# Best Hamilton Khaki watches: Field, Murph, Scuba and Aviation Source: https://lumeandbezel.com/best/best-hamilton-khaki-watches Publisher: Lume & Bezel. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lumeandbezel.com/how-we-pick Hamilton's Khaki family is wide, and the names can blur together. The Khaki Field is the classic military-style watch, offered as a hand-wound Mechanical or an Automatic. The Murph is a Khaki Field variant, the Field King adds a slightly larger case, the Navy Scuba is the dive-style model and the Aviation line covers pilot watches. Most share the Swiss H-10 automatic with an 80-hour reserve, so case size, water rating and strap decide the pick. This guide compares eight Khaki models on what each listing states. None of these listings state lug to lug, so measure your wrist against the case size and check Hamilton's page for the full dimensions. ## Picks ### 1. Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Men's Watch, 38mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 38 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Strap: Leather, pin buckle A 38 mm steel field watch on a leather strap. The listing states a Swiss H-10 automatic with an 80-hour reserve, sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance, which covers the full upgrade list. What the listing offers: - The listing states an 80-hour power reserve, so it can sit unworn over a weekend and keep running. - Sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova are both stated, a rare pairing for a field watch at this price. - 100 m water resistance per the listing makes it fine for swimming as well as daily wear. Limits to know: - The listing does not state lug to lug or thickness, which matters if you have a small wrist. - It ships on a leather strap with a pin buckle, so a bracelet means buying one separately. ### 2. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Men's Watch, 38mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 38 mm; Movement: H-50 hand-wound; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 50 m; Strap: Textile, pin buckle The hand-wound Khaki Field Mechanical in 38 mm with a black dial. The listing states the H-50 manual movement with 80 hours, sapphire, Super-LumiNova and 50 m. What the listing offers: - The lowest price Khaki here at $675, per the listing. - 80-hour reserve per the listing means winding it every few days is enough. - Sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova are stated, same as the automatics. Limits to know: - It is hand-wound, not automatic, so you must wind it yourself. - 50 m water resistance per the listing is half the Khaki Field Automatic's rating. ### 3. Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic Men's Watch, 42mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 42 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Strap: Steel bracelet, folding clasp The larger 42 mm Khaki Field Automatic on a steel bracelet. The listing states the H-10 with 80 hours, sapphire, Super-LumiNova and 100 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - A 42 mm case per the listing suits larger wrists that find 38 mm too small. - Ships on a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp, per the listing. - 80 hours, sapphire and 100 m are all stated. Limits to know: - 42 mm is large for a field watch and will overhang small wrists. - Lug to lug is not stated on the listing. ### 4. Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Automatic Men's Watch, 38mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 38 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Strap: Leather, pin buckle The Murph version of the Khaki Field in 38 mm on a leather strap. The listing states the H-10 with 80 hours, sapphire, Super-LumiNova and 100 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - Same stated core specs as the Khaki Field Auto: 80 hours, sapphire and 100 m. - 38 mm steel case per the listing keeps it compact and light. - Super-LumiNova is stated for night reading. Limits to know: - At $995 it is the priciest watch here for the same stated specs as the cheaper Khaki Field. - Lug to lug and thickness are not stated on the listing. ### 5. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic Men's Watch, 40mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 40 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Crystal: Sapphire A 40 mm diver-style Hamilton with a black dial on a steel bracelet. The listing states the H-10 with an 80-hour reserve, sapphire and 100 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - The 80-hour reserve per the listing is among the longest here. - Sapphire crystal and a folding clasp bracelet are stated. - A 40 mm case size suits a wide range of wrists. Limits to know: - 100 m is the lowest rating in this guide, short of the 200 to 300 m picks. - The listing does not state a screw-down crown or the bezel type. ### 6. Hamilton Khaki Field King Automatic Men's Watch, 40mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 40 mm; Movement: Swiss H-40 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 50 m; Strap: Leather, pin buckle A 40 mm Khaki Field King on a leather strap with a black dial. The listing states the H-40 with an 80-hour reserve, sapphire, Super-LumiNova and 50 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - 80-hour reserve and sapphire crystal are both stated on the listing. - A 40 mm case per the listing gives a little more presence than the 38 mm Khakis. - Super-LumiNova is stated for low-light legibility. Limits to know: - 50 m water resistance per the listing is lower than the 100 m Khaki Field. - Lug to lug and thickness are not stated. ### 7. Hamilton Khaki Aviation Automatic Men's Watch, 38mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 38 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Strap: Leather, pin buckle A 38 mm Khaki Aviation pilot watch with a black dial on leather. The listing states the H-10 with 80 hours, sapphire and 100 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - A 38 mm pilot watch per the listing, smaller than most aviation designs. - 80-hour reserve and sapphire crystal are stated. - 100 m water resistance per the listing, enough for swimming. Limits to know: - At $1,095 it costs $300 more than the Khaki Field Auto with similar stated specs. - The listing does not mention lume, unlike the Khaki Field listings. ### 8. Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Automatic Men's Watch, 39mm Case Case size: 39 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Strap: Steel bracelet, folding clasp The Khaki Aviation Pilot in a 39 mm steel case on a bracelet. The listing states the H-10 with 80 hours, sapphire and 100 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - A 39 mm case per the listing sits between the 38 mm and 42 mm options. - Steel bracelet with folding clasp is stated. - 80 hours, sapphire and 100 m are stated on the listing. Limits to know: - The most expensive Khaki here at $1,125. - Lume and lug to lug are not stated on the listing. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.