I've owned this watch for over a year. I bought it secondhand from a pawnbrokers and have been delighted with the performance and had no issues with visibility or excessive reflections in bright light. The movement maintains an exceptional timekeeping, which more than justifies its existence.

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Many people in the comments say the love the sparkliness of the watch haha I kinda agree makes it extra blingy on a otherwise plain watch

This Hamilton KF 38mm wears comfortable on wrist. I totally agree on your 1st point about the dome crystal which is very reflective and it bothers me a lot and Lum is also bad. It will be perfect with AR coating, I sold it away after 3months. Great for sharing.

Thanks for the video. This watch was my very first Swiss watch at the beginning of my collecting journey, in 2016. It's been a fantastically reliable watch and for the longest while it was my daily driver. Subscribed to get you on your 1K journey too. Best of luck.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! My first Swiss mechanical as well :)

This is my first serious watch and over many years it is still in my collection. A special watch indeed for all kinda of watch enthusiasts / collectors.

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! My first 'serious' watch too!

Hey!!! So glad to find a Canadian watch reviewer. Keep up the great work.

@NorthernWatchClub

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Greetings from Montreal :)

Imo one of the best watches ever. I have the same one. I own more expensive pieces, but this thing is a beast. Water resistance, sapphire crystal, design, and brand heritage. Can’t beat it.

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Super shiny too :)

The reflection doesn’t bother me at all. I have the 38 with bracelet. I LOVE it.

Just saw one at winners in Saskatchewan for $599. Had a nylon double pin clasp strap and it was in the darker type of olive green. Pretty nice beautiful case back. Those ETA movements last 15-20 years before they need service, my Tissot from 2003 had the ETA

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

Yea eta movements are reliable and any watchmaker can service them, unfortunately with the new H10 and powermatic 80 movements you pretty much have to go to Swatch group

😀Good video without boring specifications. I think Hamilton installs non AR crystal on purpose, bc with mirror polished bezel the watch catches more attention and is not really meant to be a field watch but every day for all occasions watch. It's my favorite and I own both 42 and 38mm versions. For a field watch, I'd go for a titanium version even though has the same crystal 😁

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

True the lack of AR makes the watch shinyyyyy

I have this watch on the steel bracelet for well over a year as my daily. It’s been on my wrist cycling, hiking, hunting and at my job. Loses about 4 seconds a day and I love it. For more formal events I throw on a black leather with white stitching strap from Barton straps co. This watch looks amazing on a black strap. A lot of complaints about the lack of AR coating. I use my watch for what it was made for, as an adventure everyday do it all watch and any reflections never prevented me from seeing the time at a glance in the real world. If anything it shows that I have a high quality timepiece.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

True, I do the same have a black alligator strap for the more dressier occasions with this watch, super versatile!

@NexDim.

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Have you been swimming in it much? The internet says it has water issues but you know how that goes…would love to hear from someone who uses it as intended. Thanks

I have this watch in mechanical form, I really like the interaction with the watch. AR coating or lack of it not a problem for myself 👍

@NorthernWatchClub

3 ай бұрын

yea I got used to it after a year lol no biggie

Hey man, awesome review. Just picked this up over Black Friday. What brown leather watch band do you have the khaki field on in this video? 🔥

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

From Amazon, enjoy! a.co/d/7YnoRxQ

My crystal broke on a hard tile floor...replacement is $45 plus what your watchmaker charges. You can find an acrylic for $5 and works pretty well, less reflection and good distortion if you find it domed..

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's good to know!

Great video. The highly reflective dial is the only thing that bothers me a bit about this watch but overall, I love mine. Dial is beautiful and mine is extremely accurate so I guess I got lucky. Only half a second slow per day. It is very comfortable on the wrist. Get the 38mm for medium to small wrist.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah great watch, I got used to the reflective dial after the first week haha

One of (if not) the best under 1k, the price is subjective. Its a great size, great quality, I'm always happy when I look down at it. Its a strap beast, can fit into any occasion. I'd take this over a Longines or Seiko if i had to choose one watch. Lack of IR coating can be a little annoying but thats such a minor gripe and can easily be swapped out. I'm super stoked with mine.

Good information, thanks 👍

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Where can I find info on replacement AR crystal?

I have worn this watch for almost 10 years now. Mine is an older version that has the brown leather strap with beige stitching as well as an ETA-2824 that has the higher beat rate. Still looks amazing. Not too beat up, strap definitely shows a little wear but still nice, like new as far as the dial and crystal goes. Still keeps great time, will take her in for a service soon. Bought it for less than $400 back then

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I plan on keeping mine forever too, actually should have mentioned this in the video but I bought this watch to celebrate a milestone and my mom helped me choose it, so ya I'll never get rid of this one ❤️

@MrPlausibleDenial

Жыл бұрын

Straps are cheap and very easy to replace. It can bring new life into an old watch...makes a big difference.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@MrPlausibleDenial have you tried this on a tropic strap? I sweat a lot during summer and it's not so good for leather...

@isaiahthomasveluz1932

6 ай бұрын

Have you serviced already your watch, sir?

@NOLASkaGuitarist

6 ай бұрын

@@isaiahthomasveluz1932 Wore it yesterday, still no service. Still keeping great time. Probably will in a year or two just to boost longevity

I got my KFM last year for around 400USD on a leather nato, just before the price hike (very lucky). Yes, the crystal is quite reflective but other than that it a great little watch, even the modest 50m water resistance is not bothering me much (I have a Casio Duro for the beach and the pool). It is very slim, no date (big plus in my book) and winding it is a joy.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your purchase! (especially before the price hike lol) I hesitated between the KFM and the auto but chose the auto because I'm too lazy wind and I need a date haha

Beautiful watch.. Do they Di this exact watch with a blue dial....

@NorthernWatchClub

2 ай бұрын

I don't think they have blue unfortunately

Gosh. I sometimes have to twist my wrist ten whole degrees to beat the glare. Poor me. And, how hard is it to drill a couple more holes in the bracelet yourself if necessary? I didn’t find it necessary.

agreed. if Timex and Casio do better with the glare, you would think Hamilton would?

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Apparently not lol

I flipped mine the dial is just too busy . It was a good watch . I have the 38 mm Hamilton Murph watch now . Same H10 movement. It'd very accurate

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

I saw somewhere that you can reuse the KFA38 bracelet on the Murph is that true?

@davidcoleman2796

8 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub oh . I do not know . I still have it on the black leather strap it came on .

And yes I loved the reflection 😂😂😂

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

😂 yeah I'm used to it by now

Good points. I have owned this watch for 7 months and in my experience the lack of AR is not a problem. High contrast and legible numerals make it easy to read the time and I've never had problem with that. The bracelet... it's awful. Harsh edges, no microadjustment, overall design with double center link. If I knew it I would buy it on a strap and save some money. I paid almost double of what you've paid and I still think that this is good deal, especially that you can save money on that terible bracelet and even more when getting a quartz Have a good day :)

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The lack of AR only bothered me for the first few days and then I got used to it. As for the bracelet 100% agree with everything you said lol

I bought this today in South Korea. After discount 700 usd. Loved the simplicity of this watch so got it.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Niice SK is a beautiful country !

Rolex Submariner doesn’t have AR coating as well

Where did you buy your watche sir? Thank you!

@NorthernWatchClub

4 ай бұрын

The Bay, before their price increases I got it for 25% off costed me around 550$ 😁

I love the strap you've got on it. Really pops! Where did you get it?

@NorthernWatchClub

5 ай бұрын

Amazon Canada :) search horween strap

@Drew-sk9nn

5 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub thanks buddy!

its a beautiful watch if you dont care about the reflective dial (it doesnt bother me, dial is great imho) ....very comfortable ,very accurate,iconic ,80 hours power reserve, good brand...this guy is a price/performance monster

Got one comimg tomorrow, 249 new on ebay from japan, coming with a lighter colored band, will buy a canvas band

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

Wow that's cheap, congrats!

I agree about the AR I had one and it really was a deal breaker I had to return it

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

True I ALMOST returned it because of that, I got used to it over time though

@ganck1147

11 ай бұрын

An AR coated crystal on this watch would definitely make it ALOT nicer & would give more expensive watch like Longines spirit a good run for the $$.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

@@ganck1147 I've seen a couple of KZreadrs mod this with an AR sapphire but I'm not confident to do it myself haha

@ganck1147

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub oh that is interesting. Where do they source the AR crystal from?

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

@@ganck1147 Crystal times USA usa.crystaltimes.net/shop/products/ct098-hamilton-khaki-field-38mm-double-dome-sapphire-crystal/ Lemme know if you do it! Would love to see the results !

That’s a nice band

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

It's this one :) a.co/d/9JYZuTQ

In the Czech Republic, it now costs 790 USD (18200 CKZ) 😞 (On top of that we have half the salaries of the US.)

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

Wow that's crazy, I'd say get a Seiko 5 field watch at that price 🫥

@serzykzykoff1534

8 ай бұрын

I have a beautiful PRIM INCABLOC watch from 70-s, absolutely love it.

What is the leather strap made of?

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

Horween leather :)

no AR means minimal scratching. it's an overall benefit for the long run.

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

True, underside AR doesn't scratch though. I got used to it for this hammy it actually makes it shinier so fancier

@chuknorth

9 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub I have two in the same family, both great. 5 hammy's in all. The new Seiko. : )

@NorthernWatchClub

9 ай бұрын

@@chuknorth Nice ! Which hammy do you have?

From where you got the leather strap

@NorthernWatchClub

2 ай бұрын

Amazon.ca lol search horween strap you'll find it

Hold the watch still. Besides that great review.

@NorthernWatchClub

4 ай бұрын

Yeah will do that in future videos 🙏

I like the lack of AR. Makes it different and more robust.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Ya it doesn't bother me anymore, only in the beginning it kinda surprised me

I will buy this watch and I like the shining how much cost a new bracelet please and it isn't not 1000 euro it is 550 euro what you are talking about really.

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I came to like the shinyness too, I was talking in Canadian dollars not worth as much as the euro

I have a similar one but in Titanium. Bought it for about $1000. Worn it for about two months and then suddenly the dial went upside down. I sent it to service and they told me that the dial feet were broken because of shock. Fair to say there was no visible shock, maybe I hit the watch to the table when I was raising my hand (is it shock though?). So this case hasn't been covered by warranty and it cost me another $500. Absolutely disappointed in Hamilton.

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

Wow that absolutely sucks ...

Can you share where you had purchased yours?

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

Hudson's Bay Canada

@arielspalter7425

6 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub awesome thanks. They do have nice deals from time to time.

Coating on the outside scratches. Inside doesn’t work great. I love mine.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I love mine too 😍

The reflections are not as bad as you indicate,

@NorthernWatchClub

10 ай бұрын

Got used to it after a week

@MarkMphonoman

10 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub p.s. thanks for posting your video. 😀

People forget it doesn’t have AR coating because it’s a field watch so Incase you’re lost you can use it as a signal by reflecting the light.

@NorthernWatchClub

Ай бұрын

Wouldn't the enemy see it too? ;) the bezel is hella shiny too I would wear this to war haha

@ratedm90

Ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub Oh honestly I wasn’t thinking of military, more like hiking but you’re also right.

Dream watch soon im gonna buy this its so sexyyyy

Price goes up like crazy with this Khaki..I got mine at 160€ (174$).. 😁

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Wowwww how lol

@nesquickchocolat9667

7 ай бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub With patience and a bit of luck ;)

@sathira_anuk5179

6 ай бұрын

A fake one

@nesquickchocolat9667

6 ай бұрын

@@sathira_anuk5179 I can smell salty tears right there..😆 no, no smart boy it's a real one with box, papers, guarantee etc no doubt of the authenticity don't worry..🙄 (Plus I'm not even sure that fakes Hamy's even exist to begin with)

@nesquickchocolat9667

3 ай бұрын

@@sathira_anuk5179 not at all, a real one with box and papers buddy

So... Do you like the watch or not?

@NorthernWatchClub

19 күн бұрын

@@markbkjaer love it

Amazon has them for $550.

@NorthernWatchClub

2 ай бұрын

I'm talking in Canadian Pesos here

1k yeah na.

@NorthernWatchClub

11 ай бұрын

Yeah before the price hike maybe but after hell nooo There's a lot of them on the used market at reasonable prices though

Another point - really bad lume. Why even bother adding it in the first place?

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

True especially in the numbers it barely shines, should have mentioned that 😅

@VIProfessor

Жыл бұрын

I can see the the time just fine at 4 a.m. after going to bed at 9 or 10. Why would you want a very bright lume on a field watch?? You want enough for you to see, but not enough to ever reveal your position or affect your night vision. Very bright lume is for dive watches, IMO.

@technoboy21

Жыл бұрын

@@VIProfessor lol I have no plans of hiding from my wife, same as I have no plans to dive with my divers ;)

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@technoboy21 yeah I'm pretty sure 99.999% of us aren't gonna go to war or actually dive with our expensive toys haha

@lacartevitale

Жыл бұрын

@@NorthernWatchClub yeah but in some way, we buy watches based of their legitimacy in their field. almost none of us is a pilot, a diver or a secret agent but we crave for their lore and quality control

With the bracelet, these are going for $1020 CAD as of today. Ridiculous.

@NorthernWatchClub

3 ай бұрын

check the used market on FB marketplace they often go on sale!

@colslw760

2 ай бұрын

I got mine for 500 CAD cash with the bracelet second hand. If only I could go a few years back and buy it for that price new! Oh well, it’s my first Swiss watch and still feels like a massive upgrade from my Seiko “DressKX” with the 4R36 movement. The chrome bezel has some minor scratches but I feel like that would happen within a few months of wearing, otherwise the case is pretty clean and I’m quite happy with my decision. (One nice thing about buying it used is that I am less worried about dinging or scratching it lol, makes for a better daily) Only nuisance with this model is that damn lack of micro adjusts - I’m going to take it to a watch repair shop to see if two more holes can be drilled because I have the same fitment issue but I really want to wear it with the bracelet! Right now I have it sized slightly too big but it still wears quite nicely.

@NorthernWatchClub

Ай бұрын

@@colslw760 yeah I stopped wearing it on the bracelet because of the lack of micro, I think I'll bring it to a repair shop to see if they can drill some extra holes too

I’m looking into Hamilton watches, seriously, considering buying between a couple of models. In this video seiko was mentioned as an alternative, please don’t waste your money on a Seiko… They are absolute junk nothing but problems with seiko automatic watches

@NorthernWatchClub

7 күн бұрын

In my experience Seikos are a hit or miss in terms of accuracy, Hamilton and Swiss brands are more consistent

Really very small issues,

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yep overall my best daily driver

Pretty sure the 15 on yours is off too. $1000? No thanks.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah prices for these are ridiculous now

@ThecrazyJH96

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen any site where it seeps for 1k😂 starts around 500-800

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

@@ThecrazyJH96 I'm talking in Canadian Pesos though haha

I would rather take this over any Richard Mille all day

@NorthernWatchClub

6 ай бұрын

probably a lot more reliable XD

For want of a nail the kingdom was lost.

Field watch you can’t take into the field

@NorthernWatchClub

7 ай бұрын

Sure you can bro

3 mins spent talking about reflection…🙄🤯

@NorthernWatchClub

8 ай бұрын

🤣 yep I got over it , will be making a 1 year long term review update to this soon

not a big deal

No ar coating completely ruins this watch and the Hamilton brand. Hard pass.

@NorthernWatchClub

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I almost returned it because of that lol