Inspired by work-wear and military uniforms, N.HOOLYWOOD TEST PRODUCT EXCHANGE SERVICE apparel is Obana’s interpretation of ‘Exchange Service’ retail stores exclusively open to current and retired U.S. service members. A true piece of history, the new Khaki Field Automatic N.HOOLYWOOD Special Edition 2021.

A true piece of history, the new Khaki Field Automatic N.HOOLYWOOD Special Edition 2021 celebrates and continues the spirit of our inaugural partnership 10 years ago with authenticity and innovation. Automatic rather than hand-wound, the 40mm field watch features bright white Super-LumiNova-coated hands and markers against a black dial, case and strap.

This minimalist, monochrome design is the perfect foil to the collection’s brightly hued quilted jackets, bombers, jumpsuits and cargo pants – the bold colors a direct nod to the color-coded aircraft carrier crew members fondly nicknamed the “rainbow gang.”

“Watch, wrist: General Design by N.HOOLYWOOD/Hamilton” is printed on the case back of each of the 300 numbered pieces, just like on the original. Powered by our H-10 movement with an extended 80-hour power reserveand secured with a black textile NATO strap, this is a watch built to last.

“I regard black as a color that represents responsibility, precision and accuracy,” says Designer Daisuke Obana. “This Khaki Field is an expression and a reminder of those traits that are so crucial to the efforts of the ‘Rainbow Gang,’ and all military personnel. I’m proud to once again have the opportunity to reimagine the original soldier’s watch for today.”

“A shared appreciation for authentic evolution of style made this collaboration with N. HOOLYWOOD a success,” says Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer. “This is the right approach to contemporary vintage design and we’re incredibly excited to add our genuine military heritage to Obana’s EXCHANGE SERVICE collection.”