This military issued Hamilton H3 was the forerunner to the Khaki range. Model reference MIL-W-46374B.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the stamp on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in July 1982.
CONDITION
Hamilton field watches have been used by the US military for a long time, from 1917 to be more precise. These clear, rugged and easy to maintain watches lead to the ever popular Khaki models available to civilian buyers too. (and helps explain the Khaki name, when the watches have black dials!) This is the seven jewel manual wind version, with the distinct H3 (for Tritium) and radiation symbol on the dial. Whilst Tritium is radioactive, it has a half life of only 12.7 years, so after 40+ years it doesn’t trigger a geiger counter anymore. The dial is clear, bu theire are some marks in the acrylic crystal and a dink to the left hand side of the case. The nylon one piece strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred. Military watches tend to use one piece straps and fixed bars for extra strength – neither the strap nor a even a snapped bar would make you lose the watch. The watch is signed on the dial, case and movement.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
Please see the HD video for more detail. All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned. We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.
SIZE
Width with crown 35.7 mm
Width without crown 32.9 mm
Between lugs 17.5 mm
Lug to lug length 40.8 mm
Case Thickness 11.1 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
