That's answer is the Swiss being frustratingly Swiss - lol. My *Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto 42mm: H70545560* also has the H-10 movement. It has no day/date complications. It a, less is more watch. It runs around one second fast every three days. The simplicity and toughness of the watch makes it a joy to wear.
Purchased this watch a few days ago and I'm so glad I did. I have a small wrist and this fits perfectly it's well made and looks really nice no matter what you wear it with.
I’m just curious, what’s your definition of a small wrist? I only ask because I’m about 5’10 and average build, and I’m looking to get this watch as well and I’m curious if I should go with the 42 or the 38 mm.
I just watched the whole video and I have to say I am appalled at their attitude and shadiness with the movement. But you have to be one of the most honest reviewers and a true refreshing on yt
The whole watch industry is a little weird, they're typically not very forthcoming with information, and it's a little annoying. I tried to find out what the lift angle for the new movement in the Orient Bambino is, this is just a number such as 52 degrees that you use when testing the watch on a timegrapher. They told me they don't disclose that information!?!?!?
I have Hamilton Khaki Scuba Diver Ceramic model with H10 movement and it settled down after 3 weeks to -1 sec/day (from initial +3 sec). I would say H10 is a great swiss movement!
the ONLY things I can find wrong with this watch are the domed crystal and polished bezel, the crystal because it decreases legibility with all the reflections, and the polished bezel for a field watch doesn't make sense as they make the part most exposed to scratches polished. but other than that, a perfect field watch
The crystal could definitely be clearer. The Seiko Flightmaster SNA411, which I reviewed previously, has a domed crystal that I love. This one, it's ok, but it isn't perfect.
That is truly a beautiful watch, perhaps the most iconic field watch of all time. It certainly gives the Seiko Alpinist (my favorite field watch) a run for its money. Some people have argued that a lower beat rate reduces the overall wear on the movement and increases it's durability, although it comes at the expense of accuracy (and that's pretty debatable). For instance, the Omega coaxial movement was reduced by one beat per second to increase it's durability.
How did I not reply to this comment!!! Better late than never? I sold several watches to help fund my Rolex Explorer. This Hamilton is the one I miss the most.
Bacchus Leto - I find the alpinist's dial a little too 'busy'. The clean simplicity of this Hamilton is more faithful to its utilitarian military predecessors and therefore a clear winner for me.
Great review mate. I'm pretty sure this is the one for me. My local Hamilton dealer doesn't have the 38mm in stock but has offered to get one - now I can inspect it and know what to look for. I want the longer power reserve as I remove my watch frequently for various hobbies and work. I could solve this with a quartz movement of course but I much prefer the look of a sweep. Cheers.
I have the h70555533 42mm version and it to has the h10 version.At first I was a lttle pissed but now I like the 80 hr power reserve.Your video was very informative and allowed me to recognize the difference between the base 2824 and the h10.
Mine is a later movement to yours. Ive no idea what it is. It has a stylised 'H' on the automatic weight. I love this watch BUT mine came with the stainless bracelet. It only has 2 micro ajustments on the clasp. With 2 links out, its too tight. With one link out, it was too loose. I bought a NATO strap for it and it has transformed the way the watch looks. 😊
I love mine. I got it from an authorized dealer in Canada and saved 16% on the cost . They also gave me a brand new Toronto Raptors baseball cap that is worth $30. And a nicer Hamilton bag . .
Saw it today in real. An awesome piece with great finish....love the fact that IT DOES NOT have an anti reflecting coating on the outside, I hate when that stuff wears out or get scratched. I buy a sapphire glass and I want no scratches on it.
I purchased a new version off this model in late September this year black leather strap, I do like the look but I’m not impressed as my rotor spins when I manual wind. I have only worn this watch for one week soon after I got it, though I have wound it once a week. I did hear you mention that some say you should not hand wind. I’d would like Hamilton to comment on this. Mine appears to be the H10 with a reference C07611 on the movement. I will be returning mine to the dealer for repair or replacement this week. Any comments would be appreciated.
just want to say thanks for going over the movement. I just got one as a gift and was scared when I sall the back. Yours matches mine to a T. Now I can stop worrying. Thanks so much for the video. you have a new sub 😎🖒
Nice video. Really appreciate the in-depth nature of it. I'm looking into buying this from an AD and I REALLY liked that you gave us a good look of it. Thanks man, nice watch. PS. I actually don't mind the new movement, as long as it's accurate and as long as they take care of me if there's a problem, I'll be happy :P
Great review, mine is on the way. As far as the customer service email with hamilton goes though, as an IT help desk tech, Im not surprised and do similar all the time lol. It is very likely that they simply just dont have the ability to nail down a tech or specialist to sit down and BS with ya, although I definitely still do understand where youre coming from.
So how is the H10 movement upgraded from the 2824? Increase power reserve is cool but what other benefits do they have? Hopefully this movement has longer service intervals, but this movement from what I hear is made of cheaper materials thus increasing their profit.
Thank you very very much for this video, was quite close of purchasing Hamilton Spirit of Liberty watch but after doing some research about them I am walking away due to the lack of transparency and correct information.
So far how does its water resistance perform? Heard a lot of complaints that water can actually get into the case eventhough the crown has been perfectly set
I don’t think they’re using the 2824 anymore so if you’re buying new you have no choice it will come with the H10. That said you can track down an older preowned watch of course. Regarding which is better I don’t think it’s a binary answer. Neither is bad, both are good despite their very minor differences. I’d be fine with either.
thank you for your quick reply. Im in Melbourne, Australia and dont know any trusted sources to buy it. Thinking about buying it from America but the shipping is gonna be more complicated. Do you have any advices?
I heard Jomashop sells gray market products but it has a good reputation so I am still considering. Do watches from Jomashop comes with original box with manual, warranty and manufacturer's serial numbers intact in order to check its authenticity later?
I’ve always gotten everything with the watches I’ve bought from them, but they are grey market so the manufacturer warranty card is blank and they won’t honor the warranty. That said the watches are all authentic to the best of my knowledge and I don’t have any concern over that.
Good review - very thorough and informative. I've had my eye on this watch for a while now. I may have to pull the trigger and get one. Seems like an excellent watch for a Swiss made automatic at this price point.
Thanks for the review. You chose to purchase from an authorized dealer versus a grey market purchase. I would be interested in hearing your reasoning. Thanks
I'm planning to buy this watch at Jomashop. But I'm confused because in Hamilton website and also in Amazon, there is no Swiss Made at the 6 o'clock position, while the one you're showing and at Jomashop it has. Please enlight me on this. Thanks so much
Hamilton has made changes to different aspects of their watches, including the Swiss Made text on the dial, it’s nothing to worry about. They have also changed things about the case back, and other little markings.
I actually had my eye on the new ETA 80 hour power reserve movement for a while. I checked out other Swatch offerings such as the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer H7771553 and the Tissot Powermatic 80, but this Khaki Field might be the one for me. Can't beat the price on the grey market either. Good vid. Thanks.
Nice review man. Looking into a military heritage style watch as my next pick up, choosing between this or the Marathon GSAR Medium Auto. I have a Squale 1521 with the ETA 2824-2 and I LOVE the smoother sweep. My rotation is pretty small so 80 hour reserve is overkill for me. I'm pretty sure there's a 28000vph version which I personally would go for.
TheSupercarGeek I've never seen the sary057 in person, but my guess is they are similar in quality to a Sarb033? If so then I'd call it comparable to the Hamilton and really comes down to which you like the style of better. For me I'd say it's the Hamilton but I wouldn't judge you for going with the Seiko.
It was an American brand but it was bought out years ago by Swatch and relocated to Switzerland. I don’t know when the specific release date of this model was.
raj F wish I could help, but I sold several of my watches (including this Hamilton) to help fund the purchase of my Rolex Explorer. I really miss this watch though, I think I'll eventually replace it with another one.
Your service rep was probably someone from Switzerland. They aren't meaning to be rude, that's just their culture-they give it to you straight. "If you aren't happy, send it back" haha again not rude for them, just how they see it and what they would do. Congrats on your purchase and thanks for the nice review!
Thanks for all the information about the movement and for relaying your customer service experience. I was thinking of picking one of these up because I had to return back a defective SKX009 (the whole ordeal took over a month) and thought Hamilton would be a company I could put a little more trust into, but not so sure now.
I don't know that I've seen a 28.8k or higher beat watch so I probably don't know what I'm missing. That said, I do like that I can put the watch down and it will be running 2 days later. None of my other automatic watches can do that!
Well, as you said the old version had 28000, and the smoother sweep is quite noticable. However, the power reserve is really impressive! :) I don't really get why they would remove the normal regulator though. In my country, there are no Hamilton dealers, so I wonder if I could get it regulated if it was off. :/
Last question and I apologize because it is not related to the watch in review. This is about service maintenance of automatic watches. I've been reading lately on how to properly maintain an automatic watch and this servicing maintenance always comes up as an advice. Experts say automatic watches need servicing every 5 years (actually some say every 3 years). How can a consumer be assured that a new watch he bought doesn't need servicing already? I mean, what if the watch was assembled/manufactured more than 5 years ago. I believe this is one of the reason why newly bought unused watch suddenly becomes defective. How can the consumer be protected from this? I hope some of your viewer can join this discussion. Thank you.
Well the best way to be protected is to purchase from an authorized dealer and get a warranty from the manufacturer with your watch. That's why I usually buy my Hamilton watches from Topper Jewelers. You can also ask them how long the watch has been sitting in their inventory, and an honest company like Topper will tell you. If you buy grey market, you'll have no way of knowing for sure. That said if a watch has been sitting for a while it's still most likely fine. When they say a watch needs service every 5 years, that's if you've been wearing it and it's been running for all that time. A watch that has been sitting and not running shouldn't really have any issues, other than perhaps the lubrication getting dried up, but modern oils and greases shouldn't have a problem from sitting in an idle watch for months or even years, I wouldn't think.
@@JustBlueFish Thanks for that very informative answer. So, it's really fine for a modern automatic watch to let it stop occasionally. Well, just ordered this khaki field from Joma. Hope their stock is in good condition. Thanks again JustBlueFish.
JustBlueFish Theres water tests on UA-cam you can do, have the same watch with the same case back you do with mixed results on the water test. I got mine off Ebay but you got yours from an AD so I'm hoping these new khaki fields are just trying to be sleeker without all the writings. Your video was very helpful, I too was disheartened with my copy and paste response from customer service and the mystery behind the new movement
From the Hamilton website, select "Request a Catalog" from the drop down option when filling out the contact form. www.hamiltonwatch.com/customer-service/contact
I got one for Christmas too! I've actually had it on my wrist for a month now as my wife was kind enough to let me have it early after I convinced her wearing it early would give enough time to replace it if there were any problems ;-) I absolutely love it and it's the only watch that's kept my Speedmaster Pro off my wrist for longer than a week. Mine is running at -2 seconds per day consistently which is truly amazing. I've taken to setting it 10 seconds fast so over 20 days use it's no more than +/-10 seconds out. The accuracy drops to about -5 seconds per day when it is left to wind down a bit but when it stays wound on my wrist I'm getting that 2 second accuracy which is fantastic performance for a mechanical watch at this price. All mechanical movements have their own "personality" like this. Fantastic size, beautiful design and good quality construction and finish. As you can probably tell I am super pleased with it! I hope you enjoy wearing yours, you made a great choice. People have a lot of love for this range of Hamilton watches.
Thanks I will look for the review. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I am looking at this vs a SARB035. I will probably get the lighter color face. Looking for something a bit dressy but still a sports watch I can wash my hands and take a shower. I need a watch between my diver watch and dress watch that I can wear with short sleeve shirts.
I had the same irritating experience. Hamilton and their dealers are complicit in an ongoing fraud against their customers by not informing them, and updating their websites, before putting these out with the new movements. The watch has a display back, and they thought nobody would notice?
It would be nice to make an informed decision before making a purchase, right? I mean overall I'm not disappointed with what I got but that's not really the point is it? Thanks for sharing your experience I appreciate it.
They do a poor job informing people of what they are getting period. I had to find into outside their website in order to know whether their crowns were screw down or not. Very annoying that they don't make the effort to inform people of useful information.
There are no plastic parts if you research further... I think. Mines +/- 4 seconds? Not completely sure, but crazy accurate; I know that is not the norm. I can leave it for 3 days on my desk, still charged:) H-10 is an upgrade. It is a huge company, so the reply you got does not surprise me at all. This is why most of my watches are from dynamic microbrands like Vaer. Ironically, by quoting their cut and paste answer, your youtube transcript will perpetuate that online. Online information is like water; it takes the path of least resistance, so most large websites will cut and paste info from each other. That's Hamilton and the Swatch group protecting their product. Oh, nothing not masculine about a 36mm or 37mm. People these days over compensate. My Dad's Korean War watch was under 36mm. I really like the watch, but the larger band holes, thickness of the band, and hole spacing, makes the band not usable for me.
It's definitely more than enough power reserve. Great for those days you don't wear the watch but want to know it's going to be running the next time you pick it up.
Jorge González My wrist is about 18cm and I am very happy with the 38mm watch case. The 42mm would probably be fine, but maybe a little on the large size. I'd suggest the 38mm, but I have other watches with 42mm cases that wear just fine. I guess it depends on if you like to wear a little larger watches or not.
I had just unboxed this watch and began to wear it. I was really excited but confused by the back markings like you were. As I was watching your video, the watch stopped. I hadn't had the watch 15 minutes and it quit working. The back of the second hand was catching on the minute hand causing it to stop completely. Really disappointed they let something like that slip.
That sucks, sorry to hear about your having a problem with your Hamilton. I hope you are able to return or replace it with the vendor you purchased it from. It's a great watch that I'm sure you'll love, if it was working correctly!
JustBlueFish I'm exchanging it for another. Pretty sure it's just a one off, but disappointed in Hamilton quality control letting that get out with such a stupid failure. Great video!
I have heard (I have NO idea if this is true…please, anyone who knows, chime in) that the 25 jewel H-10 has no plastic balance wheel or balance fork. The 23 jewel H series HAS PLASTIC PARTS….Guess which? Yep, balance wheel & balance fork. How disingenuous :-( The entire lack of regulator cock is in place to intentionally force the customer to return the watch….to Switzerland . The constant drum beat of 80 HOURS OF RESERVE POWER!!! is ridiculous. I could rant on but I do not blame Hamilton. This is 💯Swatch Group. Understand what you’re buying. Thank you Sir for an awesome vid. Made me think! All of the above is imho only. An opinion. GBU All
I say because the originals have a number at 3 o'clock and in the middle of the dial there are rotating points and also at the rear the dial of the automatic dial is screwed
But seeing well I had to see on the official page and the dial is identical to yours! It is aversion of 42 millimeters that the dial is different !. I was confused now ! Sorry
@@nan1064 Yeah, what a stupid comment! He could have found out the watch is correct with about a minute on google. Up till now you can find these watches with 3 different sizes, 2 different movements and two different Hamilton logo cutouts depending on the age of the movement, and finally there are 2 differently engraved case backs, all of them genuine and correct. Hamilton likes to change these things from time to time for some reason. But no, bozo up there just announces it's a fake, just like that.
Common Sense 101: When making a purchase decision, establish what is important to you about the item (i.e. appearance, function, collectability, accuracy, etc..) Then, find the information of interest. Finally, make a decision based on your evaluation. Apparently, your decision was heavily weighted based on appearance. If the movement was important you, you could have returned it if you immediately inspected it when it arrived.
It's funny that it's a feature I actually like about the watch. It's utilitarian looking, easy to manipulate and I could not be happier with mine. On a reddit thread on the watch recently, a few people said how they really liked the oversized crown too. It's totally in the eye of the beholder ultimately.
Angel Cortez to be fair the crown being a point of weakness may just be an over exaggerated internet rumor. I suspect that it's less of an issue then people make it out to be. I only included it in the discussion as a datapoint for people to research when deciding if they want to own a Hamilton.
JustBlueFish I understand your point. I guess that to me if I am going to pay twice to three times as much as a Seiko is worth I expect the same or a greater reliability. I live the look of the watch though. I have been on the fence to buy one for more than a year but it's too expensive for me.
That's answer is the Swiss being frustratingly Swiss - lol. My *Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto 42mm: H70545560* also has the H-10 movement. It has no day/date complications. It a, less is more watch. It runs around one second fast every three days. The simplicity and toughness of the watch makes it a joy to wear.
Purchased this watch a few days ago and I'm so glad I did. I have a small wrist and this fits perfectly it's well made and looks really nice no matter what you wear it with.
I’m just curious, what’s your definition of a small wrist? I only ask because I’m about 5’10 and average build, and I’m looking to get this watch as well and I’m curious if I should go with the 42 or the 38 mm.
I just watched the whole video and I have to say I am appalled at their attitude and shadiness with the movement.
But you have to be one of the most honest reviewers and a true refreshing on yt
The whole watch industry is a little weird, they're typically not very forthcoming with information, and it's a little annoying. I tried to find out what the lift angle for the new movement in the Orient Bambino is, this is just a number such as 52 degrees that you use when testing the watch on a timegrapher. They told me they don't disclose that information!?!?!?
If you still have the watch, a Review after 7 years would be interesting.
I have Hamilton Khaki Scuba Diver Ceramic model with H10 movement and it settled down after 3 weeks to -1 sec/day (from initial +3 sec). I would say H10 is a great swiss movement!
The movement is a 25 jewel Powermatic 80 version .
The regular Powermatic 80 has 23 jewels like seen in the Tissot PRX .
5 years later I hope you still have it and enjoy it.
the ONLY things I can find wrong with this watch are the domed crystal and polished bezel, the crystal because it decreases legibility with all the reflections, and the polished bezel for a field watch doesn't make sense as they make the part most exposed to scratches polished.
but other than that, a perfect field watch
The crystal could definitely be clearer. The Seiko Flightmaster SNA411, which I reviewed previously, has a domed crystal that I love. This one, it's ok, but it isn't perfect.
That is truly a beautiful watch, perhaps the most iconic field watch of all time. It certainly gives the Seiko Alpinist (my favorite field watch) a run for its money. Some people have argued that a lower beat rate reduces the overall wear on the movement and increases it's durability, although it comes at the expense of accuracy (and that's pretty debatable). For instance, the Omega coaxial movement was reduced by one beat per second to increase it's durability.
How did I not reply to this comment!!! Better late than never? I sold several watches to help fund my Rolex Explorer. This Hamilton is the one I miss the most.
Bacchus Leto - I find the alpinist's dial a little too 'busy'. The clean simplicity of this Hamilton is more faithful to its utilitarian military predecessors and therefore a clear winner for me.
Very nice piece , i just bought the exact same on the metal bracelet from an AD as well. They are still amazing value.
Great review mate. I'm pretty sure this is the one for me. My local Hamilton dealer doesn't have the 38mm in stock but has offered to get one - now I can inspect it and know what to look for. I want the longer power reserve as I remove my watch frequently for various hobbies and work. I could solve this with a quartz movement of course but I much prefer the look of a sweep. Cheers.
Thank you, glad the review was helpful. I'm sure you'll like the Hamilton. Good luck.
Great looking watch. Very good revue. Wish it had drilled through lugs.
I ordered the old watch that states it has the ETA 2824. Got a great price and a known movement.
I have the h70555533 42mm version and it to has the h10 version.At first I was a lttle pissed but now I like the 80 hr power reserve.Your video was very informative and allowed me to recognize the difference between the base 2824 and the h10.
Thanks for the comments and for watching. Enjoy your Hamilton.
Mine is a later movement to yours. Ive no idea what it is. It has a stylised 'H' on the automatic weight. I love this watch BUT mine came with the stainless bracelet. It only has 2 micro ajustments on the clasp. With 2 links out, its too tight. With one link out, it was too loose. I bought a NATO strap for it and it has transformed the way the watch looks. 😊
I love mine. I got it from an authorized dealer in Canada and saved 16% on the cost . They also gave me a brand new Toronto Raptors baseball cap that is worth $30. And a nicer Hamilton bag . .
What a bad deal!! I would've get a much bigger discount! You're talking the Looser Talk.
Saw it today in real. An awesome piece with great finish....love the fact that IT DOES NOT have an anti reflecting coating on the outside, I hate when that stuff wears out or get scratched. I buy a sapphire glass and I want no scratches on it.
I purchased a new version off this model in late September this year black leather strap, I do like the look but I’m not impressed as my rotor spins when I manual wind. I have only worn this watch for one week soon after I got it, though I have wound it once a week. I did hear you mention that some say you should not hand wind. I’d would like Hamilton to comment on this. Mine appears to be the H10 with a reference C07611 on the movement. I will be returning mine to the dealer for repair or replacement this week. Any comments would be appreciated.
How has it worked out for you over the course of two years? Just bought a hami with an h10 the other day.
just want to say thanks for going over the movement. I just got one as a gift and was scared when I sall the back. Yours matches mine to a T. Now I can stop worrying. Thanks so much for the video. you have a new sub 😎🖒
bvacs12 Thanks, glad the video helped.
Great thorough review, thanks bud
Thank you appreciate it.
Nice video. Really appreciate the in-depth nature of it. I'm looking into buying this from an AD and I REALLY liked that you gave us a good look of it. Thanks man, nice watch.
PS. I actually don't mind the new movement, as long as it's accurate and as long as they take care of me if there's a problem, I'll be happy :P
Thanks for watching and enjoy the Hamilton if you get it. It's a really nice watch.
Good review thank you . I like Hamilton watches a lot .
Thanks for watching, my Hamilton is one of my favorite watches.
Great review, mine is on the way. As far as the customer service email with hamilton goes though, as an IT help desk tech, Im not surprised and do similar all the time lol. It is very likely that they simply just dont have the ability to nail down a tech or specialist to sit down and BS with ya, although I definitely still do understand where youre coming from.
Thanks for watching enjoy your Hamilton.
So how is the H10 movement upgraded from the 2824? Increase power reserve is cool but what other benefits do they have? Hopefully this movement has longer service intervals, but this movement from what I hear is made of cheaper materials thus increasing their profit.
Not a lot is discussed about the 42mm version. Based on your comments and others it seems like a good choice would be 42mm vs this smaller one.?
Thank you very very much for this video, was quite close of purchasing Hamilton Spirit of Liberty watch but after doing some research about them I am walking away due to the lack of transparency and correct information.
So far how does its water resistance perform? Heard a lot of complaints that water can actually get into the case eventhough the crown has been perfectly set
As a rule I don’t generally subject watches to water unless they’re dive watches with screw down crowns. So I’ve obviously not had any issues.
Im thinking about buying a Hamilton Khaki Field H70455533 but not sure which movement is better? H-10 or eta2824-2
I don’t think they’re using the 2824 anymore so if you’re buying new you have no choice it will come with the H10. That said you can track down an older preowned watch of course. Regarding which is better I don’t think it’s a binary answer. Neither is bad, both are good despite their very minor differences. I’d be fine with either.
thank you for your quick reply. Im in Melbourne, Australia and dont know any trusted sources to buy it. Thinking about buying it from America but the shipping is gonna be more complicated. Do you have any advices?
I’m in America and I always buy from Amazon or Jomashop. Not sure what would work best for you over there.
I heard Jomashop sells gray market products but it has a good reputation so I am still considering. Do watches from Jomashop comes with original box with manual, warranty and manufacturer's serial numbers intact in order to check its authenticity later?
I’ve always gotten everything with the watches I’ve bought from them, but they are grey market so the manufacturer warranty card is blank and they won’t honor the warranty. That said the watches are all authentic to the best of my knowledge and I don’t have any concern over that.
Good review - very thorough and informative. I've had my eye on this watch for a while now. I may have to pull the trigger and get one. Seems like an excellent watch for a Swiss made automatic at this price point.
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. Let me know if you get one and what you think of it. I am very happy with mine.
Thanks for the review. You chose to purchase from an authorized dealer versus a grey market purchase. I would be interested in hearing your reasoning. Thanks
I'm planning to buy this watch at Jomashop. But I'm confused because in Hamilton website and also in Amazon, there is no Swiss Made at the 6 o'clock position, while the one you're showing and at Jomashop it has. Please enlight me on this. Thanks so much
Hamilton has made changes to different aspects of their watches, including the Swiss Made text on the dial, it’s nothing to worry about. They have also changed things about the case back, and other little markings.
Thank you for taking the time.
I actually had my eye on the new ETA 80 hour power reserve movement for a while. I checked out other Swatch offerings such as the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer H7771553 and the Tissot Powermatic 80, but this Khaki Field might be the one for me. Can't beat the price on the grey market either. Good vid. Thanks.
Thanks for the comments and glad you liked the video. Good luck with the Hamilton if you end up getting one!
Nice review man. Looking into a military heritage style watch as my next pick up, choosing between this or the Marathon GSAR Medium Auto. I have a Squale 1521 with the ETA 2824-2 and I LOVE the smoother sweep. My rotation is pretty small so 80 hour reserve is overkill for me. I'm pretty sure there's a 28000vph version which I personally would go for.
Any reason you didnt go with the Khaki King? Just curious, since you said you'd have liked it to have a day complication.
It's a bit larger, overall I prefer the 38mm size of this one. But I did do a video on the Khaki King and it's nice.
Great review. I have an 8" wrist, do you think the 44mm would be too big?
Nah I don’t think it would be too big.
The watch looks great, nice job catching all the details. What camera do you use?
Thanks for watching. I think this was shot using my iPhone, before I got my Sony cx440.
Nice video. Would you say that the Hamilton is better than the seiko SARY057? I can't pick between the two.
Thanks
Jacob😀
TheSupercarGeek I've never seen the sary057 in person, but my guess is they are similar in quality to a Sarb033? If so then I'd call it comparable to the Hamilton and really comes down to which you like the style of better. For me I'd say it's the Hamilton but I wouldn't judge you for going with the Seiko.
Just wanna ask if Hamilton is a swiss or american brand? Do you know also what is release date of that item? Tnx
It was an American brand but it was bought out years ago by Swatch and relocated to Switzerland. I don’t know when the specific release date of this model was.
@@JustBlueFish btw those it engine/machine(don't know what is called) is sistem51 or not? I'm planning to buy this one.
Do you mind if you measure the buckle width for the right size of a deployant clasp?
raj F wish I could help, but I sold several of my watches (including this Hamilton) to help fund the purchase of my Rolex Explorer. I really miss this watch though, I think I'll eventually replace it with another one.
No worries, thank you. I hope you enjoy your new Explorer.
Your service rep was probably someone from Switzerland. They aren't meaning to be rude, that's just their culture-they give it to you straight. "If you aren't happy, send it back" haha again not rude for them, just how they see it and what they would do. Congrats on your purchase and thanks for the nice review!
I'm swiss and this is actually true
Thanks for all the information about the movement and for relaying your customer service experience. I was thinking of picking one of these up because I had to return back a defective SKX009 (the whole ordeal took over a month) and thought Hamilton would be a company I could put a little more trust into, but not so sure now.
It's a shame about the beat rate, in my opinion. The smooth sweep looks so good.
I don't know that I've seen a 28.8k or higher beat watch so I probably don't know what I'm missing. That said, I do like that I can put the watch down and it will be running 2 days later. None of my other automatic watches can do that!
Well, as you said the old version had 28000, and the smoother sweep is quite noticable. However, the power reserve is really impressive! :) I don't really get why they would remove the normal regulator though. In my country, there are no Hamilton dealers, so I wonder if I could get it regulated if it was off. :/
Last question and I apologize because it is not related to the watch in review. This is about service maintenance of automatic watches. I've been reading lately on how to properly maintain an automatic watch and this servicing maintenance always comes up as an advice. Experts say automatic watches need servicing every 5 years (actually some say every 3 years). How can a consumer be assured that a new watch he bought doesn't need servicing already? I mean, what if the watch was assembled/manufactured more than 5 years ago. I believe this is one of the reason why newly bought unused watch suddenly becomes defective. How can the consumer be protected from this? I hope some of your viewer can join this discussion. Thank you.
Well the best way to be protected is to purchase from an authorized dealer and get a warranty from the manufacturer with your watch. That's why I usually buy my Hamilton watches from Topper Jewelers. You can also ask them how long the watch has been sitting in their inventory, and an honest company like Topper will tell you. If you buy grey market, you'll have no way of knowing for sure. That said if a watch has been sitting for a while it's still most likely fine. When they say a watch needs service every 5 years, that's if you've been wearing it and it's been running for all that time. A watch that has been sitting and not running shouldn't really have any issues, other than perhaps the lubrication getting dried up, but modern oils and greases shouldn't have a problem from sitting in an idle watch for months or even years, I wouldn't think.
@@JustBlueFish Thanks for that very informative answer. So, it's really fine for a modern automatic watch to let it stop occasionally. Well, just ordered this khaki field from Joma. Hope their stock is in good condition. Thanks again JustBlueFish.
Have you tested to make sure it is indeed sapphire? Wonder why they would not etch that in there
You know I haven't. I wasn't aware that there was a way for someone to test it.
JustBlueFish Theres water tests on UA-cam you can do, have the same watch with the same case back you do with mixed results on the water test. I got mine off Ebay but you got yours from an AD so I'm hoping these new khaki fields are just trying to be sleeker without all the writings. Your video was very helpful, I too was disheartened with my copy and paste response from customer service and the mystery behind the new movement
the more I look at these the more i want one..... seems like the next progression after Orient Seiko 5 and Skx
After the Rolex Explorer this is probably my favorite aesthetic and design on a watch. I love the dial and handset so much.
JustBlueFish isn't there a 40mm case size for the khaki.......?
Be better for my poor eyesight
I think there is a 40 and a 42mm. The dial layout is slightly different though if I'm not mistaken. It's definitely an option.
JustBlueFish can I ask where you got the brochure from please
From the Hamilton website, select "Request a Catalog" from the drop down option when filling out the contact form. www.hamiltonwatch.com/customer-service/contact
Nice review and Great Watch
Surendar Bolegalla thanks for watching.
Just got this for Christmas
Nice, hope you enjoy it.
I got one for Christmas too! I've actually had it on my wrist for a month now as my wife was kind enough to let me have it early after I convinced her wearing it early would give enough time to replace it if there were any problems ;-) I absolutely love it and it's the only watch that's kept my Speedmaster Pro off my wrist for longer than a week. Mine is running at -2 seconds per day consistently which is truly amazing. I've taken to setting it 10 seconds fast so over 20 days use it's no more than +/-10 seconds out. The accuracy drops to about -5 seconds per day when it is left to wind down a bit but when it stays wound on my wrist I'm getting that 2 second accuracy which is fantastic performance for a mechanical watch at this price. All mechanical movements have their own "personality" like this. Fantastic size, beautiful design and good quality construction and finish. As you can probably tell I am super pleased with it! I hope you enjoy wearing yours, you made a great choice. People have a lot of love for this range of Hamilton watches.
Do you still have the watch and if so has it been a good watch for you?
I had sold it, regretted it, and have since bought a new one on the metal bracelet (recently reviewed). I've been very happy with them.
Thanks I will look for the review. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I am looking at this vs a SARB035. I will probably get the lighter color face. Looking for something a bit dressy but still a sports watch I can wash my hands and take a shower. I need a watch between my diver watch and dress watch that I can wear with short sleeve shirts.
The SARB is a great watch, you can’t go wrong either way.
I had the same irritating experience. Hamilton and their dealers are complicit in an ongoing fraud against their customers by not informing them, and updating their websites, before putting these out with the new movements. The watch has a display back, and they thought nobody would notice?
It would be nice to make an informed decision before making a purchase, right? I mean overall I'm not disappointed with what I got but that's not really the point is it? Thanks for sharing your experience I appreciate it.
They do a poor job informing people of what they are getting period. I had to find into outside their website in order to know whether their crowns were screw down or not. Very annoying that they don't make the effort to inform people of useful information.
It's the new Eta 2824(-...) and yes you can regulate it yourself
Shout out to Lancaster PA 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Hey do you know the lug to lug distance of his watch?
I think it was 48mm if I remember correct but I will double check tomorrow and let you know if I remember.
JustBlueFish Watch Reviews awesome thanks for taking the time!
There are no plastic parts if you research further... I think. Mines +/- 4 seconds? Not completely sure, but crazy accurate; I know that is not the norm. I can leave it for 3 days on my desk, still charged:) H-10 is an upgrade. It is a huge company, so the reply you got does not surprise me at all. This is why most of my watches are from dynamic microbrands like Vaer. Ironically, by quoting their cut and paste answer, your youtube transcript will perpetuate that online. Online information is like water; it takes the path of least resistance, so most large websites will cut and paste info from each other. That's Hamilton and the Swatch group protecting their product.
Oh, nothing not masculine about a 36mm or 37mm. People these days over compensate. My Dad's Korean War watch was under 36mm. I really like the watch, but the larger band holes, thickness of the band, and hole spacing, makes the band not usable for me.
perfect watch
80 hours thats cool.
It's definitely more than enough power reserve. Great for those days you don't wear the watch but want to know it's going to be running the next time you pick it up.
DHL it soon coming With my hamilton Field H-10 14.00 o clock
Nice, enjoy it!
Having a 17 cm wirst which hamilton would recommend me the 38mm or the 42 mm version? Great video!
Jorge González My wrist is about 18cm and I am very happy with the 38mm watch case. The 42mm would probably be fine, but maybe a little on the large size. I'd suggest the 38mm, but I have other watches with 42mm cases that wear just fine. I guess it depends on if you like to wear a little larger watches or not.
Cool I will try both of them and I will decide. I asked you because I read that this watch has long handles so it looks bigger. thank you!
I had just unboxed this watch and began to wear it. I was really excited but confused by the back markings like you were. As I was watching your video, the watch stopped. I hadn't had the watch 15 minutes and it quit working. The back of the second hand was catching on the minute hand causing it to stop completely. Really disappointed they let something like that slip.
That sucks, sorry to hear about your having a problem with your Hamilton. I hope you are able to return or replace it with the vendor you purchased it from. It's a great watch that I'm sure you'll love, if it was working correctly!
JustBlueFish I'm exchanging it for another. Pretty sure it's just a one off, but disappointed in Hamilton quality control letting that get out with such a stupid failure. Great video!
thats a lovely watch
I agree!
I have heard (I have NO idea if this is true…please, anyone who knows, chime in) that the 25 jewel H-10 has no plastic balance wheel or balance fork. The 23 jewel H series HAS PLASTIC PARTS….Guess which? Yep, balance wheel & balance fork. How disingenuous :-( The entire lack of regulator cock is in place to intentionally force the customer to return the watch….to Switzerland . The constant drum beat of 80 HOURS OF RESERVE POWER!!! is ridiculous. I could rant on but I do not blame Hamilton. This is 💯Swatch Group. Understand what you’re buying. Thank you Sir for an awesome vid. Made me think! All of the above is imho only. An opinion. GBU All
nice review, I did one on my Hamilton as well. cheers
Thanks I'll check yours out.
can anyone request a catalogue?
Poor water resistance pass on that till it’s fixed
I do not know where you bought it, but it's a perfect replica!
Why do you say that?
I say because the originals have a number at 3 o'clock and in the middle of the dial there are rotating points and also at the rear the dial of the automatic dial is screwed
But seeing well I had to see on the official page and the dial is identical to yours!
It is aversion of 42 millimeters that the dial is different !.
I was confused now !
Sorry
Helder Silva dont try be an expert before researching.
@@nan1064 Yeah, what a stupid comment! He could have found out the watch is correct with about a minute on google. Up till now you can find these watches with 3 different sizes, 2 different movements and two different Hamilton logo cutouts depending on the age of the movement, and finally there are 2 differently engraved case backs, all of them genuine and correct. Hamilton likes to change these things from time to time for some reason. But no, bozo up there just announces it's a fake, just like that.
Common Sense 101: When making a purchase decision, establish what is important to you about the item (i.e. appearance, function, collectability, accuracy, etc..) Then, find the information of interest. Finally, make a decision based on your evaluation.
Apparently, your decision was heavily weighted based on appearance. If the movement was important you, you could have returned it if you immediately inspected it when it arrived.
Thanks for watching.
my next purchase for sure!
I hope you enjoy it.
JustBlueFish thanks! I'm still allocating the money at the moment, but I'm pretty close!
Are you going with the leather strap or the bracelet? I like the leather a lot but regret I didn't get it on the bracelet.
JustBlueFish I'm gonna go with brown leather
Nice, do a review video when you get it! Not enough Hamilton reviews on UA-cam.
Take the back off and have watch maker look at the movement.
Why?
Imagine making a 23 minute review video about a WRIST WATCH & not putting it on your WRIST
mine is +2 per day
The crown is to big
It is a bit oversized.
It's a field watch after all functionality over looks...
Alessandro really it doesn’t need to be that large , other modes the crown isn’t that large
It's funny that it's a feature I actually like about the watch. It's utilitarian looking, easy to manipulate and I could not be happier with mine. On a reddit thread on the watch recently, a few people said how they really liked the oversized crown too. It's totally in the eye of the beholder ultimately.
I love it but that's probably because I'm an iwc big pilot fan
A $350 watch with a delicate crown that I can't use....and why should I not just buy a Seiko again?????
Angel Cortez to be fair the crown being a point of weakness may just be an over exaggerated internet rumor. I suspect that it's less of an issue then people make it out to be. I only included it in the discussion as a datapoint for people to research when deciding if they want to own a Hamilton.
JustBlueFish
I understand your point. I guess that to me if I am going to pay twice to three times as much as a Seiko is worth I expect the same or a greater reliability. I live the look of the watch though. I have been on the fence to buy one for more than a year but it's too expensive for me.
I've got a review on the Seiko snzg13 coming soon if you're looking for a less expensive field watch option. Probably next week, keep an eye out.
JustBlueFish
Thanks, I will check it out.
Omega is an outstanding!
your videos are too long