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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Blue Dial Brown Strap 42mm
Ref. H70545540
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The Khaki Field line draws directly from the military-issue watches Hamilton supplied to American forces through much of the twentieth century, and this titanium variant makes a clear argument about where that thinking leads when weight becomes a priority. The case brings it in appreciably lighter than steel at the same 42mm, and the Nivachron hairspring — an alloy that resists magnetic fields without the complexity of additional shielding — reflects the same practical logic: a field watch that keeps accurate time wherever it finds itself. The blue dial is an unusual choice for the lineage and reads differently depending on the light, shifting between slate and a warmer mid-blue. The 24-hour inner track is a functional detail from the watch's military DNA rather than decoration. The exhibition caseback lets the H-10 movement be seen, and with 80 hours of power reserve, a watch left off the wrist on Friday is still running Monday morning.
- Reference
- H70545540
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Khaki Field
- Case size
- 42mm
- Case thickness
- 11.45mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- H-10
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Beige
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- 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), Automatic Watches (1,546), Leather Strap Watches (928), Blue Dial Watches (778), Sports Watches (700) and Titanium Watches (165).
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- 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 Titanium Blue alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H70545540 | WWEW01 | C0294261109160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £990 | £995 | £960 |
| Case size | 42mm | 41mm | 41mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 100m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Leather strap | Rubber strap | Mesh bracelet |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | — | 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.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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