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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 Review: The Case for Winding Your Watch
Hamilton’s $675 field watch asks you to wind it by hand. On paper, an 80-hour reserve and a 9.5mm case make that a fair trade.
Brand
Hamilton Watches
- Founded
- 1892, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Based in
- Switzerland
- Group
- Swatch Group
- Known for
- Khaki Field, Khaki Navy Scuba, 80-hour calibers
Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892 and is now based in Biel as part of the Swatch Group. The Khaki Field and Khaki Navy lines keep its military and tool-watch history alive, and its H-10 and H-50 calibers run for 80 hours.
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