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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. H70455533
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The Khaki Field sits in a line with genuine military roots — Hamilton supplied field watches to American forces throughout the twentieth century, and the design logic of those instruments has never really left this range. The brief has always been the same: legible under pressure, reliable without attention, nothing on the dial that earns its place by looking good alone. At 38mm with a lug-to-lug of 47mm it wears closer to a true vintage field watch than most modern interpretations, sitting flat against the wrist rather than sitting on top of it. The black dial with Super-LumiNova hands reads cleanly at a glance and holds its own in low light. Beneath the caseback, the H-10 is Hamilton's own automatic calibre — built around a Nivachron balance spring that resists magnetic fields without requiring soft-iron shielding, and wound to an 80-hour reserve, which comfortably covers a long weekend off the wrist. The brown leather strap with contrast stitching is the right choice for this case: it reinforces the utilitarian character without reaching for it too deliberately, and the 20mm lug width means alternatives are easy to find when the time comes.
- Reference
- H70455533
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Khaki Field
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 11mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- H-10
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 47mm
- 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.
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Khaki Field range (50), Back in Stock (3,988), Stainless Steel Watches (2,814), Automatic Watches (1,546), Leather Strap Watches (928), Sports Watches (700) and Dress Watches (481).
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H70455533 | T1494071105100 | 68000Q77 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £640 | £675 | £685 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | — | — |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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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 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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow 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.
How to size a watch to your wristIs 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
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £640, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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