## The Watch | Spec | Detail | |---|---| | Brand | [[Hamilton]] | | Model | Khaki Field Automatic Date | | Reference | H70455533 | | Size | 38mm | | Thickness | ~11.5mm | | Lug-to-lug | 47mm | | Lug width | 20mm | | Movement | H-10 (ETA 2824-2 base, modified) | | Power reserve | 80 hours | | Water resistance | 100m | | Crystal | Sapphire | | Dial | Green | | Strap | Leather | ![[Pasted image 20260815132722.png]] ## Role in My Collection The **anchor piece** — the first mechanical watch I bought and the one that started the collection. Fills the **field watch** slot. Simple, legible, rugged, honest. The 80-hour power reserve means I can leave it off for a long weekend and it's still running Monday. The green dial gives it just enough personality without being flashy. ## Why I Chose It - 38mm wears perfectly on my wrist - Legitimate military heritage (Hamilton supplied US military for 75+ years) - The H-10 movement's 80-hour reserve is exceptional at this price - Works on any strap — leather, NATO, canvas - Sub-$1,000 entry point that doesn't feel like a compromise ## See Also - [[Hamilton]] — brand overview - [[My Watch Collection]] - [[Watch Wish List]]