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It's Good to Be the King: Hamilton Khaki King II Review (H64455523)

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This may be the most photographed watch I have. I've had it for a couple months, but used it in multiple videos. Yet finally, here is the full review. It's the much Loved Khaki King from Hamilton.
It's a 40mm field watch that's perfect for the modern world. Powered by Hamiltons H-40 movement, it's a beautiful-looking piece that fits in almost all situations.
This is also the second version of the Khaki King. The Khaki King II The first was powered by an Eta movement, which has been changed to this H-40. Although really the H-40 is the same Eta movement, just modified. With improvements it's mainspring, and dropping the frequency the power reserve has doubled to 80 hours.
Model number: H64455523
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@JBFire97 2 года назад

The free sprung balance of the H40 has proven to make mine the most accurate automatic I own, better by far than more expensive watches. I love this piece and enjoy wearing it often. Thank you for such an excellent review.

@jamesoleary8198 Год назад

It’s refreshing to hear somebody speak like an adult from years past. Notice he doesn’t up talk, or use the word “like” incessantly. The way most of Americans speak now. This country is mostly full of children now.

@kenspear5077 5 лет назад

Really appreciate your camera work and variety of strap options you show.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@gmotionedc5412 3 года назад

The champagne dial is THE reason to buy this. That 49mm span is ridiculous. I have 2 but this one is classy with that dial.

@josepmariaaguascaribot9239 5 лет назад

The day and date deployment system is the 'King' strongest point.

@mattwebb5351 2 года назад

Great assessment of the Khaki King. The heritage, appearance, and reliability are what encouraged me the most to finally get a Hamilton. I’ve got the black dial automatic in 42 mm. I quickly replaced the leather strap. It was nice but never fit quite right. Nato and silicone straps appeal to me the most. I get a perfect fit with those. Thanks for sharing the video.

@rdk_metalmelter1250 5 лет назад

Great review! In June of 2018 I celebrated 45 years of service at my place of employment. The Khaki King was my choice of the gifts offered for that milestone. Mine is the black dial bracelet version, but I like to wear it almost every day with a Clockwork Synergy two-piece nato strap in olive green. I love the watch, and everything about it. Fun fact, I live about 10 miles from Lancaster, Pa., the birthplace of Hamilton watches.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Very cool. How do you like Clockwork synergy's straps?

@rdk_metalmelter1250 5 лет назад

@@RelativeTime Great straps, fit and wear well! I love their two piece natos.

@c3920 4 года назад

Your camera work and editing is awesome, you really make all the watches you show look amazing.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Thanks!

@FireFr0ggy 4 года назад

My daily driver. Love this watch. A strap monster and highly reliable. Mine is already showing the daily wear battle scars.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

In the crystal or case?

@barreltech8949 5 лет назад

I own the black khaki 38 and I love that watch. I would prefer the king because of the day and date, but got the khaki 38 because of the size

@seesaw7289 4 года назад

I wish the Champagne and Silver dials had darker hands to match the darker numbers on the dial. Makes for quick recognition visibility in tricky lighting or angle reading situations from dawn to dusk - much like the Hamilton and Waltham railroad pocket watches had at the turn of the last century. There was a reason for that - to minimize the making a time reading mistake. Also, I would like Hamilton to add a screw in crown and 100 meter water resistance.

@Dizzywind 4 года назад

I finally found a method to make the Hamilton leather strap comfortable for me. It is twice as thick near the lugs as it is at the buckle. That upper portion just refuses to flex easily and I think that it what makes it uncomfortable to wear. I applied some Obenaufs LP to both sides of the bands and then took a few minutes to flex it the entire length of the band bending it in both directions. Now the band conforms to my wrist and I almost forget that I am wearing it. It did make the band just a bit darker in color but it still looks great! If you have new Hamilton bands sitting in a drawer because you find them uncomfortable you might give this a try. Adding some waterproofing to a nice leather band is a plus as well.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I might have to give this a shot. I'm actually editing together a 3 way comparison with the Khaki King, Alpanist and Orient Star Outdoor. When it comes to straps the Hammy comes in dead last.

@Dizzywind 4 года назад

I used this method on two different Hamilton leather bands and it worked for both. A repeatable end result supports the merits of this method.

@Dizzywind 4 года назад

If you try this method maybe you could film it. It would provide some new content and I know there are a ton of these Hamilton straps hanging around in people's watch drawers and not being worn.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

@@Dizzywind Great Idea. I already ordered some to give it a shot, so I guess I might as well film it. Did you just work it in by hand?

@Dizzywind 4 года назад

Relative Time Yes a light coating on both sides then work it by hand bending it both ways with special attention paid to the lug ends where the band is thickest. I did this a few times as the flexing opens the pores in the leather allowing more of the leather protector to work its way in. It’s actually pretty amazing just how comfortable these bands can be.

@Crackers2549 Год назад

I love my Khaki King and love everything about it...! You know that I never realized the day and date had a gold frame around it until I saw this excellent video of yours....! Learn something everyday.... By the way I have tried many different straps on this watch but the best looking band I have found is the Fluco "Casablanca" in olive...! It picks up that khaki olive tinged face beautifully and the cream stitching on the band makes it look custom, also the edging on the leather is black, just gorgeous and I purchased it at Holben's... Excellent video of one of my favorite watches... I also agree with the fact the watch can be dressed down for field but put a Casablanca band on it and wear it with a sport shirt and a sport coat...! P.S. the watch I have keeps unbelievable accurate time, like it's a chronometer ....!

@RelativeTime Год назад

Still have it and still love it as well. It's been my go-to travel watch just because it's so easy to dress up and dress down. I recently tried a greenish Ostrich strap off amazon, looks really good with it.

@robleech9697 5 лет назад

Nice review! For me the next level of field watch was my Alpinist. I love the dial texture on the KK...it reminds me of a gold record.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

It really does.

@SergheiRO Год назад

Dropping the beat rate to 3Hz from 4, and extending the power reserve is a great feat imo. 4Hz is not very fluid, so it's hard to distinguish between a 5/10 in fluidity of the seconds hand and a 4/10 in a normal glance on your wrist. You do notice a power reserve that lasts almost 2 days more.

@s.m.whiteII 4 года назад

Received this watch as a Christmas gift from the wife. Love the watch, but immediately grabbed a black Croc band with white stitching. BIG improvement. Like a different watch compared to the factory brown.👍

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

The factory strap looks good, but o so stiff. I took mine off and it hasn't been near it since. I settled on this sort of two tone leather number. instagram.com/p/B6k849bnoYn/

@Texmotodad 5 лет назад

What a beautiful, and practical timepiece - thx for sharing this with us!

@Middletons_corner Год назад

I keep hearing people saying that you can pick these up cheap? I bought mine from Hamilton and it was £700. Seen a few second hand and some from international sites as low as £500 but I wasn't willing to take a gamble. I have the black dial and it's perfect for my aging eyes. Great review.

@RelativeTime Год назад

Well at one point you could, but times seem to have changed. I don't know if they stoped making as many, or if more people wanted to buy them. Either way great watch. Still love mine.

@voiceofexperience 4 года назад

I bought this model for practical purposes originally, but now it's really "grown on me", & I love it like a faithful dog!

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I sometime go long stints between wearing it, but I always come back to it.

@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces 5 лет назад

I've come close to picking up the black dial a couple of times now but after this I think the champagne would be my pick. Beautiful dial on this one. Nice vid as always.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks. It really is a fantastic watch.

@macarpinteror 5 лет назад

Great video. I have the black version. I'd prefer better bitrate than power reserve and better 10 bar but... Very confortable watch and versatile. Stored near the sarb033 and the Alpinist. Thanks for the review.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thank you. Between the Khaki King and the Alpinist, which do you like better?

@macarpinteror 5 лет назад

@@RelativeTime Ufff, difficult question. I think is better the Alpinist; the very well finished case, the screw crown, 20Bar WR, rotatory bezel and 39mm... BUT, in my opinion, the green color is not so versatyle than the black dial of Hamilton. After one year with two watches, I wear more the Hamilton for daily use. I use the Alpinist sometimes, in weekends, in sunny days (then the green dial is expectacular). The Alpinist es more adventure/summer watch and the Hamilton more daily. I think I like better the Hamilton for these reasons, but I'll keep the two!

@pstamaria 5 лет назад

I love the Seiko Field watches. However, this Hamilton Khaki King is on another level altogether. The Champagne dial is just gorgeous and I must admit I have a soft spot for Champagne and Silver dials. Looks good on most strap types too. For an upgrade to this beautiful watch, I would go for a Luminox Chrono. Thx for another detailed and informative review.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

For some reason I always think of dive watches with Luminox, but I forget they have all military style watches.

@jurajkovacik2430 5 лет назад

I will be now a bit of a bad guy: every watch that we personally like looks good with the straps of our choices....this is irrelevant. What is relevant however is that hamilton now makes their watches in the way that it is impossible to set them any more...if for instance after five year the wach is getting slower you have to send them to the producer or very specialized watch repairing......older models had this simple opportunity, like also seiko or orient now....why did they change it? Money?...

@406russell 5 лет назад

Once again, another great well thought out review! The champagne color looks great, especially with the different finishes, but the hands are easily lost. Plus this needs a 100m (10bar) water resistance.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

If they added 100m of WR and a screw-down crown the Khaki King (black and champagne) could be a great one watch solution for most people.

@wbarns15 5 лет назад

I've got the Khaki Field Auto 38mm and I've been wondering what it has to give it the 100m WR that this Khaki King lacks. Makes me somewhat skeptical of mine...

@Miklos667 5 лет назад

You deserve way more subs! Keep it up!

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks. Consistently growing, but hopefully I'll hit a surge and get to 10k soon.

@guclumelek79 5 месяцев назад

With light colour hands, only black dial is handsome. In any case, day-date complication at this price point is very tempting and the 3 Hz precision and durability is also worthwhile. Nice review 👍🏻💙

@michaeldefillipo6833 2 года назад

I have one and love its looks and timekeeping sporty and elegant goes both ways. Like your review keep up the good work.

@bryanfrom56thst55 2 года назад

I honestly any stand how busy the day and date complications look on this watch but I really wanted them on. Everything else feels perfect

@davidbarclay3651 5 лет назад

Loved the review. I have both of the Seikos mentioned, in fact 3 total, the 809 and 03 cream dial. I ordered this watch for the same reason. I wanted something Swiss and I'm growing tired of shaking the 7S26 daily.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

As much loved as the SKX is, the movement is the one thing thats always kept me from buying one.

@dipakpadhiar2895 Год назад

Having had 2 Seiko( Alpinist ) watches sent back within a year due to poor time keeping I bought the above mentioned Hamilton , it’s incredible how accurate it is( +4 sec / day ) as much as aesthetics are important it’s still the accuracy of the watch that’s a primary requirement & this watch is great value for what it delivers.

@djrom66 3 года назад

This is going to be my next watch, on a Horween leather strap. Love Hamilton.

@kavashaman7555 3 года назад

Which one you going for?

@HeartofTexasArmory 5 лет назад

Very beautiful watch! Love the look and the dimensions. Although 47mm L2L would be my preference. Shame about lack of 100m WR. 50m is fine for this type of watch, but still! :D

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Part of me wants to say that if you need 100m on a field watch your doing it wrong. 😎 But 100m with screw down crown for an everyday watch, regardless of style, is preferred. Then you don't need to worry about taking it off no matter what you do.

@thisispw 5 лет назад

Great review in excellent detail. I currently have a Bulova uhf military with a wonderful sweep, grear date position at 6 oclock. The Hamilton is a quality watch. Enjoying catching up on your work.

@captured_agent5714 6 месяцев назад

Great review. Decided on this exact watch as a birthday gift to myself. Haven't bought a new watch since a Monster Dracula and Eco drive in 2012! Was torn between this and the Mido Patrimony, going with the King because I think it dresses up or down easier

@RelativeTime 6 месяцев назад

Dressing up and down is one of its biggest strengths. Try lots of different straps. Great watch, I've gotten many more watches since this video, but the Khaki King is still one of my favorites.

@captured_agent5714 6 месяцев назад

awesome, glad to hear it! I have a couple Natos in mind already - the champagne color opens up so many color combinations!

@snowpuppy77 4 года назад

Very helpful. I really like the black face version of this one. Not a fan of reflective watch faces. But I like the features of this watch. If I could get one that was close to as accurate as the one you have that would be super nice. Seems to be about the same price as the Vaer Automatics with the Japanese movements. That would also make an interesting comparison.

@MrBaxtrax Год назад

Between the King and the H70505833 Khaki field day date auto i went with the king as well. @ 40mm it's like the Swiss army size of watches it will wear well on an 8 inch wrist just as well as a 7 inch one. And for those looking for a khaki day date display with smaller wrists this is a no brainer as the H70505833 is 42mm to accommodate that layout. Some may nitpick the cut off numbers between 11 and 1 to make room for a full day date display on a 40mm face. But I don't find that it hinders me and the way Hamilton did this was well executed leaving the 24 hour market plainly visible it simply looks smart and is well laid out for the real estate on the watch face. The H40 movement is a perfect balance of accuracy tuned for power reserve, I can walk away from this watch on Friday evening & grab it on a Monday morning and it will still be going strong, and on time.😁

@StumpkillerCP Месяц назад

I have a Khaki King Ii (black dial, metal bracelet). The only thing I would add is a screw down crown and another 50M of depth tolerance. But, honestly, as I am retired and only swim and kayak . . . if I get to 50M submerged something is terribly wrong and accurste time is beyond secondary importance.

@manuelnegrete2168 3 года назад

A very desirable watch for me but zI already have a Seiko that in many ways is similar plus is 200 m water resist.

@hugba Год назад

Very impressive production, you clearly have a passion for watches and that passion along with your technical knowledge drives the quality of your videos. With all that said I think your best attribute is the perfect Patrick Bateman impression. Love it

@RelativeTime Год назад

Thanks!

@captured_agent5714 6 месяцев назад

Let's see Paul Allen's watch

@edf2953 4 года назад

This is the second time I’ve watched this excellent review of the Hamilton Khaki King. The first time I watched this video I was in the process of deciding whether or not I might purchase this attractive watch. Since then, a lot of time has lapsed and I’ve finally pulled the trigger as I expect delivery of my Khaki King with Champagne dial, tomorrow. Jomashop had a very attractive 4th of July sale which I just couldn’t pass up. I just wanted to let you know that your review and your response to a question you answered; helped me seal the deal. I’m looking forward to admiring this beautiful entry level Swiss watch which I believe punches above its weight class. I’ll let you know the final verdict in a few weeks, if you’re interested. Thanks again for putting together such an outstanding review!...Ed.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Glad you liked it, and hope you love your new Khaki King. Still one of my personal favorites. 👍

@mfmf100 3 года назад

Spot on review, down to Seiko to Hamilton (snk809 to silver KK in my case). Subscribed

@augustoguizeliniferreirada8759 5 лет назад

As a recent subscriber, I am really enjoying your videos, they are great! I love Hamilton, and I've been struggling between the khaki king and the khaki field as my next watch goal. I'd appreciate your take on the matter, a comparison between both, perhaps? Cheers from Brazil, and keep up with the good work!

@NonyaDamnbusiness 5 лет назад

I've got the Khaki Mechanical and while it's OK (once you regulate it!), my next purchase will be a Khaki King. Go for the King, you won't be disappointed. NOTE: Regulating the H movements uses a tiny screw instead of a lever. It actually makes it EASIER to regulate than a lever since you can make exact, precise adjustments while it's still on the timegrapher.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

@@NonyaDamnbusiness I knew there would have to be some way to do it. Do you know which screw?

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

@Augusto Guizelini Ferreira da Silva Thanks and welcome. I've never owned one, so I might not be the best person to ask. Although in JustblueFish's review he shows them side by side. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-24FYC1hYOJg.html I believe they are fairly similar (although It think the field is a little smaller). Just one is more traditional, and the other is a little more with the day date.

@ceeb2275 5 лет назад

You should Narrate on TV or Audiobooks, not normally a fan of American Narrators, but I can listen to you all day

@ceeb2275 5 лет назад

Oh, And I just purchased this watch because of this review

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks! Not sure how I could get into TV, but I have looked at audio-books. Some point I'll do one for fun, but it seems like it's more work then these videos.

@ceeb2275 5 лет назад

My Hamilton came yesterday. Love it. Thanks for the review

@inlandwatchreviews5745 5 лет назад

I had the champagne dial and sold it,I have the black dial now and can't take the thing off,I love it too much. Seiko has the better Lum, but I love this hamilton Khaki king on a nato strap for my 8.5 inch wrist.

@hyper_channel Год назад

Still one of the best today, I recommend checking your local stores instead of ordering online as it might cheaper. Only weakness is the lume, rest is great for the price point.

@RelativeTime Год назад

It's still one of my favorites.

@mystic48209 Год назад

A few improvements: A metal frame around day date complication. Improve water resistance to 100m Add more superluminva lume. That woukd make it a killer watch.

@RelativeTime Год назад

I agree... especially the 100m. Yet years later it's still one of my favorites.

@watchalot919 4 года назад

I own a Kamasu in red and also the Hamilton Khaki king in Champaign. Maybe we are WATCH twins, LOL. I believe it wears a little small, so 41mm may have been better. Your right, it doesn't have any anti reflectant coating on the crystal. The movement used is the same as the Powermatic 80 in the Tissot Seastar, and yes, it's an ETA. In short, I absolutely love mine, especially as they are quite rare in the UK

@seayak Год назад

I have both a Champagne Khaki King and a Tissot Seastar, and really like the 80 hour power reserve in these movements. Yes it makes sense that with both Hamilton and Tissot under the Swatch group that they would share this movement - are they actually identical?? The longer power reserve on both watches more than offsets whatever loss of smoothness in the sweep of the second hand for me, anyway. Do you actually notice this in daily wear? I don't. And both watches have been dead reliable and very accurate.

@goodgremlinmedia2757 Год назад

I love the Rolex style day date complication.

@donfoley1590 4 года назад

I bought one of these recently, in ten days it hasn't lost 1 second. That's impressive. It's actually a H644550

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Wow! That is impressive. Especially with the longer power reserve.

@donfoley1590 4 года назад

@@RelativeTime Just checked again, lost about 4 seconds in 11days. And the lume is great. I think your posts on watches are one of the best if not the best on RU-vid. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪👍

@galatians22122 Год назад

Just picked one up at the AD Special one day sale 35% off $400 ZERO Complaints at that price!!!!!!!!!!! ZERO! HOLY Smokes is this thing Accurate! 48 Hours +2 Seconds! More accurate than some of my more Expensive Pieces!

@georgechau6800 5 лет назад

Love the champagne dial, it's a lovely watch. The day/date complication bothers me. I like symmetry too much.

@Mondi1911 4 года назад

Cant believe i missed this video. Never knew the day/date had yellow surroundings. It definitely feels more like a dressier khaki field due to the champagne dial. Thank you for another great review !

@crBudgetWatches Год назад

I have watched dozens of videos of this watch and it was until I read your comment that I realized it had a yellow frame now I can't unsee it!

@raymondarce4043 4 года назад

Thanks for posting the link, I bought that watch and the green nato is looks great on it

@davidbarclay3651 5 лет назад

What about the Seiko Alpinist? Certainly a field watch with a dressy side. Controversial for sure. It seems that it would be perfect for you and both of our outdoor interests.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Alpinist is great, but it's been discontinued so harder and harder to get now. Part of what made it great was it's great price, but that's no longer true for the ones that are still on sale. Another interesting watch, kind of like the alpinist, is the Akura Wayfarer. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-war3jeqPlgU.html It was a Kickstarter project, that got successfully funded but the owner canceled it earlier this week before it finished. A prototype was mailed to me to review the day they pulled the plug, and I got it yesterday. Great watch, I'll get some video of it, but not sure what I'll do with the footage. Not much point to review it if no one will ever be able to buy one.

@patricko9170 5 лет назад

Thank you for another well thought out review. After much analyzing my best "field watch" is a Dagaz Thunderbolt. Yes, it is considered to be an aviation watch and no longer made; however, it has a better built quality than any Hamilton I have had with a Miyota 9015 (my sample doesn't loose/gain when worn), domed anti-reflective coated sapphire, drilled lugs, amazing bracelet (like Sinn quality), screw down crown, and 150m water resistance. The lume is outstanding. The Dagaz has an extremely legible dial, that is why I consider it my "field watch. If I were looking to upgrade this watch is the logical step; a step which I took. If you don't have one of these watches I recommend you find one used to give it a try. They used to go for ~$300 new, and during the final days ~$188. That is when I purchased mine. Hamilton is a company rich with horological history; especially in the last century. The one common complaint I hear about is water intrusion. I never got mine wet, so have never had one fail. I hope they have corrected these issues in the latest runs. I actually prefer my Seiko SNK to the Hamilton Khaki King for outdoor activities. All this said, it is nice to hear a positive review about the current Hamilton Khaki King. Excellent job as always!

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks. I've heard about the Dagaz Thunderbold, but never saw one. Was it a limited edition, or did they just stop making them? I've noticed they have another watch up on their site.

@patricko9170 5 лет назад

@@RelativeTime They were not a well-known watch (and I was told that manufacturing costs were an issue), so the company decided to stop manufacturing them and focus on adding more dive watches. The only people that bought them were watch enthusiasts looking for something different. I think it is very unfortunate they stopped production, as this watch is an awesome non-dive watch. I was informed they would not be making anymore in the future. A big bummer IMHO. They turn up on eBay and on the forums for sale. If you can find one in good condition (and someone willing to part with it) I highly recommend it. I love diver's watches (and dive style watches), but not everyone always wants to wear a large chunk of steel (or titanium) on the wrist. Field watches (and this Dagaz) definitely have their place. I speculate Dagaz is going with the market, like most micro-brands, and focusing on dive style watches.

@seyerus 3 года назад

Had mine for a couple of weeks now. Definitely gonna change the strap, probably going to go for a webbing/nato strap.

@hontoni_ 5 лет назад

You've convinced me. I opted for the black dial with bracelet. Great vids!

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks. Hope you will enjoy it.

@gonshocks 5 лет назад

I agree with all your points on the Khaki King. I have the black dial version which is part of my regular rotation.

@arnoldduran4953 5 лет назад

Glad i came across this video - I have the same watch and have been looking for other strap options but didnt have any point of referrence. Great content - subbed✌

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks and welcome. Glad to help. I started showing off the watches with different straps a while ago. Everyone seems to appreciate it, so kept doing it. Although takes a bit more time, but also gives me more and different footage to keep it interesting.

@mrislandman5715 2 месяца назад

1) How problematic is the limited micro-adjusts? 2) How problematic is the lack of anti-reflective coating?

@Wilburnator 4 года назад

I have one coming. I guess I'll have to see it in person, but the one thing I don't like is the finish of the band. It looks thickly coated, rather than a natural finish.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Eventually you will want to swap the strap out to something else. Luckily it looks great with everything. This is the one I eventually settled on. instagram.com/p/B6k849bnoYn/

@NonyaDamnbusiness 5 лет назад

I like field watches myself and have several, from a Hamilton 1978 mil-issue to a modern Hamilton Khaki Mechanical to the usual Seiko Sports 5 suspects, even a Marathon GP Stainless mechanical. You should check out Manchester Watch Works (MWW) Rattler field watch. 100m, screw-down crown, NH35A, titanium case, insane lume that lasts through the night. It's my go-to beater watch I wear for work.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

I've looked at them a few times, but I'll give them a more serious look. Does it have a Titanium case?

@bernardbarroga1497 2 года назад

Had it been in 42 mm , I’ll surely get one. I might end up getting a Khaki in 42 instead.

@devono7230 Год назад

King of field watches but drowns in a light rain.

@RelativeTime Год назад

50m is enough for light rain. Just be careful if you wash your hands for too long.😎

@riffswatch1559 5 лет назад

you're nailing the macro shots! Beautiful cinematography. Also a great honest review! also, in terms of "upgrading" a field watch, well... the whole point is they are cheap and cheerful, meant to be rough and tough but if they get blown to bits, cheap to replace. An expensive field watch is... pointless?

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

That is an excellent point. I love the Glycine airman I got as a travel watch. It's perfect for adventurous trips, except for one thing. It's price. If I trip and smack it against a rock I wont be happy. In some ways that's why I still have my Vostok Ampbibia.

@nrs6956 5 лет назад

Good clip. Enjoyed your observations. Thank you.

@francoguillen25 3 года назад

13:14 what strap is that?? Link in description doesn’t lead anywhere

@hamishalexander5048 3 года назад

love my black one with grey leather straps or sometimes nato

@Stoneitful 2 года назад

Most very expensive high end watches are a slower beat like this one, that is not expensive. I will buy it for the beat and HTZ

@ajgross67 5 лет назад

I have this watch and really think it is a great piece. It has been my go to watch whenever I am doing something active (hiking, working on my car, etc.). Unfortunately I think I am going to sell mine at some point as the 49.5mm lug to lug is just a bit too much for my taste. It is otherwise a fantastic watch though, especially how thin it wears

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Are you going to look at the regular khaki field?

@ajgross67 5 лет назад

Relative Time I haven’t decided what I will replace it with yet. I want something in the 36-38mm range. The Khaki field is in consideration, but I think I might look for something a little different than my khaki king for variety. I recently tried on a Oris Pointer Date 36, but the 17mm lugs were a turn off. I might look at Sinn. Otherwise I don’t know yet. I have already bought too many watches this year and want to go without a new purchase until the new year so I have time to think it over

@LamarFaciane 5 лет назад

Another great review! I love the way this one looks on that Armillia strap, all your watches look good on that strap ✌🏽

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Those straps are really great looking. They need to come out with a few more colors.

@surfitli 5 лет назад

The Swatch Group is doing the same thing with the power reserve in some of there other brands. The Powermatic 80 is basically the same movement with Date only. I got a Certina DS Action Diver and that is what it had. If your really into field watches I don’t know what a good option slightly more expensive this is. For a similar price there is the Glycine Combat 6 Vintage. It’s similar to this but 43mm and date only, no day. 50m wTer resist with a similar dial and a modified 2824-2. I got one for under $400 from Jomashop.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

How has that movement been in the Certina? I've looked at the Glycine Combat as well. Almost bought one of the moonphase versions when it was on Massdrop, but I held out for the Airman. Could be a good option, although I was already thinking about a combat sub as well.

@surfitli 5 лет назад

Relative Time last time I wore the Certina, It running a few seconds fast. I have heard mixed results on the Powermatic 80 and the Hamilton versions. I heard it’s not as reliable as a standard 2824 or similar ETA movement. Glycines can usually be had for some great prices. I have seen Combat Subs for under $500. They are really nice. Very thin and more unique then a Steinhart Ocean One.

@GlennHigley 4 года назад

I've loved my inexpensive Seiko 5 Field Watch for some time and still do, but I'm now waiting for delivery of the black dial version of this. It's a watch I've admired and desired for some time. I came across an excellent price and couldn't resist treating myself with one for an upcoming millstone (sic) birthday. I'm fairly new to watch collecting and this will be my second Swiss automatic. Given it's looks, specs and consistently good reviews I expect to like it very much. As usual I find your review to be the most informative of all. Please keep up the good work, Sir. Best to you, Glenn.

@viking.442 5 лет назад

A very nice looking watch. Thank you for another excellent review, sir!

@davidbarclay3651 5 лет назад

I think it’s cool that the hour hand doesn’t cover the 24hr markers. You can still read military time even at the top of the hour.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

That's a good point. I don't usually use the 24 hour markers, but that they Re there.

@ednammansfield8553 5 лет назад

A really nice watch with this very nice champaigne dial which really enhances it in my opinion and which I prefer to the black dial. I like the fact it also has an 80 hour power reserve. I personally own one watch with a champaigne dial and that is on a quartz Pulsar watch. Becaus of the colour of the dial I have found it very versatile also as regards straps. I changed the strap it was originally one to a nice red strap similar to the grey strap you have shown in your video with your Hamilton and it looks amazing. I only have two field watches, one being a Citizen Eco Drive and the other a Seiko Solar watch, both are great watches and very affordable and have 100M water resistance which is a must for a field watch IMO. The Seiko I have put on an aviator strap because as I wear it a lot on activities with the air cadets (Air Training Corps) here in the UK I needed a strong watch strap which will also take a lot of punishment and it is ideal. Thanks for posting this video, I may go for one of these in the future but I wouldn't wear it for my activities with the air cadets due to it only being 50M water resistant.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

I'm glad it was useful. If they added a screw down crown and 100m of water resistance, I think it would be perfect.

@larrydavid6102 4 года назад

Where can you buy this watch for ~$350? Retail price is $545. Amazon has it for $379 but I would never buy a watch from amazon due to all the fakes. Read reviews of some of the Hamilton Khaki's and a significant proportion of them describe what can only be cheap imitations sold as the real thing - a known and documented phenomenon on amazon for all kinds of popular products.

@tcphll 4 года назад

Try Jomashop.com. They're a highly regarded gray market dealer from inexpensive Seikos to $100,000+ Patek Phillipe watches.

@mrjasonrowland 4 года назад

Just got one from Joma for $329 with a coupon.

@lightningbum 4 года назад

I just bought it from jomashop because there's currently a back to school sale

@alouettedemer5366 3 года назад

Urban Gentry believes the exhibition case back is made of sapphire. I've searched for the spec on that but I cannot find it listed anywhere.

@RelativeTime 3 года назад

Well, I'm not sure what he is basing that on, but I've tested mine with a diamond selector. While thermal conductivity tests aren't 100% conclusive, I'd be suprised if it was. That said, functionally speaking it doesn't matter a whole lot. Since it's on the back of your wrist it shouldn't get scratched up.

@ChrisBeckman 5 лет назад

It also looks like in certain footage the numerals are a navy blue instead of black!? Can you expound on this.... thanks for another great review.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Someone else commented that they saw the same in other reviews. Not entirely sure whats going on. Straight on they are black. But with bright studio light, very reflective dial and more extreme angles they start to look more charcoal to dark blue. Might be the dome crystal is diffracting the light a little, or just the material the numerals are made of. I never noticed in while wearing it. Just when reviewing the footage.

@EhRandomGuy 5 лет назад

I wish they had a black case and white dial - not a PVD black, but a blued black colour with a plain matte white dial.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

That would be an interesting option. I'm not a fan of PVD coating either.

@d3xmeister 5 лет назад

I think this silver version is really underrated. Great video !

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@HVG67 5 лет назад

Regarding the H-40 movement: lower beat rate means it needs less maintenance. That's not that bad...

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

That is also true. I've also heard that some local watch shops wont work on them, but haven't confirmed that. Although I've also heard that Hamiltons service is very reasonably priced. You just have to send it away for a while. So do you now have a complete Helm collection?

@HVG67 5 лет назад

@@RelativeTime I'm expecting to receive my Vanuatu on Monday or Tuesday! So almost 👍

@michaelriera6277 5 лет назад

I can't imagine why a watchmaker would refuse to service. I have my watches serviced at Shami watchmaker in New Jersey. They have worked on my Tissot Powermatic which has similar movement to Hamilton and no problem regulating. I think any "real" watchmaker can do the job.

@johandebondt5749 4 года назад

Got me the exact same. An officer's field watch, love it. Still struggling to find the ideal strap though... tried Bond Nato, mesh, sand suede, but I dunno. Right now it's on a reddish brown vintage leather. For a modern take on field watches, I got a titanium blue Citizen Mont-Bell for Xmas... something entirely different all right ;-)

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I eventually went with this two tone leather strap I ran across on Amazon. Said it was custom and hand made in Vietnam. instagram.com/p/B6k849bnoYn/?igshid=1ecqn1jdzc2q6 I think the seller is no longer on Amazon, but I ran across his own site. babuhandmadeleather.com/product/ombre-brown-vegetable-tanned-leather-watch-band-sw051/ Pretty nice leather. Buckle could be better, but overall happy with it.

@jeffreyrowland1893 4 года назад

@@RelativeTime Hello! Love that strap! What size do I choose for lug/buckle width please? (I'm at their site now--- 20/20?) Thank You--standing by

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

@@jeffreyrowland1893 I ordered a 20/20.

@wakawaka1976 4 года назад

I see enough complaints with the water resistance on Hamilton’s that 50-100m gives me worry. People washing their hands have gotten condensation in their watches. I’m sure this happens with other brands but it seems to be a more common theme with Hamilton. I dislike the 11,12,and 1 being covered on these.

@N.California Месяц назад

50 meters is ~150 feet. A 15-story building is about 150 feet. The biggest building in my town is like 6 stories, and that's our county jail. Unless a person is an avid underwater diver or even an amateur diver, with an average depth of 30 feet, it means nothing. An Every Day Wear watch with 50m is like 500m, b/c it's not going to get wet outside of washing your hands. So my question is why? Why do you want, need or wish this watch could be submerged at a depth of over 100m/300 feet into a body of water? Are/would you even take a beautiful $500+ "field watch" into the ocean? It's a dress/light duty work watch, not a dive watch.

@jimmydunlap74 5 лет назад

Another entertaining review! To answer your question about next level, how bout Tudors Heritage Black Bay 36 & 41? Not true field watches but definitely fall into that do all niche.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

One of the days I went hiking with the Khaki King, another watch geek saw me taking a photo of it and wanted to see what I was doing. He was actually wearing a Black Blay, so that's a good suggestion.

@rafaelmorales5579 5 лет назад

Field watch with 5 ATM of WR... I don't think so. The Hamiltons are still unconvinced me ... many rumors about their lack of water resistance and their movements difficult to serve

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

A lot of Hamiltons seem to have 50m. I am curious as to why. You would think 100m wouldn't be too difficult. Have the time just implement a screw down crown.

@jwags24 5 лет назад

I wanted to love my Hamilton , but I had a black dial and the lack of AR coating made the glare horrible. I may have to consider a champagne dial! Great review.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

If they added some AR to the crystal, screwdown crown and 100m wr. It would be near perfect for me.

@wbarns15 5 лет назад

for what it's worth: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BXtwFFf9mf0.html

@Barnaby_bo 4 года назад

On the black version the numerals are also lumed which is interesting

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

I've noticed that. But in the reviews I've seen the lume on the indices doesn't appear very strong.

@nyanates 4 года назад

Consider that the 21K movement also results in less internal wear and tear than the 28K.

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

This is very true.

@kmahan2006 5 лет назад

Nice video. Would love a video of your take on watch cases and various watch storage items.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks. Could be a good video, might have to do a little more research. Right now I have a couple of boxes, and a couple of travel cases for when I travel. www.amazon.com/Travel-Storage-Cushioned-Wristwatches-Watches/dp/B01L0VVGBE/ So never looked to much beyond what I have as it works.

@bradbarton8733 11 месяцев назад

What is the band at 8:59? Love that band…where can I find it?

@RelativeTime 11 месяцев назад

That's a Harris Tweed wool strap from Vario. It's leather against your wrist, so still very comfortable.

@Clarc115 3 года назад

KK is a beautiful watch, however the WR at 50 m is disappointing in a watch of this status.

@teamhonn 5 лет назад

Great review especially the added touch of the line comparison 😴. Such a nice watch

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Thanks. One advantage to how I do my videos is that I have a nice set of stock footage from every watch I've looked at. So easy to grab and throw in any other video.

@mariog7213 4 года назад

which bracelet did you use at 6:12?

@FitOutPost 5 лет назад

80 hr power reserve is great but the removal of a regulator lever is not so good in my view. Thanks for sharing.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Someone mentioned it's now a screw, and it's easier to do now. So who knows. I'm just curious why they removed it. Did they have good reason, or was it to keep hobbyists for playing with it.

@michaelriera6277 5 лет назад

The movement is very accurate from factory. If your looking to regulate your own watch then it may be more difficult. However, any decent watchmaker will have no difficulty. Small tradeoff of 80 hour power reserve and great accuracy at very affordable price.

@ZCherish 5 лет назад

I've heard anectodal evidence that the H40 and the H10 are less reliable than the ETA movements they replace. So while I ABSOLUTELY love the Khaki lineup, it has given me pause recently.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

I've looked into that a little before hand. It's really hard to say. Most of the negatives seem to tie it to the Powermatic 80 movements. Which replaced a few parts with plastic. Yet I've saw some who mention that they are related and not the same. Which is why they don't have the same jewel count. Although most who have the new H movements say their very accurate. A lot of it is speculation, I wish I could find a real watch maker who has taken one apart.

@rafaelmorales5579 5 лет назад

@@RelativeTime I have heard from several watchmakers that these movements with 80 hours of power reserve are fragile and not very durable, due to their smaller and plastic parts.

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

@@rafaelmorales5579 The could be. I honestly don't know. The problem I ran into trying to do some research was a general confusion of people mixing up the different 80 hr movements from Eta. Supposedly the H movement is similar to the Powermatics but different. The powermatic had some plastic components, which might be metal again in the H seriers. Some think this is so due to the different jewel counts. There is also the plastic sistem 51 in swatches which is totally different. Yet they now have a similar Tissot Swissmatic. From what I've seen more metal components but similar design. So when I was looking on the forums for some information. I usually found someone asking about one of those, and a person would respond back linking something that was talking about another one. Which just lead to general confusion all around.

@retrogoon7182 4 года назад

Great video. Hoping to get my hands on one soon!

@RelativeTime 4 года назад

Thanks. Funny you should comment now. I was literally packing it in a watch roll to take with me on a trip.

@retrogoon7182 4 года назад

Relative Time hahaha no way! That is pretty funny. Thanks for the comment back, safe travels and have fun!

@generalemon 5 лет назад

Great video as always! Review a Lum-Tec next please!

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

Wont be next, but hopefully soon. Biggest problem with lum-tech is they have a lot of great looking models. I'm not sure which one I'd get.

@mdunawaym 5 лет назад

I have both the black, and the champagne in my cart at Amazon, because I haven't been able to decide. But You and The Urban Gentry have moved me toward the champagne. Question: The ones on Amazon don't seem the have the blue numerals that you show here. Is there another place I can go to get that?

@RelativeTime 5 лет назад

No they numerals are black. With the studio light, and certain angles they start to look a little charcoal to dark blue. But straight on they are black. Not sure if it's the numerals themselves, or if the light bouncing around inside the dome crystal is doing something. O and one advantage that the black has is that the numerals have lume. But from other reviews, it's not very good and doesn't last as long as the pips or hands. So I don't think you are missing much.