Such a great everyday watch. The only flaw is its lack of a screw down crown. Mine got a foggy crystal after going into a hot tub. I'll definitely be rebuying it soon.
@jonfavale
2 жыл бұрын
Probably the quick temperature change deformed the gaskets enough to let water in
@nurshadsarki
7 жыл бұрын
Ive had mine for about a year and its still my favorite. Incredibly versatile with all kinds of leather and nato straps
@riseuplight
5 жыл бұрын
Random Bob is your everyday watch guy, which is why he's so appealing
@Ecksterphono
5 жыл бұрын
2834-2a. They removed the regulator pins and slowed the beat to increase the power reserve to 80hrs. The regulator is preset to factory specs. Just like the powermatic 80. Hamilton named that movement the H-40. The other power king with the Etachron regulator is only 38 hours of power reserve. ( None H-40).
@eucitizen78
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it has more power reserve and it runs more accurate . To adjust the watch you need to work the screws on the balance spring.
@Ecksterphono
3 жыл бұрын
@@eucitizen78 they're located on the balance wheel post
@GlennHigley
4 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting for delivery of the black dial version. It's a watch I've admired/desired for some time. I came across a good price and couldn't resist treating myself with one for an upcoming millstone (sic) birthday. I'm fairly new to watch collecting and this will be my second Swiss automatic. Given it's looks, specs and consistently good reviews I expect to like it very much. Thank you for your informative review and keep up the good work, Sir. Best to you, Glenn.
@generalpatton272
7 жыл бұрын
This watch is stellar! Design amazing, love the profile of the side and top. Nice thickness, and finishes. The !H40! movement is perfect, a very accurate, durable, long lasting power reserve. Ideal size (I even have big wrist 8.25). I love the display back with the two blue screws, red jewels, brass components, and cool rotor. I actually enjoy that gap between the clasp to the bracelet(weird I know). The only two downsides for me is I wish it were 10 bar, and the crown is a bit over polished on the sides and I would rather it be more confidence inspiring to wind. I do like the crown guards and crown size, it just needs some sharpness on the diameter. Very underrated timepiece, if they come out with another dial color I'll probably buy that one also.
@BruceWilliams
7 жыл бұрын
I think it's awesome. Love how long the seconds hand is too
@RandomRobReviews
7 жыл бұрын
Another great feature for sure. Seems so simple to do yet many dont.
@andrewkristanto3517
5 жыл бұрын
Just got a Hamilton KK from Japan. Still in a great condition. Bought it @ $350 without the original box & paperwork. ETA-2834, +2 s/d. No sign of fogging/water damage under the crystal.
@Archer335
7 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Seems like a great bang-for-bucks watch. The day and date shift is impressive. Keep that nice Seiko wound up, though. You don't want the oil to get thick. It would then need servicing. I wind mine everyday, whether I wear it or not.
@bigpizzapie
7 жыл бұрын
This is what's s so great about this hobby. You will find a piece that speaks to you and you become hooked.
@kennethm6931
6 жыл бұрын
The one with the H cut in the rotor has been improved by Hamilton and is called the H10 movement great upgrade 70 hr power reserves better accuracy
@Tonyip83
7 жыл бұрын
The Khaki King is legendary for its price:quality ratio. I tried one one a few times at the AD. very nice watch, very refined in design and proportions. Im just suprised youll fall for something like that. its a completely different animal to ur monsters. I didnt know you could get it on a Oyster style bracelet. very nice Tony
@adamgreene831
7 жыл бұрын
Just bought this and got it today...you're review pushed me into it
@HappyMerchant
7 жыл бұрын
After 7 months what are your thoughts regarding your user experience?
@stauffer65
7 жыл бұрын
Love the Hamilton Khaki!! Hamilton over all is such a great brand. Alot of history there brother. It takes like 3am till my Seiko flips d&d. lol Still love it.
@intothewild2345
7 жыл бұрын
Nice watches you have, from what I hear they are setting them up with a laser now, no need for adjustment they have them within a few seconds off each day well respected.
@hanzheng870
5 жыл бұрын
Just bought a hamilton khaki king. But I really regret that I didn't follow your suggestion to buy a bracelet one. Haha, actually I really enjoy my watch and it only loses one sec per day. Excellent review, happy Thanksgiving!
@OFD
7 жыл бұрын
This is the same movement in my Tissot PRC -200 I'm pretty sure. Laser regulated, no adjustment. My most accurate watch by far. Supposedly all are within cosc.
@OFD
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely same movement as I've read other comments. Awesome movement! Better watch now.
@josemariaaguascaribot8904
6 жыл бұрын
The smartest day date indication I ever seen. Regards.
@Spiederia
7 жыл бұрын
Hamilton makes a great watch for the money. Nothing more to say really. Reducing the bps gives them the ability to have an 80 hrs PR. I'm more of a Tudor guy but for $400, can't beat a Hamilton.
@jorgerosas5138
7 жыл бұрын
The new rotor (with the H cut out) is the new movement. On my regular Khaki (no day)it's called the H10. The sweep is not as smooth which I'm ok with but you get an 80 hr. power reserve. I love mine!
@chillwill120
7 жыл бұрын
I prefer the 38mm version with no crown guards and the red tipped seconds hand. My main complaint with this watch is that it needs a screw-down crown and I preferred the older ETA 2824 movement with 28,800 bps.
@louismeluso8633
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I like mine. I think it is rated to 50mm WR. The only issue is it desperately needs AR coating. I have mine on a black croc strap. Great for everyday office work. Quite accurate, too. A keeper!
@JohnThomas-su5bw
7 жыл бұрын
That is the h10 movement.Will last longer than 2428-2 because it beats at 21600 rather than 28800.
@ChrisDuncan
7 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I have the Khaki King Scuba and I love it! Very accurate and a nice field-diver hybrid.
@hughmckendrick3018
4 жыл бұрын
100m depth? Is it not marked 5 bar on the case back? 50m only.
@WatchmakerErik
7 жыл бұрын
All the cool kids love records now. I buy all my new music on records :)
@matthewbohlin
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree on looking like a record. Good call!
@rdk_metalmelter1250
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review! On Wednesday, June 6th, I achieved my 45 year anniversary at my employer, CNH Industrial. I chose this watch as my award, and I love it, too! I need to get the band adjusted, then I'm ready to wear it, probably as an everyday watch. One question I have, is that Hamilton suggests maintenance every 3 - 5 years. Is that just a general cleaning? By the way, I live about 8 miles away from Lancaster, Pa. where Hamilton first started.
@RandomRobReviews
6 жыл бұрын
45 years that’s great. I wouldn’t worry much about the service interval, wear it and see how it goes. Even if it needs little help every 5 years the cost will be pretty low for service. Living in that area should give you many options for finding good Watch guy.
@acrOlyu
6 жыл бұрын
hermosa pieza, me encanta su tamaño y diseño sobrio, y con brazalete aun mejor, saludos desde Chile!!
@scotts9508
7 жыл бұрын
With the announcement of some new Tissot models Swatch has said that they are using more technology to regulate their movements in the manufacturing process. They have learned from the Systim51 process.
@restlesssoulme
4 жыл бұрын
I own one and absolutely love it
@ScottyBennitone
7 жыл бұрын
New h40 movement, 6bps ,21,600vph, 80hr power reserve. Powermatic 80 , basically .
Wow really? I will have to read up on this. Strange has no adjustment on it though?
@ScottyBennitone
7 жыл бұрын
fairly certain if it has an H rotor , then yes . Hopefully someone else will come by and verify
@RandomRobReviews
7 жыл бұрын
Finding some info now. Very cool, I like it even more now.
@tacetblue
7 жыл бұрын
Which movement is better?
@RobertBrownieJr
6 жыл бұрын
I may have just bought myself one of these at an absolute steal...!!
@ashrafloskor
6 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks. There seem to be a lot of scratches from close observation only in two weeks! Mine is a few weeks old and started to show some minor scratches too!!! That shiny edge is the real culprit, I have to get something on brass edge with nato strap next time. Hammy khaki king is a great watch though, keeps excellent time with 80 hours power reserve, love it.
@romansivers
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks Bob!
@eviola11
6 жыл бұрын
"40mm too small" omg.. clocks don't belong on your wrist, people
@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts
4 жыл бұрын
Relax. Some people like bigger watches.
@eviola11
4 жыл бұрын
@@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts 40mm isn't small
@drewhunkins7192
7 жыл бұрын
One thing to consider is that the Hamilton Khaki "King" does not have as deep of a water resistance level than the regular Hamilton Khaki. In fact, the Khaki KIng, from the source I read is not 100m depth rating, it's only 160ish feet whereas the regular Khaki is 100m.
@jerryadams4671
7 жыл бұрын
Loved the review. Thanks, Rob.
@kamael1125
4 жыл бұрын
It's 50m with push crown it's difficult to expect 100
@ARMYRIFLES46
3 жыл бұрын
The hamtilton khaki auto is 100m with a push/ pull crown
@kamael1125
3 жыл бұрын
@@ARMYRIFLES46 yup. But the king is 50 only. Which I find so weird considering its called King haha
@fleshpie2129
7 жыл бұрын
Are all field watches from Hamilton bad lumed? Or is there a model that is better with luminocity?
@JerryWDaviscom
6 жыл бұрын
I like the Khaki a lot better than the Monster. This is a very cool unit. Its "all of a piece", similar to the Sinn 104, which, as you know, I love. You did neglect a lume shot, which is de rigueur for watch vids on watches that have lume. And the adjustment piece is missing? That is very interesting. You should call the factory and let us know. This Hamilton is so well done that it is in contention with the Sinn as my next keeper.
@PreeyenMistry
7 жыл бұрын
those complaining of choppiness well it matches most seiko auto movements with the "slower" bph
@riseuplight
5 жыл бұрын
Choppiness lol it's an ETA not a spring drive
@Foma_Kinyaev4188
Жыл бұрын
Для меня это идеальные часы. Я очень долго ждал, кто же и когда такие сделает.
@jameswalker4947
7 жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed: the buckle looks to be thin folded stamped metal. On the 38mm and 42mm khaki field bracelets the buckle is solid formed metal, very substantial. I don't know why they cheaped-out on this model.
@Teynelimert
3 жыл бұрын
İ have hamilton khaki king. Amazing watch. Grear watch 👍🏻👍🏻
@Mahatma618
6 жыл бұрын
Bought one myself last night.Waiting in anticipation
@valueink
5 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I prefer this over the khaki field. That full day display and date is always there obstructing the clear reading of the time at a glance. The khaki field has much cleaner dial, although I like the 40mm case size of the king. Decisions, decisions...grrr
@DonaldPerley
Жыл бұрын
No regulating lever is because it has a silicon hairspring.
@andytolan4925
4 жыл бұрын
I love my khaki king.
@fungus70
3 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@stoicca
7 жыл бұрын
Too bad the second hand sweeps choppily with this new movement. Plus, I really don't see any benefits of having a longer power reserve. Those who wear this watch everyday simply won't need it, while those who have multiple auto watches can quickly re-adjust once it has stopped beating.
@Oozywolf
7 жыл бұрын
While many disagree, I'm right with you. I don't care if the watch has an 18 hour power reserve, I want that seconds hand as smooth as possible.
@raygv1
7 жыл бұрын
You do realize you just changed the time to advance the d&d wheels there no way you could determine its accuracy after doing that. You'd need a beat counter or check it in a few days
@znasser1
6 жыл бұрын
Great review! Getting one within hours... Noticed you mentioned 100m depth however I could only find 50m in the market and back of your display watch it shows 5 bar. Review mistake? However, do you know if any 10 bar really exist on this model? Someone else stated that he had a 100m one but I could not find any... Thanks!
@RandomRobReviews
6 жыл бұрын
Good catch, yeah I messed up. They are all 50m as far as I have seen.
@fandi465
7 жыл бұрын
This watch is great, especially its day display and eta 80 hour reserve movement. The only problem I found is it wears a little small on wrist. Feels like 38mm, a little bit small than one would expect for a field watch.
@RandomRobReviews
7 жыл бұрын
It does feel small. It has been a refreshing change for me to wear 40mm and less lately
@tambor76
2 жыл бұрын
What is your wrist size?
@cameraz99
2 жыл бұрын
The one with the brown leather strap has an Incabloc shock-protected movement.
@Redbirdsfan1970
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Rob.. I've a question for you. How does the dial and case quality compare to a Seiko? On my Seiko Sumo the hands are cheap, stamped metal and it bugs the hell out of me.
@ChrisCarries_EDC
7 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about getting this watch - couple of questions though for those who own it: 1. When I tried it on, the bracelet felt a bit wobbly. Like side to side... I later tried a Rolex for comparison and the Rolex (obviously) felt more stable. 2. Is there lume on the numbers themselves? Thanks!
@vencibushy
5 жыл бұрын
Some of the newer Khaki kings have the "Swiss made" stamp removed.
@valueink
7 жыл бұрын
There's only 2 micro adjustments from what I see. Does the bracelet have half links? Thanks
@toolongforyoutoread6
7 жыл бұрын
I don't own one, but everything I've seen suggests that they do not. Strapcode sells clasps that could work with this bracelet.
@lonestardude6283
4 жыл бұрын
Late to the game! Always wanted this one, and finally ordered mine today!
@johnravioli8376
4 жыл бұрын
Are you happy with it ??
@lonestardude6283
4 жыл бұрын
John Ravioli yes! My only regret is that I didn’t buy mine with the bracelet! But I did put it on a really nice leather band! The one that came on it was a little stiff!
@johnravioli8376
4 жыл бұрын
Lone Star Dude that’s exactly what I was thinking I need to get it on the bracelet !
@ABGG55
7 жыл бұрын
I have one with old ETA 2836 which is good!
@tonyatkinson2210
5 жыл бұрын
Why does these models no longer have ‘swiss made’ at the bottom anymore ?
@rdbjr52
4 жыл бұрын
The Khaki has many fine attributes as mentioned. However, I can’t get past the missing 12 on the watch face. So, it’s not for me.
@TimeSpace1
3 жыл бұрын
I wish this was 200m with a screw down crown and no date complication
@jamesg4670
5 жыл бұрын
Has anyone done a video comparing this watch to the sarb033 or similar seiko???????
@RandomRobReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I can show them next to each other, guess I never really compared them. Way different but hey, I can bust out quick vid for ya
@jamesg4670
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks im tryna decide between this or similar seiko idk the exact model numbers off the top of my head lol
@mrjasonrowland
4 жыл бұрын
Urban Gentry did.
@danielmelendez9943
4 жыл бұрын
awesome watch, hate the bracelet. should have stuck to a leather band or some other material.
@t-72k16
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Rob, how is the Illumination on this new model compared to the old.
@SF_Curious
Жыл бұрын
At minute 4.05 You said 100m rating but is incorrect it is 50meter water resistance rating
@MarjanApostolovic
7 жыл бұрын
It's the same movement but newer versions have modifications made by Hamilton...
@Cortesevasive
7 жыл бұрын
40mm too small seriously ?> what about 34mm , f*kin crowd pleaser ;)
@eviola11
6 жыл бұрын
yesssssssssss
@riseuplight
5 жыл бұрын
34mm is awkwardly small
@dirt2595
7 жыл бұрын
Why do some not have "Swiss made" at the bottom? On the Hamilton website none of them show it but have the 80 power reserve.. 🤔
@johnnyweston9954
2 жыл бұрын
Mine says swizz made on it
@evilgmail
7 жыл бұрын
Can I ask where did you get it from?
@RandomRobReviews
7 жыл бұрын
Jomashop had them on sale. Very good place to buy from.
@danielasuming
2 жыл бұрын
This is 5 bar (50m) waterproof not 100
@Bardi1717
7 жыл бұрын
It's a great looking watch but it lacks one essential element, it doesn't have the 20 ATM (200m) water resistance. If it had it it would be the value competition for the Rolex Explorer.
@SinnerSince1962
4 жыл бұрын
What I don't like about divers is: 1. I don't dive. 2. They make it extremely uncomfortable to wear any kind of long sleeve. You either tuck your sleeve under it or have it hang on the bulkiness of the watch. 3. Who needs that huge bezel? That thing tells me nothing about the time of day. 4. (OPINION) Most of them are just plain gawdy and ugly.
@Jollopukki2
6 жыл бұрын
Probably 50m water resistance, not 100m.
@Isassi007
6 жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase your watch?
@RandomRobReviews
6 жыл бұрын
Isassi007 Jomashop
@acsiii110
Жыл бұрын
that orange thing is hideous
@jollygoodyo
7 жыл бұрын
i think it's a 50m water resistance rating. not 100m.
@matthewniemann5479
4 жыл бұрын
Where do I get that leather strap?
@Q.Q.
7 жыл бұрын
50m, not 100m.
@unacarafea567
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty funny.... review before reading up on the new movement. Yup, just your everyday watch review guy.
@SinnerSince1962
4 жыл бұрын
It isn't 100m, it's 50m. At least my khaki king is.....
@ashrafloskor
6 жыл бұрын
SS bracelet one has 80 hours power reserve for sure I know!
@Mrtellitlikeitis
5 жыл бұрын
wrist shot? now you get a 5 on the review
@mrzed2349
7 жыл бұрын
it says swiss made but it's an American watch. am I correct
@kibt5227
7 жыл бұрын
mr zed correct.
@WatchmakerErik
7 жыл бұрын
Hamilton was originally an American company. The company is now part of the Swatch group, and is made in Switzerland. They use their American origin as part of their marketing, but they are pretty much a Swiss brand now.
@PETERJOHN101
7 жыл бұрын
I always assumed "swiss made" on a watch face refers to the movement and not to the watch maker itself.
@WatchmakerErik
7 жыл бұрын
A watch can either say Swiss Made or Swiss Movement. Swiss Movement means the movement was assembled in Switzerland, the movement was inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland, and the components of Swiss manufacture accoutn for 60% of the total value of the movement. Swiss Made means the watch has a Swiss movement, the movement is installed in the case in Switzerland, and the manufacturer's final assembly happens in Switzerland.
@MA-wq2ih
4 жыл бұрын
@@WatchmakerErik The last of the original (American) Hamilton watches did have Swiss movements.
@Mrtellitlikeitis
5 жыл бұрын
bro, the gap is under your wrist. Who is going to see it??
@reallypantik6283
7 жыл бұрын
its 5atm
@qwertyman9560
5 жыл бұрын
kha-ki
@filipgabris2458
5 жыл бұрын
It is only 50m not 100m
@christosnsk
5 жыл бұрын
Is hand winding and hacking ?
@RandomRobReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@MoHiker69
5 жыл бұрын
I like my Seiko 5 Field watch muuuuch better :)
@joeglowacki1535
Жыл бұрын
You need a manicure if you are going to continue to show your hands.
@mikemike5253
5 жыл бұрын
i buy the hamilton pioneer team earth with date and not this because the scratses on case!!! make it so cheap in look
@MrJamesDuffy
7 жыл бұрын
It is very different look from the Orange Monster but I think it looks great. I love the machined clasp Hamilton puts on their bracelets and that gap is no big deal. The Khaki King is like a Hulked-out version of their standard field watches which are smaller. Maybe that is what Hamilton means by the Khaki King, it is the biggest, the best and the ultimate field watch.
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