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White or Black Murph?

I really can't decide between black or white Murph … which one is the most versatile?

Please help

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The NEW Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 36mm

Only announced on this blog yesterday and not on the official site for the moment:

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New Khaki Power Reserve Dial Color

Hi folks,

I have decided to pull the trigger and purchase new Hamilton Khaki Power Reserve. I was thinking quite a lot if I should buy white or black dial version and still have some doubts.

Despite being busier this new dial looks more balanced to m…

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Lancaster Exclusive Edition — Red Khaki (HW)

My son bought this version of the Khaki (HW) at last week's "Hamilton Festival" at Lancaster. PA. Red brick embossed dial with a couple of straps and the other shown stuff. I traded my Grand Seiko SBGW301 for it, straight up. I'm…

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Hamilton jazzmaster tonneau back ” crystal” made of…

Perhaps this is stupid but is the back crystal used by the Hamilton jazzmaster tonneau a real crystal or perhaps something synthetic?

I am asking because it needs a clean from something that left some sort of residue and since I bought this secondhand…

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Hamilton khaki aviation pilot “click” rotor noise h10

Hello everyone, I'm new to this watch community as my passion for watches started recently.
I have a concern why my new watch makes a clicking sound every time the rotor makes about two turns.
Is this sound normal, or should I go to the watchmaker…

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Khaki Field with power reserve complication?

I saw this on another message board, purportedly from a Hamilton Instagram post. I am curious about its authenticity as an upcoming reference.

Thoughts? CGI/AI nonsense or possible upcoming release?

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Servicing 7750 Hamilton

I’ve asked at a few shops over the years about servicing my field chrono but I think I’m asking the wrong type of place because they don’t seem interested (maybe that’s too little of a watch for them ? ) I’m a bit weary of asking any ol’ place as I’m…

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I Finally Scratched My Ventura Itch

I first spotted the Ventura many years ago and pondered getting one ever since…until recently.

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The 12-Month Expedition: This is It…

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I mean it.
This is it.
This is the watch.

I'm not talking about it being my or a "grail" watch. I'm also not saying it's the watch I can't live without; I don't think I'm far enough into m…

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