Khaki Field Mechanical - less is more.

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Wristwatch.
I wore one that looked very similar when I served in Vietnam in the early seventies. It is mechanical only…I have to wind it…a super long 80 hour power reserve means winding that frequently. And…no, it won’t tell me how much air is in my tires or what the relative humidity is in Bolivia. It just tells me the time. I set it over a week ago and just checked it. Yup, still accurate TO THE SECOND!

What Hamilton sez: 38 mm stainless steel case, three hand display, dark dial with light-colored numerals, triangular indexes with old radium color Super-LumiNova®, durable NATO strap: The new Khaki Field Mechanical is a faithful recreation of its original 1960s forebear and is true to Hamilton’s military heritage. The original soldier’s watch now features Hamilton’s unique ‘Earth’ colored PVD case coating. Sapphire crystal. H-50 movement. Swiss made.

Also had a Hamilton. Issued along with my KaBar and my M14. 2nd tour i traded the KaBar for a Randall fighting knife and the M14 for a 16. Kept the watch for several years.

Qualified Expert with the M-14 in 1970. It was greatly respected. I was a Medic…Clinical Specialist so I didn’t carry when I served in Vietnam. I did have a .30 Carbine that I used…never. I would rather have a .45 Auto. I was gifted a beautiful Randal dagger (history classified) by a friend here and it’s going to my son. Interesting times then and now.

There is still something beautiful in the the adage "Form follows function." I never had a military watch but the simplicity and dependability of them is admirable.

I recommend not letting a tank run over one.

Somehow, I don't think that would be a forseeable circumstance but I don't doubt the possibility for a moment. After all, truth is stranger than fiction; Tilly hats have been recovered from elephant feces - still wearable after a thorough cleaning.

Singed said:

Somehow, I don't think that would be a forseeable circumstance but I don't doubt the possibility for a moment. After all, truth is stranger than fiction; Tilly hats have been recovered from elephant feces - still wearable after a thorough cleaning.
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New meaning to Sh#t Head.

Blackhorse said:

Qualified Expert with the M-14 in 1970. It was greatly respected. I was a Medic…Clinical Specialist so I didn’t carry when I served in Vietnam. I did have a .30 Carbine that I used…never. I would rather have a .45 Auto. I was gifted a beautiful Randal dagger (history classified) by a friend here and it’s going to my son. Interesting times then and now.

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Because I was in Spec Ops I qualified expert with the M1, M14, M16, and the 45, which amazed me because I think the one I was issued was a hold over from WWII. Rattled when you shook it, lol. But it was effective in a fire fight. My first tour I was a designated marksman so I carried a scoped M14 and a sidearm. However, our medic also carried a sidearm.

I get my Rifle and my shotgun merit badges. I never could qualify for Archery. Had to be on longbow.

The extent of my arms qualification was the FN C1A1, the Canadian version of the FN FAL (Fabrique Nationale, fusil automatique leger, Belgium). It was a powerful and accurate rifle, but considered heavy. It was also the rifle of choice for NATO forces and often referred to as "the right arm of the free world." The RCMP also used them in tactical situations. It was readily converted to use as a sniper rifle, holding several distance records, and to an automatic weapon. As the C2A1 automatic rifle it was regularly mounted as an anti-vehicular weapon and used on bipods as a squad assault rifle. It was phased out in 1988-90 in favour of the C-7 which was four pounds lighter with a loaded magazine. The FN C1A1 was slightly over 11 pounds with a 20 round magazine, 7.62 x 51mm. I wish I owned one...truthfully the only arm I've ever wanted to own. With the exception of a Taurus Judge, .410, but they're prohibited here. As is the C1A1, they were all decomissioned by DND.




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Can I ask a firearm question here? Do they make a grip to help with the cocking of a pistol. With my hand problems I can’t grip. I am looking to get a revolver. Just need a 22 for snake control .

UkuleleDude67 said:

Can I ask a firearm question here? Do they make a grip to help with the cocking of a pistol. With my hand problems I can’t grip. I am looking to get a revolver. Just need a 22 for snake control .

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They might make things that attach to the hammer?

I’d try contacting a gunsmith.

Why not look for a good used 22 double action? Then no cocking. The older S&W match 22s are very accurate. Not cheap but will last forever.

UkuleleDude67 said:

Can I ask a firearm question here? Do they make a grip to help with the cocking of a pistol. With my hand problems I can’t grip. I am looking to get a revolver. Just need a 22 for snake control .

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all I heard was cocking and snake control, my x missus should have had one of them as she always said my one eyed trousers snake should be shot
She did suffer with bad Gout of the lady garden every time I tried to touch it she would yell "Gout Gout Getout!!!!"

UkuleleDude67 said:

Can I ask a firearm question here? Do they make a grip to help with the cocking of a pistol. With my hand problems I can’t grip. I am looking to get a revolver. Just need a 22 for snake control .

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not sure of grip UD but they do make hammer attachments for most guns. A mate has one on his winchester repeater. Have you bought some rat shot?pretty cool like having a mini shotgun in a .22 good for prob 3 yards. Great for snakes I heard they are all protected over here so it might just be hearsay
Also on the grip 3d printing might be a goer also if you know some pooter nerds

Thank you Blacky and Ranger and anyone else for your service.

I bought this HUGE bit of gear recently and it doesn't have bells but does have whistles Blacky Very cheap and will probably self destruct if it sees dirt or water but I just like to look at it.
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I also have these on my wish list is why your post pricked my ears mate
Cheap crap yes I agree but I will never get the chance to earn one so its the next best thing for an Aussie on a budget.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006023652826.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.3a2e38da6M86ax&mp=1

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The beauty of a watch like that Hamilton is the simplicity of it. I don't wear a wristwatch, I destroy them. But I do have a wonderful Victor Inox pocketwatch and an indestructible belt watch. Neither are mechanical, sorry to say.

Singed said:

The beauty of a watch like that Hamilton is the simplicity of it. I don't wear a wristwatch, I destroy them. But I do have a wonderful Victor Inox pocketwatch and an indestructible belt watch. Neither are mechanical, sorry to say.

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I feel like a traitor buying the cheap watches Singed my mum is Swiss and Grandfather was a Border Guard in WW2 mmmm you could say he was sitting on the fence bad pun,I have so many swiss army knives and love and respect the workmanship of anything Swiss.

Singed said:

The beauty of a watch like that Hamilton is the simplicity of it.

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Yeah…I asked myself what I really wanted it to do.
1. Tell simple time (analog).
2. Be effective to set (second hand stops when stem is pulled out).
3. Tough (Sapphire crystal)
4. Accurate (3-5 seconds/month…really)
5. Long power reserve (this will run about 80 hours on a full wind)
6. Something fun (the feel of the stem as you wind it is super silkey)
7. NATO style band
8. Unique coating/color
9. Swiss made
10. Nine is enough

Mike, you might wany to consider something like this. Cheap, fairly reliable, and if you don't like rubber it's easy to change over to a Nato style nylon fabric band. Invicta has a lot of styles on sale right now under $100 US, some under $50. I've had pretty good luck with Invictas. Have a couple of Grand Divers. Automatic so no batteries to change, water resistant to 600 ft. Check them out. I have a Casio G Shock Mud Master with all the bells, whistles, and extras. Love watch but it isn't cheap, around $350 or so. A good Swiss Automatic will run you $600+. But the Japanese automatics are very good for around $200.