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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date 40mm Mens Watch Blue

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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date 40mm Mens Watch Blue

Ref. H64475140

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The 40mm brushed stainless steel case sits 11.8mm thick with a 50mm lug-to-lug span, finished with a polished bezel for contrast. The sun-brushed blue dial carries bold Arabic hour markers with Super-LumiNova luminescence, and the day-date complication sits at 12 o'clock rather than the more conventional three. An anti-reflective sapphire crystal sits above it all, with an exhibition case back revealing the H-40 automatic movement beneath — 25 jewels, 21,600vph, and an 80-hour power reserve. The stainless steel bracelet features an EasyClick quick-change system, and water resistance runs to 100 metres.

Reference
H64475140
Brand
Hamilton
Collection
Khaki Field
Case size
40mm
Case thickness
11.8mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Dial
Blue
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
H-40
Functions
Day-date
Water resistance
100m
Bracelet / strap
Stainless steel bracelet
Strap colour
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Retailer
Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
Lug-to-lug
50mm
Power reserve
80 hours
Learn more about Hamilton

Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.

Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.

The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.

Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.

American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.

1892
Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
1918
Supplies the first US airmail flights.
1957
The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
1968
Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
1974
Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.

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Also in 7 collections

This watch appears in the Hamilton Khaki Field range (50), Back in Stock (3,236), Stainless Steel Watches (2,946), Automatic Watches (1,744), Blue Dial Watches (813), Sports Watches (784) and Field Watches (62).

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What the specifications mean

A mechanical watch for everyday wear.

Strengths

  • 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
  • 40mm suits most wrists
  • Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
  • 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
  • Luminous hands and markers for low light
Best forSwimmingEveryday wear

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SpecificationThis watchKhaki Field King Day-Date 40mm Mens Watch BlueH64475140TissotPRX Automatic 40mm Mens Watch White Mother Of PearlT1374071111100CertinaDS-1 Day Date Automatic 40mm Mens WatchC0294301601100
Price£715£710£755
Case size40mm40mm40mm
Water resistance100m100m100m
MovementAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
StrapStainless steel braceletStainless steel braceletLeather strap
Power reserve80 hours80 hours
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch

Can I swim with it?

Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.

Water resistance explained

Will the glass scratch?

Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.

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Does it need a battery?

No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.

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How long does it run for when it's not worn?

About 80 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.

Will it fit my wrist?

Lug-to-lug is 50mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16.5cm (6½ inches) upward.

Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.

How to size a watch to your wrist

Is it a men's or women's watch?

Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.

Cheapest place to buy

Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £715, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.

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