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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz 33mm Unisex Watch White
Ref. H69301110
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The Khaki Field lineage runs back to the watches Hamilton supplied to American forces during the Second World War, and the design logic of those pieces — legible Arabic numerals, matte surfaces, nothing extraneous — carries through to this version entirely intact. At 33mm it occupies an increasingly rare position: a proper field watch at a proportion that actually fits the narrower wrists it is made for, sitting flat at 7.55mm and spanning just 41mm lug-to-lug so it never overhangs. The old-radium tint on the Super-LumiNova gives the white dial a warmer cast than it might have under pure white lume, which softens what could otherwise read as clinical. The matte finish on both the case and bracelet kills reflections the way field watches were always meant to, and the integrated quick-release system means the bracelet can be swapped without tools if canvas or leather suits the occasion better.
- Reference
- H69301110
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Khaki Field
- Case size
- 33mm
- Case thickness
- 7.55mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F05.105
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 41mm
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.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Khaki Field range (50), Back in Stock (3,988), Stainless Steel Watches (2,814), Watches Under 37mm (1,465), Sports Watches (700) and Field Watches (53).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 33mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Hamilton's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Hamilton Khaki Field alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H69301110 | T1222231103300 | V12040015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £425 | £380 | £429 |
| Case size | 33mm | 32mm | 35mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
18mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 41mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £425, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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