Sorry about the intro sound. Can never get it right in that echo chamber. After hours of trying to clean it up I had to use AI to clean up the sound and this is the final result. This is one of the reason I stopped doing intros..... the time and annoyance dealing with sound. One day I'll spend on proper equipment. But I wanna buy a watch so probably wont
I got rid of the 42mm Murph mostly because of the lug length and party because of the crystal glare. I have the Murph 38 now and love it. It's a great little watch in just about every respect. I have never worn the factory strap on either Murph because they were both way too long.
The watch was an icon before it even existed ! Created by watch enthusiast demand. It is very rare for a product to be created in this order and that says it all really. It is a very special watch and scratches a lot of itches at a relatively low price point.
I love this watch and it is my daily. I’ve been wearing it for two months straight now and it runs at -2 per day consistently. My only complaints are that the AR is terrible and so is the lume. Other than that the piece is fantastic and versatile. Looks as good on an army green nato as it does on a leather strap. I highly recommend it.
I'm actually glad they got rid of the Morse code. The watch in the movie didn't have the Morse code on it so the 42 always felt more like a souvenir of the movie rather than the watch that was in the movie.
The Hamilton Murph 38mm is lovely. I wear it on an Uncle Seiko Jubille bracelet for the Alpinist and works well. But imho, it belongs best on a genuine crocodile leather strap, which is on the way.
I bit the bullet, paid the high price, and bought the Murph 38, because I loved the way it looked in pictures. In real life, I'm kind of disappointed; the brownish fautina makes the dial dark and dim, compared to my (much cheaper) Hamilton Khakis. Much less readable in daylight. I'd like it better if the hands and printing were white, like the khakis. Hate to say it, but I may be selling this one on.
No it did not. Personally I like it that way as I would rather have a watch that is more authentic to what was actually used in the movie rather than having an add-on to clearly tie it to the movie but wasn’t actually in the movie.
@@daveLin104 If you don't mind reflective dial get the Murph, otherwise get the Alpinist. Someone on UA-cam compared the two but I forgot who. It's almost a tie.
I actually think leaving the Morse code off was a good decision. I’d rather have a watch that is closer in authenticity to what was actually used in the movie than to have the same watch with added Morse code that wasn’t in the movie. To each their own though.
At this price I have expectations and dreams: - 40mm (the perfect middle road) - Eureka - A closed case-back with the Ranger spacecraft (credit to Urban Gentry) - Surprise us with the textured dial of the Aviation Pilot Pioneer 38mm, or not - A better leather strap - Pioneer instead of Khaki Automatic - A watch that can be regulated?
I still want it in 40 mm… I have two 38mm Hamiltons… love the watches however, sometimes I feel like they’re a bit small on the wrist… not going to buy another 38… Thanks for the great review!
It's a nice watch but the fauxtina writing is not for me. I gave it a try two times but I still prefer my khaki mechanical officer with the white writing, much more useful and sharp.
Sorry about the intro sound. Can never get it right in that echo chamber. After hours of trying to clean it up I had to use AI to clean up the sound and this is the final result. This is one of the reason I stopped doing intros..... the time and annoyance dealing with sound. One day I'll spend on proper equipment. But I wanna buy a watch so probably wont
One of the best reviewers right here, keep it up my Canadian neighbor
I got rid of the 42mm Murph mostly because of the lug length and party because of the crystal glare. I have the Murph 38 now and love it. It's a great little watch in just about every respect. I have never worn the factory strap on either Murph because they were both way too long.
Right on
The khaki field auto 38 is still my favorite Hamilton and one of my all time favorite watches, but the new Murph is definitely one of their best.
Your channel is one of the best for someone looking for watch reviews!
I appreciate that!
The watch was an icon before it even existed ! Created by watch enthusiast demand. It is very rare for a product to be created in this order and that says it all really. It is a very special watch and scratches a lot of itches at a relatively low price point.
I love this watch and it is my daily. I’ve been wearing it for two months straight now and it runs at -2 per day consistently. My only complaints are that the AR is terrible and so is the lume. Other than that the piece is fantastic and versatile. Looks as good on an army green nato as it does on a leather strap. I highly recommend it.
Beautiful, I love the hands & dial. Great time piece
Love the watch, the Chimes too.
I think the polar is my choice
I'm actually glad they got rid of the Morse code. The watch in the movie didn't have the Morse code on it so the 42 always felt more like a souvenir of the movie rather than the watch that was in the movie.
I recently bought a murph 38 watch but the crystal looks hazy as I feel there is no AR on the crystal, right
IDK to me the seconds hand not having the morse code is more loyal to the movie if anything.
Agreed.
The Hamilton Murph 38mm is lovely. I wear it on an Uncle Seiko Jubille bracelet for the Alpinist and works well. But imho, it belongs best on a genuine crocodile leather strap, which is on the way.
Good to know!
I bit the bullet, paid the high price, and bought the Murph 38, because I loved the way it looked in pictures.
In real life, I'm kind of disappointed; the brownish fautina makes the dial dark and dim, compared to my (much cheaper) Hamilton Khakis. Much less readable in daylight.
I'd like it better if the hands and printing were white, like the khakis.
Hate to say it, but I may be selling this one on.
Ahh that happens sometimes we do not connect with the timepiece. Give it a couple weeks sometimes that helps.
Is still for sale?
Great review my friend! Old times 👊🏻
Thanks for the visit
Did eureka actually appear on the second hand in the film version 42 ?
No, but it ticked out the word in Morse code. They probably didn’t have to pay the movie tie-in money on this one.
No it did not. Personally I like it that way as I would rather have a watch that is more authentic to what was actually used in the movie rather than having an add-on to clearly tie it to the movie but wasn’t actually in the movie.
It lives in the shadow of Seiko Baby Alpinist IMHO, and the Seiko has a better dial, better AR coating, and arguably better case finishing...
Have you handled both I'm not sure what to get
@@daveLin104 If you don't mind reflective dial get the Murph, otherwise get the Alpinist. Someone on UA-cam compared the two but I forgot who. It's almost a tie.
Great vid. Love the watch and the size, but they lost me without the Morse Code on the second hand. So where they really listening?
Fair enough!
And that’s what stopped me from buying this version. An easy fix & welcomed by the majority of us I’d assume.
I actually think leaving the Morse code off was a good decision. I’d rather have a watch that is closer in authenticity to what was actually used in the movie than to have the same watch with added Morse code that wasn’t in the movie. To each their own though.
Do you think it will look nice on a 20/16 taper leather strap?
Yes, definitely
@Escapement & Watch, Thanks for the review. For reference, what is your wrist size?
6.7inch
Got this one on sale the other day. I love Hamilton but a lot of their watches are too long for me. Honestly loving this one.
Where did you find it on sale?
At this price I have expectations and dreams:
- 40mm (the perfect middle road)
- Eureka
- A closed case-back with the Ranger spacecraft (credit to Urban Gentry)
- Surprise us with the textured dial of the Aviation Pilot Pioneer 38mm, or not
- A better leather strap
- Pioneer instead of Khaki Automatic
- A watch that can be regulated?
$895usd is still a lot of money for a printed dial, push pull, 21600 movement :/
@@RabbitWatchShop I also bought one two years ago 370 now they are around 520 as I can remember? Prices are going up crazy
No reason the Murph 38 should cost any more than a regular Hamilton Khaki.
after buying it, i totally agree with you
I still want it in 40 mm… I have two 38mm Hamiltons… love the watches however, sometimes I feel like they’re a bit small on the wrist… not going to buy another 38… Thanks for the great review!
This is your wrist size maybe you just have to get used to it?
@@EscapementWatch it does take me a while to get used to a 38 mm after wearing some of my chunkier dive watches…
Well crap now I have to buy another one :)
It's a nice watch but the fauxtina writing is not for me. I gave it a try two times but I still prefer my khaki mechanical officer with the white writing, much more useful and sharp.
The Murph, in any size, has never interested me, at all.
Nice, but way overpriced.
It depends on how many they produce. Economies of scale is what makes a watch cheaper.
Love mine