The Hamilton Khaki Field collection is rooted in a direct lineage of mil-spec watches supplied to the United States Armed Forces during the 20th century. This reference translates that utilitarian design while maintaining critical elements like the 24-hour scale for absolute legibility. It introduces a practical, full day-date display at the 12 o'clock position, a signature of this particular Khaki sub-family. Distinct from its mechanical stablemates, this model is powered by a reliable Swiss quartz calibre, prioritizing practicality and durability.
Established in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892, Hamilton's pocket watches are an essential instrument of American industrial expansion. Its initial reputation as "The Watch of Railroad Accuracy" was earned by producing pocket watches of such reliability that they became critical tools for synchronizing the nation's railways. Their legacy was further solidified during World War II, when Hamilton ceased all civilian production to supply over one million timepieces to the U.S. military, creating the utilitarian design template for its iconic Khaki Field collection. In the post-war era, Hamilton introduced one of the world's first battery-powered electric watch in 1957—housed in the landmark, asymmetric Ventura—and later debuting the Pulsar, the first-ever digital electronic watch. This history of American innovation is now paired with Swiss manufacturing as part of the Swatch Group.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: est. 2003 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Field Watch
Size: 40mm Thickness: 10.25mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, round, brushed finish, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, fixed dome bezel, brushed finish, light visible wear Dial: Beige dial, Arabic numerals with 24-hour inner track, lumed Hands: Syringe shape hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, signed, pull/push crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire, light visible wear Bracelet: Black leather strap, pin buckle Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, light visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss ETA base