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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical H69439931

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical H69439931 is a hand-wound 38mm steel field watch, a direct descendant of the rugged watches Hamilton once supplied to the US military. It runs the manufacture caliber H-50, delivering an unusually high 80-hour power reserve for a movement of its size and class. Cazador has no verified price observations (n=0) for this reference as of today.

Specifications

Case diameter
38 mm
Thickness
9.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
47 mm
Lug width
20 mm
Case material
Stainless steel, matte sandblasted finish
Movement
Caliber H-50, hand-wound, modified ETA 2801-2 base
Power reserve
80 hours
Frequency
21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Water resistance
50 m (5 bar)
Crystal
Domed sapphire
Dial
Black, Arabic numerals, 12/24h scale, syringe hands with vintage-tone luminescent patina
Strap
Khaki-green NATO-style nylon with brown leather accents

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History

Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, building its early reputation on railroad-grade precision watches and, later, on the field watches it supplied to the US military during the Second World War — the direct origin of the aesthetic known today as Khaki Field. The brand progressively moved production to Switzerland from the 1960s onward and is now part of the Swatch Group, headquartered in Bienne with Swiss Made certification [UNVERIFIED: exact transition date not confirmed in this entry].

The Khaki Field Mechanical channels that military heritage in its purest form: a 38mm matte sandblasted steel case, a simple push-pull crown (not screw-down), and a screwed case back, with no aesthetic concession beyond the Arabic-numeral dial and the dual 12/24-hour scale characteristic of instrument watches.

The H69439931 houses the caliber H-50, a hand-wound movement Hamilton derives from the ETA 2801-2 base with proprietary modifications that push power reserve to 80 hours — more than double what's typical for a caliber of this size, and the core technical argument for the entire Khaki Field Mechanical family.

The black dial pairs Arabic numerals with syringe-style hands and a patina-toned SuperLuminova, an aesthetic nod to historical field watches without sacrificing legibility. [UNVERIFIED: we do not confirm the exact launch year for this specific reference, nor whether it remains in active catalog beyond July 2026].

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical H69439931 cost?

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What power reserve does the H-50 caliber offer?

80 hours — a notably high figure for a hand-wound caliber of this size, achieved through Hamilton's modifications to the ETA 2801-2 base.

Is it hand-wound or automatic?

Hand-wound. The H-50 caliber has no automatic rotor; it must be wound manually via the crown.

Is the H69439931 water resistant?

Yes, to 50 meters (5 bar) — enough for daily wear and splashes, though it's not built for diving.

Is Hamilton a Swiss or an American brand?

Both live in its history: it was founded in 1892 in Pennsylvania and today manufactures in Switzerland as part of the Swatch Group, with Swiss Made certification.

What strap size does the Khaki Field Mechanical H69439931 use?

20mm lug width, fitted from the factory with a khaki-green NATO-style nylon strap with brown leather accents.

What sets the Khaki Field Mechanical apart from other Hamilton Khaki Field models?

Its hand-wound movement and the H-50 caliber's 80-hour power reserve set it apart from automatic versions in the same family, which carry shorter power reserves.

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