Khaki Field King Black PVD Ref. H64465733

When it comes to military watches, Hamilton played a horologically significant role in American history, as the official supplier for watches to the U.S. Armed Forces from 1914, Hamilton produced mil-spec watches for the U.S. forces in the Vietnam War between 1964 and 1975. When the market shifted towards wrist watches after the war, Hamilton continued to produce exceptional watches for the commercial market upholding their military roots with robustness and accuracy in mind. Now being part of the Swatch Group, Hamilton combines fine Swiss watchmaking and their proud heritage to produce incredible military-inspired watches they are best known for.

Out of all the colours from the colour spectrum that could be chosen for a watch, black seems to be one of the most versatile colours that goes with just about anything, not to mention it also looks extremely sleek with a touch of mystique. On top of that, black watches serve a practical function as a tactical field watch, especially from a military point of view. Having a subdued timepiece that camouflages easily is essential in avoiding unwanted attraction when maneuvering in dark places during military operations. Hamilton unveiled their latest iteration of the Khaki King, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto Black PVD Ref. H64465733. This variation brings a stealthy black aesthetic to the historic design. 



Hamilton Khaki Field King Black PVD Ref. H64465733

The Khaki Field King Auto Black PVD Ref. H64465733 retains the contemporary dimensions, having a 40mm case diameter and a thickness of 11.3mm, a versatile size that would look right in place in many wrist sizes. Housed in a satin brushed stainless steel case and bezel, the black PVD coating transforms the watch into a monochromatic and understated timepiece that adds a distinct character to make the watch look pretty badass. In line with the black PVD case, the supplied black 22mm leather strap compliments well with the overall theme. 


While the Khaki Field King Auto Black PVD Ref. H64465733 receives a modern twist to its case, the dial stays unchanged from the traditional layout of the Khaki King. The dial consists of white printed Arabic numerals and an inner ring with military time which were essential for military timing operations. Against the black utilitarian dial, the syringe-shaped minute and hour hands makes the dial incredibly easy to read, explicitly designed for the hour hand to touch the inner indices for 24-hour military time while the minute hand reaches the outer minute markers.

Original MIL-W-46374 specifications

The hands and indexes are treated with Superluminova luminous paint for a bright green glow in the dark, serving as a modern replacement for the radioactive tritium lume used on military issued watches. The dial of the Khaki Field King Auto Black PVD Ref. H64465733 is evidently built for purpose, being uncluttered and legible. One of the hallmarks of the watch includes the date and day complication - cleverly situated at the 12 o’clock position, retaining the dial's legibility and symmetry. Protecting the dial is a piece of sapphire crystal, providing superior scratch resistance.

At the heart of the Khaki Field King Auto Black PVD Ref. H64465733 lies the Hamilton caliber H-40 automatic movement, which is a modified 25 jewel ETA day/date movement. The movement's main highlights include the boosted 80-hour power reserve achieved by lowering the 4 Hz beat rate of 28,800 beats per hour to 3 Hz (21,600 beats per hour). The lowered beat rate also translates to a more robust movement due to the lesser friction produced between the parts over time. The movement is operated by the knurled crown at the 3 o’clock position, protected by crown guards against accidental knocks that may harm the movement. At the back of the watch, the movement is viewable through the see-through exhibition case back, featuring a custom decorated rotor with the Hamilton logo engraved. The case back is screwed in to attain a water resistance of 5 bar (50 meters)

SuperLuminova for Superb Glow In Dark

The Khaki Field King Auto Black PVD Ref. H64465733 is a stunning option for those seeking a stealthy tool watch that retains design elements from the legendary Hamilton mil-spec field watch. As many of Hamilton's other watches, this iteration offers a purpose-built and rugged design that will look as stylish as ever.