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TimeAlchemist

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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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 me. Looks like there is more space visually and numbers are smaller overall.

I was originally thinking about black dial version because of heritage and history. Also 38mm white dial looks like cheap plastic toy to me. Now I'm actually tending…

New Khaki Power Reserve Dial Color

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Lancaster Exclusive Edition — Red Khaki (HW) https://rkwatchservice.com/lancaster-exclusive-edition-red-khaki-hw/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:16:04 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/lancaster-exclusive-edition-red-khaki-hw.5645110/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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heb

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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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 a big fan of the Khaki.

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Hamilton jazzmaster tonneau back ” crystal” made of… https://rkwatchservice.com/hamilton-jazzmaster-tonneau-back-crystal-made-of/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:36:06 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/hamilton-jazzmaster-tonneau-back-crystal-made-of.5644351/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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brasswoodwinder

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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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 I don't exactly know what is going on there.

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Hamilton khaki aviation pilot “click” rotor noise h10 https://rkwatchservice.com/hamilton-khaki-aviation-pilot-click-rotor-noise-h10/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:26:21 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/hamilton-khaki-aviation-pilot-click-rotor-noise-h10.5642988/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Jesuli

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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Jesuli

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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?
I've attached a video of the sound. Thanks very much.

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Khaki Field with power reserve complication? https://rkwatchservice.com/khaki-field-with-power-reserve-complication/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:26:28 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/khaki-field-with-power-reserve-complication.5641118/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Sir-Guy

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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Sir-Guy

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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 https://rkwatchservice.com/servicing-7750-hamilton/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:13:47 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/servicing-7750-hamilton.5641898/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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sfl

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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sfl

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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 sure it takes skill and experience but I imagine shops selling omega and the like don’t want to deal with Hamilton .. Any thoughts on finding an appropriate place ?

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I Finally Scratched My Ventura Itch https://rkwatchservice.com/i-finally-scratched-my-ventura-itch/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:31:15 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/i-finally-scratched-my-ventura-itch.5639255/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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SSK877

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

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

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I went with the H24411732, as that model maintains the style of the original. Until I actually tried it on, I was concerned about the L2L – 50.9mm on a 165mm wrist is pretty iffy. However, the compact case dimensions – 36mm x 32.5mm x 9.6mm – seem to compensate. So, it feels right at home on my wrist.

Even though I…

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The 12-Month Expedition: This is It… https://rkwatchservice.com/the-12-month-expedition-this-is-it/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:26:04 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/the-12-month-expedition-this-is-it.5638912/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Spec-ECU

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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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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 my watch journey to be able to say that yet.

But what I can say now, is that the Expedition feels like the watch I would rather not go without.

Wanna know how I…

The 12-Month Expedition: This is It…

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QUESTION Hamilton Field Khaki H-50 hand wind issues https://rkwatchservice.com/question-hamilton-field-khaki-h-50-hand-wind-issues/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:15:52 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/question-hamilton-field-khaki-h-50-hand-wind-issues.5633816/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Volf

I am curious about the Hamilton Khaki Field Hand Wind (H-50 movement with 80 hour power reserve).

I see that some people online seem to have had a problem whereby the hand winding has broken and required a fix.

I have put a poll with this thread fo...

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Volf

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I am curious about the Hamilton Khaki Field Hand Wind (H-50 movement with 80 hour power reserve).

I see that some people online seem to have had a problem whereby the hand winding has broken and required a fix.

I have put a poll with this thread for people that own, or have owned a Hamilton Khaki Field with a hand winding movement H-50 ONLY that either have, or have not had this issue. I am curious to see how common this issue really is, thank you all in advance :)

I am…

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Khaki King transformed or wrecked? https://rkwatchservice.com/khaki-king-transformed-or-wrecked/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:30:32 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/khaki-king-transformed-or-wrecked.5633026/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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jspeakman

Hi

Never really liked the polished bezel on my Khaki King so had a go at brushing it. What do you think, have I ruined it? I was quite shocked but not in an unpleasant way as to how it transformed its looks. Matched with an MN style strap, now has a ...

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Hi

Never really liked the polished bezel on my Khaki King so had a go at brushing it. What do you think, have I ruined it? I was quite shocked but not in an unpleasant way as to how it transformed its looks. Matched with an MN style strap, now has a much more toolish look I feel and closer to military origins. Some will doubtless think it is sacriligous and I do think some of its character has been lost. However for the moment definitely prefer this look and can always polish it…

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