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Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm Mens Watch
Ref. H69439931
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The Khaki Field's roots go back to the watches Hamilton supplied to American military personnel in the 1960s, and this reference holds closer to that original than most contemporary field watches dare. The 38mm diameter keeps it honest to the era it is drawing from — large enough to read quickly, small enough to wear under a sleeve — and at 9.5mm it sits flat against the wrist in a way that heavier tool watches rarely manage. The H-50 movement inside is hand-wound, which matters more than it might first appear. Eighty hours of reserve means a watch set down on Friday evening is still running Monday morning, and the ritual of winding it connects the owner to the watch in a way an automatic does not quite replicate. The matte case finish and military-style dial with triangular markers are period-correct without feeling costumed; the green NATO with brown leather accents reads as practical rather than decorative, and it is easy to swap should the mood change.
- Reference
- H69439931
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 9.5mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Manual
- Calibre
- H-50
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Fabric strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 47mm
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
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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.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is hand-wound, so it needs winding every day or two but never a battery.
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.
What size strap does it take?
20mm. 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 47mm, which suits wrists from roughly 16cm (6¼ inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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