Khaki Field King Auto Blue - Leather Ref. H64475540

Hamilton has always been associated with its military roots. Their timepieces have been tried-and-tested in the toughest conditions on land, air, and sea, producing watches of the highest performance standards has become second nature to them. Many of Hamilton's watches continue to be influenced by their proud heritage, upholding the value of producing robust watches with high quality and precision.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto Blue - Leather Ref. H64475540

Combining historic military design with modern upgrades, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date Blue is well respected by many watch collectors and enthusiasts for its excellent specifications, versatility and great value for money. The brushed stainless steel case features a 40mm diameter and a lug to lug distance of 49.7mm; these dimensions give the watch a comfortable fit that will cater to many wrist sizes. In contrast to the brushed finishing on the case, the bezel is done in a high polish finish, exerting a sporty vibe, making this piece fit right in place even in dressier settings—moreover, the Khaki Field King Day-Date Blue has a lug width of 20mm, which allows for a wide combination of straps. The watch comes fitted with a rustic brown leather strap paired with a steel buckle engraved with the Hamilton logo. Overall, the case feels sturdy and well built - just what a military-inspired watch should feel like.

True to its heritage as a tribute to military-issued watches, the dial of the Khaki Field King Day-Date remains clean and purposeful. It features crisp, white-printed Arabic numerals and an outer minute track that pops against the deep blue sunburst backdrop, striking a balance between utility and a subtle hint of refinement. The syringe-shaped handset makes the dial incredibly easy to read at a glance, ensuring that the watch never loses its field-ready identity. For visibility in the dark, the hands and indices are treated with Super-LumiNova for a bright green glow—a necessary modern upgrade from the radioactive tritium used in the vintage originals.

Original MIL-W-46374 specifications

The dial of the Khaki Field King Day-Date is evidently built for purpose, being uncluttered and legible. One of the new additions to the traditional mil-spec dial 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 slightly domed sapphire crystal, providing superior scratch resistance.

At the heart of the watch 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 10 bar (100 meters).

SuperLuminova for Superb Glow In Dark

All things considered, the Khaki Field King Day-Date Blue truly became a cult favorite, bringing great specifications while retaining many of its military heritage designs. At this price point, obtaining an automatic Swiss-made timepiece with a prestigious history would not be an easy task. With this piece's practicality and versatility, we can see why this piece reigns as the 'king'.

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