The weather is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, which means it’s that time of year: time for field watches. At least, it feels like the season for the highly wearable and military-styled timepiece that fits easily under a cuff. And several great-looking examples were recently announced in a short span of time, each with its own appeal and each the result of a compelling collaboration.
The only catch is you’ve got to choose which you’ll wear but whether you’ve got the budget for a $199 Timex or a $595 field watch from Hamilton or Benrus, you’re spoiled for options.
Hodinkee x Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical
HodinkeeHamilton Khaki Field Limited Edition for Hodinkee
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$10,550.00 (94% off)
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is an absolute classic, and for this limited edition of 800 examples Hodinkee gave the familiar hand-wound, sandblasted watch a dial that harkens to early field watches — as opposed to the 1980s design on which the familiar Khaki Field is based.
It includes a simplified dial with bold Arabic numerals (lacking the military time markings), a “railroad track” for seconds and minutes and some orange highlights for a contemporary twist. The Khaki Field Mechanical is only part of Hodinkee’s collab with Hamilton which also includes a Khaki Pilot Pioneer chronograph ($2,145) — and they’re also available as a set ($2,740).
- Movement: ETA H-50 hand-wound
- Diameter: 38mm
- Water Resistance: 50m
