I always loved the design of the Murph but the 42 was just too big for me. A few weeks after the 38 came out, I saw it at 15% off online, so I ordered it. Absolutely love it!!
Thank you for an impartial video. Lug to Lug is a measurement that so many people do not consider which is crazy as it determines how the watch sits on your wrist. Just waiting for prices on the 38mm to come off RRP now.
Debating on splurging for my 40th. Beyond mental budgeting, I want to get the 42mm, but the 38 sounds nice with the AR coating and anti-magnetic protection. I have an 8" wrist lol, but I don't mind smaller watches. My biggest watch is a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, and I often rotate that with an Prospex Alpinist (39mm) and a 1984 Seiko "Day Date" 36mm.
if only the 38mm had that Morse code on the seconds hand, it wouldve been the perfect film enthusiast watch! i gotta say the lack of Morse is a pretty major deal breaker for me because thats what essentially ties the movie to the watch but the 52mm lug-to-lug on the 42mm is an even bigger deal breaker for most wrists out there.
I used to think the same but the 38 is actually more true to the movie watch which didn’t have the more code. They only made it 42 mm to make it easier to film also.
As this is wrist size specific anyway. For my 7.25" wrist I would use 42 as Pilot watch, and 38 as Field watch. If I have both. At the moment, I own just 42.
This is the best comparison review!!! I did a video comparing the 38mm Murph to my 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field and discussing if it is worth almost double the price. Please check it out.
Not even close. Murph still looks way better, have ar coating, better nivachron spring, and it's not almost twice as expensive. Recheck the real price. If you gonna compare price, compare both in MSRP or real market price. Don't be biased And you don't even have the Murph 38mm to compare in your own video channel!
They have done a really good job by reducing the size but keeping the proportions right Finally not those way too long lug to lug as commonly seen on Hamilton's watches
just got the 42mm today and I love it! I have a 7 inch wrist and tried both on and surprisingly 42mm was the better fit. The 38mm is a bit too tiny for my liking.
The 38 wears like a 40 because it has no bezel. Conversely that why the 42 looks big. Compare with Seamaster that’s also 42 but wears ok and looks perfect even on 6.5” wrists. That lug to lug is also long.
A few weeks ago I bought a Hamilton Khaki Field on a bracelet in 38mm. I would have gotten a Murph 38mm, but it didn`t come with the bracelet, same thing with the KF in titanium. I am wearing the KF now, and wear it every day. I also chose this watch over the Alpinist, but did so because of reliability. I am still happy with my choice, it`s comfortable and keeps good time, gaining about two seconds per day.
I'll take the bigger one. While I have a few smaller watches, there's nothing like a horologic manhole cover on my wrist. Glad there's no date as well. Thanks for the review.
It’s weird because I also have a 7in wrist. Granted my wrist is flat but it’s weird that a 52mm lug to lug is looking like there’s overhang on you. On me I can wear 55mm lug to lug with zero overhang. You sure your wrist is 7 inches?
@@brentmillertime8778 well that makes sense because 5mm is equal to right under .2 inches. There’s a legit difference between 6.75in and 7in, in regard to mm’s and watches. But I will say there was absolutely no reason for Hamilton to make the lug to lug 52mm. Look at the top time by Breitling for example. They make a 42mm (mustang and corvettes versions)with a 51.2mm lug to lug and it looks great on a 7in wrist.
At what point can you not tell the time ? Please pinpoint the time on the video. YES. I agree. The reflectivity lets the watch down badly. But you can always tell the time. Hamilton please note.
Have the 42mm and enjoy wearing it. It has only 2 flaws and they only fixed one flaw on the reissue 38 while introducing 2 new flaws (no Eureka and too thick). Absolutely NO reason for the 38 to be any thicker than the 42. The clunky lowbeat movement on both is a shame. Seriously considering swapping the movement to a smoother highbeat 2824 or SW200 movement. An $700+ watch should have a 28.8k bph movement.
@@ocb05 Why would a smaller version of a watch get thicker? It makes no sense. Rolex Explorer 36mm is 0.5mm thinner then its 39mm version, but this gets thicker why? cause being cheap. It's a cheap watch.
@@robert7622 wow. I am speechless at your explanation. Look, I agree with you that, typically the smaller it gets, usually thinner as well. But to simply think it is thicker because being cheap is kinda ignorant and arrogant don't you think so? Noticed as case size diameter goes smaller, the lugs and bezel design also changed? It is a new case design with new proportion. Now why they make it thicker? Maybe the 0.4mm different is because of the domed sapphire crystal? Or it suits overall design aesthetic as a whole? We do not know. But it looks good and more balanced to me, than the 42mm. Since you say it is thicker because being cheap and it is a cheap watch, care to elaborate? I mean thicker means more material use according to you no? They won't do that if they are being cheap. Or you are at a point where you think Hamilton watches being cheap watches while your Rolex is classy and rich ass? I sincerely hope you do not think like that.
Exact video I was looking for. Thank you.
Thanks for viewing!
I always loved the design of the Murph but the 42 was just too big for me. A few weeks after the 38 came out, I saw it at 15% off online, so I ordered it. Absolutely love it!!
What site?
@@Deezzer1212 Chrono24
Thank you for an impartial video. Lug to Lug is a measurement that so many people do not consider which is crazy as it determines how the watch sits on your wrist. Just waiting for prices on the 38mm to come off RRP now.
Thanks for viewing!
With an 8-1/4” wrist, I opted for the 42mm & am pleased with it.
Debating on splurging for my 40th. Beyond mental budgeting, I want to get the 42mm, but the 38 sounds nice with the AR coating and anti-magnetic protection. I have an 8" wrist lol, but I don't mind smaller watches. My biggest watch is a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, and I often rotate that with an Prospex Alpinist (39mm) and a 1984 Seiko "Day Date" 36mm.
Nice collection! I am considering buying the alpinist but I'm not sure what the colour will look like in everyday use. What do you recommend?
if only the 38mm had that Morse code on the seconds hand, it wouldve been the perfect film enthusiast watch! i gotta say the lack of Morse is a pretty major deal breaker for me because thats what essentially ties the movie to the watch but the 52mm lug-to-lug on the 42mm is an even bigger deal breaker for most wrists out there.
I used to think the same but the 38 is actually more true to the movie watch which didn’t have the more code. They only made it 42 mm to make it easier to film also.
The morse code is a cool touch and hopefully they add it to the 38 one day if they get enough requests to do that.
Totally agree
El reloj Murph de la pelicula NO tiene el codigo morse... por lo tanto el Murph de 38 es IDENTICO.
The 38 is perfect. Hamilton got it right this time.
Great movie too…the morse code on the 42 spells out ‘Eureka’
Recently got the 38mm. Fits my 6.5” wrist perfectly
Congrats, enjoy wearing it!
Im also a 6.5 wrist and my bd is coming up. I think this watch will be my gift to myself
very useful video but it highlights the worst problem with both these watches. the reflections/ glare on both are horrible.
Great comparison, thanks for this
Thanks for viewing!
Nice looking watch,
His and hers, perfect!
Great review!
Would love to see comparison of lume side by side.
Thank you.
The anti reflective coating is still not good enough to avoid the glare
why on earth the glass brights so much?? Even making difficult to see the hour
I'm not going to buy it because of that.
As this is wrist size specific anyway. For my 7.25" wrist I would use 42 as Pilot watch, and 38 as Field watch. If I have both. At the moment, I own just 42.
This is the best comparison review!!! I did a video comparing the 38mm Murph to my 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field and discussing if it is worth almost double the price. Please check it out.
Thanks for viewing, we'll check it out.
Not even close. Murph still looks way better, have ar coating, better nivachron spring, and it's not almost twice as expensive. Recheck the real price.
If you gonna compare price, compare both in MSRP or real market price. Don't be biased
And you don't even have the Murph 38mm to compare in your own video channel!
They have done a really good job by reducing the size but keeping the proportions right
Finally not those way too long lug to lug as commonly seen on Hamilton's watches
They made it thicker???
just got the 42mm today and I love it! I have a 7 inch wrist and tried both on and surprisingly 42mm was the better fit. The 38mm is a bit too tiny for my liking.
Congrats, enjoy wearing it!
Thank you for the wonderful video
Thanks for viewing.
I wish they would do a 40 mm… then that would be perfect on my 7.5 inch wrist.
I also have a 7.5 inch wrist, I find the 38mm looks amazing on it.
Does the 38 mm have Eureka in Morse code on the second hand?
It does not.
No and that's a real mistake!
I own both, but 40mm would have been perfect 👍🏻
hallo,plizzz compare murph 38mm and khaki field titanium black dial 38mm,thanks
As soon as we have both in stock at some time you got it!
40mm would have been.......sweet ❤️
Hi Brad, great review like always! Make a movie night and watch interstellar before Christmas 🎄 😂
That needs to happen!
You need to correct camera settings/lighting, the image has yellowish color.
The 38 wears like a 40 because it has no bezel. Conversely that why the 42 looks big. Compare with Seamaster that’s also 42 but wears ok and looks perfect even on 6.5” wrists. That lug to lug is also long.
A few weeks ago I bought a Hamilton Khaki Field on a bracelet in 38mm. I would have gotten a Murph 38mm, but it didn`t come with the bracelet, same thing with the KF in titanium. I am wearing the KF now, and wear it every day. I also chose this watch over the Alpinist, but did so because of reliability. I am still happy with my choice, it`s comfortable and keeps good time, gaining about two seconds per day.
Congrats, enjoy wearing yours!
Just got this piece today, my first piece under 40mm. Fits great + awesome fit and finish
Congrats, enjoy wearing it!
I'll take the bigger one. While I have a few smaller watches, there's nothing like a horologic manhole cover on my wrist. Glad there's no date as well. Thanks for the review.
I tried those two which 42 mm suit me better.
I agree 38 looks better on your wrist but you could size up if they ever did a 40.
The question is will Hamilton improve the 42mm with those two additions the 38mm got. I see no reason not to add these things.
Exactly my thoughts. I want the watch because interstellar is my favourite film but the 38 has no eureka on the seconds hand. Why?
It’s weird because I also have a 7in wrist. Granted my wrist is flat but it’s weird that a 52mm lug to lug is looking like there’s overhang on you. On me I can wear 55mm lug to lug with zero overhang. You sure your wrist is 7 inches?
6.75" and 48-50mm is about max for my wrist.
@@brentmillertime8778 well that makes sense because 5mm is equal to right under .2 inches. There’s a legit difference between 6.75in and 7in, in regard to mm’s and watches. But I will say there was absolutely no reason for Hamilton to make the lug to lug 52mm. Look at the top time by Breitling for example. They make a 42mm (mustang and corvettes versions)with a 51.2mm lug to lug and it looks great on a 7in wrist.
Me with 6.1 inch wirst thinking if buy or not... 36/37mm would have been the definitve size :(
I can't believe they just skipped 40mm and went straight to 38.
Not at all. I think 36 is the perfect size. I’m 7.5” btw
38 MM 🔥🔥🔥
Neither cannot tell the time for the life of me with all the glare.
At what point can you not tell the time ? Please pinpoint the time on the video. YES. I agree. The reflectivity lets the watch down badly. But you can always tell the time. Hamilton please note.
That reflection is real, folks. If you can't handle it then don't buy it.
It's the watch's one and only letdown as far as I'm concerned. I've chosen to live with it.
WHY DID THEY GET RID OF EUREKA?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!!! Gaaahhhhh, now I actually have to make decisions! 😢
In the movie the watch has no eureka morse code on the seconds hand
@@ocb05 Exactly
The 38mm still looks big because of that dome crystal
Why on earth is the 38-mm version thicker? With all that the 38-mm Murph has going for it, why would Hamilton overlook its thickness?
My guy. Please tell me you've seen the movie at this point...
38 definetely
What the !!!! ??? You have not seen the movie... the whole point of the murph watch was the movie. Not the watch.
Haha, very fair. I need to make the time.
The hidden code is Morse Code saying EUREKA
Have the 42mm and enjoy wearing it. It has only 2 flaws and they only fixed one flaw on the reissue 38 while introducing 2 new flaws (no Eureka and too thick). Absolutely NO reason for the 38 to be any thicker than the 42. The clunky lowbeat movement on both is a shame. Seriously considering swapping the movement to a smoother highbeat 2824 or SW200 movement. An $700+ watch should have a 28.8k bph movement.
Is the movement really that bad though? So much that it would make sense to switch it out?
I absolutely love the h-10
42 best
38 mm!!!
Ar coating....
38😎
I have 15.7 cm whirst(
42mm for me, 38 looks like a child’s watch on my wrists. Far too many lovely watches ruined by being too small.
You sound ignorant and insecure bud. They’re both beautiful watches.
it's too big at 42 mm it's not beautiful.
This was a mistake! This isn't the Murph,It's just an ordinary watch! Put the Hashmarks back!
38 is way too small
It's too small for this particular watch in my opinion!
Shame it’s thicker..
11mm is still pretty thin
Shame? That 0.4mm thicker is Shame? Domed sapphire crystal with ar coating duh?
How about 44.5nm Vs 52mm lug to lug? Shameful?
You must be joking
I have it. It's really thin. I think it could be a little thicker honestly
@@ocb05 Why would a smaller version of a watch get thicker? It makes no sense. Rolex Explorer 36mm is 0.5mm thinner then its 39mm version, but this gets thicker why? cause being cheap. It's a cheap watch.
@@robert7622 wow. I am speechless at your explanation.
Look, I agree with you that, typically the smaller it gets, usually thinner as well.
But to simply think it is thicker because being cheap is kinda ignorant and arrogant don't you think so?
Noticed as case size diameter goes smaller, the lugs and bezel design also changed? It is a new case design with new proportion. Now why they make it thicker? Maybe the 0.4mm different is because of the domed sapphire crystal? Or it suits overall design aesthetic as a whole? We do not know. But it looks good and more balanced to me, than the 42mm.
Since you say it is thicker because being cheap and it is a cheap watch, care to elaborate? I mean thicker means more material use according to you no? They won't do that if they are being cheap.
Or you are at a point where you think Hamilton watches being cheap watches while your Rolex is classy and rich ass? I sincerely hope you do not think like that.