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stew77 Admin 
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This new Hamilton Khaki Officer arrival is a piece that was not even remotely on my radar…one of those that I ran across out of the blue having never seen this particular Hamilton model before even though it has been out for quite a while (you guys know the drill…browsing the web late at night just kind of looking around at WIS stuff ). Well…I’m liking this one quite a bit. I don’t have very many pilot inspired pieces in my diver inspired collection, and I think the 3 main design elements that had me pushing the go button on this particular piece:1) Really cool looking vintage tan lume 2) Sweet spot (for me anyway) 44mm case dimension and excellently designed clean dial layout 3) The not very often seen ETA 2895-2 27 jewel automatic movement with Small Seconds Dial at the 6 o’clock position (and for a very reasonable price!) The only negative that had me concerned was the standard Nubuck leather strap, as I’m not a big fan of Nubuck leather anything, but it’s not that bad in person and plays nicely with that vintage looking lume. I will no doubt be experimenting with some different straps options on this one. Really like the look and feel of this one on the wrist, and those that have experienced the ETA 2895-2 automatic (or the derived from 2892-2 for that matter) know that this is a great movement and one of the smoothest, silkiest movements to wind by hand. I only have one other piece with the ETA 2895-2, but I can say that I like the movement very much. As I said, I’m liking this one quite a bit out of the gate!  The basic specs: Movement: ETA Cal. 2895-2 27 jewels Swiss Automatic Functions: Date Calendar, Hours, Minutes, and Small Seconds at 6 o’clock position Case: Satin finish Solid Stainless steel Crown: Factory Logo engraved Crystal: Sapphire, Very slight dome profile Dial: Black color, Luminous numerals, Tan color Arabic applied numerals Hands: Luminous filled. Case Back: Observation crystal. Screw-on style (held by screws) Band: Tan color, Genuine leather Clasp: Traditional Hamilton tang style Water Resistance: 100m/330ft /10atm Case Size: 44.00mm diameter (not including crown), 12.00mm thick Some Pics:     A couple sunny pics:   Last edited on Sat Jul 2nd, 2011 06:28 pm by stew77 |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS 
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Congrats, Chris! Great looking, really like the very clean look of it...well designed  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Congrats and enjoy! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Excellent choice! Congrats Chris!! I've been fighting the urge to get one of those Hami pilot with sub dial many timed especially when Ashford has a sale like this week end :) I love the strap!! Wear it in good health. |
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mcwright Admin 
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I absolutely love that watch.  |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Chris!...Hamilton really does a Pilots watch right imho...dig the 2895,and wished it was used more often! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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Cris CONGRATS I love the clean look of the dial, Hamilton doesnt get much credit & I dont know why. I've yet to add 1 to my collection & don't know why, they r definately a contender & the movement on this beauty is rare IMO..Nice purchase |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Chris you know that late night shopping leads to wallet ache in the morning  Wow really like that model, size,dial, and I think that strap is cool! Enjoy that sweet Hamilton Chris! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Chris can you post a lume shot and one of the caseback too? |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Really cool model Chris! I like it and the 2895-2 inside is a sweet bonus |
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stew77 Admin
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Scott, John, Brice, mcwright, Oscar, William, Trent, and William...thanks for the kind words on the Hamilton Khaki Officer!!! Like you guys, I do like the ETA 2895-2 and wish the movement was used more often. Trent - agree...that late night watch shopping does lead to wallet ache in the morning! Hey Brice - your wish is my command...here are a couple lume shots and a shot of the caseback.    |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Wow sorry to have missed this one, Chris. This is a really nice looking piece, IMHO. It's got a sweet vintage look which is warm and inviting. Enjoy the Hammy! |
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