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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat May 19, 2018 4:39 pm

logan2z wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 4:35 pm
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The brown looks nicer I think.
I do have a lot of black dialed watches so brown would make for some variety :think:
The vintage styling is a lot more harmonious on the brown one. Do it. It seems cool.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by dukerules » Sat May 19, 2018 4:57 pm

I'm going for the brown I think.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by hoppyjr » Sat May 19, 2018 8:46 pm

logan2z wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 4:18 pm
The brown looks nicer I think.
I do have a lot of black dialed watches so brown would make for some variety :think:

You should get rid of that ugly black dial Planet Ocean. If you do, let me know and I’ll help dispose of that eyesore.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Sat May 19, 2018 11:39 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 8:46 pm
logan2z wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 4:18 pm
The brown looks nicer I think.
I do have a lot of black dialed watches so brown would make for some variety :think:

You should get rid of that ugly black dial Planet Ocean. If you do, let me know and I’ll help dispose of that eyesore.

:grin:
:) If I decide to get rid of it you'll be the first to know.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by 1954Selmer » Sun May 20, 2018 6:32 am

I would enjoy the brown dial.
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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by Jeep99dad » Sun May 20, 2018 6:43 am

I’ve been looking at those too, but worried the Small 38mm case width vs long 48mm lugs may not suit me. But the more I see pics the harder it is to resist, like the ones below on canvas. Of the two based on pics only I lean to brown but black looks good too.
I may have to go try it on at my AD if he has them

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by Denizen » Sun May 20, 2018 7:44 am

Well, if anyone should get the brown, post pics and feedback.

My black dial ain't going anywhere and I dig it. On NATO and hand-wind == pluses for me.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by 2ar2c1 » Sun May 20, 2018 12:28 pm

the brown looks good, been wearing it on a bunch of straps, the size is fine, the stock strap is kinda odd, didn't like it:
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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:37 am

I finally got to try this on the other day and, sadly, I think it wears a bit small on me - smaller than my Mark XV. It's a really nice piece and a bargain but it isn't a good fit for me :(

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by R_Ongjoco » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:38 am

logan2z wrote:
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:37 am
I finally got to try this on the other day and, sadly, I think it wears a bit small on me - smaller than my Mark XV. It's a really nice piece and a bargain but it isn't a good fit for me :(
Was it at an AD in the Bay Area? I've also been meaning to try one on.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:48 am

R_Ongjoco wrote:
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:38 am
logan2z wrote:
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:37 am
I finally got to try this on the other day and, sadly, I think it wears a bit small on me - smaller than my Mark XV. It's a really nice piece and a bargain but it isn't a good fit for me :(
Was it at an AD in the Bay Area? I've also been meaning to try one on.
Yes, it was at Topper. They only had one left in stock so you may want to get over there soon.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by CGSshorty » Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:46 am

logan2z wrote:I finally got to try this on the other day and, sadly, I think it wears a bit small on me - smaller than my Mark XV. It's a really nice piece and a bargain but it isn't a good fit for me :(
It will definitely be too small for me, then. Too bad as I really like the look.
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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:16 am

CGSshorty wrote:
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:46 am
logan2z wrote:I finally got to try this on the other day and, sadly, I think it wears a bit small on me - smaller than my Mark XV. It's a really nice piece and a bargain but it isn't a good fit for me :(
It will definitely be too small for me, then. Too bad as I really like the look.
I'm pretty disappointed as I really wanted it to work for me. But it's worth trying on if you get a chance.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by R_Ongjoco » Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:44 am

logan2z wrote:
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:48 am

Yes, it was at Topper. They only had one left in stock so you may want to get over there soon.
Thanks, might have to drop by and try it out one of these days.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:21 am

Dang. That sucks. I was looking to get one.
Hope I get to try one locally. Definitely not ordering without trying it on first.
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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:42 am

Jeep99dad wrote:
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:21 am
Dang. That sucks. I was looking to get one.
Hope I get to try one locally. Definitely not ordering without trying it on first.
Definitely try before you buy. I almost ordered sight unseen and am glad I didn't.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by smalls » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:09 am

I think it wears large for 38 with the long lugs but that’s just me. So far I’m digging it as a grab and go. Keep forgetting to wind it.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:00 pm

smalls wrote:
Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:09 am
I think it wears large for 38 with the long lugs but that’s just me. So far I’m digging it as a grab and go. Keep forgetting to wind it.

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I had my Mk. XV with me for comparison and the Hamilton felt smaller. It could be the combination of the thinner case and the paper thin NATO that the Hamilton comes on, but it definitely had little presence on my wrist :shrug:

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:12 pm

I bet the mark xv dial is larger. Those mugs look long though.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by jswing » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:23 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
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I bet the mark xv dial is larger. Those mugs look long though.
They are, mug to mug is 48.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:31 pm

jswing wrote:
Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:23 pm
JP Chestnut wrote:
Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:12 pm
I bet the mark xv dial is larger. Those mugs look long though.
They are, mug to mug is 48.
At least they're not ugly mugs ;)

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by 2ar2c1 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:35 pm

the smaller bezel on the iwc makes the dial huge:
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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by logan2z » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:53 pm

2ar2c1 wrote:
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:35 pm
the smaller bezel on the iwc makes the dial huge:
It's 38mm, nothing about the Mk. XV is huge :)

In terms of size, they don't look that different to me in that pic.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by Panerai7 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 4:40 am

I often wonder how much this watch would be liked if it were a micro.
My guess it would ripped to shreds from the ratio of 38mm to the lug length of what looks like 55mn, to the color of the lume, to how crowded the dial is and how close the 24 hour track is to the other numerals. And it's so dumb like you can't add quickly 12 to the time and know that 11: 25 PM is 23:25, the whole world is doing it.
That crown is too big , sticking out too much, lug holes are drilled in a way where I bet there's a gap that Nomos would be proud of.
Not following the mass Hysteria , to be honest. And Im usually on board with DWC latest drool of the month, well except for that doxa obviously that had a dime size dial in bloated case.

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Re: New Hamilton Khaki Field Reissue

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:03 am

^^^ lol - tell us how you really feel, Art!
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