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Hamilton’s Khaki line has always led the affordable field watch market because the company has always retained sight of what makes the field watch so unique. The brand’s field timepieces have always centered on simple, clean dials and military-inspired neutral colors of tan, black, and white for exceptional legibility. They’ve also remained true to their roots and on the smaller side, at least by modern watch standards, with options available as small as 37mm.
With this latest update to the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition, launched just last year, the company continues to adhere to the same core principles while offering a few noteworthy aesthetic additions.
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Building on a standout new release from 2023
The original Hamilton Khaki Expedition launched in the fall of 2023 and made waves in the watch world due to its unique exploration-centered feature set. A new bi-directional rotating compass bezel, a screw-down crown and water resistance to 10 bar (100m) made it arguably Hamilton’s most adventure-focused watch in the company’s already deep field watch lineup. The model also featured shorter lugs, creating a new offering in the Khaki line that was more compact and easier to wear on smaller wrists. Powered by Hamilton’s H-10 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve, it instantly became one of the most capable field watches on the market at its price point.
