Khaki Field Expedition Auto

Automatic | 41mm | H70315910

I absolutely love the Hamilton Kahki Expedition. I bought it as a more robust daily wearer that can get wet, take a few bumps, and perform well as an active outdoor watch. I also plan to make it my camping watch for car camping and back-country adventures. I have relatively large wrists (7.25 inches) and the 41mm size is perfect for me. Compass Bezel—The compass bezel is a nice touch. While I may just use a normal compass on a camping trip, the compass does work well and adds a novelty aspect to the watch that intrigues admirers of the timepiece. It also adds a bit more visual depth to the watch compared to the Kahki Field Mechanical. Case - I much prefer the brushed case design of the Expedition compared to the sandblasted Kahki Field Mechanical. It is a more refined design while still maintaining the robust look that a field watch should have. NATO strap - The NATO strap is comfortable, lightweight, and the green colour is great (classic military look and outdoorsy). Perfect for wearing on a hot day. The NATO strap also helps reduce the overall weight of the timepiece when compared to the bracelet option. Dial - I love the super legible numerals and the three-tone design. I think the tan colour of the lume gives the watch a great retro look while not making the watch design look dated or old. I think it may have looked better to keep the hand style consistent; pick a syringe or broad arrow for both hands rather than mixed, but still not a deal breaker. Technical - I don't normally get too technical with my watch decisions, but one big factor for me is the water resistance. I always try to go for watches with 10 bar or more water resistance. Having 10 bar on the Expedition is great. It gives me peace of mind that if I get pushed into the lake while camping or tip my canoe, the watch will be able to hold up. Recommendations - The main upgrade that I would love to see is a date window (personal preference)! Most of my watches have a date window, and if someone asks me the date, I will often instinctively look to my watch. Unfortunately, when I am wearing the Kahki Expedition, I have to pull out my phone to confirm the date. While by no means a deal breaker, I would love to have a date window. Overall it's a fantastic product and I expect the Kahki Expedition will spend lots of time on my wrist!