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mailman · 18 February 2008, 08:46 AM

OK, here's my first attempt at a review. So bare with me.

I had one of these a while back and loved the watch. I wore it for two years as my beater watch. It took everything I threw at it, and functioned flawlessly. The reason I sold it was due to the size. It was 38mm, and I just couldn't pull it off. The one I just got is 42mm.

Here's a pic of what the first one. It just had luminous dots behind the numbers and the hands glowed.

NOT MT PIC

The bracelet is comfortable but a little big for me, so I have to go to my AD tomorrow to pick up my wife's watch. It's back from service and I'll have him take a link out of the bracelet for me. I don't have a screwdriver small enough.

It has a lower profile than my Sub or Black Monster, so it fits nice under a heavy jacket too.

It's pretty simple to operate. Wind it up and it goes. Pull the crown out to position one and the date changes. Position two and the second hand hacks, and you set the time. Counter clock wise to advance, clockwise to go backwards.

The dial is beautiful. It has a gloss chapter ring, with each minute having five different marks in between them. The red tipped second hand adds a nice touch.

The arabic numerals sit on a bunch of concentric circles and the military time sits on a disc that sits above the circles just a little bit. The finish on both is a nice matte black.

As far as the finish of the dial is concerned, it's fantastic. I looked over every spec of the dial with my loupe, and I couldn't find anything wrong. Everything is perfectly straight and in place. No shaky hands applying anything here.

The arabic numerals, dots behind them and the hands all are luminous. I'm not sure how long they glow because I haven't had it outside for any length of time yet. The hands look like mini sword hands.

On the back, there's a butterfly clasp that is pretty strong. It has two push buttons that have to be pushed in order to operate it.

It has a see thru case back. I've been looking at the movement quite a bit since I've had it

It's pretty cool.

As yo can see it 's water resistant to 100M or 330FT. That's good enough for the pool

It's hard to see in the picture, but it has a sapphire crystal with a very slight dome to it.

The only complaint I have so far is the clasp only has two adjusting holes on it. It's about 12 seconds fast in the the 22 hrs since I've set it. Maybe it'll settle in in a month or so, maybe not. If not, then that's ok too. For what I paid for it, I can't expect it to dead on so we'll see.

I tried to get a pic of the dial thru my loupe here, but it didn't happen

Ireally wish I could show you all the quality of this dial, because it's amazing.

Here's a wrist shot.

I hope you all enjoyed this and the pics. When I took them this morning it was 15 F outside, and I was cold

buz-lh · 18 February 2008, 10:47 AM

Thanks for braving the cold and getting those pics. That appears to be quite a lot of watch for the money. Very classy appearance, I really like the see through case back. Would be interested to know how the accuracy is once the watch has settled in. Congratulations.

frostie · 18 February 2008, 10:52 AM

Nice review i enjoyed reading it

Incurable · 18 February 2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

OK, here's my first attempt at a review. So bare with me...

You must have been thinking about JJ to make such an offer... I'll stay fully clothed, thank you...

C.J. · 18 February 2008, 11:00 AM

Hell of a review, bro

It's a great looking watch and the size is just right

Incurable · 18 February 2008, 11:04 AM

Oh yeah... which movement? ETA 2824??

jasonbellevue · 18 February 2008, 05:33 PM

Very good review, and congratulations on the watch, Paul.

I'm just guessing, but I suppose the Hamilton is a bit lighter than your Sub?

mailman · 18 February 2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incurable

Oh yeah... which movement? ETA 2824??

Yes Pat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

Very good review, and congratulations on the watch, Paul.

I'm just guessing, but I suppose the Hamilton is a bit lighter than your Sub?

Yes Jason, it's a bit lighter than the Sub, much lighter than my Black Monster, but it still has some heft to it.

mailman · 18 February 2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate it

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 February 2008, 11:15 PM

Excellent review and pics, Paul!

I really like the "no nonsense" look of that watch!

What's the MSRP? I might want to get one of those!

Two further questions:

1) What is the lug width? I might opt for a black rubber strap.

2) Could you please post a lume shot?

mailman · 18 February 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Excellent review and pics, Paul!

I really like the "no nonsense" look of that watch!

What's the MSRP? I might want to get one of those!

Two further questions:

1) What is the lug width? I might opt for a black rubber strap.

2) Could you please post a lume shot?

Thanks Bo. I've had Hamilton dealers tell me that MSRP is either $475 or $525. No AD's close to me to check in person. The info I received was over the phone as Hamilton won't let an AD put a price or sell a watch over the net.

You can find them BNIB much cheaper on the net.

I threw out a lug width question to someone and hope to get a response sometime later today so when I do, I'll let you klnow ASAP. Maybe someone here will know

I'll also get the best lume shot I can as well for you

fear · 18 February 2008, 07:18 PM

I like, I like.... Very clean, no nonsense watch. Classic!

vukotab · 18 February 2008, 08:48 PM

Good review of beautiful watch.Congrats.

DSJ · 19 February 2008, 02:58 AM

I have always thought Hamiltons to be great watches for the money.

JJ Irani · 19 February 2008, 03:07 AM

Fine review on a very good looking watch, Paulie.

With your massive wrist, if you still had to take off one link, that must be one helluva large bracelet.

Wish Rolex would provide a larger bracelet so guys with big wrist don't have to go around forking out extra $$$ for the additional links.

JJ

PS: Love that see through caseback - excellent movement. ETA?

astcell · 19 February 2008, 03:06 AM

I really love the red tip on the second hand!

Mrdi · 19 February 2008, 03:26 AM

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JJ Irani · 19 February 2008, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

http://cgi.ebay.com/HAMILTON-GENTS-K...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks!!

Paulie · 19 February 2008, 03:45 AM

Awesome piece! Congrats!!!

They have some other very nice models as well. The Square may need to go on my to-buy list! :thumbshup:

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/

Mort · 19 February 2008, 05:24 AM

Great review and super nice watch.

mailman · 19 February 2008, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the comments every one

Yes JJ, it's an ETA

DSJ · 23 February 2008, 02:35 AM

Hey Paulie, how's the longer-term accuracy been this past week - have you been wearing it regularly so you can ascertain? I think the 38mm is going to be my brother-in-law's HS graduation gift!

Welshwatchman · 23 February 2008, 04:04 AM

Great review, Paulie and a classy looking watch to boot.

Puts me in mind of the IWC.

mailman · 23 February 2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Great review, Paulie and a classy looking watch to boot.

Puts me in mind of the IWC.

Thanks Paul

I've been enjoying the heck out of it all week so far while at work

DSJ · 24 February 2008, 06:41 AM

Paulie, what's the reference number? How's the regulation?

mailman · 25 February 2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Paulie, what's the reference number? How's the regulation?

Sorry I missed this before David.

The reference # is H70515137. So far it runs from 10-15 sec fast every day. I've asked a few questions and I am waiting for an answer if this is normal or not. Maybe it'll wear in, maybe not.

The reference # for the 38mm is H70455133

I wore it Tues-Sat about 10 hrs each day.

As soon as I find out, I'll let you know

DSJ · 25 February 2008, 09:09 AM

Thanks Paulie!

mailman · 25 February 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Thanks Paulie!

Your welcome David

From what I just found out, 10-15 sec is accebtable for an ETA 'unadjusted' watch. I can live with that. All I have to do is pull out the crown and hack the second hand to get it spot on

I will keep you informed after I have it for a month.

If you would like to know where I bought mine from, drop me a PM

Incurable · 25 February 2008, 10:06 AM

Just for the record, I've got a couple watches based on the ETA 2824-2. Oddly enough, both run 10-15 secs. a day fast. I haven't attempted to get either regulated, still contemplating whether it's worth it or not.

mailman · 25 February 2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incurable

Just for the record, I've got a couple watches based on the ETA 2824-2. Oddly enough, both run 10-15 secs. a day fast. I haven't attempted to get either regulated, still contemplating whether it's worth it or not.

Thanks Pat. That's good to know that it's normal

IMO, it's not worth it. Not when I can pull out the crown and stop the second hand and re-set it.

18 February 2008, 08:46 AM	#1
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,501	Hamilton Khaki Automatic OK, here's my first attempt at a review. So bare with me. I had one of these a while back and loved the watch. I wore it for two years as my beater watch. It took everything I threw at it, and functioned flawlessly. The reason I sold it was due to the size. It was 38mm, and I just couldn't pull it off. The one I just got is 42mm. Here's a pic of what the first one. It just had luminous dots behind the numbers and the hands glowed. NOT MT PIC The bracelet is comfortable but a little big for me, so I have to go to my AD tomorrow to pick up my wife's watch. It's back from service and I'll have him take a link out of the bracelet for me. I don't have a screwdriver small enough. It has a lower profile than my Sub or Black Monster, so it fits nice under a heavy jacket too. It's pretty simple to operate. Wind it up and it goes. Pull the crown out to position one and the date changes. Position two and the second hand hacks, and you set the time. Counter clock wise to advance, clockwise to go backwards. The dial is beautiful. It has a gloss chapter ring, with each minute having five different marks in between them. The red tipped second hand adds a nice touch. The arabic numerals sit on a bunch of concentric circles and the military time sits on a disc that sits above the circles just a little bit. The finish on both is a nice matte black. As far as the finish of the dial is concerned, it's fantastic. I looked over every spec of the dial with my loupe, and I couldn't find anything wrong. Everything is perfectly straight and in place. No shaky hands applying anything here. The arabic numerals, dots behind them and the hands all are luminous. I'm not sure how long they glow because I haven't had it outside for any length of time yet. The hands look like mini sword hands. On the back, there's a butterfly clasp that is pretty strong. It has two push buttons that have to be pushed in order to operate it. It has a see thru case back. I've been looking at the movement quite a bit since I've had it It's pretty cool. As yo can see it 's water resistant to 100M or 330FT. That's good enough for the pool It's hard to see in the picture, but it has a sapphire crystal with a very slight dome to it. The only complaint I have so far is the clasp only has two adjusting holes on it. It's about 12 seconds fast in the the 22 hrs since I've set it. Maybe it'll settle in in a month or so, maybe not. If not, then that's ok too. For what I paid for it, I can't expect it to dead on so we'll see. I tried to get a pic of the dial thru my loupe here, but it didn't happen Ireally wish I could show you all the quality of this dial, because it's amazing. Here's a wrist shot. I hope you all enjoyed this and the pics. When I took them this morning it was 15 F outside, and I was cold __________________ JJ

18 February 2008, 10:47 AM	#2
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks for braving the cold and getting those pics. That appears to be quite a lot of watch for the money. Very classy appearance, I really like the see through case back. Would be interested to know how the accuracy is once the watch has settled in. Congratulations. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

18 February 2008, 10:52 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice review i enjoyed reading it __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

18 February 2008, 11:00 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Hell of a review, bro It's a great looking watch and the size is just right __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

18 February 2008, 11:04 AM	#6
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Oh yeah... which movement? ETA 2824?? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

18 February 2008, 05:33 PM	#7
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Very good review, and congratulations on the watch, Paul. I'm just guessing, but I suppose the Hamilton is a bit lighter than your Sub? __________________

18 February 2008, 10:17 PM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,501	Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate it __________________ JJ

18 February 2008, 11:15 PM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Excellent review and pics, Paul! I really like the "no nonsense" look of that watch! What's the MSRP? I might want to get one of those! Two further questions: 1) What is the lug width? I might opt for a black rubber strap. 2) Could you please post a lume shot? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw... Last edited by SPACE-DWELLER; 18 February 2008 at 11:17 PM.. Reason: Further ??'s

18 February 2008, 07:18 PM	#12
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	I like, I like.... Very clean, no nonsense watch. Classic!

18 February 2008, 08:48 PM	#13
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Good review of beautiful watch.Congrats.

19 February 2008, 02:58 AM	#14
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I have always thought Hamiltons to be great watches for the money. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 February 2008, 03:07 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Fine review on a very good looking watch, Paulie. With your massive wrist, if you still had to take off one link, that must be one helluva large bracelet. Wish Rolex would provide a larger bracelet so guys with big wrist don't have to go around forking out extra $$$ for the additional links. JJ PS: Love that see through caseback - excellent movement. ETA? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 February 2008, 03:06 AM	#16
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I really love the red tip on the second hand!

19 February 2008, 03:26 AM	#17
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19 February 2008, 03:45 AM	#19
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Awesome piece! Congrats!!! They have some other very nice models as well. The Square may need to go on my to-buy list! :thumbshup: http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/ __________________

19 February 2008, 05:24 AM	#20
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Great review and super nice watch. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

19 February 2008, 11:31 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,501	Thanks for the comments every one Yes JJ, it's an ETA __________________ JJ

23 February 2008, 02:35 AM	#22
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Hey Paulie, how's the longer-term accuracy been this past week - have you been wearing it regularly so you can ascertain? I think the 38mm is going to be my brother-in-law's HS graduation gift! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

23 February 2008, 04:04 AM	#23
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Great review, Paulie and a classy looking watch to boot. Puts me in mind of the IWC. __________________ ..33

24 February 2008, 06:41 AM	#25
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Paulie, what's the reference number? How's the regulation? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 February 2008, 09:09 AM	#27
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Thanks Paulie! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 February 2008, 10:06 AM	#29
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Just for the record, I've got a couple watches based on the ETA 2824-2. Oddly enough, both run 10-15 secs. a day fast. I haven't attempted to get either regulated, still contemplating whether it's worth it or not. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

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