstopper for buying this model.

Came to hear about the khaki king… found out I really want that khaki pilot!!

I like the Hamilton field watches but haven't followed through with buying one yet. The long lug-to-lug is one reason I've hesitated since I have thinner wrists. I hate it when watch lugs do that whole hang-over-the-wrist thing. Still, I do like the styling and design of many of the Khaki models. I really just need to find somewhere in my city I can try one on.

The Khaki King on a Strapcode jubilee bracelet is my daily. It's a good watch for women as well, since women are wearing larger watches these days.